Sony Tablet S

  • Released 2011, September
    598g, 10.1mm thickness
    Android 3.1, up to 4.0.3
    16GB/32GB storage, SD slot
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  • 9.4"
    800x1280 pixels
  • 5MP
    720p
  • 1GB RAM
    Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
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    Li-Ion

Sony Tablet S - Specs

Network Technology No cellular connectivity
2G bands N/A
GPRS No
EDGE No
Launch Announced 2011, August. Released 2011, September
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 241.2 x 174.3 x 10.1-20.6 mm
Weight 598 g (1.32 lb)
SIM No
Display Type TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 9.4 inches, 256.2 cm2 (~60.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~161 ppi density)
Platform OS Android 3.1 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Chipset Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
CPU Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU ULP GeForce
Memory Card slot SD, up to 32 GB
Internal 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Main Camera Single 5 MP, AF
Video 720p@30fps
Selfie camera Single VGA
Video
Sound Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA
Bluetooth 2.1, A2DP, EDR
GPS Yes
Infrared port Yes
Radio No
USB microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Features Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, compass
 MP4/H.264 player
MP3/WAV/eAAC+/OGG player
Organizer
Voice memo
Predictive text input
Battery   Non-removable Li-Ion battery
Stand-by Up to 430 h
Talk time Up to 7 h
Music play Up to 31 h
Misc Colors Black
Models sgpt111, sgpt112
Price About 180 EUR

Sony Tablet S - User Reviews

  • Have a look at the link below. You are not alone!! There could be hundreds/thousands of people with the same problem which is clearly a design/manufacturing flaw! But no reaction from Sony!

  • Hi Jerry, just uninstall the actual connection. And apply the "forget option" in order to erase the last service completely. Then scan again and reconnect the tablet to your router. It's done! It must work.

  • I have Sony tablet s, I have been trying to connect to Internet but it always telling me no internet connection, how can I solve this problem. thanks

  • HOw to opem up the screen and clean the bubble? Any procedures will help

  • My digitizer faulty, anyone knows where to get in msia

  • I have sony experia tab s, it is a good tablet. bt frm last 3 months it is nt working properly I dont know why. it gets hanged while playing games. app gets unistalled automatically... thankyou can u plz fix the error

  • Try doing a factory data reset. Small hole on right hand side, put a small hair-clip pin or similar in there. Just realize if you do this you will lose all your photo's, documents etc, unless you have backed them up. This is why you should back up your data to the cloud in case your device dies or is lost.

  • still cant get a messanger to work on my sony tab s, anyone has a way out?

  • I have the same story as u but I fixed it from 1 week this means its software is damaged so uhave 3 options 1: leave it as it is 2: give it to sony's maintaince (recommended) 3: give it to any electronic store and he will fix it just as what sony would do but cheaper but in sony you will have a gurrantee

  • i've had this tablet since 2012 and i can honestly say it was great for what i used it for but since april whenever i turn it on it loops the little animation before the lock screen untill it dies any help with this issue is greatly appreciated

  • This tablet is a real nightmare always freezing I prefer cheap chinese generic then sony

  • What firmware is available for this tablet

  • i have use it for 3 years now and now ca nsee a big bubble at the edge of the screen.

  • *** *** *** CORRECTIONS *** *** *** I got this tablet in january 2012 and it worked fine until, somewhere in 2013, I finally installed a massive firmware upgrade that was always asking to be installed. This added a couple new interesting features but the tablet became unstable, rebooting 2 to 4 times a week, freezing a few seconds regularly, Browser restarting. Anyway, I loved the InfraRed feature allowing control on every household electronics, and this is a "hard to find" feature for my next tablet. Good speakers, clear screen. The plastic power button is broken since more than a year, I still can activate but I have to be careful because there is no other way to turn the tablet ON (compared to Samsung with 2 buttons). The screen has a few bubbles between the display and the touch screen (like a liquid layer in between) but doesn't affect the view area. Also, I think it is becoming tired because it has image memory, when I go from a clear image to a dark one, the ghost remains for a few seconds. Charger is durable but don't loose or break it because you can't use anything else, unlike Galaxys' and others that use the common and easy to find USB plug. I am now shopping for a new tablet, but after 3+ years, I'm afraid I'll be comparing features and missing my Sony. Sure I could stay with Sony but prices are quite high and so easy to beat when I look around. I can say I really loved this tablet... until the irreversible firmware upgrade... but I will soon have to turn the page and transfer my data on something new. Hope the next one is as durable as this Sony.

  • I have been using this tablet for 5 years and it worked fine until, 3 years ago, I finally installed a massive firmware upgrade that was always asking to be installed. This added a couple new interesting features but the tablet became unstable, rebooting 2 to 4 times a week, freezing a few seconds regularly, Browser restarting. Anyway, I loved the InfraRed feature allowing control on every household electronics, and this is a "hard to find" feature for my next tablet. Good speakers, clear screen. The plastic power button is broken since more than a year, I still can activate but I have to be careful because there is no other way to turn the tablet ON (compared to Samsung with 2 buttons). The screen has a few bubbles between the display and the touch screen (like a liquid layer in between) but doesn't affect the view area. Also, I think it is becoming tired because it has image memory, when I go from a clear image to a dark one, the ghost remains for a few seconds. I am now shopping for a new tablet, but after 5 years, I'm affraid I'll be comparing features and missing my Sony. Sure I could stay with Sony but prices are quite high and so easy to beat when I look around. I can say I really loved this tablet... until the irreversible firmware upgrade... but I will soon have to turn the page and transfer my data on something new. Hope the next one is as durable as this Sony.

