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The line of tablet PCs from Sony today replenished with a new device - a tablet Sony Xperia The Tablet Z2 was introduced to the world in Barcelona at MWC. Last year, the company made waves in the world of 10-inch tablets with the release of its Tablet Z, a dust and moisture resistant device that has become one of the thinnest and most productive gadgets. And now we see a new device that has become even thinner, lighter and more productive, and even works under Android control 4.4! It's even been announced.
Features and SpecificationsSonyXperiaTabletZ2.
Design
And so, as already mentioned, the receiver has become lighter and thinner - its dimensions are 172 x 266 x 6.4 mm at 439 grams in the LTE version and only 426 grams of the Wi-Fi model, while the Xperia Tablet Z weighs 495 grams and its thickness is 6.9 mm. Thus, new tablet The lightest and thinnest 10" tablet on the market!
The OmniBalance design gave the body of the device a chic look and recognition - all lines, all edges, everything in the appearance of the gadget is admirable. Not without the use of noble materials - metal and glass, of which the case actually consists.
Xperia Tablet ScreenZ2
The entire front part is occupied by a 10-inch Full HD TRILUMINOS display with an IPS matrix, which guarantees excellent viewing angles, bright and rich colors. Thanks to the introduction of a completely new Live Color LED technology, the screen has increased the depth of colors and shades. On a screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1200, you can comfortably work, watch movies, play modern games and get a lot of pleasure from using this tablet. Of course, there is also Sony's proprietary X-Reality technology for mobile devices, which makes the picture even clearer and more detailed.
Hardware (processor and memory specifications)XperiaTabletZ2
As we remember, the previous model Xperia Tablet Z was equipped with a Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, which provided already excellent performance. The Tablet Z2 also has a new Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor running at 2.3 GHz, which is several times faster than its predecessor! Adreno 330 is responsible for the graphics - a well-proven chip. As for memory, the RAM is 2 GB, but the internal volume depends on the tablet model: 16 and 32 GB models with Wi-Fi and 16 GB LTE model.
And they didn’t forget about the camera, and about the speakers too
If you think that you can’t take good pictures on a tablet, then you are a little mistaken. The Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 has an 8-megapixel Exmor RS sensor, which is used in many mobile devices in the line. Of course, the tablet camera application does not have such an abundance of settings and applications as in smartphones, however, 36 scenes in automatic mode will be more than enough to use the tablet to take a good photo on it. You'll be using the tablet mostly for social interaction, though, so its front-facing 2-megapixel HD camera is also based on an Exmor RS sensor for excellent image quality even in low light.
Thanks to Sony S-Force Surround technology, the sound of external speakers has become even more voluminous and clearer. By the way, now there are 4 of them! Also, the best sound is provided by Clear Audio technologies - Clear Stereo, Clear Bass and Clear Phase, as well as a noise reduction circuit.
Battery and runtimeTabletZ2
Behind offline work The new tablet is powered by a 6000 mAh battery, and for a 10-inch Android tablet, this parameter cannot be called the highest. There is no official data regarding the operating time of the gadget, but the manufacturer said that it can easily last 10 hours in video playback mode and about 100 hours in music playback mode. By the way, the chip from Qualcomm has support for technology Quick charge 2.0, which allows you to charge your device faster by up to 75%.
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Information about the make, model, and alternative names of a particular device, if any.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Used materials, suggested colors, certificates.
| Width Width information refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 266 mm (millimeters) 26.6 cm (centimeters) 0.87 ft 10.47in |
| Height Height information refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 172 mm (millimeters) 17.2 cm (centimeters) 0.56 ft 6.77in |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement. | 6.4 mm (millimeters) 0.64 cm (centimeters) 0.02 ft 0.25in |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 439 g (grams) 0.97 lbs 15.49oz |
| Volume Approximate volume of the device, calculated from dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 292.81 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 17.78 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | Black White |
| Certification Information about the standards to which this device is certified. | IP55 IP58 |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often referred to as a 2G mobile network. It is enhanced by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services) and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies. | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| UMTS UMTS is short for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is to provide more speed and spectral efficiency with W-CDMA technology. | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a technology fourth generation(4G). It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent development of technologies is called LTE Advanced. | LTE 850 MHz (SGP521; SGP551) LTE 900 MHz (SGP521; SGP551) LTE 1700/2100 MHz (SGP521; SGP551) LTE 1800 MHz (SGP521; SGP551) LTE 1900 MHz (SGP521; SGP551) LTE 2100 MHz (SGP521; SGP551) LTE 2600 MHz (SGP521; SGP551) LTE 700 MHz Class 13 (SGP521) LTE 700 MHz Class 17 (SGP521) LTE 800 MHz (SGP521) |
Mobile technologies and data rates
Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out through technologies that provide different data rates.
