Comments on the new Z4 tablet

[drlmiles1]

I've already ordered the LTE  version (with keyboard) from the Sony UK shop. It will be a replacement for my much loved Tablet Z.

Slight disappointments:

1) no IR blaster, so no way to control the many IR controlled devices in my lounge

2) No magnetic charging contacts. I have a charging dock, and most days my tablet (and Xperia Z phone) are charged in their respective docks. The magnetic docks were a step forward, but for the Z4 tablet I will physically have to plug in a cable every time I want to charge it. However, not having to open a flap to expose the USB port is brilliant.

There are lots of great new features, and I like the idea of the premium Xperia Lounge Gold membership that comes with this.

Anyone else comments, both positive and negative?

[SergioPL1]

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@Dean_Weaver wrote:

I love the magnetic charging port on my Z2 tablet & my Z3 phone - so taking this away is a retrograde step. Disappointing..... 

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Personally I don't like flap on my Z2 tablet and Z3C phone but looking at newer version w/o it... I think it is a step back too. I also used it as a backup power input with MHL or OTG devices. It also renders my docks obsolete, my "When Docked" actions piece of junk... I agree with you guys.

[drlmiles1]

 Where's the love for this great new tablet? There seems to be virtually no interest in it - I do wish Sony would not announce such products so much in advance, as it will be all but forgotten at this rate before it ships at the end of May. Sony could learn a lot from that other purveyor of premium products - Apple. They announce products, and most of the time they are released almost immediately,  so the hype and fanfare of the announcement helps fuel sales. 

It's almost as if Sony don't want this product to do well... 

[Lord_viridis]

Love right here, placing my preorder in the next few days.
Very excited about this tab.

[Alessio_841]

Hi Community,

I love the white verson and I hope it will be available in pre-order as soon.

Personally I very appreciate the two front stereo speakers, but I hope the ALL sounds can be reprodeced on stereo for ALL apps and not as succed now on Xperia smartphones. The two front speakers is a great feature but only if the sounds output are ALWAYS on stereo and not for selected apps.