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Sony Tablet P / P 3G / S2

alaTest has collected and analyzed 593 reviews of Sony Tablet P / P 3G / S2. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the performance and design are overall positive. The size and portability are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the storage and battery. Views about the camera and price are mixed.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony Tablet P / P 3G / S2 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Tablet P / P 3G / S2

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 user reviews of Sony Tablet P / P 3G / S2 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the GPS navigation and reliability. The durability and design also get good feedback. There are some mixed comments about the performance and size. Some have doubts about the battery.

price, design, durability, reliability, GPS navigation

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58% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: Sony 5.5 inch 3G Tablet P (Nvidia Tegra 2 1GHz, 1GB RAM, 4GB Memory, Android 3.1) • Sony 5.5 inch 3G Tablet P (Nvidia Tegra 2 1GHz, 1GB RAM, 4GB Memory, Android 3.1)

Feb, 2019

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony Tablet P / P 3G / S2

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 293 user reviews of Sony Tablet P / P 3G / S2 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

81% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: Sony SGPT111US/S Wi-Fi Tablet (16GB) • Sony SGPT111US/S Wi-Fi Tablet (16GB)

Feb, 2019

Expert review by (engadget.com)

Sony Tablet P review (UK edition)

 

The Tablet P proves that a split-screen tablet could work, but the device needs more attention, especially when it comes to software.

Compelling form factorDual-screen browsing works well

Apps are severely lackingPoor sound performanceLow-grade protective casingErratic WiFi reception

Jan, 2012
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Expert review by : Eric Franklin (cnet.com)

Sony Tablet P review: Sony Tablet P

 

Sony Tablet P

The ; screens look great and I appreciate its removable battery. Also, the ability to fold it in half and fit it into your pocket is indescribably convenient.

The two screens are segmented by a dead space, making certain apps function awkwardly, and its pointy corners don't necessarily make me want to hold it for extended periods. Also, both the contract and noncontract prices are too expensive given what...

The Sony Tablet P's clamshell design makes it very convenient, but its expensive price and the awkward implementation of its dual screens make for an undesirable tablet experience.

Jul, 2012
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Expert review by : Eugene Kim (pcmag.com)

Sony Tablet P

 

The Sony Tablet P does not make good use of its interesting dual-screen design, offering up both a sub par gaming experience with no physical buttons and an awkward Android tablet experience.

Sharp and bright screens. Game-friendly design. Interesting dual-screen optimized apps.

Flimsy design. Miniscule internal storage. Awkward split between screens. Wide bezels. Limited optimized-app selection.

The Sony Tablet P is available through AT&T and connects to its HSPA+42 network, but not to 4G LTE. The Tablet P costs $399.99 with a two-year contract or $549.99 without. Off contract, that's more than the superior Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime...

Mar, 2012
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Expert review by : Christopher Null (wired.com)

Review: Sony Tablet P

 

Sony's Tablet P has a unique folding design that works well for games and e-books. But it's a tough sell for most users.

Graphically intense apps suck the battery hard; I got under 3.5 hours on a charge. Speaker is tinny and far too soft. No way to get an unbroken screen experience; full-screen apps always look weird. Some app compatibility problems

Mar, 2012
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Expert review by : Eric Franklin (cnet.com)

Sony Tablet P review

 

No, it's not called "The Sony DS," although technically that's exactly what the Sony Tablet P is. A dual-screen, portable Sony system that plays PlayStation games (keep reading), that just happens to run Android.

The Sony Tablet P's screens look great and I appreciate its removable battery. Also, the ability to fold it in half and fit it into your pocket is indescribably convenient.

The two screens are segmented by a dead space, making certain apps function awkwardly, and its pointy corners don't necessarily make me want to hold it for extended periods. Also, both the contract and noncontract prices are too expensive given what...

The Sony Tablet P's clamshell design makes it very convenient, but its expensive price and the awkward implementation of its dual screens make for an undesirable tablet experience.

Mar, 2012
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Expert review by : David Pierce (theverge.com)

Sony Tablet P review

 

In a market riddled with similar slates, no one's going to accuse Sony of adopting a copycat tablet strategy. First the company released the Tablet S, a tablet seemingly inspired by a folded-back...

Apps optimized for dual screens work pretty well ; Nice looking ; Displays look good

Most Android apps work poorly on two screens ; Huge bezels, pointy corners make it awkward to use ; No LTE, outdated internals

Even if its specs were high-end, the Tablet P wouldn't be

Mar, 2012
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Expert review by : Clint DeBoer (audioholics.com)

Sony Tablets S and P Preview

 

Can Sony take on Apple's iPad? The company today announced pre-sale of two new Sony Tablet devices (incidentally, Sony trademarked the "Tablet" name, which just goes to show how much the patent and

Sep, 2011
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Expert review by : Cory Gunther (slashgear.com)

Sony Tablet P Review

 

In a tablet market that's flooded with similar offerings comes Sony and their Tablet P. With a unique clamshell design they can call their own that we've never seen from an Android this is truly a one-of-a-kind tablet. Is it worth the money or just an...

