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[Xperia Tablet Z General] Aborto:
I have owned this tablet for a couple of weeks now and love it.

Just a couple of things I though I would add:

For those people waiting for a price drop, I wouldn't hold your breath. I brought mine as a staff purchase from the wholesaler I work for, and the word from Sony is that the price will not be dropping anytime. They are selling this thing at close to cost already, our margin on it is 3.5% and I don't think Sony are making much more than that. Its bloody expensive for a good reason and they have no room to lower the price.

The lousy scrolling performance from the preinstalled chrome browser seems to be fixed if you root, uninstall chrome with titanium backup or similar and reinstall the standard version from the play store. Sony seems to have made some change to their installed version that ruins the scrolling.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] mbushnaq00:
I am planning to buy the tablet z

Is there a way to install adobe flash player after rooting?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Cat McGowan:
Yes, and you can even install it before rooting. Download Adobe's Flash Player from Adobe's Archived Flash Player Versions web page. Search for the list titled "Flash Player for Android 4.0 archives" to find and download the latest version (11.1.115.69 as of early July 2013) to your device and install it. You can ignore that it says "for Android 4.0", it will also run on Android 4.1.x. You can test that Flash Player is working in your web browser (I use Dolphin) by going to Adobe's Find Version web page.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] saffant:
Hey guys,

I just bought this tablet on sale for $390 16GB Wifi new. I have 40 days to return it though and so am still on the lookout for alternatives (if need be). Nexus 10 looks promising with its better res and bigger battery but the tablet is fairly heavy and thicker than the XTZ. iPad 5 is supposedly 30% or more slimmer which is very appealing but im worried about flash/movie streaming (mkv vids) issues with the iPad—it's not as intuitive and trouble free as Android tablets.

My concern with the XTZ is the launcher tho. It seems very sluggish/laggy. Is there any fix for that? How would I go about installing 4.2 on this device? I don't mind the Phablet UI tbh.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] jumper62:
Get rid of widgets or install different launcher
[Xperia Tablet Z General] silverball.slayer:
There was a 1 day sale at Best Buy (Canada) and I got mine for $399. I probably would not have even considered it if there wasn't the $100 price drop. I was waiting for the 32gb nexus 7 to come in stock, but this swayed me back to a 10.1 tablet. 7 inches is great for portability, but not so much for web surfing. Lots of pinch zooming and scrolling around when sites don't have mobile versions. Anyhow, I think the nexus 10 is a bit of an ugly duckling compared to the Z even though it has a higher resolution screen.

Rob
[Xperia Tablet Z General] saffant:
Heh you got on the deal too eh?

I managed to pricematch Futureshop for $389 which neverhurts. However, I too was in a similar situation where I was keen on the nexus 7 too lol. Think I might end up keeping the tablet too.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] silverball.slayer:
I didn't know the 32gb model was on sale for $499 or I might have bought that instead of the 16gb model. :( I think this tablet is a keeper since it's a much better alternative than most everything else out there right now. Well, at the sale price it definitely was.

Rob
[Xperia Tablet Z General] silverball.slayer:
I'm also going to throw out there that I have read many reviews complaining about the poor sound quality. By default the tablet has the volume boost feature turned ON and while this increases the high end, it also drastically reduces the low end. Turning this off brings the sound back to normal. I was playing Candy Crush and while the music was loud, I could barely hear any of the game sound effects with the volume boost on.

Rob
[Xperia Tablet Z General] pdes:
Getting my Tablet Z tomorrow!! Can any of you long-term heavy users comment on the durability of the screen? I don't want to have to use a screen protector but will if I have to.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] hasenbein1966:
The durability mostly depends on the user, not on the device or screen protectors.

I never had any scratches on my device because I handle them with appropriate care. (And, I admit, I have no little children, haha.)

There is already a screen protector pre-installed on the Tablet Z, that should suffice.

I even removed it because the feeling is better without protection (haha...) and the colors and brightness are also improved.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] neuteboomt:
I would get a screen protector. With my phone and past tablets I have always kept them naked. But after a few days of use with the Sony tablet Z I could see lite scratches starting to show. After that I purchased a screen protector from Sony. Food for thought.