  • I have also been suffering from same problem, after 3 years, i can see big bubble on my top right corner. Please some one will tell me how to fix it?

  • Had this tablet since it was released, been a love hate affair, but four and a half years later I cant complain. Got the same bubble in the top right corner under the touchscreen...but not enoughto distract.

  • Please i lock my Sony tablet s and I forgot the password, please what can I do ?

  • After Fixing up the screen protector, my Sony Tablet S is developing bubbles under the touch screen in Upper Right corner....

  • Open it up clean the.insides.with isopropyl 99% ($3 from drug store) do not use.70% use tooth brush clean.all connections. Put back together.... it will work again!

  • Yes. Look up PPP Widget in play store and follow the instructions

  • is it possible to internet browsing using a 3g usb dongle with tablets s

  • Same thing happened to me . But miraculously it started by itself .

  • My Tablet S went dead while It was charging. It is only 2 years old. The battery indicated fully charged at the time the device quit. The reset switch does nothing. It will not restart. Help. thanks

  • Thank you a big help

  • Hello friends. I need your help regarding my Sony tab, that when I starat its appears writen Sony then suddenly disappear and appears again. I meant it should be continue as wel as before since I bought it. Waiting for your kind reply. Thanks.

  • My Tablet S went dead while I was using it. It was plugged into a power source at the time. It is only 1.5 years old. The battery was rarely used and it was fully charged at the time the device quit. The reset switch does nothing. It will not restart. Any ideas as to what happened? thanks

  • I don't know what to do with my sony tablet. It was in my bag and it got wet by my mouth wash. Later after when i open it, touchscreen was not working but buttons in the side is still ok. I search that putting it in the sealed container with rice will beable to fix it but sadly after 48 hrs. its still not working. what should i do?? thus is a gift from my father.can someone here help me. thanks

  • will there be any update for this tablet ive been using ics for so long now and its getting frustrating with the few bugs it has but over all this tablet is very well capable of running 4.4 kitkat is there any way i can update it?

  • The Tablet S does work with the QX10 external camera. You will need to pair it with the camera manually as the tablet does not have NFC, but that is easily done by typing in the unique device ID.

  • The QX camera lenses may work with it.

  • I ve been using sony tab since last 6 months and during this time I ve done factory setting six time... coz it hangs most of the time or the browser does not work properly and so many other issue... its really getting frustrating coz I am loosing my datas again n again, or I ve to save my data in some external device. And then again I need to install all application. Dissatisfied with sony tab.

  • after the upgrade, is it possible to use a dongle?mine now shows a xtra icon data usage???////////what is this?

  • Can we attach new hardware to the tab S like external camera , flash light or something???????and does sony provide any such hardware????????

  • its just awesome.works very fast and smooth touchsreen screen.internet connectivity very fast hats off!!

  • No, you cannot on this wifi only version. But if you are not in range of wifi then use a cellphone with hotspot capabilities. My sony xperia does the work very well. Greetings

  • turn it off turn it on again while holding down both the volume buttons u will get into the tabs boot system select reset to factory mode and let it restart you will lose all ur data and it will be just new

  • Hi, my Sony is unable to load android, just when switching on, waves goes on and goes on, that all, tried reset button, nothing, any ideas?

  • can this tablet be attached to 3G Dongles for this wifi version? if yes, then please state which 3g broadband brand we can buy for this one ? Thank you Alamir

  • Aftr upgrading ur tab s to I.C.S you have to HARD RESET it,in order to function properly.and by hard rest i mean FACTORY RESET.if you do this you won't get any problem.......you won't get any screen flickers etc...THANK YOU...

  • My screen flicks every now and then. Its very annoying. How can I fix this? Please reply..

  • Ever since I upgraded to 4.0.3 I'm getting annoying screen flicker with live wallpapers and frequent crashes/freezes. I hope the next firmware update is Jellybean to fix this.

  • i m the owner os sony tablet s....yhe thing which irretate me the most is its front cam....not suitable for video chat and too much dark

  • First and foremost i would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart.i really appreciated i've done the external reset to format the system and it's fine now,but sadly because all the games/apps i installed are gone but anyway i can re install it again but maybe i will spend few days.but the important things i solve my headache due my daughter is always asking me to fix it.thanks GOD that there's somebody concern to my probs.i wanna say thanks again even many more times because u made my daughter smile again.God Bless You

  • Hi Melski, please visit: esupport.sony.com You will then see a search box on the upper right hand side. Please enter C1023870, click on the magnifying glass button and a "I have forgotten the pattern, PIN or password needed to unlock the tablet" solution should appear. I hope this helps and thanks, Zhyriel ZA

  • Hello Guys i need your help ASAP,i had a problem my daughter accidentally Lock this TABLET and she tried many times using the password which is not correct.Now the problem this TABLET Locking itself to secure/protect for unauthorized users and asking for my google account to LOG IN and also to UNLOCK the system and being back to normal.My Big problem is the WIFI was set to switch off mode so i can't able to LOG IN my username and password because there's is no network.Anyone of you guys have a brilliant idea how to solve this issue?please kindly give me suggestion/opinion i really much appreciated your help and thank you in advanced.

