Sony Announces Global Availability of Xperia(TM) Tablet Z - The World's Slimmest and Lightest Tablet
Sony Announces Global Availability of Xperia(TM) Tablet Z - The World's Slimmest and Lightest Tablet
AsiaNet 52196
BARCELONA, Feb. 25, 2013 /PRN=KYODO JBN/ --
- Xperia Tablet Z is latest addition to premium family of products
- Acclaimed flagship smartphone Xperia Z out now worldwide
At Mobile World Congress, Sony Mobile Communications ("Sony Mobile") today
announced that Xperia Tablet Z - the slimmest* and lightest** 10.1" water
resistant tablet available - will launch globally in Q2 calendar 2013.
Additionally, Sony's flagship smartphone
], Xperia Z
] will roll out in stores worldwide from today.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130225/595518 )
Since it was announced in January, Xperia Z has won 13 awards and received
the widest ranging of any Sony smartphone
http://www.sonymobile.com/?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=homepage
] to date with 140 sales channels in 60 markets across the globe. Both products
combine
premium specifications with the best of Sony technology, entertainment, design
and connectivity.
Premium Tablet Design
Xperia Tablet Z is the most premium, high performance 10.1" Android tablet
]
available. Built from quality materials and featuring the same stunning
OmniBalance design as its smartphone sibling, Xperia Tablet Z is also
incredibly slim and lightweight at 6.9mm and 495g. Available in black or white
and in LTE and WiFi versions, it is the first tablet to run on Qualcomm(R)
Snapdragon(TM) S4 Pro asynchronous quad core processor and has the highest
levels of water resistance (IP55 & IP57) ever delivered in a tablet, making it
immune to accidental spills and splashes.***
"Xperia Tablet Z sets new standards in entertainment by matching premium
specifications and Sony technology with cross-device connectivity and a
consistent user-experience," said Kaz Tajima, Corporate Vice President, Head of
UX Creative Design and Planning, at Sony Mobile Communications. "Xperia Tablet
Z reinforces our intention to be a leading player in the premium Android device
market, by building on the principles established by Xperia Z and perfectly
optimising them for the tablet form factor."
Integrated Sony Technology
Xperia Tablet Z includes the very best of Sony technology. With a 10.1" HD
WUXGA Display, powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2, it delivers enhanced colour
reproduction for a brilliant TV-like viewing experience. It also draws upon
Sony's camera expertise with an 8MP rear camera featuring "Exmor R for mobile"
as well as a 2MP HD front-facing camera for capturing the best images in any
condition. Sony's S-Force Front Surround 3D, guarantees soul-shaking audio
performance alongside Sony's Clear Audio+ mode and the innovative use
of two in-built speakers with four 'speaker halls' on the left and right
corners delivers amazing sound no matter how it is held. Xperia Tablet Z also
includes Battery STAMINA mode, Sony's unique battery management technology that
can significantly improve standby time. The WiFi variant also offers up to 64GB
of storage with an optional mircoSD card.
Seamless One-touch Connectivity
Xperia Tablet Z includes more connectivity options than any other tablet.
It also includes Sony's One-Touch functions that let users transfer content
seamlessly from HD tablet
]
to TV, tablet to speaker or phone to tablet just by touching them together.
One-touch functions are a key component of Sony's device range this year and no
other consumer electronics company is bringing as many NFC-enabled products to
market. The tablet's Universal IR Remote allows users to control the TV and
other Sony devices - as well as products from other manufacturers - directly
from the tablet placing the device at the heart of the home. TV SideView is a
new application that gives users an entirely new way to interact with the
TV.****
Sony's media applications
Sony's signature media applications - "WALKMAN", Movies and Album - allow
users to enjoy, control and view content regardless of their device. The Sony
Entertainment Network can also be accessed from these applications and includes
Music Unlimited with more than 18 million songs and Facebook social integration
as well as Video Unlimited with access to over 100,000 movies and TV
series.*****
Xperia Tablet Z Accessories
Xperia Tablet Z will launch with a number of accessories including a
charging cradle, an LCD Screen Protector and Leather Carrying Cover that comes
in Black, White or Red. These will be available from Sony stores or registered
retailers.
Xperia Tablet Z will launch on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and is upgradable
to 4.2 after launch for the latest Android user experience.
