Who Sells Cheap Sony Xperia Tablet Z SGP312U2/WC 10.1-Inch 32 GB Tablet
(White) Kitchen Edition Bundle
Product Description
Find quick and healthy weeknight meals, organize shopping lists and discover time-saving cooking tips and tricks with the help of the Xperia Tablet Z. It can withstand even the toughest kitchen environment with its durable glass, carbon fiber panel and revolutionary, water-resistant design. Rinse away spills and sticky fingerprints with ease by running the tablet under fresh water or even submerge for up to 30 minutes.
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Product Feature
- Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 10.1 inches Display
- 32 GB Flash Memory,2 GB RAM Memory
- Includes an iGrill wireless digital thermometer
- Includes a small, lightweight, foldable stand
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Very interesting application
By Maek
This is by far one of the most curious marketing/packaging ideas that I've ever seen.
I mean a "kitchen edition"? Really??? The more I thought about it, however, the more it made sense. The build of this tablet is impressive in that its water-resistant to a depth of 3' for up to 30 minutes. For kitchen use, that means that water splashes aren't going to phase this remarkably light tablet one bit. The inclusion of a Bluetooth meat thermometer is also pretty cool and it works really well with the iGrill app which shows the temperature on a real-time graph as well as having an alarm to trigger when the temperature is right. Are you cooking 2 things at once? Well, this meat thermometer features TWO probes each capable of being triggered at different temperatures. Pretty neat.
The included stand for "recipe reading" is also pretty neat and will reduce kitchen counter clutter with this thin tablet considerably. The included applications for food shopping and recipes are nice as well.
Ultimately, however, is this worth $100 more than its plain-nothing-else-included 32 GB brother? Considering how much the thermometer is by itself (see the black version here: iDevices iGrill Grilling/Cooking Barbecue Thermometer with Dual Probe, Black) and the apps would be, it would appear that the bundle is being provided at full MSRP. You could feasibly buy these individually which really makes the choice dependent upon whether or not the features of the tablet itself are to your liking or not.
So, on to the tablet!
ERGONOMICS/WEIGHT
Out of the box, I was both amazed by how THIN this tablet was (thinner than a pencil!) and by how light it was. At merely over 1 lb, this tablet weighs only 2 OUNCES more than my 7" Kindle Fire HD. The very thin profile of this tablet also makes it amazingly easy to hold and grip. I did wind up purchasing a case for it MoKo Slim Cover Case for Sony Xperia Tablet Z 10.1 inch, Black (with Flip Stand, Integrated Elastic Hand Strap, and Stylus Loop)-Lifetime Warranty, and even the additional bulk of this case made it easy to hold and the wrist strap on this case completed abated my ergonomic concerns. Top marks.
STARTUP
This thing kicks on in a hurry. I didn't even get to 7 seconds before this thing was fully booted up and ready to go. The quad-core processor probably has a lot to do with this.
OPERATION/PERFORMANCE
The quad core 1.5 GHz processor appears to work fast...blazingly FAST. There is no noticeable lag starting up any of my applications and was able to run a couple without any noticeable degradation in performance. However, there are faster offerings out now and it seems like Sony is just a small step behind...the problems of a rapidly changing tech world.
The wireless connection snapped to my router immediately and makes use of either my "g" or "n" bandwidths as I choose. I have a Samsung Galaxy III which I use as a mobile hot spot and the Sony connected to it in stride, able to make full use of the speeds that I had available. (I have a 40 Mbps connection at home).
SCREEN/DISPLAY
The image is stunning - the 1920 x 1200 display is pure eye candy and watching movies in HD on it is a portable wonder.
BRIGHTNESS CONTROL
The Sony does have a separate sensor for automatic brightness control if you want to conserve your battery to the maximum intent possible.
At maximum brightness, the Sony's display is eye-piercingly brilliant...I don't think that I would want it any brighter at all. Contrast is very well done (with some of the limitations that you expect with LCDs, but top marks nonetheless) and colors are very well produced and rich without oversaturation.
SOUND QUALITY
Simply ok. The onboard speakers get the job done, but I found the Kindle speakers to be more impressive as a standalone audio device. That said, I typically use my headphones or my Bluetooth speaker anyway, so this is not a huge disappointment for me. The sound through the headphones/Bluetooth speaker is quite good.
BATTERY LIFE
I'd say that the battery life is probably a good 8.5 to 9.5 hours depending on your usage, the quality of your wireless connection (AND if it's on), whether you have GPS on/off, and/or your brightness setting. It's on par with most tablets these days and I haven't noticed any significant variance between this tablet, my Kindle, or the Samsung Tab.
MEMORY
This model came with 32 GB on-board, but you can insert a microSD card for additional memory, unlike the Kindle (hope you're STILL listening Amazon - memory expandability is STILL my biggest pet peeve with the Kindle Fire HD). I placed a 32 GB Sandisk memory card in there and I dropped in a couple of movies that I like to watch from time to time.
