Sony Xperia Tablet Z that we've been hearing about. As you'd expect, this 10.1-inch Android 4.1 tablet features the same design language as its smartphone counterpart, but it's what's inside that really sells this device: a Qualcomm 1.5GHz quad-core APQ8064 processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB storage, a 10.1-inch 1,920 x 1,200 screen (with Mobile Bravia Engine 2), an 8.1-megapixel Exmor R camera, NFC, LTE (MDM9215M radio), microSD expansion and Sony's very own "S-Force" virtual surround sound technology. 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. That's right, Sony now has the world's thinnest and lightest 10-inch tablet! Oh, and did we mention that the Tablet Z is both waterproof and dustproof as well? We'll update you guys once we get hold of info on pricing and availability.
The device is only 6.9mm thick and 495g in weight. What’s amazing still is that the device is also water and dust resistance! Based on these specs alone, it may seem as if the screen size will be smaller than the leading high end tablets. Instead, the Tablet Z spots a 10.1″ WUGXA Reality Display (Mobile Bravia Engine should be able included but we’re not sure which version). This led us to ponder if the Tablet Z will come with an OptiContrast Panel and sensor on lens technology just like the Xperia Z.
The Tablet Z also features a 8.1MP Exmor R sensor with Full HD video recording capabilities. There’s no news of a front camera but based on the pictures alone, there seems to be one.
Powering all these is a 1.5Ghz Quad-core processor with LTE connectivity. We’re placing our bet on the same processor that the Xperia Z is using, the Qualcomm S4 Pro with Adreno 320 and 2GB of RAM. With the new technologies launched in CES 2013, this device also supports NFC and probably the one touch mirroring function with the latest Bravia TVs.