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[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] jutley:
Love this tablet just unlocked it via Safeunlockcode.com it's the best bit of kit I had in ages and I have had it all lol perfect tablet loving my ps4 remote play and the battery life.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] Q.Entity:
Mine came today from expansys, first impressions are very positive.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] frostmore:
had the tab s ,sold it to get the z3 tablet.

its light,more responsive than the tab s with it bloatwares and battery life is good.

this tablet works better out of the box than the tab s and i am still using stock rom.

recommend to get the lte model if u wanna use this as ur phone.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] Fl4v10:
I got mine today from Sony online but I haven't opened it yet. White, Wi-fi 16gb.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] ascariss:
I am considering getting the black 16GB version to replace my aging tab 7.7. I was tempted by the tab s 8.4 but the fact it lags is sad. User reviews are about touchwiz, lag and battery are not that positive. I have used the tab s in store and the lag was evident as well where as on the Z3TC there was no lag at all, so I will probably pick one up soon in the next week or 2.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] krabappel2548:
I got the 16gb white one, it's simply amazing :) very good battery, superfast and perfect size :p
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] jutley:
Here in the uk O2 are doing a great offer for the LTE 4g version £379.99 you get destiny game any platform of your choice and you get£30 cash back from Sony and you can claim £10 cash back from quidco here is the link Below

https://www.o2.co.uk/shop/tablets/sony/xperia-z3-compact-tablet/
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] ky3bmu4:
Just bought the 32GB wifi only black one. Here in Russia it is only 380 usd right now because of dramatic decrease of ruble and not all the vendors increased the prices yet.

Very impressive battery life out of the box especially after the Nexus 9. Somehow dissapointing screen and of course Sony's UI is kinda ugly (well there are some OK themes though). Missing the Lollipop taste a lot and the 4:3 screen ratio and wished it was half an inch bigger and 1-2 mm thicker with additional dozen of hundreds MaH under the hood but anyway liking this tablet a lot.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] krabappel2548:
Sony UI is one of the most clean UI's :p kinda weird you don't like it when you like lollipop, Sony also uses white a lot :) bit Lollipop will come in January I think.

Although I'll try to release lollipop asap for this tablet ;)
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] ky3bmu4:
It's not like I don't like it at all. It is much better than TW for example and MIUI and most others, but still: so many trash apps noone will never use, so ugly drawn icons of Sony apps (round colourful bubbles - srsly? xD) and so on. I think I am just too used to the sctock android expirience. :cowboy:

Looking forward to your release! :good:
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] aksmzk:
Picked it up last week, got a chance to play around with it last night. Also picked up the compact to replace the z1
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] ascariss:
Got mine this past week, black 16g wifi, decided against 4G since my phone has it. Really like it, need to get a screen protector and possibly the cover from Sony. Also have the same headphones as aksmzk but have not used them with the tablet yet.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] MarvelousOne35:
Ordered my 32gb white wifi z3tc a few days ago for $458 + $39 ebay bucks back on purchase from ebay. Already have a purple z ultra I bought about 2 months ago so didn't feel the need to have the 4g version. Tablet should be here next week sometime :).
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] MarkMcCoskey:
Unlocked SGP621 on T-Mobile

Just curious as to whether you picked up an Unlocked SGP621 and are using it on T-Mobile. I'm contemplating doing the same and going a data only plan. Thanks!
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] E90 Commie:
I didn't pick the SGP621 but went with a C6833, still with a T-Mobile data only plan, though. Part of the reasons for my changed decision was the lack of an earspeaker for phone calls on the 621 but also due to the price that I considered way to steep in comparison. After weighing the options, I realized that LTE was most interesting and the C6833 simply gave me what I wanted, while I continue to wait for a proper Ultra successor.

I must confess that the Tablet Compact is a tempting option, still but I feel that I will wait until full-speed Lollipop development for it is on (the lack of Xposed Framework make it necessary with a feature rich ROM such as CrDroid, Validus, AICP or PAC) and also lower prices. When Sony priced it above a Nexus 9, I became a bit upset and went to the C6833, which I realized was going to be discontinued soon.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] ayamgoreng:
anyone compare z3 tablet with nvidia shield (32gb lte version) ?

price almost the same in my country.

