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[Xperia Tablet Z General] Trno:
lol no, i only used my fingernails in attempt to see if there is any protection there to be removed once used.

That shatter proof film doesn't seem to be intended as replacable protection, i think i still need a screen protector right?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] nitin_ko:
i ordered this , cheap and hope its effective.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ash6783:
I ordered a pack of three for £5 from amazon
[Xperia Tablet Z General] PuckStar:
anyone already tried to update the android version?

i want the newer version for the multiple user accounts option.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Ponsonby_Britt:
Won't know about my unit (Newegg is 'packaging' it as I type, woohoo!), but your pictures did settle the fonts issue for me, as they look pretty good.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] DarrenT:
There is definitely SOMETHING on my screen, but I'm not going to pull it off and see if the Sony logo vanishes! I didn't even realise it was there until I read a review saying it had a screen protector on and I looked closely.

The only thing I took off the screen was the normal film that just protects it in transit.

I only tried to do updates from within the settings and it said there were none to be done
[Xperia Tablet Z General] XGrzesX:
How much free stotage is in 16 GB version ?

Wysyłane z mojego GT-I9100 za pomocą Tapatalk 2
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ash6783:
Got my three screen covers today from amazon fitted one to my screen no more finger prints cheap also
[Xperia Tablet Z General] SayWhat10:
you have the amazon link?

i do get a bunch of fingerprints on stock

so u saying the covers you got dont leave fingerprints....at all?

about 10.3gig
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ash6783:
none at all il post link later
[Xperia Tablet Z General] XGrzesX:
why WhatsApp application is not compatible with this device?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] giosal:
just got my Xperia Tablet Z.

I ordered it from Orange CH with 2 year contract. I took the Wi-Fi/LTE 16 GB version. So far, so good. I'm very happy :)))

And it is indeed waterproof, checked personally. As soon as weather gets better I'm gonna take it for diving in Geneva Lake :D
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ABT4:
Just got mine yesterday. 311. Got all the accessories too, case, cradle, screen protector, NFC music ball. I got the cradle mainly so I don't have to open the port to charge. I'd rather just drop it in. Same with NFC speaker. Will get NFC headphones too.

So far, great unit. Although it is not a crazy ppi/retina screen it is still VERY nice. Cant really see any pixels. I am completely content with the screen. Colors, viewing angles, brightness. I actually have it set really low.

Form factor is great. Very nice sleek unit. ONLY complaint so far is the sensitivity of the screen.

Something isn't right there. When I swipe, it seems to register me taking my finger off, then tapping something else. I end up losing the icon I was dragging, or tapping into another app.

Tested with my friends tablet, he didn't put the screen protector on yet and it had the same issues. I'm really hoping this can be corrected via software and isn't an issue with the way they stuck the screen together. That would be a shame if we can't fix it. One thing is I find if you take it slow and precise it does respond properly. Very odd.

Hoping for software update fix and then it'll be perfect. Also, I like the stock launcher very much. Very well thought out launcher.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Zb134:
Pretty sure whatsapp works only on a device with a phone number linked to it
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Mountainjew:
Bought one of these a few days ago on a whim.

Really wanted to get a Nexus 10, but felt impulsive and didn't wanna wait for delivery. So luckily i went into Curry's and got the last one :D

Very happy with it, and goes along nicely with my Xperia Z!
[Xperia Tablet Z General] tel033:
Does this device support wifi direct? And what about battery life?.

Thanks
[Xperia Tablet Z General] SayWhat10:
So far I can get 6-8 hours screen on time. I got 6 max on the Nexus 10
[Xperia Tablet Z General] iisshaun:
Yeah I was really after the Nexus 10 and when first shown this tab I dismissed it because of the screen res. Taking a second look at it once I gave up on trying to find a reasonably priced Nexus 10 here in NZ, I was blown away by the design, thinness, lightness and it's first Android tablet over here to be properly priced. Pre-ordered a few days after that proper initial impression and I'm pretty excited.

Oh and that screen res + android was the only thing going for the Nexus 10 for me. So with basically ever other aspect of the Z being so much better, the res became really minor to me.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] XGrzesX:
While I listening loud music the back cover trembles ? Do You have the same problem ?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] DarrenT:
Yes it has WiFi Direct. I connected to my LG LM670 TV and threw some videos and pictures at it and it worked very well. When I threw a YouTube video at it it actually opened the app on the TV and loaded the video rather than just sending the video.