Operating system
The operating system is the system software that manages and coordinates the operation of the hardware components in the device.
SoC (System on a Chip)
System on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device in one chip.
| SoC (System on a Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB v3 |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is made. The value in nanometers measures half the distance between the elements in the processor. | 28 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The main function of the processor (CPU) of a mobile device is the interpretation and execution of instructions contained in software applications. | Krait 400 |
| Processor bit depth The bit depth (bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance than 32-bit processors, which, in turn, are more productive than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands by which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| Level 0 Cache (L0) Some processors have an L0 (level 0) cache that is faster to access than L1, L2, L3, etc. The advantage of having such a memory is not only more high performance but also reduced electricity consumption. | 4 kB + 4 kB (kilobytes) |
| First level cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently accessed data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small and much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for them in the L2 cache. With some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 16 kB + 16 kB (kilobytes) |
| Second level cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1, but in return it has a larger capacity, allowing more data to be cached. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or RAM. | 2048 KB (kilobytes) 2 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing many instructions to be executed in parallel. | 4 |
| Processor clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 2300 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The graphics processing unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc. | Qualcomm Adreno 330 |
| Number of GPU cores Like the CPU, the GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle the graphical calculations of different applications. | 4 |
| GPU clock speed Speed is the clock speed of the GPU and is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 578 MHz (megahertz) |
| Volume random access memory(RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost when the device is turned off or restarted. | 3 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR3 |
| Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels means more high speeds data transmission. | dual channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its speed, more specifically, the speed of reading / writing data. | 933 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has a built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed amount.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the image quality of information directly depends. | TFT |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, the screen size is expressed in terms of its diagonal length, measured in inches. | 10.1in 256.54 mm (millimeters) 25.65 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate Screen Width | 8.56in 217.55 mm (millimeters) 21.75 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate Screen Height | 5.35in 135.97 mm (millimeters) 13.6 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.6:1 16:10 |
| Permission Screen resolution indicates the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means sharper image detail. | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be shown on the screen in clearer detail. | 224 ppi (pixels per inch) 88ppm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for the color components in a single pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen space on the front of the device. | 64.86% (percentage) |
| Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen. | capacitive Multitouch Scratch resistance |
| Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 chemical tempered glass OGS (One Glass Solution) Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that are recognized by the mobile device.
Main camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the case and is used for taking photos and videos.
| Sensor Model Information about the manufacturer and model of the photo sensor used in the device's camera. | Sony Exmor RS |
| Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take pictures. The sensor, as well as the optics, is one of the main factors in the quality of a camera in a mobile device. | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which indicates the number of pixels in the horizontal and vertical direction of an image. | 3104 x 1746 pixels 5.42 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution for video recording by the device. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard shooting and video playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p. | 30 fps (frames per second) |
| Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality. | autofocus Burst shooting digital zoom Digital Image Stabilization geo tags panoramic shooting HDR shooting Touch focus Face recognition Self-timer Scene Selection Mode |
Additional camera
Additional cameras are usually mounted above the screen of the device and are mainly used for video calls, gesture recognition, etc.
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about navigation and location technologies supported by the device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for short distance data transmission between different devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version There are several Bluetooth versions, with each subsequent one improving communication speed, coverage, making it easier to discover and connect devices. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device. | 4.0 |
| Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols for faster data transfer, power savings, better device discovery, and more. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here. | A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile) DIP (Device ID Profile) GAP (Generic Access Profile) GATT (Generic Attribute Profile) HDP (Health Device Profile) HFP (Hands Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) MAP (Message Access Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) SPP ( Serial port protocol) |
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to communicate.