  • Add crappy cam too. I regret buying this

  • Hi, I am afraid something went wrong. I see on all screenshots of the tablet running ICS both the buttons (back, home, recent) as well the notification panel. I did not do this update yet. I highly recommend you to visit a sony service center or to contact the Sony eSupport. I saw there: Android OS Version 4.0.3 Release 5 as the last update. However I will post again in case I find a solution. Good luck.

  • hi i wonder if anyone can help i did software update to 4.0.3 and now i have no back buttons or notifiaction panel how do i reinstall the software again as it says i have up to date already i ws wondering if i could manually reinstall it cheers...

  • Put your Sony tablet in airplane mode if not in use otherwise decrease your brightness and close the running apps

  • Auto brigthness not funtioning. Frequent restart. Stuck on home. Have to reset all the time. Overall...crap. Wasting my money.

  • Your tablet is a personal device. Which means apps like facebook, gmail, twitter an many others use your eMail account(s) without need to sign out again. Do visit the manage app site to erase app-data so you will reset the app data including your log-in data.

  • HI, great stock browser. Load pages very quickly, but your Question can only be answered by you depending how fast is your network.

  • Someone pls tell about browsing speed..

  • The playstation game just hanged on the tab... Not sure if this is covered under warranty. But really SONY this is not done a lot of your customers use this tap specifically of PS games..

  • Have 5000 mAh

  • I can't figure out how to sign out of twitter... help?

  • hmmmmm

  • The tablet was on standby then i turn it off. I thought perhaps a flat battery. I fully charged it several times but it would not turn on again. What can i do to revive it?

  • Hi, since this model has no 3g or does not act as a phone I do always turn off my tablet after use. I noticed the battery decreases that way 0,2% every day. So this is fine.

  • Hi, through the USB host interface you can connect almost any usb device. Normally you are asked to transfer the files first. I did it so with an external hard disk drive and a usb flash. About different settings for apps the new xperia tablet allows you that (guest mode). I always use my tablet with my own account so I did not try to add a new one. Maybe somebody else can give you this information as well the behavior using a digital camera. I always use to transfer the files first. Maybe a file manager can have access to the external memory too. I saw however that files can be played directly from the external memory too without transferring them to the tablet´s internal memory. Have a nice day

  • Hi! Is it possible to connect a digital camera via USB and browse the images n the camera? (Can it act USB master?) Can I connect a USB memory stick ("normally" formattet on PC) and access the content? Also, does anyone know if the differend profiles allow different users to use the same App but with different settings? For example, can two user use the facebook app with their own accounts? Can different profiles sync to different google accounts? (Or must we wait for Android 4.2? One must assume that Sony will upgrade, or?)

  • sony tablet s Is the best tablet... wow.. is so fantastic thank you sony for his wonderful. product. go get yours

  • Any comment for the battery of sony tablet? I found that the battery for Sony Tablet is not as good as IPad, as the battery level decreased very fast even without use it.

  • No.

  • Guys, is it possible to charge the battery through USB? please advise.

  • I have experienced a similar problem. The tablet was on standby but then just shut down. I thought perhaps a flat battery. I fully charged it but it would not turn on again after much trying. I sat it on the charger overnight and first thing it would not start, then suddenly came to life. I think perhaps a fault, but it has been perfect ever since. This happened once before. Other than this I am quite happy with it. The email app is not great but works ok

  • NO...

  • can this be attached to 3G Dongles the wifi version

  • No, there aren't any problems that I experienced. You get some nice new features (camera improvements, small apps flying over the main app - like remote control, app-folder creation on homescreen, etc...) and it looks different, but works fine. Available memory is well over 300 MB, unlike phone Xperia S which drops under 100 MB and is lugging and crashing after ICS update... Go and buy it, although I'd gladly exchange mine for a new model and give extra cash - just for nicer materials (aluminum) and cooler looks and 8 MP camera. Still, the old one is probably the most comfortable (of them all) to hold in one hand while reading in bed - something I do often.

  • Urgent Help needed! Are there any issues with the tab post Ics upgrade. Need to buy one urgently...

  • Dude you�re awesome! As much as I would love to get an Xperia Tablet this one is cheaper and sounds like it will work for me. Muchas Gracias!

  • I have universal 12V car-to-USB charger. Then you can just plug tablet's usb side into, and that should be ok. It works but is not fast. Sorry for the late reply and I hope it helps. There probably should be ( very expensive) original Sony accessory. I donot use it so much in the car and am usually happy with the wall socket...

