Sony Xperia 16 GB 9.4-Inch Tablet S SGPT121US/S

by Sony

• Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, 9.4 inches Display
• NVIDIA Tegra 3.0 1.4 GHz
• 16 GB Capacity
• 802_11_ABG wireless

Product Description

Size: 16 GB

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Put unlimited entertainment in your hands. Xperia™ Tablet is the ultimate universal remote, with one-touch control of your TV, cable box and more.2 There's even an exclusive app that puts a visual TV guide in your hands, fueled by your personal preferences and trending information from social media feeds. Enjoy music, movies, books, games and more.

	Watch Now App.		Universal Remote.		Unlimited Entertainment.
	Now you can scroll through a visual TV guide that displays the shows that are currently on TV and trending on your social media. See a show you want to watch? Just touch and throw it to your TV and it changes the channel via built-in universal remote. Sony's exclusive Watch Now app is the quick and fun way to see what's on.		Your TV, Blu-ray Disc™ player, surround sound system or cable box – take control of them all with the built-in universal remote. Turn on multiple devices with one touch with macro functionality. And it’s not just for controlling your Sony products but other brands as well.2		Get all your favorite music, movies, books and games with seamless access to the Sony Entertainment Network, Amazon Instant Video, YouTube™, Netflix®, Google Play™ and much more.

Key features

Universal Remote with Macros Control the living room with the built-in Universal IR remote. Whether it’s your TV, Blu-ray Disc™ player, stereo or cable box, you can control all of them right from your tablet.2 The built-in Universal IR remote lets you control other brands. Remote macro functionality allows you to program commands like, "Watch TV" or "Play Music".	Watch Now Application Introducing a new way to see what’s on TV now. Watch Now provides an interactive, visual program guide, fueled by your personal preferences and trending information from social media feeds. Learn more about your favorite shows, or discover new shows that everyone’s talking about.	Guest Mode Allow personalized configurations for different users by displaying different wallpaper, applications and widgets. As the device “owner”, you can manage which applications and widgets are accessible by other users with Sony's exclusive Guest Mode feature.
Splash Proof Xperia™ Tablet’s splash-proof design5, when installed on the optional tablet stand, protects it from wet hands and kitchen splashes.	Sony Entertainment Network Access your favorite music and new release movies, or find countless other ways to entertain yourself with Sony Entertainment Network.	Great Accessories Get the most out of your Xperia™ Tablet with a host of optional accessories available, including cover with keyboard, HDMI® adapter cable, charging cradle, assorted color cases and more.

Product description and full feature list

The Xperia™ Tablet S is equipped with the latest technology to bring you incredible
entertainment quality. Explore the full range of features and options below.

 

Universal Remote: Turn on Multiple Devices with One Touch Control the living room with the built-in Universal IR remote. Whether it’s your TV, Blu-ray Disc™ player, stereo or cable box, you can control all of them right from your tablet.2 The Xperia™ Tablet’s built-in Universal IR remote not only controls your Sony products, but other brands as well. Plus, program the remote to execute sequenced commands like, “Watch TV”, or “Play Music” using Marco functionality. Watch Now Application Introducing a new way to see what’s on TV now. Watch Now provides an interactive, visual program guide, fueled by your personal preferences and trending information from social media feeds. Learn more about your favorite shows, or discover new shows that everyone’s talking about. Watch Now can even change the channel for you through the IR remote. Guest Mode Allow personalized configurations for different users by displaying different wallpaper, applications and widgets. As the device “owner”, you can manage which applications and widgets are accessible by other users.

Ultimate Entertainment Whether you’re looking for the latest Hollywood blockbuster, your favorite sitcoms, games on the go, or even that hilarious cat video everyone’s been talking about – the new Xperia™ Tablet has it all with seamless access to the Sony Entertainment Network, Amazon Instant Video, YouTube™, Netflix®, Google Play™ and much more. Up to $45 in movies from Google Play™ 3 Start your digital movie collection today with up to $45 in feature films on Google Play™. Use the redemption codes inside the box to add 3 movies to your Google Play™ movie library. You can watch your movies unlimited times on your tablet and anywhere else you can access Google Play on the web. Select your 3 choices from the 15 available movies. Full offer details at www.sony.com/PlayMovieOffer.3 Small Apps Xperia™ Tablet enables multi-tasking between two applications by using one app in a small screen (Small App) while you continue to use the main app you’re in. Small apps include calculator, Web browser, voice recorder, timer, IR remote, Clip, Memo and any widgets.