I mainly watch movie 60%, browsing 20%, gaming 20%
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] mackie8:
just got mine again....

i might be late.... but i sold mine 3 months back.. for an ipad mini.... but now... i purchase it again good thing i still manage to find a new set... i miss android ...

this is the best android tablet ive ever had... at first i wanted to try samsung tab s2 but i dont like the shape.. very squarish.

i hope sony can update so that i can use adopted storage on MM...
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] voyager_s:
Just got mine about a month ago now. Third tablet I've gone through this year trying to find that perfect one.

Came from the nexus 9 and before that the galaxy tab pro 10.1. both lagged and had serious memory issues. Not enough ram to run the high density displays and provide true multitasking. First nexus device that I've had a truly negative experience with. And I've had multiple nexus's before. Very sad.

Anyway, I'm pleased to say the Z3 tablet compact is awesome. Everything I need for sure in a tablet. Exceptional battery life. 10 hours screen on with just above medium brightness! Wow!!

Design is incredible. Super slim, light and beautiful to hold. Oh and water and dust proof.

Display is phenomenal. Not as high density as other tablets I've had but much brighter. Beautiful and crisp display. Great colours.

Performance is the killer feature here. As well as all the above I've mentioned. ???? Multitasking is awesome with 3 gigs of ram. No problems with keeping multiple apps in memory for true multitasking. Something I just could not find in my previous tablets this last year and a half.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] zinko_pt:
Yes, I've had NVIDIA SHIELD tablet. Z3 is slimmer, lighter, better screen and battery. So for what you want to do is just perfect.

Also, Sony confirmed Android N for our little baby, oh yeah!
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] loipol84:
Source;
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] zinko_pt:
Google it and you shall find it, my son.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] loipol84:
Nope.

Nothing came out
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] zinko_pt:
Short is the arm of sinners and long is the arm of Google.

http://www.slashgear.com/android-marshmallow-and-nougat-update-lists-revealed-07447464/

I´ll cut out with the religious vocabulary now. Of course this is mere speculative. There´s a couple of articles saying it will and some lists not including Z3.

But the ultimate proof is the beta version being tested publicly in Z3 variants. It doen´t mean the device will definitely have the oficial release. Plans were made to be changed after all.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] Beaver_XT:
Just got one, coming from Asus Memopad7 K013 and this tablet is fantastic. I love almost everything about it except MicroSD slot which is appallingly slow.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] nc35:
Just about to take the plunge on this tablet as my LG G.Pad has just about given up. Just wondering if there are any rumours regarding Sony replacing or discontinuing this model???

TIA
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] gauthamsv:
Just ordered the Tablet compact after deliberating with Xiaomi MiPad, Asus ZenPad, Huwaei and several others. In terms of the slim form factor and decent performance, this still seems the one to beat.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] kos25k:
congrats man,you made the best possible choice.if u want the best performance,bug free and 10-11 SOT hours...flashing KITKAT with flashtool just straight out of the box..will be the best thing you will to to this masterpiece..
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] corb06:
Yeah! I also was going between Samsung Tab S2, Asus Zenpad and Z3 Compact Pad. We were looking for a pad that was friendy for a childs abuse, so we went with the water resistant tab Z3 =) Very happy with the choice. Great performance, nice screen, good battery life and water resistant. Only thing that bothers us a lot is the on screen buttons. Samsung has a better approach with physical home button instead of screeen nav-bar. Especially if operated by a child.

Anyways, you wont be disapointed. =)
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] kos25k:
? yes agree the very best of this tablet it't his incredible battery life!about buttons..I had a galaxy tab 3 8.0 tablet with also physical buttons.I agree,there is more place on the screen,but I found out that it is easier to press,without moving my finger sooo down...and also when holding it when lying and putting in my stomach,buttons don't being pressed by mistake like samsung did!I think that this big bezzels are very usefull!
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] sh0nuff:
Doesn't flashing 2 OSes down to 4.1.1 really reduce the fuctionality of a number of apps that require 5+?
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] kos25k:
What?don't catch u dude.