  • Thanks for the info but I got a last question for you. Since it has a A/C proprietary charger is there any easy way charger it from a car? I have not seen a car charger for this tablet. Maybe possible to charge from a car USB through the Mico USB on the tablet? Thanks again for the help.

  • sometimes when i connect this tablet in PC...i have difficulty in turning it on...i have to connect the charger all over just to turn it on...im very confused with this issue...is there anybody who experienced this kind of problem?

  • sometimes when i connect this tablet in PC...i have difficulty in turning it on...i have to connect the charger all over just to turn it on...im very confused with this issue...is there anybody who experienced this kind of problem?

  • The tablet has no such features. Exmor image technology for mobile and geo-tagging for sure beside that some minor settings.

  • with Xperia Tablet S I had couple problem so I returned it back to them just in less than one week , I had to restart it every day when I wanted to use WiFi even some time during usage WiFi connection goes down and maybe I can turned on network connection via setting otherwise another restart also sometimes you receive memory error and then you can not use Camera unless another restart , it is not stable tablet, it's sucks and make you nerves, and even customer service tried to charge me for restock! but my Ipad working perfect from last 8 mount so far I did not turn it off even once and quality of 5MP picture with Ipad is hundred times better than 8MP Xperia

  • 1. Yes 2. Yes 3. Not sure, didn't try.

  • Hi,yes you can play music and video files from SD card. This tablet has GPS. It is very reliable tablet,thanks

  • The only tablet that does not stop youtube when switching tabs....all you have to do is open youtube in browser small app and after selecting the song close the browser small app...song continues to play......;D

  • Some questions for anyone that can answer. 1)Can I play media(music/videos) from the SD card slot? 32GB internal and 32GB SD slot�total 64GB? 2)Does this tablet have a GPS? I mean a real GPS I can use with no Wifi connection. 3)How many apps do not work on Sonys smaller screen? Thanks for any help

  • wheres the face detection and smile detection as mention in the camera section?

  • needs more widgets,better notification area,better video and music player features also different wallpapers for lockscreen and main screen...samsung tabs seem to have it pretty close to perfect the widgets are great and the menus and features are outstanding hope this tablet gets jellybean and a host of better features....

  • When using skype on the sony tablet you could use headphones with a microphone, much like you would use on your phone, works perfect with skype.

  • tablet is good but priced very highwhenuhave google nexus and ipad minijust about to board.

  • Any luck on fixing ICS upgrade issues? My screen works only while connected to power adapter and gradually freezes and goes off. This is happening since the ICS update.

  • tablet is good but price is too high when we can get kindle at 7 k n ipad mini comming soon

  • I love most everything about my Sony tablet. I am disappointed with Skype. I had hoped to be able to use my tablet to make Skype calls. But I wanted to be able to use a headset so that my calls in public spaces would be private. Unfortunately that's not possible because either Sony or Skype do not offer this seemingly necessary option. Has anyone been able to find a way to use a communication headset with Skype on a Sony tablet or do you know if a fix is in the works. It's impossible to contact anyone at Skype and posting to their form is like posting to a black hole.

  • how fast is d processor n hows d touch compared to other tab n does tablet feel bit bulky?

  • Will it be upgraded to Jellybean?

  • Will this be updated to android jellybean?

  • thank you sir..that was some help..!!

  • I have been using this wifi only Sony Tablet S for abt 6 mnths now and i am pleased with wht Sony has done.. Specially the most innovative is the design which not only is pleasing to look at but very very handy when it comes to use the tab i can use this tab for 2-3 hrs in a row without feeling any thing in my hand unlike the samsung tabs or the much hypes stupid ipad.. i have new ipad as well.. but the comfort level for sony is amazing...!!! No Tab compares to sony tab on tht. coming to Performance.. the frnt cam sucks...!!! SOny has given a 0.3 mp cam which works fine in sunlight but goes totally black in room light.. back cam is pretty ok.. i dnt use it much.. Battery life is ok considering the android tabs.. i use it a lot so i have to charge it everyday too.... it takes arnd 3-4 hrs for it to completly get chrged and then i can easily take out 8 hrs of continous use.. After the ICS update the performace has improved.. dunno if sony wud think to give it jelly bean or not. Playing games is pleasure.. Screen is fantastic.. 1280 X 800 is workable on the tab.. touch is awesome.. considering tht i paid a lot for the authentic screen guard frm sony which does pay well.... One prb tht i have faced dunno abt the others.. after the ICS update the normal screen is ok.. but as soon as u get a pop-up screen the background screen goes all pixelating which is very disturbng.... Rest the Tab is nice.. the dual core processsors are good to work with.... i Took the 32GB variant so i dnt have the prb with the space...if i do i can use another 32GB SD card :) Play Store is good to fizzle with the apps... Good work Sony. Cheers.

  • I agree 100%. Before buying I had no interest buying a sony tablet, but I must say this seems to be the world's best android tablet (I try many others). I own the SGPT112US/S model. A question to other owners. I bought the sony cable adapter which I have been using until now only as USB host. It is okay to plug an A-male to A-male adapter so I can connect to my laptop or do you suggest another micro USB to A-male cable. Thanks in advance.