I currently have the WiFi only Sony tablet.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] pdes:
Thanks - just thought I would ask as I have never used a protector om my iPad but have always used one on the iPhone. I have to say that after two years, I don't see any marks on the iPad. I presume that all the tabs use a similar glass formula.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] hasenbein1966:
I would not buy a screen protector but instead peel off the pre-installed one.

The protector is rather scratch-prone because it's quite a soft material; the underlying glass is not.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] neuteboomt:
Good point. I have not pulled that screen protector off (have to look hard to see it).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuwHzRYnzQY
[Xperia Tablet Z General] hasenbein1966:
The screen protector on the device is there for one main purpose: To prevent glass shards from flying around If the device falls down and the screen shatters.

Without it the user experience is significantly improved.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Ryland Johnson:
Oooops, Mistake. You didn't remove any "screen protector" you removed the

anti shatter protection film

! A screen protector is a completely different thing and can be bought direct from Sony or other brands from Amazon.

How can some one purchase such an expensive device and be clueless about its most basic construction concepts?

Please research your device and learn how to use it and treat it.

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"Without it the user experience is significantly improved.". So let me see. Sony spend millions in development to then place an anti shatter film on the device just to reduce its performance? Really?

Behave yourself. You are the proud owner of a superb tablet at least do it justice by learning a little about it before you write such comments.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] hasenbein1966:
So you're here to troll? :P

Of course I know that it's an anti shatter film. This is why I went ahead and removed it - the advantages of having the naked glass (better feeling under the fingers, better colours, better responsiveness) for me outweigh the risk of having glass shards flying around when the tablet breaks in an accident.

The anti shatter film won't prevent breaking the glass, so you have be equally cautious with the device, whether you have the film still on it or not.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Ryland Johnson:
You are, of course, entitled to your opinion just as you are entitled to do what you like with your tablet. What I have found with the technically uneducated tinkerer like you is that when something goes wrong with their self adapted device you will be the first to write posts here moaning and groaning what rubbish this tablet is?

"Better colours" I would have to ask Sony why they spent millions in development to then degrade the screen with a ten cent screen shatter proof membrane? And you refer to me as a troll.:rolleyes: Lets debate in a serious fashion and keep to the facts.

I strongly suggest you use a pencil and write on your unprotected screen and when it scratches open another thread here informing us why the glass is not up to your standards.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Cat McGowan:
I strongly suggest civility instead of condescending, inflammatory, and unnecessary comments.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ntamat:
Tryin' to get back on topic..

I got mine a week ago (the one with 4G) and I'm very impressed actually. I have both iPads, droids and Win RT tablets but the XTZ really something else. Both quality and design is A++. I love the screen, responsive and bright vivid colors. Simply amazing. Charging can however be a bit slow, but I leave it in the dock over night anyway so it's no real issue for me anyway. Other than that there's really no negative to say about it.

P.S Now the only thing I really miss is a comic reader that supports building a library from a LAN server, to my knowledge there's none on Android. Right now I'm using Komik.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] TellTenPeople:
Both Perfect Viewer and Challenger Viewer allow LAN comic libraries. Both free so you can give 'em a try to see if they meet your needs.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ntamat:
Perfect Viewer was "perfect" - thx!
[Xperia Tablet Z General] bern_ard:
Best palm rejection stylus for xperia tablet z

Hi guys, I am new here.

I really want to buy this tablet. But, i think i need a stylus to make a simple note. I have read that there is a capacitive stylus that also enable tablet not to recognize our palm input. So, do you have any suggestion what the stylus is?

Thank you very much
[Xperia Tablet Z General] negrobembon:
I think any cheap stylus should be able to do this

Am i wrong?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] siralien:
Mine at last

Managed to find an almost new second hand 32GB white model for £300 at the weekend and just bought it. It has not a blemish on it and a certificate to show it has been checked against stolen police records. It's clean inside and out :)

It was very unusual behaviour for me as I am a terrible indecisive shopper but have been desiring a Tab Z for a long while now to replace my ageing but well loved Xperia Tab S.

On the look out for a slim case (going to have to be white now to match the tablet). Considering the Krusell Malmo case but haven't found any reviews for it on the tablet yet.

