At Mobile World Congress, Sony announced the launch of the Xperia Tablet Z, a 10.1" Android tablet that is also the world's thinnest. Built from quality materials and featuring the same OmniBalance design as the Xperia Z smartphone, Xperia Tablet Z is also the slimmest 10.1" tablet in the world at 6.9 mm and lightweight at 495 grams. It is the first tablet to run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro asynchronous quad core processor and has the highest levels of water resistance (IP55 & IP57) ever seen in a tablet, making it immersible in up to three feet of water for up to 30 minutes.

Xperia Tablet Z includes a 10.1" full-HD Reality Display, powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2. It also draws upon Sony's camera expertise with an 8MP HD rear camera featuring the Exmor R for Mobile image sensor and a 2 MP HD front-facing camera. Sony's S-Force Front Surround 3D provides high audio performance while Sony's Clear Audio+ mode and the use of two built-in speakers with four 'speaker halls' on the left and right corners help the tablet deliver high-quality sound no matter how it is held. Xperia Tablet Z also includes Battery STAMINA mode, Sony's battery management technology that can improve standby time. The Xperia Tablet Z also offers a microSD card slot for up to 64GB of expandable storage.



Xperia Tablet Z is available in a WiFi version in the US and includes Sony's Near Field Communication (NFC) One-Touch functions which allow users to transfer content among compatible devices, including audio, video and images, from tablet to TV, tablet to speaker or phone to tablet just by touching them together. The tablet's Universal IR Remote allows users to control their TV and other Sony devices - as well as products from other manufacturers - directly from the tablet. Additionally, TV SideView is a new application, available from the Google Play store, that gives users an entirely new way to interact with the TV: Discover content via the interactive and visual TV guide, change channels, share with your social networks and cross-search other TV application listings like Netflix, Video Unlimited and YouTube? in your home network for additional content.

Sony's signature media applications - Walkman, Movies and Album - allow users to enjoy, control and view content. The Sony Entertainment Network ecosystem is also integrated into the application experience and includes Music Unlimited and Facebook social integration, Video Unlimited and PlayStation Mobile.

Xperia Tablet Z will launch on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and is upgradable to 4.2 after launch.

The Xperia Tablet Z is available in black in a 16 GB and 32 GB version and will be sold at Sony Stores, including online, and other authorized dealers in the U.S. for about $499 and $599 respectively this Spring. A white 32 GB version will be available exclusively at Sony Stores, including online.

Key features for Xperia Tablet Z

- 10.1" Full HD 1920x1200p Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
- The world's thinnest 10.1" tablet at 6.9 mm and lightweight at 495 grams
- Dust and water resistant (IP55 & IP57) with a durable glass front display
- Built-in universal IR remote control can control Sony and other manufacturers' consumer electronic devices
- Snapdragon S4 Pro processor with 1.5 GHz asynchronous quad-core CPU and 2 GB RAM
- One-Touch connectivity with Near Field Communication (NFC)
- An OmniBalance design with subtly rounded edges and smooth reflective surfaces
- 8 MP rear camera featuring Exmor R for Mobile and Superior Auto plus 2MP HD front camera
- Battery STAMINA mode further improves the standby time
- S-Force Front Surround 3D provides realistic surround sound using two speakers