I am planning to purchase Z4 tablet (WiFi version), however, I want to make sure that I get a version that has an unlockable bootloader. Since there is no official distribution in North America, it seems that my best bet is to purchase from eBay from Taiwanese seller for $535.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Sony-Xp...260082?hash=item4aee84cb32:g:1gAAAOSw8-tWZPJs
I was visiting Taiwan in August 2015, however, the price regular retailers were asking at that time was over $700 and I did not purchase it.
The issue with this eBay reseller is that they don't know if Z4 tablets they sell come with unlockable bootloader or not and tell my to assume that it's not unlockable which is a deal breaker for me.
Does anyone know reliable on line reseller that offers Z4 tablets with unlockable bootloader at a reasonable price?
czguy said:
... there is no official distribution in North America ...
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Amazon.com in US sells Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet 10.1" 32 GB - Wifi Only - Black (U.S. Warranty) with Bluetooth Keyboard for $679.99.
The service menu of the SGP712 tablet I bought says YES, the bootloader is unlockable.
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Amazon.com in US sells Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet 10.1" 32 GB - Wifi Only - Black (U.S. Warranty) with Bluetooth Keyboard for $679.99
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Yes, thanks, I saw it on Amazon but it's also quite a bit more expensive there... On top of it, the Canadian customs will slap me with duties and taxes for purchases from USA. With our "smart" government artificially devaluing CAD$ against US$ in order to improve export revenue this tablet would cost me CAD$ 1200 which is a lot more I am willing to pay. I'can get over the fact that between 2007-2014 CAD$/US$ were essentially 1:1.
There is a good chance that I will visit Asia in 2016 as well and perhaps then there will be Z5 model available.
The 10 inch tablets have tended to go every other update, so Z, Z2 and Z4, which the Z3 only being the Compact tablet. Following this in future it seems a Z5 Compact Tablet would likely be coming?
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The 10 inch tablets have tended to go every other update, so Z, Z2 and Z4, which the Z3 only being the Compact tablet. Following this in future it seems a Z5 Compact Tablet would likely be coming?
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The Sony Tablet S and Xperia Tablet S have a 9.4 inch screen. The Xperia Tablet Z, Xperia Z2 Tablet, and Xperia Z4 Tablet have a 10.1 screen. The Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact has a 8.0 screen, which to me, makes it Sony's only "compact" tablet so far. I suspect the rumored Xperia Z5 Premium Tablet (perhaps revealed during CES Las Vegas 2016) will have a 10+ inch 4k screen.
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The Sony Tablet S and Xperia Tablet S have a 9.4 inch screen. The Xperia Tablet Z, Xperia Z2 Tablet, and Xperia Z4 Tablet have a 10.1 screen. The Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact has a 8.0 screen, which to me, makes it Sony's only "compact" tablet so far. I suspect the rumored Xperia Z5 Premium Tablet (perhaps revealed during CES Las Vegas 2016) will have a 10+ inch 4k screen.
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Anyones guess, I guess
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Hello, I have got a sony S 32GB only 7 month old UK version, with orginal Sony cardle and extra screen shield, mint condition and i am happy to swap with Sony tablet P.
If you are intrested send me email to massoudq[at]aol.com
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Hi everyone!
I am interested to buy a 32gb Xperia Tablet and would prefer Wi-Fi/3G and was wondering where to buy in the UK. I have looked at the Sony site and can't see the click now to buy button!
I was also wondering if the only 3G version is the 16gb version and if 32gb 3G versions are due for release.
I read that the 64gb is only available in the US.
Please can you tell me where you bought your Xperia Tablet?
Thanks!
Ofiaich
ofiaich said:
Hi everyone!
I am interested to buy a 32gb Xperia Tablet and would prefer Wi-Fi/3G and was wondering where to buy in the UK. I have looked at the Sony site and can't see the click now to buy button!
