Sony SGPT111US/S Wi-Fi Tablet (16GB)

Product Description

Delivering the perfect combination of hardware, rich network services, and seamless usability, the Sony Tablet S offers a high-quality, engaging entertainment experience for your on-the-go lifestyle. It's all the great things you know from Sony--now in a tablet. Access PlayStation games, Reader eBooks, music and new release movies from Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited. And you can control your living room with the built-in universal IR remote control.

Running the latest Android Honeycomb operating system, the Tablet S features a brilliant 9.4-inch LED-backlit TruBlack display for more vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Its off-center of gravity design realizes stability and ease of grip as well as a sense of stability and lightness, offering comfortable use for hours. And it's powered by the blazing fast 1.2 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor for seamless multitasking.
You can use the Sony Tablet S's universal remote to control home entertainment devices using its integrated infrared (IR)--everything from turning on your HDTV to changing the channel and adjusting volume. It also comes with integrated DLNA functionality, enabling you to wirelessly stream music, video, and photos to large-screen TVs or home entertainment receivers.
This model of the Sony Tablet S (SGPT111US/S) comes with 16 GB of internal memory.  Other features include ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi, Bluetooth connectivity with stereo music streaming capabilities, and a Sony entertainment pack that includes pre-loaded games and free access to Sony entertainment services

Customize with Android Market

With access to the Android Market, you can browse through thousands of useful time-saving and entertaining apps. There's also instant access to Google mobile services and applications including 3D maps and easy web search with Google Voice Search. Download what you want and make your Tablet truly yours.

Control the Living Room

Having difficulty remembering which remote control goes with which device? Let the Sony Tablet S solve that for you! Whether it's your TV, Blu-ray Disc player, stereo or cable box, you can control all of them right from your Sony Tablet S. The built-in universal remote not only controls your Sony products, but lots of other brands as well. Plus, you can share, view, and transfer personal video, photos, and music to your DLNA-compatible PC, TV, or speakers.

Unlimited Entertainment

Entertainment is at your fingertips with Sony Entertainment Network. Using Video Unlimited, you can access tones of hit movies to rent or own. Or tap into millions of songs from every major music label through Music Unlimited. Simply sync to the cloud and enjoy the music you love wherever you are. Plus, take advantage of the Crackle app where you can view full-length Hollywood movies and TV series for free and on demand.

Get Your Game On

Sony Tablet devices are the first PlayStation® Certified tablets that provide out-of-the-box gaming with included favorites "Crash Bandicoot" and "Pinball Heroes."

Swift and Smooth Experience

A combination of Sony technologies, Quick view and Quick touch, allow for faster loading of web pages, a highly responsive and fluid touch screen as well as an exceptionally intuitive user interface. The large keys of the virtual keyboard take full advantage of screen real estate while automatically adjusting to the task at hand. A numeric keypad pops up when inputting passwords and word suggestions or auto word complete make email and texting a breeze.

 

 

 

Ergonomic Design to Fit Your Hand

With so many things you can do with Sony® Tablet, you need a comfortable and easy design to carry the device for long periods of time. Specially designed to ergonomically fit your hand, this unique form factor shifts the device's weight closer to your palm making it feel lighter and more comfortable while reading a book, or watching a video. In addition, this design provides a more natural angle for typing and browsing when set flat on a table. 

 

 

 

Specifications

• Operating system: Android Honeycomb (3.1)
• Display: 9.4-inch LED-backlit multi-touch screen (1280 x 800 pixels)
• Processor: Dual-core 1 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2
• Internal storage: 16 GB
• External storage: Full-size Secure Digital (SD) memory card, up to 32 GB in size (for media exchange only)
• Cameras: 5-megapixel rear, 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing
• Connectivity: Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n); Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (with A2DP stereo audio streaming profile); IR (infrared) remote control functionality
• Inputs/outputs: 1 MicroUSB, 1 headphone
• Battery: Lithium-ion (5000 mAh)
• Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.8 x 0.3 inches
• Weight: 21 ounces 