  • Yes, it is possible using the micro USB to USB female cable adapter. An external HDD (FAT32) is accepted too.

  • can u tell me that we can able connect pendrive or dongle to sony tablet s

  • Love this tablet. I've used an Ipad 1&2, Samsung tablet and other wonders like the S1, S2 and Note in the past, and this baby is better than all of them. Love the universal remote function, PS3 wireless remote compatibility; PS1 games are available at the PS Store, nice intuitive features over the android ICS. Don't ignore it because it�s a Sony product, try it and I'm certain you will choose this over any other tablet in the market.

  • Why my sony tablet s 4.0.3 dont have plug in for yahoo messenger? So my video call & voice does not work? How can I fix it?

  • Why my sony tablet s 4.0.3 dont have plug in for yahoo messenger? So my video call & voice does not work? How can I fix it?

  • for wifi issue ..has the wifi-disconnection-when-locked-issue(android V4.xx) fix it!! no need to download anything, just go to setting > wifi > option (on top right)> advance > wifi disconnection policy > select never. DONE! try it guys!

  • There is another model which is having 3g features, i.e Sony Tablet S 3G. I have one. I am using 2g network connection only that works fine. 2G or 3G both work on a single sim. Only the specific service has to be activated.

  • Can it work with 2G sim?In my place there is no 3G service.only 2G internet service.can I buy this tablet?

  • To all users having the wifi issue in this tablet.. Download advanced wifi lock.. mine has the wifi-disconnection-when-locked-issue.. the advanced wifi lock (which is available in the google play store) helped me fix the issue... Other than that this device is astounding!.. I just hope sony will fix an update to Android 4.1 jelly bean cause it will be REALLY disappointing if they stop on ICS..

  • Got one a couple of days back,and I should tell my confidence in sony is just growing from the k series to the P1i to this beauty,i have a htc hd 2 for 2 yrs and now having it rooted to android gb and so dint have time to try xperia series,but recent addition is this beauty and Im just relishing it still.. Wifi connected on day one and instantly ICS update was available and did it in no time,but it was a 170mb file and it took no more than 15-20 minutes on my phone s wi fi router with airtel 3g.. Issues with wi fi seems very negligible and every other wifi connection I ve used so far has dat and so its nothing wrong.. Other sd card reading only all crap is solved by ics update,my system updates itself with the contents of the microsd card I tested with a sd card adapter.. Form design screen jus awesome. Front vga cam useless,yeah but yet to use skype so cant tell now.. Back cam n vdos are great.. Apps are a little low in no,yeah but given the potential of android it will definitely grow and im ready to wait.. The inbuilt remote control and dlna seems to be added advantage.. Have to order a 32 GB micro sd card soon for all my precious stuff.. Will update soon after I test all features..

  • i have apk file for yahoo messenger video calling, if you want give me your email and i will send it to you

  • The rest i like except i cant even see my own face while skyping at nite in my room..my room light is quite bright and still cant see myself..this is very frustrating..

  • Raj, many thanks for the info. On sony´s website you can read that you must have at least 80MB available. Well I will consider the 200MB you said. Space is not a problem. The problem is my wi-fi connection. With some files I have to restart the download when the connection fails. That can be very annoying. And of course I know, every update to the system cannot be reverted. Have a nice day.

  • The file is 200 MB and once upgraded, cannot be reversed to previous android version.

  • I would like to update to ICS soon, the wifi issues are simply there, so I would like to know how big (MB) the update is. I have to reset my wifi connection constantly. By the way the tablet is simply great. Hopefully sony can fix the wifi-issue soon. Thanks in advance.

  • I am also loving this tablet. But, be realistic about the battery life. Its not 9-10 hrs with heavy usage but 5-6 hrs. Yes, stanby time with minimal usage can offcourse go upto 9-10 hrs. I do not see any major/unmanageable issues. Yes, weak wifi signal could be an issue. But, even with that I am able to browse well sitting in another room. My laptop shows full wifi signal strength whereas the tablet shows at an average 50% signal strength.

  • i do have a problem, if u have an idea pls share with me

  • I did the up grade to ICS, and I did not see much of a change. Love the avalibity of using it in the yard still connected to to internet. Very cool. I installed the avengers active desktop, but find it kills the battery quickly.

  • I hav sony tab S...i recieved a notification for system update...and yes it was ics 4.0.3 for which i was waiting from so long...So finally sony tab S with Ics 4.0.3 in india.

  • does sony tablet S have 3g dongle support

  • Its very good but very cheap.can anyone tell me the costliest mobile than this.

  • This device is amazing.I'd rather like to download apps from 4shared.com .Speed is better than other devices.Also the screen is smooth to use.

  • You can connect keyboards and mice to the USB port with an adapter (since the USB port is a micro-USB)

  • since the upgrade to ICS my wifi connection has dropped down. Locations in home where I always had a signal are now intermittent. Sony says this is news to them! Obviously something changed that impacts the wifi capability.

