Sony puts brakes on Xperia Tablet S sales over manufacturing fault - Sony Tablet S

http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/5/3458918/sony-xperia-tablet-s-recall

Well that sucks.
Was really looking forward to getting one. Oh well.
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I was going to pick one up from the Sony Store this weekend as well. Disappointing but I guess I will just sit and wait and see how this pans out. Perhaps this tablet will be so tarnished that they'll put them on sale.

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Any E3D user buy a touchpad!

Any other Evo 3d users get a touchpad apparently most of teamwin bought one, and now myn was given one to dev in! and maybe even -viperboy-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0t1RyqQTvyQ
I got one. I hadn't heard about all of those devs getting them tho.....that's awesome. I hope we can get some real mods happening on webOS now. I'm hoping viperboy is still going to get a Transformer tho, then he will be deving on all 3 of my devices.
I'm also hoping google is looking into buying webOS. Could you imagine how sick it would be to have cards and widgets on the same homescreens? Also to have the functionality of Android with the sleekness and eye candy of webOS.
Clay333 said:
I got one. I hadn't heard about all of those devs getting them tho.....that's awesome. I hope we can get some real mods happening on webOS now. I'm hoping viperboy is still going to get a Transformer tho, then he will be deving on all 3 of my devices.
I'm also hoping google is looking into buying webOS. Could you imagine how sick it would be to have cards and widgets on the same homescreens? Also to have the functionality of Android with the sleekness and eye candy of webOS.
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That would be awesome but I'm sure if google buys them they wouldn't support webos just integrate it to android and I'm sure the android devs who bought it so they can dev for it once android gets ported to it i doubt they will dev for webos. Anyways you can follow people on twitter if you have one thats were i got all my info!
and viperboy does have a transformer! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1227619
Got one here, it's pretty nice considering the lack of apps. Hope they can port honeycomb on this beast.
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I tried my hardest to get one..what a good buy..and the reviews on it seemed positive...they sold out quick and I couldn't get one ..ppl were buying 4-5 of them...I wish I found out earlier on Saturday
Yeah me too, haven't been able to get one.
I got one, gingerbread is more realistic at this point honeycomb isn't open source yet so it will be way harder to get working if it does happen.
But I am up for it, I would rather see the dalvik ported so I can still run webOS
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I got a 32. Check Barnes and noble. They had some this morning.
Can't wait to rip webos off it and fill it with Android!
i wanted one.. but couldn't get one all sites oos or jammed by the time im there.
Stood in line at best buy and got one
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To the people who got one- when did you get it? Sat, sun? When did you find out about the sale...bc i didn't find out.till Saturday night and it was too late..I'm so disappointed bc even if android never gets ported it will be worth every penny..**** I doubt they.could.produce them for that much..you guys are lucky..I.saw a few POP up on Craigslist for like 150+
got one
Where can I get one? Anybody please!
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Apparently sometime this week they are sending the rest out from HP warehouses
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To the people who got one- when did you get it? Sat, sun? When did you find out about the sale...bc i didn't find out.till Saturday night and it was too late..I'm so disappointed bc even if android never gets ported it will be worth every penny..**** I doubt they.could.produce them for that much..you guys are lucky..I.saw a few POP up on Craigslist for like 150+
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Keep an eye on Rootzwiki.....people are always updating a certain thread with websites that have them currently on sale....that how I ordered mine lqstnight
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I did. Had a 32gb already. Bought three more. Waiting for the pre3 to go on psycho sale. If it does I'm swapping to att to use it.
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Want to sell one?
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ordered mine from costcentral anyone else buy one from there?
hoping i get it soon.
Saw the sale on a few sites Saturday night and got to best buy ten minutes before it opened on Sunday. The line was about 25 deep and they passed out tickets/vouchers good for 1 touchpad.
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To the people who got one- when did you get it? Sat, sun? When did you find out about the sale...bc i didn't find out.till Saturday night and it was too late..I'm so disappointed bc even if android never gets ported it will be worth every penny..**** I doubt they.could.produce them for that much..you guys are lucky..I.saw a few POP up on Craigslist for like 150+
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I heard pc Richard was supposed to get more this week
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ICS update available today