Product Description

All the great things you know from Sony, now in a tablet. With a comfortable design that fits easily in your hand, and a vibrant TruBlack display, enjoy a truly optimized tablet that's responsive and intuitive. Access PlayStation games, Reader eBooks, music and new release movies from Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited. Control the living room with the built-in universal IR remote control.3 - Brilliant 9.4" LED-lit TruBlack display offers vibrant colors and deeper blacks. - Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. - Swift and smooth experience for quick web page access and responsive touch panel operation. - Unique wrap design makes the product easier to hold in one hand. - Front and rear facing cameras allow for video recording and capturing still images (Rear Camera: 5 megapixel, Front Camera: 0.3 megapixel). - Social Feed Reader allows for at-a-glance viewing of pre-selected social media updates. - SelectApp site highlights new and unique Android applications in a number of categories. - Supports USB (Micro A/B) interface, and SD card for transferring files and data. Footnotes: 1. Requires monthly subscription. Sync requires that music content exist in the service library. Copy protected content is not supported. 2. Certain formats and copy protected content are not supported. 3. Not all manufacturer remote codes and products supported. Remote can be taught commands from IR based remote control products. 4. Choose from one of 5 movie pre‐selected movie titles. 5. Choose from of one of 6 pre‐selected eBook titles. Must register product on Reader Store to receive. 6. 1 GB = one billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity will be less. 7. Exclusive through November 15, 2011 8. Exclusive through October 31, 2011 

Customer Reviews

The Wedge Shaped Design Is A Winner, November 24, 2011 

By 

socrateos

 I have now used this tablet for almost 3 months. I am not a journalist or evaluator of electronic devices (borrowed for short period). I am just a normal user who uses it daily for myself. I do not own any other tablet but have a colleague who uses an iPad, with which I can compare.

CONCLUSION

After one month of use, I found myself loving it. After two moths, I was loving it even more. And after almost 3 months, I cannot live without. I recommend it highly to everyone.

WHY NOT APPLE'S IPAD

I am an Apple fan. I have been a Mac user for last 20 years. I bought at least 4 iPods in the past. And I currently use iPhone. So naturally I liked iPad when my colleague showed me one.

Then why I did not buy Apple's tablet (iPad)? That's because I am an iPhone user! More and more I learned about iPad, it became clear to me that it is a "big iPhone without phone". I already have most of the features of iPad in my iPhone.

In other words, If I buy an iPad, I gain little while paying twice for the same things. But If I buy an android tablet, my selection of features and apps gets doubled, as I gain an access to Android Market in addition to Apple's App store.

This was one of decisive reasons why I chose Sony Tablet over Apple's iPad.

HOW I USE IT

I use Sony Tablet both at home and at work, daily.

At work, I use it for emailing, web browsing, scheduling, and note taking.
At home, in addition to what I do at work, I use it as e-reader (Kindle), video/movie watching. I use it as a universal controller for everything in living room (TV, CABLE, BD/DVD Player, AV Receiver). I also sometimes listen to music (Music Unlimited) in bed.

On weekends, I take it with me when going out. I use it to take pictures and videos. I use it as e-reader (Kindle) at cafeteria while listening to music (Music Unlimited). My wife uses it to watch movies in the car when we go out for a long drive.

I charge it during night and I do not carry power cable at all during a day because I have plenty of juice left at end of the day.

WHAT I LIKE

A. Superb Design - Beautifully curved design with a wedge shaped body is a winner.

I found that its physical design is not just gorgeous but significantly useful.

(1) When holding it on your hand, it feels lighter than flat type because the center of gravity is closer to your holding hand.
(This is true even when holding it horizontally with both hands if you hold the upper half of the device. And it feels secure because the wedge shape on upper side works as a slip-stopper.)

(2) It is much safer and easier to carry it around room to room without fear of dropping it because the wedge shaped side works as a slip-stopper between your fingers that hold it.

(3) The screen is easier to view with less glare, and its virtual keyboard is easier to type when placed on the desk because the wedge gives a comfortable elevation on upper side. You do not need a special carrier case to do that like all other flat shaped tablets.

(4) This is the only tablet that you can gently put on the desk and comfortably pick it up without fear of dropping it because the wedge shape with hollowed sides gives you a convenient handle to hold it securely.