I have XBMC on both the TVs in my house though so I just use the Yatse app to share things with the TV.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] SayWhat10:
What is tremble? Basically if real loud I can feel the sound vibration
[Xperia Tablet Z General] yellowpants:
My screen appears to be yellowish too but I'm using screen adjuster to make it appear bluer instead.

Are all docomo Xperia Tablet Zs missing the STAMINA mode in power management settings?

mine doesn't show the STAMINA mode.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] BADBOY1412:
Europe and japan are so lucky, i wish Sony release the LTE version in the US
[Xperia Tablet Z General] SayWhat10:
what is "screen adjuster" ?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Cat McGowan:
Screen Adjuster can be found at Google Play.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] yellowpants:
To all of you who bought the docomo version, are our docks different from the one sold separately?

The ones advertised show adjustable stands, mine appears to be a single piece of plastic that i connect in the back of the dock. No adjustable mechanism to adjust anything.

And oh, does removing the protective anti-shatter film remove the docomo branding? I read that the sony on the upper left stays.

Thanks XTZ community
[Xperia Tablet Z General] winnerzero:
Happy owner

Just got my tablet z from sony australia 4 days earlier than the original launch date. (its launching 6 june in australia)..

i am in love with this tablet...it has improved on everything and is so light and handy...makes the ipad look prehistoric....

screen is beautiful, battery is good (not great) but the fact that you charge it via micro usb now means i can charge it with a normal phone charger which is a great advantage....

this tablet needs more accessories...it would be amazing if a touch keyboard was released for this....
[Xperia Tablet Z General] perni_a:
got mine on Friday in Australia

Got it on Friday, and haven't been able to put it down all weekend.

Absolutely beautiful design. Has a very premium feel about it.

Only wish Sony Australia would release the accessories. Desperately need a charging dock as I am already sick of opening the charging port. And hopefully those genuine Sony cases won't be $100+...

Ordered some screen protectors too as its a fingerprint magnet... front and back!.

Got the 16gb+LTE, already loaded CM10.1

So smooth and responsive.

Only problem, the wife wants one of her own now... she was going to be getting a nexus 10, but maybe need to order the XZT 16gb wifi soon.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ash6783:
going to order the dock today.wiukd anyone recommend it .is it worth the money
[Xperia Tablet Z General] dancress:
Well, bought it on the first day of availability in Austria. I've had the Xperia Z since launch day too so I knew what to expect. No gripes with any of the devices, they work perfectly and I'm extremely happy. Well, battery life... but then, there's not one Android I had I didn't gnash my teeth at that.

My only complaint is that we're kept waiting for the promised 4.2 update. It's not that I'm an update hound, I just want to use the Chronus and/or Dashboard Clock widgets. I like having all the info including my next appointments right there on the start screen. Now I'm using a kitbash solution with Zooper and SiMi but all-in-one would definitely be nice - like the user accounts for the tablet since my offspring are tablet junkies.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Ponsonby_Britt:
Haven't received mine yet, but a UPS tracking check said the magic words..."out for delivery":)
[Xperia Tablet Z General] colabeer:
Yes, removing the anti-shatter sheet removes the docomo branding. Sony logo stays though =)
[Xperia Tablet Z General] saeba:
I'd asked the same... and it was recommended. I now have my tablet and dock and both are worth every penny :)!

Without the dock, you have to pry open a little cover on the mini-usb connector for the tablet to connect the charger. With the dock , you just slide the tablet into the cradle and it automatically connects with contacts on the side of the tablet. There's an adjustable arm on the cradle so that you can adjust the tilt.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] izy-one:
Possible to get some pictures from the dock? And specially from the charging connectors and maybe the voltage?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] K4HD:
TYPE : AI-1100 Model : DK27

INPUT : DC 5.0V 1800mA

OUPUT : DC 5.0V 1800mA

Sorry for the quality ^^ taken from Galaxy S4 ...
[Xperia Tablet Z General] izy-one:
Thats a lot for the pictures! It looks very pretty and very clean when the tablet is inside. I use a cover for my Z so i think i have to take some time on the weekend and build one by my own with charging funktion... Who knows which pin ist VCC/GND on the Z?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] DaddyWhale:
Don't know what cover you use. But the cradle is compatible with the Sony leather cover.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Poindexter80:
Playing GTA 3 with the Sixaxis controller

Hello,

Is there any way to configure the controller buttons in GTA 3?

