The Sony Xperia Tablet Z delivers exceptional features combining the appeal of tablets and smartphones into one. While many tablets and smartphones decided to tinker with updates and slight upgrades, the Xperia Z Tablet takes things to a whole new level.

There are plenty of things to rave about the tablet design of the new Xperia Z. Firstly it features a slim 6.9mm design. This is thinner than most 10" inch tablets in the market. It is not just slimmer but it can also put the iPhone 5 to shame.

Just as impressive is how Sony was able to fit the battery and required ports without adding weight. The resulting device is still easy to carry. . It is also dust and waterproof. Xperia Tablet Z weighs only 495 grams making it 24 percent and 18 percent lighter compared to the current iPad and Google Nexus 10 respectively.

The Xperia Tablet Z is a force to be reckoned with. This is necessary as Sony has to face some stiff competition with the likes of Apple and Google if it wants a share of the tablet market. Both the iPad and the Nexus 10 are comparatively heavier and thicker than the Xperia Tablet Z. However, they boast of better battery life, faster interfaces and higher screen resolution.

The Xperia Tablet Z runs on Android 4.1.2 which is one version behind. The company announced that it is already working on an upgrade for the 4.2.x. Despite the changes for incorporating the Android interface, the Xperia Tablet Z shows no signs that the addition slowed it down. It processes faster than expected.

The only thing users should be careful of is the keyboard. Instead o f the custom keyboard software from Sony, it would be better for users to stick with Google Nexus Keyboard. The program can be downloaded from the Playstore. The device lets people switch easily from one keyboard interface to another.

The device is not just sleek and lightweight, it is also IP58 certified along with sealed ports and protective flaps. People can put a special case over the device to ensure that it is dust and waterproof. The protective case can put on additional weight but it should not be as much. Up to now, now other Android tablet as the cool factor and Xperia Tablet Z is certainly bringing it to the table.