HDMI
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital audio/video interface that replaces older analog audio/video standards.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
| Browser Information about some of the key features and standards supported by the device's browser. | HTML HTML5 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs that store and encode/decode digital audio data, respectively.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which store and encode/decode digital video data, respectively.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge they need to function.
| Capacity The capacity of a battery indicates the maximum charge it can store, measured in milliamp-hours. | 6000 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more specifically, by the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used in mobile devices. | Li-polymer (Li-polymer) |
| 2G standby time The 2G standby time is the amount of time it takes for the battery to fully discharge when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network. | 1240 h (hours) 74400 min (minutes) 51.7 days |
| 3G standby time The 3G standby time is the amount of time it takes for the battery to fully discharge when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network. | 1200 h (hours) 72000 min (minutes) 50 days |
| Characteristics Information about some additional features of the device's battery. | Fixed |
| Battery life - up to 13 hours |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
SAR levels refer to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.
| Body SAR (EU) The SAR level indicates maximum amount electromagnetic radiation, which the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device at the level of the hips. The maximum allowed SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard established by CENELEC following the guidelines of ICNIRP 1998 and IEC standards. | 1.806 W/kg (watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest acceptable SAR value in the US is 1.6 W/kg per gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA controls whether mobile devices comply with this standard. | 1.26 W/kg (watt per kilogram) |
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet was released in three variations at once, from budget to the most prestigious:
| operating system | Android 4.4 |
| Screen | 10.1, TFT IPS, 1920×1200 pixels, capacitive, multi-touch, glossy, 264 ppi |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 2.3GHz Quad Core |
| GPU | Adreno 330 |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Flash memory | 16 and 32 GB |
| Memory card support | microSDHC (up to 32 GB) |
| Connectors | Micro-USB (with OTG/HOST support), for SIM card (in SGP521 modification), 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Camera | rear (8.1 MP) and front (2.2 MP) |
| Communication | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, 3G, GPS(GLONASS), NFC (SGP521 modification supports mobile networks LTE/4G, GSM, EDGE, HSCSD, HSDPA, GPRS, HSUPA, HSPA+) |
| lithium polymer battery, 6000 mAh | |
| Additionally | accelerometer, QWERTY keyboard, FM radio with RDS, MHL and DLNA support, waterproof and dustproof case |
| Dimensions | 266×172×6.4mm |
| Weight | 424 g |
| Price | $529 |
Contents of delivery
Like all tablet models from the Japanese company Sony, it comes in a fairly simple package that mistakenly suggests "budget" content. The delivery set is rather “ascetic”, however it includes everything you need:
Design
The tablet has a lot of similarities with the previous model, but it is impossible not to notice a number of design differences. The first thing that catches your eye is that the ends are trimmed with metal, the speakers were transferred from them to the front of the gadget.
The device “lost weight” by 60 grams, apparently due to a change in thickness to a minimum (6.4 mm). Such changes in dimensions will be appreciated by those who use the tablet every day - it has become even more convenient to hold, the brush does not get tired at all.
The case itself is covered with matte plastic, and not Soft Touch, which has already shown itself from the negative side. The device has 2 design options - black and white. Both of them look quite ergonomic and restrained. However, a review of the options showed that there are nuances. So, using a gadget in black, be prepared for the daily nervous rubbing of the tablet to a shine, because there is no other way to get rid of fingerprints and other dirt. The white version is simpler, traces of use are much worse visible on it. .
Quality tablet waterproof case finishes, as always, the Japanese are on top. Visually, the thinnest gadget in the world, as the manufacturers position it, leaves a good impression, the review will confirm this. Well, if you also take into account the fact that even divers can use it under water, although not deep, up to 1.5 meters, we can say with confidence that the tablet is perfect for those who love reading in a warm bath.
Screen
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet will communicate with its owner through a 10-inch IPS-matrix display, which provides a good viewing angle. However, with a strong deviation, users notice a noticeable drop in brightness - the same problem was also encountered on the company's smartphones. When developing the display itself, the Japanese used OGS technology. It assumes the absence of a gap between the sensor and the screen itself, due to which the clarity and contrast indicators have been increased.
In this model, the manufacturers did not use a protective film. Instead, an oleophobic coating and scratch-resistant glass were used.
In addition, in order to maximize the clarity and detail of the image, the Japanese had to resort to the use of X-reality technology, which made it possible to obtain a bright, detailed, juicy image.
Performance
Qualcomm, which, as before, supplies processors for Sony gadgets, introduced the Snapdragon 801 chip with a high performance in this model. clock frequency 2.3 GHz. The operation of the 4-core chip is supported by 3 GB of RAM and an excellent Adreno 330 graphics engine, which together ensure the impeccable speed of the tablet.