I would like to gas and brake with the triggers, and open doors with the triangle button...

Anyone?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] chriskwarren:
Just picked up a 32GB version of the tablet. I have owned the Toshiba Thrive, Asus TF 101, Asus TF 300, Asus Infinity, Acer a500, and now using the Acer a700 (along with the Tablet Z). I'll probably sell the a700.

So far, after using the Tablet Z for a few days, it is my favourite. Love the responsiveness, and the screen quality.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Ponsonby_Britt:
Received mine today...yay!

The good stuff: display, font rendering, effects, form factor, look and feel

The not so good stuff: longer charging time, port access can be tricky, not quite the Android experience as with the Nexus 7 or 10

But all in all, quite a tablet...looking forward to 4.2 JB, tho'

Much improved over the XTS :good:
[Xperia Tablet Z General] iisshaun:
Pre-ordered. Apparently mine has been sent early and I'll be one of the first in NZ to get it, so I might end up seeing it tomorrow.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] hasenbein1966:
So the charging time goes down when charging over the cradle? Could a cradle owner report something about this, please? Because, when with the cradle charging times are acceptable, the Tablet Z would be worth a second look... but the USB charging times are just unacceptable, period.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Q.Entity:
What I did was too get a more powerful charger than the one shipped with the tablet...

Sendt fra min XPERIA ZL 6506
[Xperia Tablet Z General] DaddyWhale:
Comparing the two, it does seem to me that the charging is faster with the cradle than through USB. I get about 20% per hour on the cradle. When I get home I'll try testing out if in fact charging through the cradle is faster.

You should note that the cradle does not come with a Sony cable and wall plug. You'll have to use the cable and plug that came with your XTZ. It's a bit of a ripoff in my mind because I would also like to have a cradle in my office and at home. According to list price, $45 (for cradle) plus $30 (for cable and plug), I would have to spend $75 to operate any additional cradle.

You should check out the threads on battery charging in the Q&A section. A more powerful charger may not help...
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Psykhe:
Doubtful. I mean..it is the same power supply, I do not see how it can magically provide more mA when the Tablet gets charged through the cradle.

/Edit: Mhh, maybe I should have read the thread in Q&A first. Apparently the USB port only allows a maximum of 500 mA. Rather strange design decision.

/Edit (again): Tested it. My SGP312 variation charges at exactly the same speed via USB and via dock.

That they didn't even bother to add a cable to the cradle, let alone its own power supply annoyed me as well though.

It's definately no sure thing. I would however rate it having a higher chance for increasing charging speeds than using the cradle. If the maximum mA output of the original Tablet Z charger is below the maximum power input of its battery a more powerful charger would increase the loading speed.

/Edit: I take that back, see above.

/Edit (again): I take back my take back.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Ponsonby_Britt:
One big plus: mounts into Linux Mint 15 flawlessly, with access to internal storage and microSD :D
[Xperia Tablet Z General] tel033:
Does xperia s charger works? Perhaps it's faster
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Psykhe:
Charging isn't magic really.

An USB charger has a maximum mA / hour output. If the battery of the device you want to charge can accept more juice per hour than the charger can supply another more powerful charger will improve things. If it cannot it won't. You cannot "overload" the battery (at least those in current mobile devices) by using a too powerful charger, it will only accept as much as it can handle. The manufactorer of the charger does not matter, an (i.e.) Apple USB charger will work just as fine as a Sony one. By the same logic the specific device does not matter either.

So.

- Does the Xperia S charger work:

Yes.

- Will it charge faster?

If it has 1500 mA (same as Xperia Tablet Z charger) or less: No

If it has more than 1500 mA - maybe. Depends how much the Xperia Tablet Z's battery can accept.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] jamjon:
How is your wifi performance? on my lte Version it could be better, also it depends heavily on the orientation.

Gesendet von meinem SGP321
[Xperia Tablet Z General] KiamatDusk:
Just ordered my 32GB version this morning. Should ship in about 12 days. Can't wait!
[Xperia Tablet Z General] HoOnZ:
Did you do anything for Mint to recognize the XTZ? My Ubuntu 13.04 doesn't flinch when I plug my tablet.