In 4.4.4 kitkat everyithing is much smoother compared to marshmallow..And till now I didn't find any app that requires android 5 and above..(I have 80+ apps).just a veeery few apps..but mainly secondary apps,not so important..

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[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] mackie8:
only problem is 16gb is not enough..... battery life is awesome... sometimes i find it laggy on playing pokemon go... i might still jump to samsung s2 or the upcoming s3.....
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] Levistras:
I have stock 6.0.1, rooted, and I use Apps2SD to extend my usable system space with a 32gb microsd card.

Everything works beautifully and the 16gb limit is no longer a problem.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] leo72793:
I have a z3tc on 6.0.1 rooted with a 128gb Micro sd card. it lasts and lasts. i havent done the latest update, as i prefer to not lose root just in case. I have FLAC on the sd card and i love the sq this tablet has. Plex works great with it also. Though my sister has gotten an ipad mini 2 cellular, and it makes me want a ipad mini 4 cellular.... kind of hate that xD
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] bartbla:
My previous tablet was a iPad mini 2 and the Z3 compact is much better in every way (maybe not the battery life..) The iPad mini 4 is pretty fast and in some ways faster then the Z3, but has less memory and if you want 128gb, you will have to pay a premium price
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] leo72793:
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understandable. I use mine alot now. kinda mad my VZW sim that was in the ipad wont work in the SGP621. it knows its VZW but wont use it. Even though it says it ca use VZW as its carrier
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] E90 Commie:
The prerequisite for the US LTE version is simply SGP621 unlocked, i.e. the exact same as in Europe. I also hope for a black version but white can work, again provided that we are talking about the SGP621 and availability at the same time as Europe.

Otherwise, over to AtGSM for a black SGP621.;)
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] butch87402:
http://www.sony.co.uk/buy/sgp611-sgp612-sgp621?sku=SGP621GB-B.CEK by this site looks like the lte variant is only available in 16gbs and comes in both colors, wouldn't want the white one though I feel it might get dirty
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] E90 Commie:
I think the whitepaper states a possibility to get a 32 GB LTE version as well. It would be very strange if they offer 32 GB/WiFi but not 32 GB/LTE when it finally goes on sale.

With the Google Hangouts Dialer release yesterday, my decision has been easier since it would allow me to put it on a mobile broadband plan - I have decided to drop regular calling completely and switch to this IP/GV solution for everything (I use GV for international call + visual voicemail already).
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] Jgonzo432:
I've been using Google Voice for years, but the only thing that keeps me from using it exclusively is the lack of mms (which includes group messaging). Also, if you have a car or other bluetooth device that pulls in your phone book, that wont work with GV. That's why I'm interested in the Z3TC with full phone features.

Edit: With the new Hangouts dialer that might work.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] Chima2:
Very interested in replacing my Z Ultra with this, but I'll wait until the price drops and the reviews are out.

Mostly I'm a little hesitant due to the lack of dev's that will be working on this, but what was done over at the Z Ultra forum can be done here; pool cash for a dev's device and have him churn out kernel's or ROM's. Let's hope the Z3C holds up battery-wise, and that they don't make the bootloader a hot mess like the XZU.

Otherwise it looks great so far.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] butch87402:
So if it came down to it would you guys get the 32gb lte Nvidia shield OR the 32gb lte z3tc been wanting a tablet for a while now and not sure which to get as long as I can add it to my mobile plan
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] npaladin2000:
Tough question, I suppose it'll depend partially on price and screen quality. NVIDIA's going to have the better cover accessory (probably anyway) but Sony will be waterproof. Sound may end up being a wash, not sure.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] butch87402:
I know the waterproof isn't really that big a deal for me but the k1 and 801 is there that big a difference?
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] npaladin2000:
Probably. The K1 was really designed as a very powerful chip. It's a popular Chromebook chip, because of its relatively high performance. The Snapdragons aren't as powerful but are cooler and generally easier on battery.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] CCJ22:
I have a xperia z ultra. I was HOPING for an LED flash on the back.

I came form a n5120 note 8. I loved it but wished it had LTE instead of HSPA+. I wish the xperia z3 tablet compact had a stylus.