Watching nvidia live presser just said update is available today don't know how to get it but they said it is
still waiting for it... LOL all the hype again and a let down.. usual
It will probably be live after the Presser unfortuantely I'm not home for it
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Cancel all my plans! I'm going to sit at home refreshing the software update on my tablet and watching the Asus downloads page all night long! Way to go Asus and Nvidia!
Lol is their a script i can run for a constant check for download lol
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ASUS is definitely trying to make up for bad reviews, high return rates, and terrible press but I'm still never buying another ASUS product again
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Link to another article
http://phandroid.com/2012/01/09/nvi...dwich-for-transformer-prime-is-now-available/
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cordell507 said:
ASUS is definitely trying to make up for bad reviews, high return rates, and terrible press but I'm still never buying another ASUS product again
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Asus has done right by me. They made a mistake with the gps big woopy .Every device i own even my car has gps not a deal breaker for me its a very solid device. Name another company besides google that has done updates like asus has.....
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Yo guys 8pm pacific its officially confirmed
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cordell507 said:
ASUS is definitely trying to make up for bad reviews, high return rates, and terrible press but I'm still never buying another ASUS product again
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Same here, I'm done with them after this - at least until they can figure out how to do a product launch and improve on build quality/QC :/
cordell507 said:
ASUS is definitely trying to make up for bad reviews, high return rates, and terrible press but I'm still never buying another ASUS product again
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Then what company, in your eyes, does a better job listening to its customers? They listened about the bootloaders, are dropping ICS before everyone even has the tablet and continually innovating (the new TF700).
I'm looking forward to these Negative Nancys leaving the Asus community.
cordell507 said:
ASUS is definitely trying to make up for bad reviews, high return rates, and terrible press but I'm still never buying another ASUS product again
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They got a loooong way to go, ****, I still wanna know how the TF700 thing is going to work out.
Is everyone ready for the clusterfk of "I just got the ICS OTA!" threads?
Android Police on Google+ just posted that Asus confirmed that the ICS update will begin rolling out at 8:00pm PST.
5th comment: https://plus.google.com/u/0/103876278794381402383/posts/94aX9qWaGig?hl=en
keitht said:
Android Police on Google+ just posted that Asus confirmed that the ICS update will begin rolling out at 8:00pm PST.
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AAAHHH SHHIZZZZNNNIIITTTT!!!!!
Now all I need is my Amazon pre-order 64 GB Prime!
Wonder if my dock wants some ice cream sandwhich
Feel so envious of you guys right now.
tylermaciaszek said:
Yo guys 8pm pacific its officially confirmed
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Cool! I had a feeling they'd release it before the 12th! Too much going on with CES hype, they can't wait til Thurs.
I have ICS on my Nexus now, runs super smooth, can't wait to see it on the Prime!
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NORCALkID said:
Asus has done right by me. They made a mistake with the gps big woopy .Every device i own even my car has gps not a deal breaker for me its a very solid device. Name another company besides google that has done updates like asus has.....
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+1
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Still no update...damn it. I'm returning this POS!
damn it still no update...
damn it...still nada...
wtf asus!
False alarm. It was an old update. ****.
SirAnkie said:
Yea, it's live. I'm downloading it now!
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Liar! can't trick me..
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SirAnkie said:
False alarm. It was an old update. ****.
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Right when I quoted you to ask you how, it changed. haha

32gb Sony S on Woot for $259

I just ordered one and really excited. I have been researching and was torn over which tablet to get - balancing cost with performance and value.
To my surprised Woot made it very easy for me to decide. Payed extra for overnite shipping so it will be in my hands Monday for less than 300 bucks, brand new btw.
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Since it includes the dock, I picked one up too. Not sure what I am going to do with it, but I already had free shipping for the day from buying something else.
Worse comes to worst , I could use it to replace the Chumby/Dash that doesn't work anymore. Though the lousy interface and overall experience with that still gave me pause; but still, the price seemed right.
Oh yea, forgot to add that it comes with cradle too.
Yes, the retail price took this tablet out of the running for me, but at 260 it is spot on...
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I just got it for free.
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[Q] Is it worth to buy Sony Tablet S right now?