Still, very happy I have my belated birthday and Xmas present now :)
[Xperia Tablet Z General] raundown:
There isn't an active stylus for android afaik. Adonit has one for the iPad with great concept by using Bluetooth to simulate palm rejection but the execution is quite poor. I have an adonit pro for the tablet but its still quite a pain to write/draw on this tab. It is very picky about the angle of the stylus.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] siralien:
Are there any reviews and/or technical notes anywhere to show why it's poor? When I spoke with Adonit some while back they told me the normal and pro stylus worked okay with Android but they had no recommended apps ad they do for Apple's machines.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Poindexter80:
Does it have the screen protecting film on the front glass?

Also interested in knowing how it handles 1080p-movies (not Youtube-videos in 1080p, but actual movies)...
[Xperia Tablet Z General] xperiax10.awesome:
Yes - it has default pre-installed screen protector on it.

For movies there is no slutter of any kind - m using MX Player.

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[Xperia Tablet Z General] Poindexter80:
So what would happen if you'd remove the screen protector; does it effect the warranty or the waterproofing or something (I know it's for anti-shattering, but who is afraid of that happening? How often does a tablets glass shatter? On a phone it serves a purpose, since you often pick that out of your pocket and is more likely to drop it, but for a tablet?)?

Just asking because I imagine that without the screen protector, the feel of the screen would become nicer and also maybe the picture quality would be slightly better..?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Rashkae:
Because I got to play with it. It helps to have friends. :D

Yes, it's coming, should be in next month I'd say.

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Please lah.... IT show is a joke, just a way for shops to clear stock of old useless gear.

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Using basic logic, on a tablet with a bigger surface, the glass is much more likely to shatter due to flex, etc.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Poindexter80:
Let me rephrase the question; I think the anti-shatter film is overkill, what would happen if I remove it? Does it effect the warranty?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] indycar:
potatoes ?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Q.Entity:
Got mine about 30 minutes ago (from Japan). Would you answer something really dumb? Where is the USB port? I need to charge it!

I ordered a dock but it shipped separately...
[Xperia Tablet Z General] RoChinu:
It's on the bottom of the tablet covered under a flap. Didn't you get a quick start guide or manual or something?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Q.Entity:
The guide shows where the SD Card is... No pictures of USB... I wish was not such a dumb question. I have a ZL not a Z. If I had a ZI would know how do deal with the flaps...

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Never mind, I figured out the flaps... THANKS!
[Xperia Tablet Z General] RoChinu:
If I'm not mistaken, it's on the bottom left part of your tablet. There should be a tiny rubberized part where you can put your nail and lift the flap out. It has the same concept as your micro SD slot and 3.5mm headphone plug. It should be fairly easy to see if you look closely. And the fact Sony didn't include that is really bad.

At 5:20 in this video you see the guy opening the flap to the usb port.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjysXVwaZR4&feature=youtube_gdata_player
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Q.Entity:
Thanks! I am charging it now. Sony did a phenomenal job with Tablet Z! This thing is lighter than my Nexus 7.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] RoChinu:
You're welcome. I'm jealous, wanna have the tablet Z too! Enjoy your new STZ.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] colacin:
Seems like the people who work in the concept stores know less about the products than we do, sadly.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] pandaball:
I think they know more, but whether we can wheedle the information out of them is a different story :/
[Xperia Tablet Z General] colacin:
Perhaps some do... but mostly I seem to get blank stares when I ask questions ;)

Does anyone know if Sony's warranty is international, so if you buy the XTZ from Japan you can have coverage in SG? The XZ is my first Sony product since the SE T610 years ago!
[Xperia Tablet Z General] pandaball:
I doubt it's international. That's pretty much the only reason why I'm waiting for local launch.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] etakarine:
Hi, congratulations on you tz what's the battery life like?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] xukaiteo:
I remembered that when I attended the Sony workshop, they displayed the tablet z
[Xperia Tablet Z General] xperiax10.awesome:
Hi, its quite good - after using heavily for downloading games, videos, etc it worked for more than 5 hrs.

Exact test will do from Monday and let you know !!