  • I'll do it as soon as it is available in my region (still not). However, I've found out there'll be a bunch of new and welcome features. For me the most important ones (that I know are there) are: 1. Automatic folder creation 2. Direct access to external SD by all (Sony) applications (most of 3rd party ones had it already) 3. (3-D) Swipe panorama 4. Improved wifi signal strength I do not need anything more (even though there might be some)... except perhaps improving a bit on booting time...

  • ^ i agree! i am very interested in buying this tablet. a review on the new update would be very helpful. your review was very helpful!!

  • not for argentina:(

  • ICS 4.0.3 is release for Sony Tablet S everyone!!

  • use mx player will play all avi files

  • yes you can use file transfer go into sd card and play from there you dont have to import to play

  • the USB port can use for conenct usb devices? eg:keyboard? SD card only for data storrage?

  • best choice! i like it!

  • Bought this sony tablet and returned it next day. Bad Tablet although I love sony products. Ipad is way better. -most android apps and games won't fit the bigger screen. -external storage is only for transfering files. -very difficult and costy to connect the tablet to the tv. The only pro is the price relative to competitors such as samsung and apple :)

  • Pros. -screen is far better than competitors. it is comparable to the newly launched ipad 3. -battery life is good, it will last 9-10 hours for straight heavy usage and 10-15 hours for medium usage. -sound quality is excellent both speaker and headphone. Sony makes the best in audio for Tablet S by putting Equalizer, dynamic normalizer, xloud and clear phase whick makes sound better than competitors -built and design is good compare to same looking tablet in the market. The design is stunning and make difference to the tablet market and you can easily recognize that the tablet is SONY brand because of design -key board is better than stock keyboard and free keyboard in play shop. but hoping to for update to do like ipad that you can separate keys on both side for easy typing in portrait and landscape mode. -gps navigation is good and accurate -rear camera is good in rich light and average in low light. but i hope they will update the interface because it really hard to take picture for yourself using rear camera. i hope they will put touch to capture. -hd video quality is good in day light and below average in low light. But the quality is good and clear if you throw it to TV via DNLA. - user experience is excellent it looks like your using non android tablet because SONY add better and awesome tweak for user experience. -original Sony music application interface is excellent by adding good and awesome graphics. Cons -wifi network is very weak, it disconnect itself if most of the time. hoping this problem will fixed for ICS update. -front camera is below average because its vga and very poor performance in low light. -very few application in Play Store is not supported and very few compatible games by gameloft. (thanks to PS Suite for the back up games content) im happy with my tablet and this device is recommendable for those who want non-apple tablet.

  • Thank you for sharing with us your experience with Sony Tablet S. I also appreciate if you could let us know your experience when updating OS of your unit to Ice Cream Sandwich (according to Sony ICS will be available for Tablet S & P end of this month (April). I have plan to buy this once ICS is available. I'm tired using my iPad.

  • Bought it in October 2011, so I gave it a loooong try. It's a great tablet. What's HOT: Great screen (rich and full like a photo) with excellent viewing angles. Accurate ambient light sensor. Performance (speed, browsing, swiping) Very good main camera giving rich photos (no flash though) Beautiful user interface - Sony-improved Honeycomb 3.2.1 Great sound Good connectivity (DLNA works fine and so does GPS reception) Skype, Facebook, Tweeter... you name it - they all work fine! Plenty of nice pre-installed Apps by Sony + Zino, Pulse, Kindle, Foursquare, Maps, (Google) navigation Remote control for all electronic devices Playstation (1) compatible with 2 free preloaded games Comfortable and good looking wedge-shaped design, excellent for reading. Size just right. Battery just appropriate (could be better) What's NOT Wifi antenna reception weaker than on any other device I have (frequent drop-outs). To make it worse, this weak antenna is hiden in the area where you'd hold the tablet in most cases! SD card supported by single Sony application (file transfer) - although many 3rd party applications use it to a full extent (except for installing the app itself - which is not an issue at present, since all the apps you'd ever need can fit even in internal memory, storing data on the SD) USB is not presently used to expand capacity. It simplifies connection with a PC, but PC is NOT capable of reading ALL of the tablet's content... The materials used do look a bit cheapish (especially the back side), still far better than Samsung (but not as nice as IPad). I too read that the screen is prone to scratching, but mine (after more than 6 months) doesn't have any hint of scratches. I'm not using a screen protector. However, I do carry it outside in a Sony's leather carrying case. All in all, I would still recommend it to a friend! Hope this helps to those of you still thinking of buying it.