I also used a tab s 8.4 with phone capabilities here in the states. I hated the user interface, it felt too big (even though it was smaller then the note8 n5120 with calling capabilities), and there was such a lack of rom dev support I sold it on ebay and went back to my xperia z ultra.

My z ultra is perfect if it only came with dual front facing speakers (like z3 tablet compact has), wireless charging, stylus, and a freaking LED flash on the back.

Maybe z4 will have everything I want :(
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] Jgonzo432:
US Xperia Z3 Event October 9th

Just wanted to point this out.

http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/09/25/sony-planning-us-xperia-z3-event-for-9-october/

Hopefully we'll hear some good news for us in the US!
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] Verrath:
Preordered mine. Graduating from a Nexus 7 2012 (though that has served me admirably and I really have no complaints about it. Except it's not the Z3 TC ;) )

I have the benefit of a mobile testing lab at work and was able to do a direct compare of the Samsung 8.4 vs the Z3 mobile phone (I know it'snot the same device, but I can extrapolate seeing how they will be using much of the same technology). I have to say, Amoled or no and never mind the PPI (though I think with the smaller screen the Z3 mobile probably has a similar one) - looking at the same movie (not one of the specially made demos, just a regular video) on both devices I was actually more taken with the Sony's performance than the Samsung's - the Bravia image enhancement made a huge difference.

It also seems to have a form factor that's better suited to me personally (narrower, so better for my small hands :D)
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] PVL_93_RU:
I'm waiting on Google to announce or not announce Nexus 8, and from there I'll think about getting this tablet if the price is not too high, I can get a new LG G Pad 8.3 for 320$ here so that's a very neat offering rigyht now
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] E90 Commie:
Good news would be an unlocked SGP621. If that doesn't happen, import will be my option.

I am not going to buy a carrier version with disabled LTE bands, modified packaging, bloatware and locked bootloader so Sony better bring it to the Sony Store without letting anyone destroy it.

The Verizon Z2 Tablet is absolutely hideous in comparison with the unlocked version (all LTE bands but theirs disabled, noticeable lag compared to the SGP511/512, a lot of bloatware, carrier logotype, modified package etc).

I am fully set on the SGP621 for now.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] Wagyk:
Hello,

the sony xperia 3 tablet compact with wifi + LTE

it s possible to phone with it? Like my sony xperia Z ultra?

Thanks
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] aeon101:
Yes, there are many previews on You Tube with showing this capability of regular GSM calling. And that's also fact, which persuaded me to preorder one with delivery on November 4th (+free case stand as a bonus).
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] aeon101:
Hmm...maybe info for specific country or operator? LTE version in Europe (of course not wifi) has this ability (already z2 has it) enabled. Check mobilereview.com for proof.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] Wagyk:
That s confuse.we need to wait :(. With the z 2 tablet europe it s possible ?
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] Wagyk:
Yes you are right

Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, prise en main - pa…*: http://youtu.be/WtE3fXQklPE

In a french video we see the green phone in the home page
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] aeon101:
Yes, european LTE z2 tablet has full phone ability, but as it does not have earpiece, it is available only through loud speaker or BT headset (otherway full phone apk). Z3 as I' ve seen in previews has same phone apk with full phone support via GSM/ LTE and has also same sided microphones/ earpieces as Z Ultra (which I have now), so calling with tablet at ear normally as regular smartphone. Launch date here is on 4th November (+ bonus cover stand for preordering) together with plain wifi version, so cannot wait anymore...
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] reficurg:
It's either this or the Nexus 9 for me, going to come down to price really. Has anyone seen/heard rumors on the USD price?
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] E90 Commie:
I don't get Sony but according to Android Central, $499 seems to be the price for a WiFi only model; strange considering that it puts it on par with the Z2 Tablet.

http://www.androidcentral.com/sony-begins-pre-orders-xperia-z3-tablet-compact-49999

I would guess it means $599 for the LTE version.