Optional Accessories Xperia™ Tablet has a host of optional accessories available including case with keyboard, HDMI® adapter, charging cradle, assorted color cases and more. Cross Device Connectivity Share, view and transfer personal video, photos and music to your DLNA®-compatible PC, TV or speakers.4 Also, use the Multi Port on the tablet for connecting to other devices through HDMI® and USB (adapters sold separately), as well as for charging. Optimally Designed Hardware for Entertainment Sony’s panel provides more vibrant colors, deeper blacks, and minimum screen reflections. Sony’s original digital sound processing technologies - Clear Phase™, xLOUD™ and S-Force® Surround, dramatically enhance sound quality for any application. Swift and Smooth Performance Xperia™ Tablet is equipped with a powerful NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 quad-core processor for exceptional performance. Plus, Sony’s latest software technology brings you fast web browsing, responsive touch panel, and exceptionally intuitive user interface.

Sony Suggested Accessories

> Cover with Keyboard	> Charging Cradle	> Docking Stand
> Simple Stand	> Casual Cover Case       Available in Pink, Red,       Blue, Green, & Gray

1. 1 GB = one billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity will be less.

2. Not all manufacturer remote codes and products supported. Remote can be taught commands from IR based remote control products.

3. Up to $45 value is based on redemption of 3 new release features from Google Play™ beginning 7/1/12 through 7/15/14. Titles are subject to change without prior notice.
    For full Terms and Conditions please go to www.sony.com/PlayMovieOffer.

4. Requires home network and one device on network to be setup as a DLNA server. Streaming content, copy-protected content and certain formats are not supported.

5. Requires tablet stand (Model #: SGPDS4), and multi-port cover to be installed.

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Product Description

Put unlimited entertainment in your hands. Xperia Tablet is the ultimate universal remote, with one-touch control of your TV, cable box and more.2 There's even a free app that puts a visual TV guide in your hands, fueled by your personal preferences and trending information from social media feeds.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

287 of 297 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Great Tablet with One Major Misstep September 7, 2012

By R. Voorhees

Size Name:16 GB|Amazon Verified Purchase

The thought of waiting until Monday was just too much for me, so I picked this up at Best Buy (sorry!), but I actually got it a day early and have been playing/testing it all day. I've been waiting for a Tegra 3 version of Sony's tablet for awhile, and I have to say it's everything I was waiting for, with one boneheaded play by Sony.

First the good stuff:
This tablet is FAST and responsive. There's no setting for power saving or performance. It does it automatically, scoring well over 11,000 in Antutu which places this tablet ahead of the Transformer Prime by a good 10%. It's not running Android 4.1 yet (Jellybean) but Sony has stated that they'll roll out a JB update in the near future. Let's hope they mean in one month instead of several.

The display is GORGEOUS! And the non reflective surface is quite effective without sacrificing sharpness. Yes it's only 1280x800, but without content that supports the higher resolution Acer and Asus tablets, those extra pixels are being wasted, save for text. I purposely picked a standard resolution tablet. I don't think the higher resolution tablets are quite there yet. Anyway, the display is IPS, and can be turned up quite bright. Colors are vivid, and contrast is excellent. They did a great job with their display design.

The sound is also excellent, with Sony's ClearFi technology making this one of the loudest tablets I've heard. You can even simulate Surround Sound for a more enhanced video playback. Sound reproduction is excellent, and the graphic equalizer with presets works very well.

I like the infrared universal remote a lot. It works well and is easy to set up. You can even make macros now that turns on everything at once, like your TV and Blue Ray player and sound system with one button press. Quite nice!

Sony's design is one of a kind. The "folded" magazine form factor really does make holding this tablet a joy. It's not just another slab of tablet. It's also thinner and lighter than its predecessor, and sports an aluminum back for a more solid feel.

Now for the bad:
The original review units that Sony displayed at trade shows featured a USB and HDMI port. They opted to instead remove these and install a proprietary Multiport (which is on the bottom and not the side as shown in the photos here on Amazon). This was a cold, calculated move on Sony's part to squeeze more money out of consumers by forcing them to spend at a minimum $50 for a USB host cable and HDMI cable. What makes it worse is that you can't use both at the same time. One port, one cable. I find this redesign infuriating, because otherwise this tablet would have been the closest to "perfect" that I've yet seen. It's a terrible shame that some suit at Sony pushed this idea through. One saving grace is the full sized SD card slot, which makes expanded memory quite affordable and easy, although it kind of ruins the need for a 32 and 64 GB model in my opinion. 16GB works fine for me with a cheap ultra SDHC SD card for 32 gigs of extra room.

The other potentially bad news is that, despite what all the major review sites state, this is NOT a Playstation Certified device. I verified this with a call to Sony's tech support. As far as being compatible with Sony Mobile, which might have ps one games, the same tech stated that they aren't even sure that They'll ever release Sony Mobile. Sorry folks.

Overall, I still really like this tablet, and it would have deserved five stars, were it not for that stupid multiport. Dumb, dumb, dumb move Sony.