  • Bought it in October 2011, so I gave it a loooong try. It's a great tablet. What's HOT: Great screen (rich and full like a photo) with excellent viewing angles. Accurate ambient light sensor. Performance (speed, browsing, swiping) Very good main camera giving rich photos (no flash though) Beautiful user interface - Sony-improved Honeycomb 3.2.1 Great sound Good connectivity (DLNA works fine) Remote control for all electronic devices Playstation (1) compatible with 2 free preloaded games Comfortable and good looking wedge-shaped design, excellent for reading. Size just right. Battery just appropriate (could be better) What's NOT Wifi antenna reception weaker than on any other device I have (frequent drop-outs). To make it worse, this weak antenna is hiden in the area where you'd hold the tablet in most cases! SD card supported by single Sony application (file transfer) - although many 3rd party applications use it to a full extent (except for installing the app itself - which is not an issue at present, since all the apps you'd ever need can fit even in internal memory, storing data on the SD) USB is not presently used to expand capacity. It simplifies connection with a PC, but PC is NOT capable of reading ALL of the tablet's content... The materials used do look a bit cheapish (especially the back side), still far better than Samsung (but not as nice as IPad). I too read that the screen is prone to scratching, but mine (after more than 6 months) doesn't have any hint of scratches. I'm not using a screen protector. However, I do carry it outside in a Sony's leather carrying case. All in all, I would still recommend it to a friend! Hope this helps to those of you still thinking of buying it.

  • This is awesome tablet.. but why the hell yahoomessenger video plug in isnot supported for this device? Anyone having the same problem?

  • This is not a hit to me. No sony product is a hit anymore.

  • did anyone notice that this tablet doesnt have a HDMI port?

  • Can you play music or movie directly being saved from SD card?

  • I bought this tablet in December near Xmas. This tablet is a fabulous product from Sony that unifies all Sony experience into this product. The sound quality on earphones is just awesome. HD video quality is superb. Multi-tasking experience is cool. DLNA works superb.. It is way much better than Apple's iPad and Samsung Tab. Really love this product. Cradle is a must buy for people who like to watch movies or do office work. Swype keyboard works just fine on tablet. I am eagerly waiting for Sony to launch the ICS android 4.0 for Singapore market. Proud to be part of the Sony family. All praises for Sony!!!!!!

  • but guys no doubt its really fantastic but its playing video having format avi. and vlc i also downloaded players but nt playing videos what i can do now????

  • Colors far less vivid or vibrant compared to the feather weight galaxy tab 7.7" samoled.

  • I bought it one a week ago. Based on my experience here is what i like: -Great design (something new and fresh, unlike those rubbish copies from other makers like Samsung) It really stands out from the others - Dimensions, speacialy very light less than 600g - features, you get Playstation, also the exclusive remote control you can control any equipment on your house. - SD card expansion slot can be very handy, you can expand your memory as much as you like. - Sony has put a great effort to distinguish itself from the others, so all all menus feel a little different which is good, all the user interface feels like it´s an Android but with a few twitches. - Power! you get lots of it, with dual core, and 1GB of RAm, multi tasking is smooth, even if you have loads of apps even games running at the same time. Which could be improoved - Proprietary dock, following the same foot steps like Apple, so it only works with a sony charger. If you broke or loose be prepared to buy another at the nearest Sony store. Also being a 9.4 is somehow different from the standards of others manufacturers so finding cases is hard, and the Sony accessories are very expensive. - Honeycomb is way better than other Android versions, but, the Android Market is still a let down, on apps made for tablets, it still has a lot to catch up against Apple store. The good thing is, Sony has confirmed that they will release th ICS update so hopefully it will even faster and smoother than ever. So summing all, it´s a valid option if you´re looking for something different than Ipad. The hardware is even better, but at the moment Apple store is still more complete and the apps are better. But you really can´t feel that Sony has all the potential, it´s unique, you wont regret it! I had not the opportunity to test the battery they announce 8h, but Sony is usually good so you should be able to get the most out of their batteries :)

  • I got this tab one month ago, My mates at collage have tabs but not this sexy with the design and performance,not to mention the display, this sure turns everyone's head. if ya wondering... just buy it.

  • awesome tablet better then apple and samsung.....

  • tablet s is okay but i dont really like android os

  • Good on its multimedia, love the design so much.

  • I want it SOOO bad :)!! Sony rocks !!!

  • It is sold with a 3G Wifi router here. A joint-promo with phone provider. Does it means sony tablet S could have a gprs connection with that router? If it is yes, than we can browse anytime and anywhere while there's no wifi connection.

  • this is wi-fi only tablet.

  • Ips Lcd fantastic :)

  • This tablet is gorgeous! Much better than the iPad 2 if you ask me.

  • it don't have gprs ????????????????????

  • I was wondering why this particular model (wifi only) was rated for a few weeks with only 5 points or less after having an overall rating of around 9 for a long time. Now the numbers reflect the truth. This tablet appears to be currently the best android tablet in the world. Short review (SGPT112US/S) and voting will follow after a couple weeks of use. Greetings.

  • Excellent...superb!!! The best definition "Genuius"

  • As a taboholic I can say this, camera+ ,sdcard+, image+ For those +++ only you can skip samg & fruity pad ...

  • yeah im also hoping that Sony will launched new tablet because their new and current tablet has no appeal in the market due to old hardware and functionality, i hope that they will lauched new tablet soon because for me only Sony can give justice to luxury product

  • Do we expect new Sony Tablet during Mobile World Congress on Feb 27 - Mar 1 in Barcelona, Spain? Sony is late introducing its first Tablet and they should launch a new Table (a quad-core) during the forthcoming MWC to really compete with Apple and Samsung.

