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Sony Sony Z Ultra Google Play Edition

Sony Sony Z Ultra Google Play Edition

224 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (112)
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size (44)
performance (31)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 224 reviews of Sony Sony Z Ultra Google Play Edition. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Opinions about the screen and performance are overall positive. The size and portability are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some negative opinions about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Sony Sony Z Ultra Google Play Edition is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Sony Z Ultra Google Play Edition

alaTest has collected and analyzed 59 user reviews of Sony Sony Z Ultra Google Play Edition from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the design and performance. The portability and screen are also appreciated. Views are divided on the price, while there are some less positive opinions about the sound and reliability.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony Sony Z Ultra Google Play Edition

alaTest has collected and analyzed 67 user reviews of Sony Sony Z Ultra Google Play Edition from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the design and durability. The price and portability are also mentioned favorably. Many are critical about the battery and reliability.

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78% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Eugene Kim (pcmag.com)

Sony Z Ultra Google Play Edition (Unlocked)

The Sony Z Ultra Google Play Edition puts stock Android on one of the most absurdly big, but undeniably beautiful and powerful smartphones around.

Big, beautiful 1080p display. Slim, refined design. Runs stock Android 4.4. Fast Snapdragon 800 processor. Incredible battery life. Waterproof.

Enormous. Average camera. Lacks software to take advantage of screen real estate.

Conclusions The Sony Z Ultra still seems more than a bit ridiculous to me, but I'm not going to knock it for its size here. If you're reading this, you probably don't give a damn about how big it is—in fact, that might be the reason you're considering...

Dec, 2013

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Expert review by : PC Magazine (pcmag.com)

Sony Reader Daily Edition (PRS-900)

Integrated 3G radio for wireless book downloads. Classy design. Touch-enabled display. Supports many file formats

High price. Glossy screen coating makes dim display difficult to read. Touch screen requires very firm presses

The Sony Reader Daily Edition offers a slick design with a touch screen and wireless book downloads, but it suffers from a high price and a dim display that defeats the purpose of E-Ink technology.

Nov, 2013

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Sony Reader Touch Edition PRS-650 review

In 2009, Sony put out the Reader Touch Edition (model PRS-600), an E Ink reader with a 6-inch touch screen that looked sleek but had a few design flaws. For 2010, Sony has delivered an upgraded Reader Touch Edition, the PRS-650. While it looks a lot...

Compact and lightweight e-book reader; responsive touch-screen interface with no glare or contrast issues; high-contrast E Ink Pearl display; zippier performance than its predecessor; integration with Sony e-book store; good battery life (up to two...

No Wi-Fi or 3G wireless means that books must be loaded via USB connection; more expensive than E Ink Kindle or Nook models; no protective cover included.

The Sony Reader Touch Edition PRS-650 is a slick e-book reader that's anchored by an impressive and easy-to-use touch interface, but the glaring omission of wireless connectivity will be a deal-killer for many--especially at this price.

Nov, 2010

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350 review: Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350

In 2009, Sony was one of the few digital reader manufacturers to release a model with a 5-inch screen--an inch smaller than the standard 6-incher found on the Nook and Kindle. Now the same model--the Pocket Edition--is back in a sleeker, more compact...

Very compact and lightweight; responsive touch-screen interface with no glare or contrast issues; high-contrast E Ink Pearl display; zippier performance than that of its predecessor; integration with Sony e-book store; good battery life (up to two...

No Wi-Fi or 3G wireless means you'll need to drag and drop purchased books from a PC or Mac; more expensive than Wi-Fi versions of Kindle and Nook; no protective cover included; Sony Reader Store isn't quite as extensive as Amazon's or Barnes & Noble's.

If you can overlook the fact that it's missing wireless connectivity, the Sony PRS-350 is a very nice little e-reader that's anchored by an impressive and easy-to-use touch interface.

Sep, 2010

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Expert review by : Yardena Arar (pcworld.com)

Sony Reader Touch Edition (PRS-600) E-Reader Review

Full-featured reader with a good music player ; Excellent, intuitive user interface

A tad heavy and pricey ; Requires a PC to add content

With the addition of ePub support, the Sony Reader Touch Edition shapes up as a formidable competitor to Amazon's Kindles.

Oct, 2009

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Sony Reader Touch Edition PRS-600 review

When Sony released its touch-screen PRS-700 Reader last year, it had a few noticeable flaws. First, its contrast--or how black the letters appear on the screen--wasn't as good as that of the Amazon Kindle or even Sony's earlier PRS-505 Reader ....

The PRS-600 is sleeker than the Kindle; touch screen is more responsive than last year's Sony Reader; interface offers better ergonomics and is mostly easy to use; with the addition of an optional memory card (SD or Memory Stick Pro), it's capable of...

Screen is still glare-prone; screen contrast (how dark the letters are) isn't as good as what you'll find on competing models; lack of wireless access means all files must be dragged and dropped from a PC; battery is sealed into unit; notation and...

While it's an improvement to the company's previous touch-screen model, Sony's Reader Touch Edition PRS-600 is saddled with a screen that's short on contrast and prone to glare--and it lacks the wireless convenience of Amazon's identically priced Kindle.

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300 review: Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300

Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300

With its sharp 5-inch screen, the Sony Reader Pocket Edition is much more compact than the Kindle 2 and fits comfortably in one hand when reading; font size is adjustable; decent battery life; Sony's eBook Library software is now both Windows- and...

No expandable memory; battery is sealed into unit; screen may be too small for some people; limited zoom function with PDF files; cannot display JPEGs or play back MP3 files; not as zippy as the step-up PRS-600; USB charging only works from PCs.

While Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300 has a basic feature set, its $200 price tag, compact size, and Epub file compatibility make it an appealing e-book reader.

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by : Jen Edwards (TabletPCReview.com)

Sony Reader Touch Edition Review

The front of the Reader is made of metal, and the back is covered in a material with a subtle grip to it -- you won't have to worry about the device slipping out of your hands while you're reading. The left side of the device is just slightly thicker...

Excellent hardware ; Beautiful display ; Elegant user interface with plenty of customization options ; Touchscreen notetaking ; Zoom feature that really works

No wireless option unless you opt for the larger/more expensive model ; Must charge via computer USB port or purchase Sony charger ; Desktop software isn't bad, but it is required to purchase books from the Sony Reader store

You're definitely paying a premium since the Kindle 3 is $139 and the Nook is $149, but the Reader is elegant and a true joy to use. It supports all of the standard eBook formats and is sleeker than the other options on the market. The touchscreen adds...

Nov, 2010

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Sony Reader Touch Edition PRS-600 Review

Sony Reader Touch Edition PRS-600 reviewed by ConsumerSearch, which notes pros and cons, along with reviews and ratings for the Sony Reader Touch Edition PRS-600 and comparisons to other eBook Readers

Intuitive touch screen; Dual memory card slots; Impressive file support, including PDF and ePub; Note-taking function

Expensive; Glare-prone display; No wireless

May, 2010

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Expert review by : MobileTechReview.com (mobiletechreview.com)

Sony Reader Daily Edition

Wireless 3G shopping and delivery of books and periodicals, larger touch screen., Excellent size to reading area ratio, and the PRS-900 is still very portable. Supports ePUB, PDF and Adobe DRM so it works with library books and Google free books among...

Price is currently higher than the competiton (though it offers more features)

The Sony Reader Daily Edition is at the top of our favorite ebook reader list. The size and screen size make for a perfect combo of portability and reading pleasure, the wireless works well and we really enjoyed the Sony ebook store experience directly...

Jan, 2010

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