Sony Tablet S

425 reviews

Jun, 2013

Positive
Usability (4)
Portability (4)
Size (1)
Apps (1)
Camera (1)

Negative
Touch screen (4)
Battery (3)
Value for money (3)
Connectivity (3)
Responsiveness (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 425 reviews from magazines and websites. Views about the apps and screen are overall positive. The design and usability also get good feedback. There are some less positive opinions about the features and battery, while there are some mixed views about the storage.

portability, usability, design, screen, apps

touch screen, value for money, connectivity, battery, features

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Tablets the Sony Tablet S is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Naina Khedekar (tech2.in.com)

Sony Tablet S Review

Sony made a debut in the flourishing tablet market with two distinctly designed devices – Tablet S and the Tablet P. The Tablet S sports a stylish and sophisticated look, while the Tablet P turns heads over its dual screen, clutch form factor. We've...

The Sony Tablet S is a very good first attempt by Sony. There are however, a few issues. Priced at an MRP of Rs.29,990, it's almost the same as the cheapest iPad 2. There's a good amount of firepower. Except for a few complaints - primarily not being...

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by: Donald Bell (cnet.com)

Sony Tablet S (32GB)

Sony's track record in industrial design, hardware engineering, gaming, and media makes it the best possible candidate to challenge Apple's iPad. A year and a half after Apple's tablet debut, Sony is striking back with an Android 3.2 slate that is...

The Sony Tablet S goes above and beyond the typical Honeycomb tablet experience by offering exclusive apps, ergonomic design, PlayStation certification for mobile gaming, DLNA video and music streaming, and an integrated IR universal remote control

It's on the pricey side, the charging adapter is proprietary, and screen brightness isn't what it could be

Sony took its time with the Tablet S, and it shows. The industrial design is smart, and the software refinements are both practical and restrained.

Sep, 2011

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Expert review by: Mark Spoonauer (laptopmag.com)

Sony Tablet S

The Sony Tablet S provides lots of fun entertainment options--including PlayStation games--in a sleek design, but it's not a finished product yet.

Sony has succeeded in making an Android tablet that brings to bear a lot of the company's strengths. The design is unique and has a premium feel, the display is fantastic for watching video, and it's pretty nifty to be able to use this slate as a...

Sep, 2011

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Expert review by: Joshua Topolsky (theverge.com)

Sony Tablet S review

When Sony passed off its Tablet S to us for review, I was more than a little excited. While the company has been a bit slow on getting into the tablet game, the two devices we've seen (the Tablet S and the odd, folding Tablet P)...

Interesting industrial design ; Great looking display ; Capable cameras

Software additions are underwhelming ; Honeycomb still feels incomplete ; Pricey considering the alternatives

Handsomely designed hardware, but Sony struggles on the software

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by: Vincent Nguyen (slashgear.com)

Sony Tablet S Review

It's been some time since Sony had a tablet on the market. Times have changed since the VAIO UX's day, though, and where once tablets were niche devices, now they're making headway into our living rooms. The Sony Tablet S is the first model of the...

Starting at $499 when the Tablet S goes on sale in mid-September, Sony matches the iPad 2 and Galaxy Tab 10.1 pricing. That’s perhaps a brave strategy given the Apple slate’s current dominance, though viewed against the Samsung each has its strengths...

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by: (pcmag.com)

Sony Tablet S

Very-well-placed Power and Volume buttons are located in a recess on one side; on the other side there's a smooth cover over a full-sized SD slot and a miniUSB port, both used for transferring files. The 9.4-inch, 1280-by-800 screen is tight and...

Comfortable, ergonomic design. Excellent music player. Good universal remote control app

Expensive. Poor battery life. Aging CPU. No way to add memory. Buggy camera

The Android-based Sony Tablet S is good looking and well designed, but it's underpowered, overpriced, and doesn't pull Sony's multimedia services together in a convincing way.

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Expert review by: Alvin Wong (zomgitscj.com)

Sony Tablet S Review

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by: reviewmama (epinions.com)

Sony Tablet S, a tablet above thee rest.

I researched Android tablets for almost a year before finally purchasing the Sony Tablet S. I wanted something that was sturdy enough for a preschooler to play Angry Birds in the backseat, but that wasn't too heavy that it was going to be uncomfortable...

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Mar, 2012

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Expert review by: JENNIFER NG (mobile88.com)

Sony Tablet S

Sony Tablet S - 9.4" touch screen, Wi-Fi, universal IR remote, latest Android platform, Sony Entertainment Network with Music Unlimited, Video Unlimited and games for PS Certified devices

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by: Nick Rego (tbreak.com)

Sony Tablet S Review

A tablet that stands out from the crowd.

Clean interface, remote control app is extremely useful

No other games available to download yet, finicky power connector, limited video file support

There’s also a “Select App” program which points you via the web browser to a Sony site where you can download apps designed for your Tablet S, similar to those found in the Android store. There’s also a Reader app for eBooks, as well as a Social Feed...

Feb, 2012