I have been meaning to wait for Xperia Tablet S 3G version to come out. But I'm tired of waiting, who knows when or even if it does come out at all in my country.
Not to mention the problem they're having right now. It can take ages to come out here.
Right now, there's only the Wifi version of Sony Tablet S that are available to buy. No 3G version. And the price for 16 GB one is about $480 if converted from my currency.
So I'm thinking of having Sony Tablet S 3G-16 GB version imported for about $570. What do you guys think?
I'd say no, the Sony Tablet S is totally different to the Xperia Tablet S - I felt that last years model was plasticy despite its good build quality and high price tag and the performance was poor.
Stick the wait out and you'll be sure to make the right choice.
absolutely not! other than the fact that tablet s (original one) hasn't that great build quality it has a lot of problem in term of modding.. i would go for a samsung tablet if you are interested in modding..
Id say yes! Is an excellent tablet.
The xperia tablet s production is stoped because a defect in the construction
http://www.zdnet.com/sony-puts-brakes-on-xperia-tablet-s-sales-over-manufacturing-fault-7000005298/
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Personally i think the Sony tablet s is better than the xperia tablet s.
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Thanks for the feedbacks, I think I'll buy it anyway.
I wanted to buy a tablet for a really long time now, and I'm not really a patient person
And I prefer sony cause it's not common (maybe some of you find it strange, but I'm just quirky like that )
I'm also almost buy a Sony Tablet S... but I guess, the Xperia tablet is really better - in many ways... and probably worth waiting for...
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Although I don't mind mine anymore, no way in hell would I recommend it to anyone for any reason and given the option, I'd swap it for another one without hesitation.
joshua_sx1 said:
I'm also almost buy a Sony Tablet S... but I guess, the Xperia tablet is really better - in many ways... and probably worth waiting for...
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I agree that Xperia tablet is better than the original tablet S, but I really don't feel like waiting any longer.
From the looks of thing, it's most likely won't come out here until at least early 2013. Plus, there's no guarantee they will release the 3G version immediately. And having a wifi only tablet, here in my town, is just useless I think.
So, I'll just use STS now, and replace it with xperia tablet later when it comes out.
Remember the xts is being recalled
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I got my girlfriend a Nexus 7, and although not quite as feature rich as the Tablet S, Root was so simple litterally a child could do it, it is soooooooooo much faster, and 16GB was plenty for her. 7 inch screen makes it sooooooooo much lighter/portable too. 32gb model will be out soon. Thinking of selling my Tablet S and get the 32GB Nexus 7 instead. I have litterally tried for weeks to get my Tablet S rooted and hate the propriotory connector, etc.
My 2 cents worth.
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Remember the xts is being recalled
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I bought a Nexus 7, sold it for my Xperia Tablet S. No regrets!

another repair needed for the Ultra!