Sony is the first company that realized that thiner is not necessarily better. Thiner and flatter the device, the more difficult to gently put it on a hard surface of desk because your fingers are not on the sides but underneath, and you have to pull your fingers from beneath at some point. And thiner and flatter the device, the more difficult it is to pick up. (Just imagine about picking up an unbending flat thin plastic plate from a desk!)

(5) It is simply gorgeous to look at both when held in hand and placed on the desktop (you don't need ugly case to elevate the upper side).

B. Light Weight - Use of special plastics make this tablet light and strong.

(1) This tablet is lightest among all tablets in its size-class. It is essential for mobile device to be light. Lighter the better; therefore, it is the best in its class in this regard.

(2) Sony achieves this lightness by using plastics. However, not all plastics are made equal. Sony fortified its device by using very sturdy special plastics (as opposed to cheep ones used in Samsung's). In other words, it is high quality plastic that is strong, very strong.

C. Large Storage Capacity (External SD card and USB drive)

(1) I bought one with 32GB. I also bought a 32GB external SD card. Together, my Sony Tablet has 64GB at all times. That's plenty for many videos and movies and other data. (Compare with Kindle Fire which has only 8GB)

(2) In addition, with a USB connector ($17), I can also connect to my 500GB USB pocket drive if I need it. (iPad does not have USB connector.)

D. High Quality Camera and Video Recorder and Crisp Video Replay
One of the things that my friends envy about my Sony Tablet is quality of pictures and videos it can record. You take video in front of them and replay immediately in beautiful resolution. And watch their reaction :). It's fun.

E. Universal Media Controller
I use it as universal media controller in my living room. I have now one device to control my TV,Cable, BD/DVD, and AV Receiver.

F. EReader Apps
I have all with Sony Tablet: Kindle app, Nook app, and Sony EReader app in this one device. I use Kindle app to read, well, Amazon books. I use Sony Reader app to read books from local libraries.

G. Music Unlimited
My music life has changed drastically after I became a Sony Music Unlimited subscriber. My music life was centered around Apple's iTune, in which case I was listening to same music over and over again because I had to buy every songs that I want to listen. And I can buy only so many. However, if you become a subscriber to the Music Unlimited, millions of songs become available to you. Suddenly my music world became drastically widened. I now listen to more music that I have never listened before. My favorite songs no longer become boring due to overly repeated listening. And I can listen to Music Unlimited at any place (not just Sony Tablet but any networked device such as PC, PS3, BD/DVD, etc).

H. Wide Screen
Unlike iPad or iPad-wannabe tablets, Sony Tablet has a wider screen. That gives Sony Tablet at least two major advantages. First, it is much more suitable as a movie viewer. If you intend to use tablet for movie viewing, this is an important consideration. Second, it gives Sony Tablet a comfortable space for a virtual keyboard that includes numeric keypad, just like a normal keyboard. I really hate iPad virtual keyboard because I have to keep switching in order to type a number. Another good thing resulted from Sony not followling Apple.

RECOMENDATIONS

1. You do not need to buy a carrying case specifically made for a tablet if you already have a laptop case. I did not buy one because the wedge shaped Sony Tablet does not need one. I simply wrap my tablet with a soft cloth and put it in a case I had for my old laptop. In a cafeteria, I proudly pull out my Sony Tablet and place it naked on a table and look at a guy at next table, who is typing into his iPad submerged inside an ugly case that he has to use in order to give it an angle.
2. You need some kind of screen wiper. I bought "Monitor Wipes" from Staples. I carry several wet sheets in a small plastic bag, which I refill once a week.
3. You do not need to worry about power plug that some evaluators seem to complain. It works just fine.
4. You do not have to buy Kindle or Nook devices to enjoy Amazon or B&N e-books. You can get a free Kindle app or Nook app as well as Sony EReader for Sony Tablet.
5. You need headphones if you intend to use it for music or movies in public (such as cafeteria). I bought Sony Ultra Lightweight MDR-W08L ($7) from Amazon. It's very light and easy on your ears.
6. Configure system so that you can have your virtual keyboard with numeric key pad. It is so much easy to type things if number keys are available without switching keyboard.

 

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