In addition, the tests carried out showed that Snapdragon 801 is more than 70% faster than the chip that was in previous version Gadget - S4 Pro. At the same time, the processor is energy-saving. Taken together, the characteristics allow not only to work with several “serious” applications at once, but also favorably affect the charging time.
Multimedia features
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet is equipped with a standard for playing audio and video files and a graphic editor, with which you can easily change the brightness, contrast, frame, crop the image.
A standard video player reads 4K videos without any problems. FullHD display resolution only contributes to high-quality video viewing.
As for the audio player, it does not need additional introduction and review. Here we will meet the Walkman player, already known to all Sony fans, with a huge number of equalizers, "recognition", sorting, sound "improvers", visual effects and other lotions. The built-in speakers proved to be a solid four, although at full volume back cover The tablet still rattles.
In addition to all this, the gadget has a built-in remote control function with a wide list of manufacturers and devices to which it can be connected as a control device.
Battery and operating time
In this tablet model, the developers have introduced fundamentally new battery modes. The non-removable capacity is 6000 mAh, which guarantees its uninterrupted operation for 10 hours of using the Internet and about 100 hours of standby time. This duration is achieved through the implementation of STAMINA mode, which detects unclaimed applications and disables them the next time the tablet is started. It is stated that with its help the charge saving reaches 40%.
cameras
The Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet is equipped with a rear and front camera of 8.1 megapixels and 2.2 megapixels, respectively. The rear camera has a built-in Exmor RS matrix, which fans of the Japanese brand are already familiar with from smartphones. With its help, pictures even in a dark room will be lively and of high quality. However, she does not always succeed in small details. Apparently, the problem is not quite high-quality optics, on which the Japanese for some reason prefer to save.
Operating system and programs
This model has the most up-to-date OS at the time of release of the tablet. android version 4.4.2. Despite this, the model, as usual, is equipped with corporate design and system "programs" from the Japanese brand.
Among the pre-installed programs, we highlight the most necessary and useful:
- FM radio;
- Wi-Fi check (checks signal quality);
- OfficeSuite Pro (document editor);
- Remote control (tablet - remote control);
- File Commander;
- sketch ( graphics editor for drawing).
It should be noted that there are a lot of pre-installed offers, and, as always, not all of them can be uninstalled.
Competitors
By far, the biggest rival for the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet is iPad Air. In addition to the "apple" we must not forget about samsung galaxy Note 10.1 and another flagship - Asus Transformer Pad Infinity.
After reviewing these models, we can highlight both the advantages and disadvantages of the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet. In addition to being the thinnest, lightest and most comfortable, it has the largest storage capacity.
Among the weaknesses of the tablet, one can note the small battery capacity, the small amount of the maximum memory card and the lowest ppi.
pros
Comfortable and thin, waterproof and dustproof, productive, fast in operation, long battery life, build quality.
Minuses
The quality of the camera, the presence of "fingerprints" after a short work, the small volume of the installed flash card.
Findings and Conclusions
Summing up, it must be said that the tablet is an excellent continuation of the Xperia Z series. Beautiful, thin, light, fast, but quite expensive. Compare it with competitors that have a lower cost with relatively similar characteristics. Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet will be preferred only by a true fan of the Japanese brand or a person for whom water resistance and dust protection are a decisive factor.
Tablets have become a part of modern life. But choosing a good gadget is problematic. Manufacturers annually release a variety of phones and tablets that can attract one or another characteristic. For example, today we have to get acquainted with the Sony Tablet. Reviews about this device, review and characteristics will be presented to your attention. Should I pay attention to this device? How can it pleasantly surprise users?
Short description
"Sony Experia" is a modern tablet with LTE support and original design. A newfangled device for work, study and entertainment.
The gadget is endowed with a standard list of features. For example, you can use it to surf the Internet, chat on Skype, listen to music and even shoot videos! The Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet 16 GB does not perform any significant new functions.
Equipment
It should be noted that the delivery set of the device is also nothing special. You can call it standard.
In the box with "Sony Experia" you can find:
- the device itself;
- Charger;
- USB cable for PC connection;
- headphones (not in all assemblies);
- user manual.
Additional accessories for the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet need to be purchased by yourself. The good news is that finding the right tools is not difficult.
