Testseek.co.uk have collected 412 expert reviews of the Sony Tablet S and the average rating is 76%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Tablet S.
April 2013
(76%)
412 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(85%)
7 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Slim profile
Lighweight
Great screen
Unique design
Decent screen
Nice screen
Light and comfortable to hold
Universal remote features
Decent screen resolution
Unusual yet attractive design
Will handle most tasks
Exclusive content
Nice tweaks to Android
PlayStation games
Out of the two tablets Sony has recently launched – the Sony Tablet S1 and the Sony Tablet S2 – the S1 is the more conservative. There's no double screen
No clamshell design
Just a regular single display. At 9.4 inches
It's a slightly unusual size
Proving notably smaller than the 9.7-inch Apple iPad 2. The screen may be smaller
But it's also very sharp
With a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels
General concept
Sony multimedia ecosystem and product environment
Universal remote function works well / SD/SDHC card slot
Responsiveness / Exclusive Sony apps
Smooth web browsing / Simple DLNA system
Decent battery life
Tapered design
Lots of content
Android Market and OS are well-stocked and robust
Nice design
Inbuilt TV remote
Music and video streaming facilities well integrated
Stylish
Well-built
Decent price
Powerful
Compact dimensions
Good overall responsiveness
User sessions/accounts (excellent idea)
Universal remote mode
Sony's additions (miniapps & interface)
SD/SDXC memory card reader
Battery life
Lovely design
Especially nice to hold in portrait
Great video quality
Movies Unlimited
Lightweight with a great screen it looks great
Out of the box.
Manages multi-tasking without drama
Quirky extras
The luxurious feel of aluminium
The wedge design sets the Tablet S apart from the pack and an excellent camera
Stylish revamp of the Android UI
Exclusive media content and PlayStation certification will win it further fans
Interesting design
Full-size SD card slot
Exclusive apps
Ergonomic design
DLNA video and music streaming
Integrated IR universal remote control
PlayStation certification for mobile gaming
Practical wedge design separates it from rivals
Android skin is practical and stylish
Strong camera
Good battery life
The editors didn't like
Poor web browsing
DLNA and infrared remote features are hard to use
Poor cameras
Consistent Wi-Fi problems
Hobbled Reader app
Moronic SD card issues
Underpowered in the face of quadcore competition
Screen could be brighter
Not the latest version of Android
Lack of Apps
Media problems
Not as slick as iPad 2
Unfortunately
The Sony Tablet S1 doesn't offer the build quality we were hoping for. It's an entirely plastic affair
And feels a lot cheaper in the hands than an Apple iPad 2. It also feels cheaper than other tablets
Such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab.
Screen is good but can't quite match the best tablets out there
PS1 games are just plain ugly
Plastic finish / 1080p playback glitches
Speakers aren't positioned very well
No USB charging connector / No HDMI interface
Sony content still finding its feet
AV performance doesn't match the best
Disappointing speakers and apps
Unimpressive snapper
Smaller display
Touchscreen sluggish at times
Sony's entertainment services are baffling and over-expensive
Coollooking design
But not the most practical for handling
Proprietary connector
Video Unlimited
Little choice and not much HD
Sony may have gone overboard on the exclusive apps
12
Bad camera sensor
Not Full HD
Sounds a touch soft
Clunky web browsing
Full HD would be nice
Not the most powerful tablet out there
Build materials lack flair considering the asking price and the choice of a 9.4in screen and tinny speakers undermine its media credibility.
Unique design is comfortable to hold, looks snazzy, Bright and vibrant screen, Universal remote is awesome, PlayStation Certification has the potential to be awesome
Expensive for what you're getting, Keyboard didn't always keep up with our keystrokes, particularly when typing in a Web address, Below average performance, Sony services don't mesh well together
So the Tablet S isn't going to win any benchmarking bragging rights, and there are some quirks to deal with. But in terms of usability, the Tablet S isn't a wash. Web browsing is excellent with pinch-to-zoom performance that's smooth and fast, which is so...
Good integration of music and video streaming services, great design, strong battery life, built-in TV remote...
Incomplete apps, poor speakers, mediocre camera, occasional lag on touch-screen, screen smaller than rivalsLook and Feel...
The Sony Tablet S's smaller screen, slower performance and incompletely implemented apps don’t quite topple Apple’s slate from its plinth ...
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Published: 2011-12-15, Author: Jordan , review by: techcrunch.com
Smart, elegant design, Comfortable in the hand, Great Playstation gameplay performance,
Super sluggish scrolling, pinchtozoom, Difficult to get comfortable in portrait, Drops Wifi connection more often than I’m OK with
The Sony Tablet S has a lot going for it in terms of design. I love the folded-over look, and think its much more comfortable during use and in the hand. The 10-inch form factor has always been a tad big for me, but anyone who appreciates the size of a...
The pricier Sony tablet is not really offering that much to the table. You will indeed get a bigger screen with the Tablet S, but for a US$100 price difference, it might not be worth it for some. The approach Sony took on the Tablet S form factor is uni...
Comfortable, ergonomic design, Excellent music player, Good universal remote control app,
Expensive, Poor battery life, Aging CPU, No way to add memory, Buggy camera,
The Android-based Sony Tablet S is good looking and well designed, but it's underpowered, overpriced, and doesn't pull Sony's multimedia services together in a convincing way. ...
Abstract: Video Review: The Sony Tablet S comes with a 9.4" touch screen, a universal IR remote and access to the Sony Entertainment Network for unlimited music, video and games. Kevin Pereira and Candace Bailey review the device, which starts at $499, to wrap u...
Abstract: We're not bowled over by the name 'Tablet S' but we do like the unique wedge shape that Sony has clearly taken its time over, although going by initial reactions it seems to be a love it or hate it type scenario. Rather than just going for a flat and...
Wide viewing angles, Handy size, Stable case, Brilliant colors / high contrast, Good Tegra 2 processing power, Memory expansion via standard SD card, Remote control via IR sensor, 24 month warranty
Videos/music can't be played from SD card, High-gloss screen surface, No video out, Short battery life in tablet comparison, High standby power consumption, High body temperature in tablet comparison
With the S1, Sony has a tablet in its range that can keep up with the best Android tablets on the market. Multitasking with Tegra 2 is fast and even stays stable with dozens of opened apps. Honeycomb's multi-touch functionality is fun to use and the Andro...
Very different looking design, Sharp looking TruBlack display, Eyecatching multimedia customizations, PlayStation Certified, Builtin remote control
No HDMIout, Slow response with its keyboard, Struggles to play 1080p videos
When we see so many tablet makers cranking out the same looking designs, we’re happy to find the Sony Tablet S standing out from the crop – and especially more with its hip looks. Besides that one instant distinguishable feature, we’re mightily impres...
Abstract: Sony S Tablet is Sony's first Android Powered Tablet , running Android 3.2 with Quick and Smooth UX overlay. Powered by a Tegra 2 dual-core processor, 2MP front facing camera for video chat and 5MP camera in the rear with HD playback. The 9.4 inch tablet ...