Most of you know me, or have seen me around.... so are probably aware of my, 8 week cold turkey stint without my Ultra.
Reason being: There was a small repair needed.
... However today I took my family on a small tramp, in the sun, to a water hole for a swim..
I was taking some picture with my Ultra, and the screen started flickering... so i powered it off and then back on... 'black screen'
Everything was still working, but black screen. (obviously can't see anything) Went to do a hard power off, by holding the red button, and hmmm whats that. the white humidity paper is red. **crap!** the lens on both the front and back have fog all over them. No I've never even taken my device underwater, it may have received a few splash's today, but caps are always closed... and they were today.
conclusion:
The last repair was completed, and the device was not sealed properly...
So... awaiting a response to my rather lengthy email... (very polite) and will see what the company say whom i bought it from.
They are based in Hong Kong, and it cost me $120 NZD to send it there and back... (I had to pay both freight costs)
SO.... there you go. fricken awesome! My device is dead again!
Oh god no.. I don't know what to say. The typical thing now is that you'll ship it away (again) and we'll receive 4.4 the day after. Just watch it happen.
hey lord I send you a private message. nothing important but. i'm going off topic but can you tell me or any body knows how to make the screen home page larger or to expend once the DPI has downsize to 280 DPI
In the imortial words of Toyta: Bugger
Oh man that sucks. Maybe you could buy a new one and when this one finished, you just have to sell it?
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LordManhattan said:
Oh god no.. I don't know what to say. The typical thing now is that you'll ship it away (again) and we'll receive 4.4 the day after. Just watch it happen.
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exactly.... thats exactly what will happen!!
hansip87 said:
Oh man that sucks. Maybe you could buy a new one and when this one finished, you just have to sell it?
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yeah I have thought about that... I may end up doing that... even if I don't sell it, i may just give it to my wife.. she has a 3 year old android...
Will have a think. If the company even reply and acknowledge their fault....
Would you consider just buying another Z Ultra in your country?
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Leechoonhwee said:
Would you consider just buying another Z Ultra in your country?
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Not for sale here, they are all imported
So basically it didn't survive the water test? Makes me think twice now with regards to taking my Z Ultra in the water...
It's a shame your not covered by insurance.
Oh my ... Sorry for your loss :/
They can't replace it instead of repairing ? i mean that's a lot of money especialy if you have to send it back again !
Yeah, Thats what I'm saying man. The freight charges could have paid for another phone. I'm sure there's some reputable online retailers that does RMA for free?
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Yeah, Thats what I'm saying man. The freight charges could have paid for another phone. I'm sure there's some reputable online retailers that does RMA for free?
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yeah but we are talking about NZ dollars here so the $120 is only about 50c US
as a comparison they are currently selling imported for about $6-800
This is bad news Hamdogg, you didn't got much change for enyoing this device. Hope this will be solved for you in good way.
crossing fingers that he will buy new ZU
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Sad news, just stay polite like you did, being angry doesn't help at all hopefully it'll be made fast this time
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Oh man! Feel for ya bud, that's not good. Is the phone passing you off or is it worth it when you have it working?
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kanej2006 said:
So basically it didn't survive the water test? Makes me think twice now with regards to taking my Z Ultra in the water...
It's a shame your not covered by insurance.
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I've used it in the rain, before I had the initial repair. worked fine, the humidity paper was still white. BUt the last repair company was complete rubbish. Was not my call as it was shipped to Hong Kong (where i purchased it) and they had it repaired.
So if your device is new, and not been opened then you're safe.
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Oh man! Feel for ya bud, that's not good. Is the phone passing you off or is it worth it when you have it working?
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Yeah i'll get it repaired, and then sell it. I've bough a C6833 in New Zealand. Its not a sony store, but at least I don't have to ship it overseas. Should arrive next week I'm guessing. I was looking at the Z1.... but just couldn't do it. size of screen is obviously more important to me than a better camera... plus i have the QX10 so there's that.
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Yeah i'll get it repaired, and then sell it. I've bough a C6833 in New Zealand. Its not a sony store, but at least I don't have to ship it overseas. Should arrive next week I'm guessing. I was looking at the Z1.... but just couldn't do it. size of screen is obviously more important to me than a better camera... plus i have the QX10 so there's that.
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Yeah, despite what my first girlfriend told me, size ultimately matters.
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SpyderTracks said:
Yeah, despite what my first girlfriend told me, size ultimately matters.
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haha!

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