About design and construction
Tablet Sony series Z2 is a device that, according to the manufacturers, is protected from moisture and dust. The high level of device protection allows you not to worry about its integrity.
Reviews of the Z2 Tablet indicate that in general it is light - the weight is about 430 grams. But the size of the gadget is not encouraging. It is often called bulky - 172 by 266 by 6.4 millimeters. Keep in hand this tablet long time uncomfortable. Many of its owners talk about it.
The front of the device is predominantly a screen. But it has a fairly wide frame. Back panel It is made of matte plastic, on which fingerprints are very visible. Behind the tablet Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 LTE 16GB is a camera. The end of the device is equipped with a power button and connectors for a USB cable. There are also compartments for SIM cards and flash drives. There is also an infrared port on the case, which is used to control the "Smart Home" function.
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet reviews indicate that the device flexes a little. This fact must be taken into account if the gadget is planned to be carried in a bag with big amount of things. It is advisable to immediately buy a tablet case so that you don’t have to worry about this feature.
Screen
Tablets Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet SGP521 are devices with a fairly large screen. The display is designed for 10.1 inches with an extension of up to 1,920 by 1,200 dots. The tablet uses IPS technology. It provides the device with a good viewing angle and brightness.
According to users, the screen is great for viewing photos, movies and videos. Among the main drawbacks of the display, the owners distinguish a yellowish tint of white. Sometimes the screen gives off yellow, sometimes pink. The aspect ratio of the device is called strange by some.
Power
Performance plays a huge role in modern mobile devices. Some phones and tablets, despite their characteristics, work slowly. Therefore, users refuse them.
Reviews about the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet emphasize the ambiguous attitude of the owners to the performance of the device. For example, some say that the device works quickly, but brakes appear over time. And someone at once assures of slow execution of requests.
The Sony Xperia Z2 tablet has a quad-core processor with a capacity of 2.3 GHz each. It has only 3 GB of RAM. For a modern tablet, this is not as much as we would like. Some game novelties will not run on this device. But basically, all programs and games on the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet work without brakes.
Memory
That's not all! Technical Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet emphasize the presence of several assemblies of the device. Especially in terms of memory. Operational, as already mentioned, only 3 GB is provided. There can be several built-in spaces. Namely:
- 16 GB;
- 32 GB.
In addition, the device supports work with additional memory cards. Some say that you can insert a USB flash drive up to 64 GB into the studied device, and someone says that you can expand the space up to 128 GB.
Assemblies
Sony tablet Xperia Z2 Tablet 10.1 16GB is a device that comes in different builds. And not only in relation to the built-in space. The thing is that this tablet is available in 2 versions. It's about maintaining communication.
There is a model that only supports LTE communication. It does not have the ability to work with wireless network. Internet access will be carried out using a SIM card inserted into the device.
But there is also Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet Wi-Fi+LTE. It is easy to guess that this device works with a wireless network. It is these tablets that are most in demand in Russia today.
Features of modifications
Based on the information provided, it can be concluded that the device has 3 modifications. Namely:
- Wi-Fi - 16 and 32 GB;
- Wi-Fi+LTE - 16 GB.
The LTE tablet comes with a headset, which is missing in all other assemblies. Accessories for the device also have some features. For example, among them, a Bluetooth speaker with a stand, a special stand for watching movies and videos, and a clip-on keyboard are often distinguished.
The characteristics of which can be called very powerful, it allows you to connect joysticks from the PlayStation 3. Therefore, the device sometimes surprises with its capabilities!
Battery
Reviews about the tablet emphasize the presence of a good battery in the device. It uses technology "Quick Charge" version 2.0. Manufacturers claim that the battery life of the device is increased by 75%.
The battery is rated at 6,000 mAh. The tablet is able to work up to 10 hours with active use and up to 100 hours in standby mode. These are very good indicators for a modern mobile device.
In fact, the tablet presented to the attention can be compared in terms of nutrition with the iPad Air. It is noted that the studied device is actually discharged quite quickly. At the same time, charging takes a lot of time (from a standard power supply, the battery charges for about 5 hours). If you use a special magnetic docking station, you can reduce the battery charging time by a third.
cameras
The Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet 16GB 4G has multiple cameras. Namely - frontal and rear. The first is located on the front panel of the device, the second - on the back.
The front camera is designed for shooting with a quality of 8.1 megapixels, and the rear - at 2.2 megapixels. Flash is not provided for any of the components. The "Sony Experia Tablet" built-in standard features photo and video editing from Sony.