The current Android OS doesn't allow aps to be installed on the microSD card, however. I have heard rumors that the 4.2 Android update should allow this again and Sony is supposed to be getting this update. I did manage to install the update and I'm saddened to report that apps are still confined to on-board memory. I'm pretty disappointed with this as this is definitely geared towards forcing the buyer to pay the premium associated with memory alone. Considering the speed of some microSD cards these days, it's silly not to allow that as an option on faster cards.
The memory limit for me comes as one area for improvement (see Room For Improvements below).
CHARGING
I'm glad that Sony has opted the use of micro USB input for file transfer and power. The device comes with an AC adapter for that purpose, but the micro USB cable input grants you flexibility if you need it. However, this charging cradle which allows charging without opening any ports is DEFINITELY worth a look (Sony IT Charging Cradle for Xperia Tablet Z (SGPDS5)).
HDMI
I have not tested the HDMI output but I rarely find a reason to use it since I already have a PS3 for Netflix and video viewing anyway, but an HDMI output is available on this unit. It also has a 3.5 mm jack for headphones.
BLUETOOTH
Another plus is the Bluetooth capability of the device and if you have a Bluetooth portable speaker, it's great to use with the tablet. I have a Monster Bluetooth portable speaker and it sounds great.
WATER RESISTIVITY
Remarkably, this unit is water RESISTANT to a depth of 3 feet of water for up to 30 minutes. While I don't advocate a "check this out" approach, the piece of mind knowing that I could read this in a bathtub, hot tub, next to the kitchen sink, etc., without having to worry about collateral splash damage is a very, very nice feature. All of the ports (HDMI, microSD, micro USB, and headphones) have a special cover requiring fingernails to pop open. When you shut them, they fit back with a reassuring fit to ensure water resistance. But it's only water resistant when these ports are sealed.
REMOTE CONTROL
It's a neat little feature - you can use this tablet as a remote control!! You can select the brand, the type of device that you want to control, and with a little troubleshooting of finding the right IR schemes, you're on your way. It took me about 2 minutes to get my TV up and running...there is even a manual setup if you want to get even fancier than that. We own a pair of Logitech remotes, however, so we don't have too much use for it. But my limited testing shows that this feature works quite well.
CAMERA
The 8 megapixel camera that's included on the back takes pretty good pictures. Like with any smartphone, you just need to have adequate light (see Room For Improvements below). You can also shoot HD footage on it, but I don't see how easy that would be to use compared to a conventional camcorder. In a pinch, however, it works pretty well. The 2 megapixel camera on the front also works well and is satisfactory for Skype usage.
SONY ENTERTAINMENT
We have a PS3 at home and we subscribe to Music Unlimited. While this is an app that's available on smartphones, it has received poor reviews from people who have not been able to use it. It works just fine on this tablet, however!
In addition, you can connect to your online PS3 account to see what's new, what you have downloaded, etc. However, I wish that it could do more (see Room For Improvements below).
FM RADIO
Ok, not as many people listen to the radio anymore, but including this feature on a tablet is a cool factor for my wife. Your headphones act as the antenna. It's not as good as your car, but if you're listening in town, it works quite well. Just don't expect it to work as great on the fringes where your car encounters some static (you probably won't get anything on the tablet at all).
ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENTS
1. LED light. Seriously, Sony, how did you not think of incorporating an LED light next to the camera? They don't take a whole lot of real estate, require fairly minimal power, and is practically a standard on smartphones. The lack of one is painfully obvious from the get-go.
2. PS3 control. How do you include Bluetooth capability in a tablet and include an app for remote control of devices, but NOT include any functionality to be able to control the Playstation 3?!? It's a Sony tablet...and Sony dropped the ball inexplicably in this area. Granted, you can hook up a dual shock controller to the tablet so you can use the controller to play games ON the tablet...but why can't I pair the tablet to the PS3???
3. Price/4G/Memory. At $649 ($549 for its no-frills brother) and for the size of the tablet, I can currently get a 8.9" Kindle HDX and have 4G connectivity with 64 GB of on-board memory for only $30 more! That's just one example and it's something that's not present on the Sony. Granted, it's thinner, lighter, faster (quad-core processor)...but these are features that may likely give way to convenient data plans for some buyers. Although the quad core processor is pretty fast, I haven't seen apps (yet) where this improvement is "wow I must get this" factor. Or perhaps not...it depends on your needs. The Sony doesn't include 4G which is not a deal-killer for me since I typically use my phone as a hot spot anyway. However, buyer be warned and informed; there are other options in this regard and certainly at very competitive rates.
Overall, it is a fantastic tablet...but there is definitely some room for improvement. The kitchen bundle is a curious edition to the Xperia line-up, but many of its bundled features are offered at near-MSRP value and doesn't present much of an edge.
Please let me know if you have any questions in the comments.
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