Sent from my Sony Xperia Z
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Ponsonby_Britt:
Nothing I can think of. I also have a Ubuntu 13.04 install that recognizes the XTZ without installing extra software.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] salanos:
Hi guys. I've got the DoCoMo SO-03E, been using it for the last week since it arrived on Monday. There are notable differences, such as the presence of the (superior, in my opinion) AOSP browser (which accepts sideloaded Flash Player!), Small App icons, certain full-size apps (e.g. Calculator) and a pullout 1Seg antenna.

I'm feeling rather disappointed in the warmish cast I do see on the tablet's screen, it is definitely yellowish on certain cases, and it overblows (as if on an overexposed photo) light areas. Other than that, the screen is absolutely fantastic. The overexposure problem can be fixed with Screen Adjuster (but this shows up on screenshots) but the yellowish tint cannot. I have a HTC One, SII and a pair of monitors to compare it to and it is definitely warm and tints most pictures yellow.

I posted a moderately comprehensive review at PhoneArena.

I have the cradle, yes, it has a fix-in plastic piece, I believe you should be able to pull out that plastic piece and fix it at different angles. Or at least that's what it appears to be. Mine seems to have been wedged in rather tightly and I'm somewhat afraid to pull it out in case I break that plastic piece...

I haven't tried removing the anti-shatter film. Can anyone confirm if it affects the screen's white balance?

No, the SO-03E DoCoMo build appears to lack STAMINA mode. Standard Android power saving is available though, with a reskinned appearance.

Mine appears to be pretty good, 45Mbps down and a weirdly all-over the place 5Mbps upward according to Ookla's Speedtest app. (I have a rather aged n-band router and a 100mbps fiberoptic connection) Reception also works pretty decently.

Any MicroUSB charger should work... Heck, I'm charging through the cradle with my old Nokia N97's charger.

I hope Sony adds the calibration tool to any future updates.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] gavinfabl:
http://gavinsgadgets.wordpress.com/2013/06/16/first-impressions-of-the-sony-xperia-z-tablet/

My first impressions are up on my blog. Intend to review it daily over the next week or so.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Half-A-Cookie:
Few weeks of usage

Bought mine a few weeks ago here in the netherlands. I have a 16GB versie, Wi-Fi version. It set me back around 420 euro's.

So far i am very content with the device. It's my first tablet, and high end device in general, and so far i have no real quarrel with the device.

The downside is the long charging time and the fact that i can't charge my device via usb.

Other then that no problems what so ever.

I've bought the krussel case for protection, also very content with that. It's a shame i can't use the stand function when im charging my device.

I am still looking for a good (cheap) screen protector. Hopefully that will also do something about the fingerprints.

Any suggestions on where to buy a screen protector (in the Netherlands)?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] idtyu:
Almost an owner ... got mine from Taobao , they ship from Japan , docomo SO-03E, around 800 SGD with shipping , 32gb LTE and WIFI set , with free 16GB memory card, and a docking station ...
[Xperia Tablet Z General] salanos:
If you have a problem with fingerprints, you're going to want to search for 'anti-fingerprint' or oleophobic screen films... Alternatively, I think I saw a number of anti-glare

matte

screen protectors on Amazon, I'm sure one of your European retailers will offer one like that. Generally matte finished protectors have more resistance to fingerprints, or at least show them less.

Alternatively, I understand Clarivue (.com) offers custom-cut films (and they offer an anti-glare matte finish with what I presume is an oleophobic coat). They'll sell one with free shipping, and I believe one of about 266x172mm (actual glass area is slightly less because I include the bezel frame.) will be US$49.99. That's unfortunately 37.32 euros, but I'm not too acquainted with screen protectors, so I apologize.