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[Xperia Tablet Z General] JuStlcE:
do you have a wifi too? or only 3G and LTE
[Xperia Tablet Z General] xperiax10.awesome:
I have one spare wifi set 16gb BNIB !!

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[Xperia Tablet Z General] electric0ant:
Hi

Can I ask if it was locked to docomo? or did it work with your local sim card out of the box?

I am in Hong Kong and looking to buy one from a local seller here.

thanks!
[Xperia Tablet Z General] xperiax10.awesome:
Its working with my Local Sim, its just that I am only getting 3G - no LTE (that's obvious coz of band difference)
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Q.Entity:
The one I got it WiFi. I saw no need for LTE because I mostly use it where WiFi is availble or in rare occasions I can tether to my ZL.

Sendt fra min ZL 6506
[Xperia Tablet Z General] mitsosoft:
Guys, what is your build number?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] 23Six:
Could you shed more comments on the display vs Nexus 10 please? Technology, color reproduction, viewing angles.

Props to Sony for going with a 16:10 display.

Xperia Tablet Z available for pre-order in the States
[Xperia Tablet Z General] reptile64:
system dump!! system dump!!! :P
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Q.Entity:
10.1.C.0.344. Got updated the minute it got past the setup. There were several app updatee as well.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] electric0ant:
what lte bands does the japan XTZ have?

gsmarena says: LTE 800 / 850 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600

this obviously isn't correct otherwise you would be getting lte.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] fredastere:
I can't be sure 100% and im only sharing this as an example, but quite a few years back I bought an Xperia X1 in singapor and brought it back to Canada.

At one point I had to return it under warranty ( h/w keyboard issue ) and I called my local sony reparation center and as long as I had the invoice and sent it along, they were able to do the work under the warranty and kind of charge the appropriate sony branch of south asia/singapore, or something...

Just my 2 cents
[Xperia Tablet Z General] colacin:
That's part of the issue - I think buying in SG then going abroad is easier than buying abroad then getting service in SG.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] mitsosoft:
Cool, that's the latest one for SGP312!
[Xperia Tablet Z General] lokenok:
where oh where did u get it ? do you think its good replace to ipad4? and use for university?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] xperiax10.awesome:
From Japan - ipad n Android tablets are different league, i have ipad as well which I never use - it belongs to mah wife :)

One thing I can assure you that this is the best android tablet - no crashes or random issues till now !!

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[Xperia Tablet Z General] mitsosoft:
I'm using the 32GB version for quite some time and to be honest my ipad (3rd gen) is resting in it's case since then and i'm going to sell it!
[Xperia Tablet Z General] xperiax10.awesome:
Guys - want to know if Samsung Tablet 10.1 pouch/sleeve case will fit Xperia Tablet Z ???

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[Xperia Tablet Z General] electric0ant:
Can I ask how you bought it?

did you buy directly from docomo yourself when in japan? and you put in another sim card and it worked without needing to be sim unlocked?

I am looking at some sellers in Hong Kong, but they seem to say that it is sim locked to docomo so I can't use data until i get it unlocked.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] xperiax10.awesome:
My frnd bought it for me from Japan - one from Docomo 32gb lte & another from Sony store 16gb!!

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[Xperia Tablet Z General] xenocide976:
i've got the SO-03E as well. 32GB LTE

using with Singtel data sim and all is good and well.

i dumped my ipad2 after getting the tablet Z.

i've also rooted with no problems.

watching movies and reading pdfs now is part of my journey

as its not very heavy, given its slim profile, u can hold it 1 hand for long train rides and dun feel an ache.

brought it to a pool and captured shots of my son in the pool. Just love those stares from the public. hahaha
[Xperia Tablet Z General] xperiax10.awesome:
Guys - anybody got any cases, sleeves, etc???
[Xperia Tablet Z General] xenocide976:
i using it naked...
[Xperia Tablet Z General] xperiax10.awesome:
I am also using it Naked - just want some pouch case which I will use while travelling.

I was looking for some cases and found these sleeve cases, I do not want to use other cases as it will cause problems while using charging dock. These looks good but very expensive.