I was also wondering if the only 3G version is the 16gb version and if 32gb 3G versions are due for release.
I read that the 64gb is only available in the US.
Please can you tell me where you bought your Xperia Tablet?
Thanks!
Ofiaich
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The 3g version is only 16gb by the way, but with a full size SD card, this is no problem. You can pick from a sony centre although there are low stocks as most shops have sold out, seems Sony were caught out by how many will sell.
Correct, the 64gb is not available in the UK, only the US for some strange reason.
I bought my Sony Xperia Tablet the second it was released in UK stores. Picked it up at my local Sony Center.
Thanks to you both!
I think my nearest centres are York and Sheffield! Off to search!
Ofiaich
Anyone know if any US carriers will be offering the device? I'm with T-Mobile and they have the Xperia Z (a million years after is initial release) and I was wondering if they may follow up with xperia z ultra?
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Anyone know if any US carriers will be offering the device? I'm with T-Mobile and they have the Xperia Z (a million years after is initial release) and I was wondering if they may follow up with xperia z ultra?
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No such information yet.
In fact, I hope that the Ultra WON'T be picked up by a US carrier since it will result in a branded, bloated version with outdated ROM and locked bootloader. The T-Mobile Z is a warning (stuck on 4.1.2 for now, ugly logo on the back, bloatware and locked bootloader) and I would be sad if such a magnificent device as the Ultra would be castrated and humiliated like that.
The Ultra should be experienced as a pure Sony experience. To paraphrase an old Panasonic ad: "Visit Sony Store. Sony all the way. Nothing else."
What I hope for is that Sony will sell the C6806 in their stores since the Sony Store is great. They offer decent financing options too with their Sony Card with different rewards and points for those that doesn't want to pay it outright.
It is time for people in the US to buy devices unlocked, unbranded, bypassing the carriers altogether. What those carriers are doing to their devices is just horrible and sad.
T Mobil
I have the unlocked, unbranded X.Z.U. running T-Mobile and I couldn't be happier!
The only thing is I have to turn off WiFi in order to send picture texts. Why? No one knows!
Look into your MMS settings, that might be your problem.
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I am looking to purchase an Xperia Z Ultra from Swappa..
http://swappa.com/listing/YPR195/view
Just to confirm this phone will work in the UK? I am on 3-UK in Scotland and don't want to buy the phone if it won't work over here
Thanks!
P.S - Why is the phone missing the Sony Logo?
They removed the sony screen protector which is by all accounts a very difficult thing to do and some people have reported scratching their screens in doing so.
While working to get my GPe Ultra back up and running, I was looking around for any good deals in case I have to end up buying a replacement, and came across a 32-GB version of the Z Ultra. I was so tempted but ultimately, I prefer LTE & this one is (Japan version) not LTE compatible with US At&t. But if anyone is interested, take a look at
http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNLOCKED-NE...542?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35e3aac226
I did confirm with the seller that it is not the Wifi only version, and not compatible with At&t LTE
Hopefully, the Z4 version will be out soon (maybe get more info next in March) and will have 32GB minimum.
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While working to get my GPe Ultra back up and running, I was looking around for any good deals in case I have to end up buying a replacement, and came across a 32-GB version of the Z Ultra. I was so tempted but ultimately, I prefer LTE & this one is (Japan version) not LTE compatible with US At&t. But if anyone is interested, take a look at
http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNLOCKED-NE...542?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35e3aac226
I did confirm with the seller that it is not the Wifi only version, and not compatible with At&t LTE
Hopefully, the Z4 version will be out soon (maybe get more info next in March) and will have 32GB minimum.
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There has been a few peeps with the SOL24 that have posted here, I thought that they were only wifi?
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There has been a few peeps with the SOL24 that have posted here, I thought that they were only wifi?
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That's what I thought too, but apparently, there is a cellular model:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/01/22/xperia-z-ultra-sol24-launches-on-au-by-kddi-in-japan/
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