Mine is from eBay, a direct-seller in Japan... MobileULS. They also included an Elecom charger (1A, two-pin Japanese head). Same stuff, but I guess yours is cheaper since TaoBao chinese sellers, heh. You'll probably have to pay GST though, to let you know in advance!
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Psykhe:
For the SGP312 I can confirm that this does indeed help. A 30% stronger charger resulted for me in a 30% charging rate boost over USB.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Kimi88:
Hello there, may i know what is the name of the stronger charger you mention? so i can buy it for my self ;D
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Half-A-Cookie:
37 euro's is a bit much for a screen protector in my opion. I think i might have found a few good ones ranging from 2 euro's up to 20. When i get a hold of one i'll review it.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] more2come:
Hey fellas,

I'm planning on getting a Tablet Z and I've played around with it in my local store for a while. A quite disappointing aspect was working/browsing speed on the device. It sports the same SoC as the Nexus 4 or the Xperia Z, but feels much more laggy than those two mobile devices. I guess it's possible that the firmware on the demo unit is outdated, but I wanted to know if scrolling/working/browsing speed increases with the very latest firmware! Thanks!
[Xperia Tablet Z General] salanos:
I think a few sites reported poor performance browsing with Chrome! I get pretty smooth browsing performance on the AOSP browser, Dolphin and Firefox also work quite well. Chrome is fine on my unit too.

By scrolling, do you mean through homescreens? Try removing Sony's widgets first, they aren't entirely optimized. For most part my device runs very smoothly apart from the occasional hiccup from the Android system bar refusing to respond. The latest firmwares have also reported performance improvements from users!
[Xperia Tablet Z General] more2come:
Yes, that is exactly what I wanted to know! :)

I want to get the device for my day-to-day browsing and social media checks, and for some multimedia usage as well! Chrome didn't run very well on the demo unit, but that could be related to the firmware and the app version. I expect much from the Qualcomm S4 Pro within the device!
[Xperia Tablet Z General] salanos:
Day to day browsing is pretty good and smooth on the tablet for me, again with AOSP Browser. Screen sharpness is also good and text won't hurt your eyes, while social media is covered with either Socialife or a third party app such as Flipboard. Socialife is a little stuttery, but Flipboard works absolutely perfectly on my unit. Performance in AnTuTu is 20,300 from my particular one.

Basically, if you want to abolish stutters or lag (I'm willing to put up with the few hiccups I get), a third party launcher or third party replacements for all of Sony's apps will work as smoothly as you expect of the S4 Pro.

Multimedia is definitely covered well on the tablet, it's internal memory is surprisingly fast and 20Mbps h264 video will play just fine, while all music formats are covered. Difficult content like MKVs may not play so well though (in particular I get low frame rates in a 2.7GB AVC MKV). The speakers are also above average, given some tuning with settings and equalizers, in my opinion. Headphone output is also decent, and louder than most phones can reach.

I think I'd better warn you though that while the Tablet Z has remarkable battery efficiency (I estimate it to have some 38% more efficiency than the iPad 3), the fact that the cell is only 6,000mAh does mean it has somewhat shorter battery life than other tablets may get. This counter balances its sheer mobility, so if you're a heavy, constant user, you may want to consider a different tablet as your daily driver. I can extrapolate a browsing lifetime of 6~7h on my unit, but I am not using LTE, only HSPA/HSPA+.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] more2come:
Very well, I guess this answers my questions! :) I'll have a deeper look at it later today, but I'm not going to use LTE on my tablet. And 6-7 hours of browsing time will suite my needs just fine, for I'm going to use it at home most of the time or when I'm visiting family!

I'm going to choose between the Tablet Z and the Nexus 10, but for now I have no option to test the Nexus device.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] remma:
Does anyone know how a screen protector will react to water? I would like to buy one, but i do occasionaly take a bath with my XTZ
[Xperia Tablet Z General] idtyu:
Nuh ... I don't have to pay GST , the speedpost guy just sent it to my door after two days ... haha ... they wrote down a very low value on custom declare ...
[Xperia Tablet Z General] salanos:
Most quality screen protectors these days are generally washable and removable, they should not be affected by water, unless the water gets under the protector and scrawls with the adhesive... but if they're applied properly this shouldn't happen.

Ahh... Lucky you! My seller didn't mark it down.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Psykhe:
I used a Samsung Galaxy Note 2000 mA charger. But really, it doesn't matter which brand. The Tablet Z charger is 1500 mA, pick charger X which has more and which has good reviews (especially regarding whether it actually delivers the mA it advertises).
[Xperia Tablet Z General] kwanying:
I just got this tablet, I'm wandering how to side load the aosp browser into my tablet?