Users do not respond well to the work of the carmer of the device under study. Some complain about the low quality of the images, someone is not satisfied with the lack of a flash. Shooting at night with the help of Sony Xperia will not work. At poor lighting videos and photos also leave much to be desired.
operating system
There are practically no complaints about the operating system and its capabilities. Reviews about the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet emphasize that the Sony company in this device went the common way - used operating system Android 4.4.
This OS is known to many modern people. Therefore, many say that working with the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet is simple and pleasant. There are no obscure changes and features. Anyone who has ever worked with Android will be able to easily manage the device.
Externally, the design of the OS has some changes. For example, the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet has new standard wallpaper and themes, as well as changed program icons. But in general, the device offers a clear and simple interface that makes it easy to manage any features of the gadget.
What do the owners think
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet is a new rather interesting gadget. It pleases and a little surprises users with its appearance. Like any other device, this tablet has a number of disadvantages and advantages.
Among strengths devices, users usually distinguish:
- performance;
- a lot of space on the device;
- multitasking;
- beautiful and clear interface;
- stylish design;
- noise reduction;
- lightness of the device;
- screen clarity;
- good viewing angle.
Despite this, the tablet cannot be called ideal. This device still has flaws. They are distinguished differently.
For example, many people say that when choosing a black tablet, fingerprints will be noticeable on its back panel. You will either have to put up with this phenomenon, or constantly clean the device. On white boards similar problem No.
In addition, the disadvantages of the tablet are the following features:
- slow battery charging;
- cost (a tablet will cost approximately 25,000 rubles);
- high cost of accessories and repairs;
- poor camera quality and no flash;
- quiet speakers;
- display yellowness;
- fast overheating of the device.
However, this does not mean at all that the Sony Experia Tablet is a bad tablet. Rather, it is a decent model from Sony, but with its own drawbacks. If you believe the reviews, then the overheating of the tablet threatens only when shooting in FullHD format. Also, some claim that the screen of the device may crack due to deflections. But with careful handling of the tablet, this event can be avoided.
Characteristics
And what exactly are the characteristics of the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet? How can you briefly describe this device?
The device has the following data:
- operating system "Android 4.4";
- work with "Bluetooth 4.0", Wi-Fi, 4G, 3G, GPS, GPRS;
- the presence of an infrared port;
- camera autofocus;
- stereo sound;
- FM radio;
- support for MicroSDXC memory cards;
- processor with 4 cores;
- multi-touch screen technology;
- protection against moisture, scratches and dust.
Other features of the device have already been considered. In fact, the gadget has good characteristics that allow you not to think about updating the tablet for a long time.
Results and conclusions
From now on, it is clear what reviews about the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet are left by its owners. This is a rather expensive mobile device, which is in good demand. According to users, the device pleases with its performance and capabilities. Working with the tablet is convenient and simple. It is protected from dust and moisture, which allows you to shoot underwater.
The characteristics of the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet have their pros and cons. Who is recommended to buy this tablet? Recommended for Sony fans. If you want to buy a device with pen support, it is better to pay attention to "Samsung". Need a tablet with good performance and low price? Then it is better to take a closer look at the iPad Air.
In Russia Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet is in great demand. Owners are happy to buy Sony products, despite some shortcomings of such devices. In general, the Z2 Tablet has become better, but it still cannot be called ideal.
"Sony Experia Tablet" is a powerful device with good protection against moisture, dust and shock. It is suitable for various purposes, but this device Still, there are flaws that sometimes interfere with work.
Tablets had no future until Apple announced them loudly. Since then, a lot of water has flowed under the bridge, but no matter what tablet comes out, one way or another, sooner or later it is still compared to the iPad. Our test subject is compared with the iPad Air for a reason. It was the “air” tablet that was called the lightest and most elegant before the advent of the Sony Xperia Tablet Z2. We now have a huge 10.1-inch water and dust resistant tablet on our hands, deserving the title of the thinnest and lightest tablet in existence. Impressive?
Sony Xperia Tablet Z1 has been recognized the best tablet in Europe. It's not a very sour start. The bar was set high from the start. Girls filmed reviews about him in the bathroom, men bathed him in the Dnieper, in general, everyone liked him. Although there was something to complain about - the rigidity of the device, for example, left much to be desired. And at IFA 2014 in Barcelona, they presented the continuation of this beauty, calling it simply the Sony Xperia Tablet Z2. And what did they get?