More appropriate would have been $399 for WiFi and $499 for SGP621 LTE.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] Jgonzo432:
The pre-order for the SGP-612 on the Sony US site is for the 32GB. I believe the SGP-621 will come in 16 and 32GB. So maybe $550 for the 16GB LTE.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] eagle1039:
Too expensive

Even 399$ is waaaaay too much for an 8 incher. BTW, Clove sells it @ 329 GBP which equals 599$ CDN. So, everything points to a very high price tag... I wanted one, but not anymore.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] kersey:
If the sound on the Z3 speakers are as good as my Nexus 7 I'm getting one. Have got someone waiting to buy my N7 for £130 so the upgraded specs of it will justify it for me adding the extra £170+. Am getting sick of my key presses not registering with my N7.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] reficurg:
Yea, I'm out at this point. $499 confirmed on sony.com for US pre-orders. I'll spend the money on a PS4 now and wait see what happens with the price of this in 6 months or so.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] jiggyb21:
No black option bugs me. Don't like white devices.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] pokjat:
Z3 tab or ipad mini 2?

hey guys, since ipad air 2 and ipad mini 3 is out, the price of ipad mini 2 is greatly reduced. so can anybody help me to pick for Z3 tab or ipad mini 2?

i use tab mostly for browsing and watch movie, rarely play games (yay! for ipad mini 2 sharp display huh?). but i like to have large storage also which Z3 tab support microSD. can anybody confirm if ipad mini 2 can read flash/external drive since it's not a problem for android. i believe their processor is both powerful. i also prefer slim and light build which these two have only small difference.

so is it Z3 tab or ipad mini 2? or any other tab to suggest?
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] jiggyb21:
What do you have now?
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] pokjat:
i have asus fonepad 7 now. slow, lag, and always hang.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] kersey:
So much for self control...have just bit the bullet and ordered direct from the Sony UK site with the £30 off code and free official cover/stand thing for £299.01

Will see what the reviews on retail products are like first before opening and trying and if it has any major issues will return for a full refund.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] jiggyb21:
If Sony UK would've shipped to US I'd have done that.

---------- Post added at 07:07 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:03 AM ----------

Have you used ios before? You'd obviously be making a change there. One thing that drove me nuts about a 4:3 tablet was that I watched a ton of movies and they're almost always 16x9. It takes an Ipad mini and turns it into a pretty small screen. Why not just a Nexus 7? 1080p screen. Great screen really. Pretty darn good sound. Half the price. 32gb on board and obviously supports otg.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] pokjat:
i see, but will 8.65mm thick nexus 7 will be good in hand? i really adore slim one!
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] jiggyb21:
I find it as comfortable as a slimmer tablet because of the subtle curves of the back. Much like the HTC One M7 and 8 feel slimmer than they are.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] pokjat:
how about the nexus7 rear speaker? will it be much difference to Z3 front-facing speaker?
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] jiggyb21:
Of course I don't think that the rear-facing stereo speakers will be as good as the speakers on the z3, but they are indeed good and a small compromise in my opinion for several hundred dollars. And again, when compared to the iPad Mini, while I haven't heard them, I'm sure the Nexus 7's are at least as good if not better sounding speakers.

Where do you get the majority of your movies from? I find it much easier to load your own movies ie downloaded movies onto an Android tablet then an iPad. Then again, I never liked using iTunes much.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] pokjat:
i get my movies from torrent android apps. so good reason to stay with android huh. anyway now i'm still onboard ship and will only go home end of november. then i'll see how these Z3 and nexus7 feels in hand. thanks
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] digitalbenny:
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact - phone calls and S…: http://youtu.be/XPBVNhfVEhc
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] paulnoise:
Mine arrived today. I won it as a prize from Sony, it's awesome. Much faster than my previous tablets, Motorola xyboard and a galaxy tab 3 10.1. Still getting to grips with it.

It survived the sink of water test so I'm happy.

I don't have a PlayStation so cannot comment on that part.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] kersey:
How are the speakers...better than Nexus 7...are they loud enough etc.

Am interested to hear you opinion
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] paulnoise:
The speakers are indeed loud. More than loud enough for watching films, they seem to be balanced like the z3 (it's the phone I use) so you get an almost surround sound off them.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact General] adfurgerson:
Wi-Fi or LTE?