Key features for Xperia Tablet Z
- 10.1" HD 1920x1200p WUXGA Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
- S-Force Front Surround 3D
- The world's slimmest* design at 6.9 mm and lightest** at 495g for 10.1"
water resistant tablet
- Dust and water resistant (IP55 & IP57) with a durable glass front display
- Snapdragon S4 Pro processor with 1.5GHz asynchronous quad CPUs and 2GB
RAM
- One-touch connectivity with Near Field Communication (NFC)
- A unique OmniBalance design with subtly rounded edges and smooth
reflective surfaces
- 8 MP rear camera featuring "Exmor R for mobile" and Superior Auto plus
2MP HD front camera
- Battery STAMINA mode further improves the standby time.
* Verified in 10" tablet class at time of announcement.
** Verified in 10" tablet class with water resistance at the time of
announcement.
*** In compliance with IP55 and IP57, Xperia Z is protected against the
ingress of dust and is water resistant. Provided that all ports and covers are
firmly closed, the phone is (i) protected against low pressure jets of water
from all practicable directions in compliance with IP55; and/or (ii) can be
kept under 1 meter of freshwater for up to 30 minutes in compliance with IP57.
**** TV SideView - can be downloaded from Google Play - service depends on
country availability
***** Sony Entertainment Network services are subject to availability by
region, please see: http://www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more
details.
About Sony Mobile Communications
Sony Mobile Communications is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation,
a leading global innovator of audio, video, game, communications, key device
and information technology products for both the consumer and professional
markets. With its music, pictures, computer entertainment and online
businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the leading electronics and
entertainment company in the world. Through its Xperia(TM) smartphone
portfolio, Sony Mobile Communications delivers the best of Sony technology,
premium content and services, and easy connectivity to Sony's world of
networked entertainment experiences. For more information:
Legal
1) Facts and features may vary depending on local variant. 2) Operational
times are affected by network preferences, type of SIM card, connected
accessories and various activities e.g. playing games. Kit contents and colour
options may differ from market to market. The full range of accessories may not
be available in every market. 3) Icons displayed are for illustrative purposes
only. The homescreen may appear different in your product. Some features may
not be available in your country or area.
Sony, make.believe, WALKMAN, WALKMAN W logo, Sony Entertainment Network,
PlayMemories Online, Exmor RS, Clear phase, BRAVIA, and xLoud are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Xperia, Xperia Z, Xperia ZL PlayNow,
SensMe, and TrackID are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Mobile
Communications AB. PlayStation is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony
Computer Entertainment. Media Go is a trademark of Sony Electronics. Android,
Google Play, Google Chrome, Google Voice, Latitude, YouTube, Google Maps and
Google Mail are trademarks of Google Inc. Snapdragon is a trademark of
Qualcomm Incorporated. Twitter is a trademark or registered trademark of
Twitter, Inc. Facebook is a trademark or registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.
Microsoft ActiveSync is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft, Inc.
Bluetooth is a trademark or registered trademark, and any use of such mark is
under license by Sony Mobile. Neoreader is a trademark or registered trademark
of NeoMedia Technologies Inc. microSD is a trademark or registered trademark of
SanDisk Corporation. eCompass is a trademark or registered trademark of
Genoptix, Inc. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi
Alliance. DLNA Certified is a trademark or registered trademark of the Digital
Living Network Alliance. SyncML is a trademark or registered trademark of the
Open Mobile Alliance. Skype is a trademark or registered trademark of Skype,
Ltd. LTE is a trademark or a registered trademark of ETSI. Other product and
company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective
owners. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved. All terms are
subject to change without prior notice.
Additional information regarding trademarks may be located on our website
at: http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/legal/trademarks-and-copyright.
FOR MEDIA INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
For more information, images and videos please visit:
http://www.sonymobile.com/press
Sony Mobile Communications, Global Communications & PR department
General Press: +44-208-762-5858
SOURCE: Sony Mobile Communications
本プレスリリースは発表元が入力した原稿をそのまま掲載しております。また、プレスリリースへのお問い合わせは発表元に直接お願いいたします。
このプレスリリースには、報道機関向けの情報があります。
プレス会員登録を行うと、広報担当者の連絡先や、イベント・記者会見の情報など、報道機関だけに公開する情報が閲覧できるようになります。