Xperia Tablet S brings Xperia to the world of tablet for the first time.
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In short, it's thinner and lighter than the Tablet S, while internal specifications also trump it, including a Tegra 3 quad-core processor, Android 4.0 ("or later"), 3G connectivity and three storage options: 16, 32 and 64GB.
"Splash-proof Xperia Tablet S is designed for real-life use around the home and outdoors, so there's no need to worry about casual water spillages if you're checking a recipe in the kitchen with wet hands, " it said in its marketing materials.
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Not long after outing updates for the Tablet S and Xperia Ion (in the US), the electronics giant is now bringing Ice Cream Sandwich to handsets such as the Xperia go, Xperia U and Xperia sola.
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Amazingly, these are all packed tightly into a 6.9mm-thick, 495g-heavy body which not only takes a huge leap from the retiring Xperia Tablet S, but it also beats the Toshiba Excite 10 LE that was once the champion in both fields.
In Mossberg's review, he said the new tablet's display is visibly crisper than the iPad 2's.
And then there's the problem with typing on a tablet's virtual keyboard.
Then by downloading the free "FUJIFILM Camera Application, " the FinePix F800EXR is also able to record the user's current location data provided by the smartphone or tablet's location data (latitude and longitude), and display it on the F800EXR's LCD.
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The Note 8.0's back is non-removable, but that bit's rendered moot by the accessibility of the microSD and micro-SIM slots on the tablet's left edge and a sealed 4, 600mAh battery.
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The product people behind the application say they re-tooled the design to match the Fire's 7-inch, 1, 024 x 600 screen (and also, the tablet's heavily skinned UI, based on Android).
From the light but solid construction of the tablet's chassis, to its grippy molded rear -- which helps both for gripping the tablet without the controller attached and assists sound amplification when the device is laid down -- nothing about the device feels cheap.
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Two of the people said that the tablet's screen will likely be smaller than eight inches.
Much of the tablet's body is white plastic, which certainly doesn't lend it a premium feel.
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The child can respond by recording their own message using the tablet's built-in camera.
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When we first read this tablet's spec sheet, we started bracing ourselves for one thick, heavy device.
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As a saving grace, Huawei is still finalizing the tablet's software, which leaves room for further improvement.
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That changed this weekend, however, when the tablet's price and specifications were announced at India's National Technology Awards.
This being the tablet's official unveiling, it's quite possible the model we handled could still benefit from software optimization.
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On the contrary, the tablet's anonymous looks belie a relative lightness and rigidity.
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The microSD slot can be found just behind the Tablet's distinctive metal bar.
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But a tablet's hardware is only as good as its software, right?
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Not everyone outside the stores was focusing on the new tablet's features.
Some analysts said investors may have jitters about the new tablet's price.
The volume rocker is on the opposite side and the power button sits nearly flush with the tablet's frame on the upper-left corner.
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Developers have to constantly issue updates to apps in order to fix bugs and add features based on the phone or tablet's new capabilities.
The tablet even features a display lock, which locks the tablet's display and buttons, allowing young children to enjoy videos or interactive books without interruption.
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Thankfully, much of that front face is dominated by the 8-inch screen -- the surrounding bezels are generous enough to accommodate thumbs without hampering the tablet's overall flair.
It's a tablet, it's a PC, and it's a console.
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Above this, and centered just beneath the display, is Lenovo's logo, while the 3.5mm headphone jack, mini-HDMI and covered dummy SIM slot (barren for US models) occupy the tablet's left.
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When asked why it went that route vs. the nearly ubiquitous micro-USB (the choice on the tablet's e-reader siblings), the company claims that it's, in part, due to the ability to speed up charging.
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