  • Yes according to the specs, it is scratch-resistant but most, if not all, reviews mentioned that the glass has easily got fine scratches. If ever I'm gonna buy Sony Table S,I'll make sure to put a screen protector like what I did to my iPad regardless that iPad's screen is really scratch-resistant.

  • how do you know it uses gorilla glass?

  • It's got Gorilla glass.

  • no you can check the specs, tablet s has scratch resistant display but it doesnt state if it is gorilla or dragon tail

  • Hi Guys, below is a portion of Sony Tablet S review (ibnlive.in.com). As mentioned below, is it true that the SD card slot is not an expansion slot? Please read below: (I would appreciate your comments). "On the left side of the device are a 3.5mm headphone jack and a fragile pull-out flap that hides a micro USB port and an SD card slot. Let me tell you that this is, technically, not an expansion slot that you might have expected. The slot is there to store and view data on the card and exchange media between the card and the tablet, but cannot be used to install and run apps"

  • Hi, what about screen protection ? corning gorilla scratch resistant???? no protection for sony tablet???

  • no it doesnt have. But there are plenty of apps in android market that you can download to play all types of videos

  • Why 32G? Because you can never have enough.

  • Those who have this tablet, does it support divx/xdiv?

  • yeah 16GB is enough and you can always expand the memory because there is a full sd card slot.

  • this is the best tablet on android world. If you will use this tablet it seems like youre not using an android OS because of Sony;'s Unique and attractive interface.

  • Are you kidding? Even netbooks have forgotten about cd drives... Besides, what would you need a 700mb disc when you can use 1,2,4,8,16 or 32gb pendrives?

  • dis model having CD drive ??????????????PLZ HELP ME

  • I was looking at the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 due to the nice size but this has attracted me more now. Thank you Sony for adding a card slot and micro usb. I don't know what Samsung is thinking with those ipad wannabe 30 pin ports. Ipad 2 is still on the shortlist, but this will be perfect while I wait for the Windows 8 tablets - I think those are really gonna blow the tablet game wide open. Right now apple still owns the tablet market, and I dont see android tablets catching them.

  • Why does one need 32GB rather than 16GB, of storage? I want to buy the Sony for browsing, using a few apps (mainly stock markets) and backup of pictures taken while traveling? Do I really need 32GB or can I live with 16GB and external devices? thanks

  • I bought this tablet 3 days ago.. and I am enjoying it really. The resolution is so vivid and crisp. Very User friendly UI especially if you had an android experience before.You will have a nice feel when holding it even though its a bit bulky on one side but it compensates in terms of comfortability.With a Dual core processor, browsing, playing and working on it is such a fluid. The only thing that disappoints me is that.. The front facing Camera is so so bad.I couldn't even see my face while taking picture or doing video calls because it is so dim. It is just like a silhouette. Hope Sony will deal this one on their next update because it is a total waste. By the way, Having A memory Card reader is another plus factor. All in all, For a reasonable price.. Having a Sony Tablet S is such a privileged.

  • i got my Sony tablet s GPS to work... Google maps will show the wrong location but Google earth locates me very accurately. Also, the GPS only works outside

  • Well, for me, it was so cheaply build..i thought that i was holding in my hands some cheap chinese toy. No offense.. i'm sony fanboy, but i'll skip that tablet. I was waiting for it to come out ages and now i have -only disappointment. Not suprassed my expectations.IMHO btw. Waiting for ACER 700 tablet. Love you Sony anyway.

  • i haven't used it yet but it looks the worlds best tab.

  • this tablet is the best. wrong are those who think it is difficult in holding, in fact its wedge design gives unprecedented comfort in holding. i have had many tablets but this is damn fast in browsing. its camera is just outstanding true to the standard of sony. watching youtube videos was a real treat on this device, its vivid colors truly defies description. There are some issues like lack of expansion in storage memory but the facility of connecting external USB compensates this shortcoming. All in all this is a great tablet.

  • dnt mind a surname sony is a boom

  • Mine gps sucks. Does anyone able to locate his location succesfully without wifi?

  • it is now. check your menu button and it should be a option to turn it on. if you havent found it yet

  • Guys I just bought my new toy yesterda, love it........... but can anyone plz tell me if it supports skype video calling coz I tried but only audio is working and I cannot find any option for video..... plz help.??. Thx

  • Guys...I had a play with this tablet in John Lewis shop, there is one word to describe this tablet OUTSTANDING.

  • Yes i did but the funny part is that some of the S.E phones are listed on sony website

  • Did anyone notice that its a SONY, not a SONY ERICSSON .... ?

  • wow just recently read the specs! wow for the screen trueblack bravia display :)

  • im a sony fan but i dont line the name of their tablet Sony S1 and S2 is better than tablet P and tablet S. but for me this one is the best looking android tablet. any idea if this one will land in Asian market?

  • I think it well be very succussful tablet....

  • Looks amazing...loaded with stuff...available for pre order in UK online store...I've just ordered one......