Design and ergonomics
The tablet at first sight resembles plasma tv the perfect size if you're going to carry it in your backpack. Or a thin university notebook for all subjects. It is almost A4 format and is easily lost among papers, folders and books. I especially like the fact that despite the dominance of tablets on the market, the Tab Z2 is not like any of them. It is strict, conservative, straight lines, sharp corners, ideally combined with the flagship.
Thin, light and elegant - I never get tired of repeating it, it seems, never. Because everyone who has ever picked up a tablet was very surprised that it weighs practically nothing. It seems that the Japanese were inspired by a piece of paper.
There is something to see here. The edges are strewn with a variety of ports, connectors and buttons. Above are two plugs. Under the first long are slots for a micro-SIM card and microSD, under the second - a slot for microUSB. Actually, these are the two topics that must always be kept dry, otherwise the tablet will simply stop working.
Nothing was placed on the right side, and on the bottom there are sensors for connecting a docking station and an audio jack.
On the left side there is a volume rocker and a small lock button. Since there was no double-tap unlock function, get used to its diminutiveness and location. This is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance.
The front part is completely covered with protective tempered glass, and the back part is covered with soft-touch plastic that is pleasant to the touch. He has a plus and a minus. Plus - tactile sensations. Pleasant and grippy. Minus - mark. Very brand. And to wipe it off, you need to make a lot of effort.
Sony logos are located on the lid, Xperia logos below, and in the upper corner there is an 8.1 MP main camera eye and an NFC icon below it.
On the top frame around the display is the company logo, a 2.2 MP front camera and an event indicator.
You understand that such a bandura will not fit into a small handbag. You can't stuff it into a clutch with any magic. So your girl who appreciates mobility, small handbags and small dogs may not like this tablet and will lie on the bedside table. For everyone else who does not worry and walks with a backpack and a larger bag, the tablet will be convenient to use. Due to the parameters, it fits perfectly in the laptop compartment instead of a laptop, and it also weighs two, or even three to four times lighter than your laptop. And due to the parameters and the “smart” keyboard, the Sony Xperia Tab Z2 can easily replace it, unless, of course, you are going to download it as a gaming laptop. As a non-tablet fan, I can say with confidence that a 10-inch device as an intermediate between a smartphone and a computer is the most logical way to use a tablet.
Display
At first glance, the screen seems very cool. 10.1 inch TRILUMINOS IPS capacitive display with excellent oleophobic coating. And then you find out that it also has a glossy finish. And that its resolution is rather strange - 1920 x 1200. And that the maximum brightness in the sun is not comfortable enough. That is, the text is readable, but when we shot a video review, nothing was visible through the lens.
But indoors, the display has good viewing angles, the brightness is sufficient, the richness and contrast of the picture are at a decent level. Sitting in a room with normal lighting, watching a movie on such a display is a thrill. The only thing is at an angle White color it turns slightly pink, at a different angle it turns a little yellow - that's how unpredictable it is.
Huge at first glance, the frames are actually the perfect size if you still use the tablet, and did not buy it so that it stands beautifully in the docking station. Such a large tablet is hardly purchased for mobility, rather for practicality. Therefore, frames are needed so that there is where to put your hands. With such a width, the tablet is convenient to manage in both horizontal and vertical orientations. The virtual buttons just “eat up” part of the display… And thanks to the black fields, the tablet can resemble a photo frame. But this is definitely a subjective question.
But there is definitely one advantage over the previous tablet - the Sony Tablet Z2 does not have films! That is, the developers have finally come to the realization of the fact that protective glass does not need branded protective films, which you just can’t shoot, even if you really want to. Excellent strained glass with oleophobic coating. This is beauty! For working with texts, surfing the Internet and watching movies - ideal. But if you want to see something on the display in direct sunlight, then do not forget to take off your sunglasses, but rather look for a shadow.
cameras
There are two of them, and they are quite good quality. Unless you have a bad habit of comparing smartphone and tablet cameras. The main camera received 8.1 MP and a bunch of useful and not very software. The camera can shoot panoramas, HDR photos and videos, conduct multi-burst shooting, has an 8x digital zoom and LED backlight. The shots are of very good quality, but there will be problems with detailing. And even with artificial or insufficient lighting, the resulting image will not delight you.
