Sony Mobile's Xperia Tablet Z(TM) Now Available Worldwide

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LONDON, May 20, 2013 /PRN=KYODO JBN/ --

    - World's slimmest*, lightest** tablet hits shelves across the globe

    - Ultimate entertainment tablet comes in 4G or WiFi and a choice of black

or white

    - Red Dot Design Award 2013 joins growing list of accolades

    Sony Mobile today announced that Xperia Tablet Z - the world's slimmest,

lightest premium Android tablet - is now available to buy across the globe

through Sony's retail and operator partners as well as online channels. The

multi-award winning product - which recently picked up a Red Dot Design Award

2013 - has received the largest number of pre-orders of any Sony tablet to date.

    Xperia Tablet Z captures the very best of Sony's technology, design,

connectivity and entertainment in a premium high-performance water-resistant

tablet. It's incredibly slim and lightweight and includes Sony's stunning and

now familiar OmniBalance design that perfectly complements its smartphone

sibling - the smash hit Xperia Z. Xperia Tablet Z is available in black or

white finishes and in 4G or WiFi versions.

    "Xperia Tablet Z has received an incredibly positive response since it was

announced and this is demonstrated by the strong pre-orders the product has

received," said Tomokazu Tajima, Senior Vice President, Head of UX Creative

Design and Planning, at Sony Mobile Communications. "We believe we have created

the ultimate tablet experience and one that is uniquely Sony. Who else would

design a tablet that can be used as a media center, a TV remote control - as

well as sync seamlessly with Xperia Z and be submerged for 30 minutes

underwater!?"

    Xperia Tablet Z is also the best connected tablet available and continues

Sony's unique one-touch function story using NFC. No other company is making it

easier to enjoy content between multiple products such as TVs, speakers and

smartphones than Sony.

    A number of companion accessories are also available from Sony Stores and

registered retailers including a charging cradle, an LCD Screen Protector and

stylish leather Carrying Cover that comes in black, white or red.

    For further details and specifications please visit here:

[http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/tablets/xperia-tablet-z ]. Please

visit your local Sony website for further details on availability and pricing.

    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 and

tablet 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: http://www.sonymobile.com

*Verified in 10" tablet class at time of announcement in February 2013.

**Verfied in 10" tablet class with water resistance at time of announcement

  in February 2013.

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    SOURCE: Sony Mobile Communications AB