Click Here

This one is cheaper option - Click Here
[Xperia Tablet Z General] rankman2004:
anyone could provide the ftf file/rom file of the version 10.1.E.0. 244? I upgraded to 10.1.E.0.250 of my japnese docomo tablet Z, can not root :crying:
[Xperia Tablet Z General] xenocide976:
I'm on 250 and was able to root... No problems.

I used the root from here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2186423

Hope it helped
[Xperia Tablet Z General] rankman2004:
hi, you rooted on 243 version? i did not root on 243,then upgrade to 250, using the same tools, stuck at the '.,... /date/local/tmp/onlosd.sh', the tablet screen is stopped at the while screen.

appreicate for more detail of your case. Thanks very much!
[Xperia Tablet Z General] xenocide976:
my tablet came with 250.

so i rooted right out of box. during the restore, make sure u see "restore ended" before pressing continue on the command prompt.

after that, its smoothing sailing.

i'm using v24 of the root. so i need to manually delete the usf folder for NFC to work.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] rankman2004:
thanks for your reply, i tried the v24, still failed. It is strange that 250 was just released from NTT docomo since 23Apr, the tablet SO-03E is on sale from around 20Mar with 243. It is not quite possible that can buy Tablet Z with 250 within one month.

actually the similar case happened on the docomo smartphone xperia Z SO-03E, the latest version 10.1.D.0.343(the same day, 250 is released) baned the root. Seems if rooted from previous version 333 and upgrade to 343, the root can be kept.

Hence i dobut 250 also bans the root, that is why i am finding anyone could provide the 243
[Xperia Tablet Z General] electric0ant:
Does anyone know how to remove docomo branding in the software from the SO-03E?

is it possible to flash the firmware from the standard model?

Still very happy with my purchase, it really is unbelievably thin!

is it really selling for 83000 Yen from docomo?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Jackdadon:
Screen quality

How was the screen quality? Do tablet z got viewing angle problem like xperia z? Any wash out color even a slight tilt? How was the black level and contrast?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] xenocide976:
sorry, i can't help with 243...
[Xperia Tablet Z General] electric0ant:
seems like the wordwide release of the Tablet Z is going to be end of May.

Prices in Hong Kong have just been released, I'm happy that my 32gb lte docomo model cost me less than the price for the 32gb wifi only model going to be released!

only concern I have now is the update to 4.2 and if it will be delayed from the unbranded tablet z due to docomo's branding on the firmware.

I'm glad to hear form the OP that its been 5 days and it hasn't crashed! My wife has the nexus 10 and it frustrates her how often it hangs and crashes, especially for a stock android experience!
[Xperia Tablet Z General] xperiax10.awesome:
Whats the price in Hongkong bro??
[Xperia Tablet Z General] electric0ant:
Price in HK

16GB Wifi HK$4,298

32GB Wifi HK$4,698

16GB Wifi + LTE HK$5,298

(Docomo 32GB Wifi + LTE including a 16gb micro sd and dock was HK$4560)

Price in UK

16GB Wifi £399

32GB Wifi £449

16GB Wifi + LTE £499
[Xperia Tablet Z General] xenocide976:
wow!

i got my Docomo 32GB Wifi/LTE with 16gb microSD and dock for SGD800

i'm sure singapore release for even the wifi model only at 16gb will cost more!~
[Xperia Tablet Z General] electric0ant:
I Hope XDA will setup a new dedicated forum for the Tablet Z soon as the worldwide release is underway.

I would be keen to find out if we can flash stock firmware onto the XTZ to remove the docomo branding.

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I Hope XDA will setup a new dedicated forum for the Tablet Z soon as the worldwide release is underway.

I would be keen to find out if we can flash stock firmware onto the XTZ to remove the docomo branding.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] vibranze:
Bro, did you get the phone from Telco or from Sony? How do I know if I can redeem as well? I bought from SingTel but there's it's not mentioned anywhere on the speaker. :cool:
[Xperia Tablet Z General] xperiax10.awesome:
DELETED.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] lokenok:
it is officialy gonna be release in hong kong soon yay! my sis gonna get it the price is also just right at 4.3k
[Xperia Tablet Z General] yhw22:
Can share how is the XTZ battery life for LTE version? Will be getting it too.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] xperiax10.awesome:
Its more than 8 hours !!

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