The menu has as many as nine shooting modes: super auto, manual settings, background defocus, fabulous effects, art, timeshift butst (when you have the opportunity to choose the best picture taken before and after pressing the shutter), social life (for people who constantly post photos on Facebook and want to share them with friends there) , panorama and evernote, with which you can save photos to your account.
There is no separate button to launch the camera, but this function is available from the unlock screen. In the lower left corner you will find a small menu where you can select the resolution and shooting ratio. Above it is the toggle icon. front camera, which received 2.2 MP. Do not expect anything supernatural from her. There is a face “cleansing” function, which is usually called “smoothing”.
The main problem that I personally have with cameras is the size of the tablet. It’s very inconvenient to take pictures with such a huge tablet. It is at this moment that it seems that the tablet is bulky, it turns out that at the concert you close the view to everyone, and they look at you in surprise and condemnation. If two aspects - convenience and the attitude of others - do not soar you, then feel free to photograph everything in a row.
Sound
The speakers are well placed. They are small, the first time I did not find them, it seems that the sound comes from somewhere inside. In fact, these are two short stereo speakers that are located at the bottom of the display.
But given the fact that when watching a video you hold the tablet with both hands, most often I turned the tablet over, and the speakers were located on top of my fingers. The volume is adequate, the clarity is average, and in general, if you forgot your headphones at home and want to watch a series with sound, the sound of the speakers will not disappoint you. In nature or in places of rest it will be heard well.
Specifications
The tablet received mega-progressive technical characteristics, like a flying saucer. Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8974-AB Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8974-AB quad-core 2.3GHz, Adreno 330 graphics, 3GB RAM. In tests, the tablet is ahead of the rest, and you hope for this when you pay such money for such iron. All toys go to maximum settings, everything looks nice. The interface is responsive, the animations are smooth, and everything looks nice enough. And in general, well, what to say if everything is fine? At maximum loads, the tablet still heats up, a little closer to the left edge in the center. And so, yes, the speed of the device is cool. These are the great advantages of the device. The tablet does not slow down and flies straight.
- Dimensions: 172 x 266 x 6.4 mm.
- Weight: Wi-Fi enabled 426g, LTE enabled 439g
- Operating system: Android 4.4 KitKat with a proprietary shell from Sony.
- Processor: Four cores Krait 400 Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8974-AB with a frequency of 2.3 GHz.
- Graphics: Adreno 330.
- Display: Capacitive IPS, 10.1 inches, 1920 x 1200, glossy finish.
- Memory: 16/32 GB + microSD up to 64 GB.
- RAM: 3 GB.
- Camera: Primary - 8.1 MP, Exmor RS sensor, 8x digital zoom, HDR, mode burst shooting, Full HD video recording, LED flash; front - 2.2 MP, video recording in HD.
- Wireless technologies: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GSM, HSDPA, GPS, NFC, DLNA, optional LTE.
- Interface connectors: 3.5 mm headphone jack, MicroUSB, docking station connector.
- Battery: Li-Ion battery 6000 mAh
Software
The device runs Android 4.4 KitKat. Firmware from Sony is always an amateur. Appearance with flying waves, ooh The opinion is subjective, personal, there are people to whom all this appearance like. But! I repeat not for the first time - the number of programs pre-installed on the go is such that with the devices of this company I spend the least time in the Play Market.
Here are all the popular ones social media, a folder with tools, branded navigation, news from Sociallife, SonySelect and Whats New, where the company recommends interesting applications, TrackID, remote control home appliances via infrared, Smart Connect, which helps connect the tablet and devices with one touch. In general, a lot of useful things, but also a lot of all sorts of nonsense that clogs the device's memory. And on a 16 GB tablet, about 11 GB is available on the move. There is also a 32 GB version. Whichever option you choose, there's always the option to install a microSD up to 64GB.
Protection
This has become a good tone for flagship devices. And if once protection against water and dust was perceived as something that adds big pluses to the device, now it is so in the order of things that the absence of a function causes indignation and bewilderment. The case is protected from water and dust according to IP 55/58 standards. That is, you can easily wallow on a sandy beach near a river or pool without fear of grains of sand.
And if you want to swim with a tablet, then you can do this for 30 minutes in fresh water at a depth of up to 1.5 meters, and only if all the plugs are closed. There are only two of them, so take the trouble to check that they are tightly sealed. Otherwise, no warranty will save the device.