Sony has redesigned most of the core apps to work with the dual-screens. They have a few that launched in the market with full dual-screen support and work great too, but in general the experience is sub-par at best. They did a good job with what they...

Mar, 2012
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Expert review by (notebookcheck.net)

Review Sony Tablet P / S2 Tablet/MID

 

Foldable tablet. All tablets look alike? Sony shows how a flat board can be turned into the size of a handy Communicator: It fits in every pocket, is readable in sunlight and supplies all comforts of the latest Android version. It can't get more mobile.

Brilliant colors / good contrast, Wide viewing angles, Pocket size, Innovative: Handy, but large TFT, Stable case, Good Tegra 2 processing power, Memory expansion via microSD, 3G module, Long battery life and low weight, Small enough for the pocket,...

High-gloss screen surface, No video out, Not all applications work on the split screen, Top shell inadequately mounted, A better mounting of the removable skin. A shorter charge time of the battery

Nov, 2011
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Expert review by : John V. (phonearena.com)

Sony Tablet P Review

 

The Sony Tablet P sports nearly the same hardware specs as the Sony Tablet P, but there's something visually different about it. Of course, we know that Sony is all about making statements – and they're surely doing it with this. Donning a foldable...

Cool looking design ; PlayStation Certified ; Good build quality

Large bezels surrounding its displays ; Choppy performance ; Shoots terrible photos & videos ; Horrendous battery life

So what can we say about the Sony Tablet P? Well, we still have to give credit to Sony for producing something that’s uniquely different – especially for a tablet. On paper, two displays sounds mightily tantalizing, but when it actually boils down to...

Mar, 2012
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Product Specifications

Audio

Built-in Microphone:No / Yes
Built-in speaker(s):N / Y
Built-in speakers:No / Yes

Battery

Battery Capacity:3080
Battery life (max):120 / 7
Battery performance:3080
Battery Technology:Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Camera

Built-in camera: Yes
Front camera:Y
Main camera resolution:2592 x 1944
Main camera resolution (numeric):5
Rear camera:Y
Second camera: Yes
Second camera resolution:0.3
Video recording: Yes

Design

Color of product:Black / Black, Silver
Fingerprint reader: No
Form Factor:Clamshell / Slate
RoHS compliance: No

Display

Display Diagonal:5.5
Display Resolution:1024 x 480
LED backlight: Yes
Touch screen: Yes
Touch technology:Multi-Touch
Touchscreen:Y

Energy Management

Energy Star certified: No

Memory

Internal memory:1
Internal memory type:DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory:1

Networking

3G: Yes
4G:N
Bluetooth: Yes
Bluetooth version:2.1+EDR
Data network:3G
Ethernet LAN:N
Ethernet LAN connection: No
Top Wi-Fi standard:IEEE 802.11n
Wi-Fi Direct: Yes
Wi-Fi standards:802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n

Other Features

Backlight: Yes
Docking connector:No / Yes
Full HD: No
Rechargeable: Yes
Total Storage Capacity:4
Video playback: Yes
Volume Control:Digital
Weight:0.82
Wi-Fi: Yes

Packaging Content

AC adapter bundled: Yes
AC adapter included:Y
Cables included:USB
Keyboard supplied: No
Manual: Yes
Quick start guide: Yes

Performance

Accelerometer: Yes
Ambient light sensor: Yes
Audio formats supported:AAC, FLAC, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA / AAC, FLAC, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WMA / AAC, FLAC, MIDI, MP3, WAV, WMA
Electronic compass: Yes
GPS:No / Yes
GPS (satellite):N / Y
Gyroscope: Yes
Image formats supported:BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG / BMP, JPG, PNG
Position location:N / Y
Video compression formats:AVCHD, H.263, H.264, MPEG4, WMV / H.263, H.264, MPEG4, WMV

Ports & interfaces

Combo headphone/mic port: Yes
DC-in jack: Yes
Headphone connectivity:3.5 mm
Headphone out:Y
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantity:1
Microphone in: No
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantity:1
SmartCard slot: No
USB 2.0 ports quantity:1

Power

Energy Star certified:N

Processor

Processor:Tegra 2
Processor cache:1
Processor cores:2
Processor family:NVIDIA Tegra
Processor frequency:1
Processor model:Tegra 2

Processor special features

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology: No
Intel Anti-Theft Technology: No
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology: No
Intel Identity Protection Technology: No
Intel My WiFi Technology: No
Intel Rapid Start Technology: No
Intel Smart Connect Technology: No
Intel Smart Response Technology: No
Intel Turbo Boost Technology: No
Intel vPro Technology: No
Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) Technology: No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT):N
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology):N
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT):N
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT):N
Intel® Rapid Start Technology: No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA):N
Intel® Smart Response Technology: No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology: No
Intel® vPro™ Technology:N
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi):N

Software

Operating system installed:Android
Operating system version:3.1 / 3.2
Platform:Android

Storage

Card reader integrated: Yes
Compatible memory cards:MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC / MicroSDHC
Internal storage capacity:4
Maximum memory card size:32
Storage media:Flash

Weight & Dimensions

Depth:6.22
Height:0.551
Weight:13.1
Width:7.09