UPDATE: I wound up returning the tablet after discovering a couple of potentially killer issues:
1. The WIFI issues continue. I got it to stop turning off when sleeping, but after a hard shutdown, it does not want to connect, even telling me that the router is out of range (even though it's 5 feet away). The only remedy is to disable/re-enable the WIFI. This is generally indicative of poor software and or hardware issues.
2. It simply shuts off completely in the middle of activities. Don't ask me why. I have no idea, but for now I'm done with this tablet until they get the bugs worked out And make some improvements.

46 of 48 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Tab! So far...! September 10, 2012

By M-R-K

Size Name:16 GB|Amazon Verified Purchase

I pre-ordered on 8/30 with Amazon and got notified on 9/6 that it had shipped and I received it next day! After testing it all weekend, I don't have any major complaints at all! Its very slick, very fast, very responsive! Everything I had hoped it would do, it does and then some.

Pros - so far:
- Size/Design: Very easy to hold and handle...
- Speed: Boot time is fast! Runs multiple apps with no problems, no lag.. Hoping they offer Jelly Bean soon! Only getting faster.
- It's not an iPad
- Battery Power: Seems to last most of the day off the charger with continuous use.
- Sound: Clear and crisp - loud enough!
- Front/Rear Camera: Decent photos in the day time! No flash for night time.
- Display: Looks awesome in the right light. The screen is reflective but the colors are really bright. Movies and Games look awesome.
- I tested a few Stylus's with this Tablet and all have worked perfectly!
- Sony Screen Protector fit like a glove! No air bubbles and its not noticeable at all..
- The Remote Control: Works perfectly! Easy to setup.

Cons - so far...
- The Multiport: This was a silly idea Sony... Need to spend more money to use the HDMI and USB capability.
- The Multiport Plug: There is a little plug you have to take off to use the multiport and there is nothing attaching the plug to the device and its pretty small... This is totally going to get lost!
- The power button is really close to the volume button (just being picky now)

I hope they do plan the upgrade to Jelly Bean, not really worried about it though. It would just be an added bonus. Everything works awesome now.

The cons aren't anything that would stop be from not purchasing the Tablet again. It is an awesome tablet and I am happy with the purchase - that's all that matters ;)

The 3 FREE Movie offer you get with the Tablet is a little disappointing. 15 movies to select from and most are old - Spiderman I, II, and III, Men in Black I & II, Moneyball, Battle: Los Angeles, Smurfs, Friends with Benefits... Not the best selection..

And I dont care about it not being playstation certified... Who really wants to play playstation games on a 9in screen... I have a Playstation and a 55" inch TV for that. lol

Make sure you grab the Sony 32GB card on Amazon - half price!
Sony Media SF32NX/TQ 32GB SDHC Class 10 Memory Card

35 of 38 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Tablet I have ever owned November 13, 2012

By seulater

Size Name:16 GB

I have now come to own over 20 tablets in the last 2 years. Most 7", some 9 and some 10.
These include some of the best (or so called best) Kindle Fire, Samsung Galaxy Tab2, Nexus 7.
I never did buy a iPad as the cost is insane and don't like being tied into their market.

I have settled down into the 9" realm as 7 is just a bit to small and 10 is a bit to large.
9" seems to be just right for me. In the last month i bought 4 different 9" tabs.
The only one that stood out of that bunch was the Galaxy Tab2. Quite zippy, but my problem was the screen was not bright enough for good movie watching. If a guy is wearing a dark brown suit, i want to know its dark brown and not a black one. Most tabs are terrible with the brightness in this regard. Not many even spec how bright they are. so its a gamble to find out.

Some of my criteria for keeping a tablet is how clear & vibrant the screen is.
After receiving my Sony tablet i was blown away at how beautiful and bright the screen is. Honestly speaking this tablet has made watching movies really enjoyable for me over all others. The wi-fi signal reception was the strongest out of any tablet i ever owned. Where i sit is just on the fringe of me signal area, most just barley get it, and some dont even get it. The Sony got great signal strength. After using this for a while i honestly cannot find anything that i could call a "con" or bad. I love everything about it. The feel in the hands is just perfect. It is VERY light. At first when i bought others i though i would not care about weight, but after holding some of thoes bricks for a while you do get tired of holding it. Not this one though.
The structure of the buttons is great and in good locations. Some may gripe about not having a USB connector, but honesty what is the real big deal there, the cable that comes with it can plug into your PC anyway. which i have tried and it comes right up as a device for you to drag files directly to internal storage or SD Card. There are also good apps out there that allow you to open a web browser to connect to the device and download your files either way from/to the device via the wifi. So i see no reason for a usb connection. This unit has shown no signs of lagging at all, very fast. The data rate through the wifi has also been the fastest i have used.

Out of all the tablets i have had, i would be proud to recommend this one to anyone.
I truly think that you will not be sorry. After getting this i know i will not have to buy another for a long long time as this tablet has exceeded my expectations in every way.