My first android tablet.... Help

[mdlkb6]

I have been in a rut lately trying to decide which android tablet should be my first. I have done some research and it seems like the Nexus 10 is the best option but I noticed that Sony is releasing their Xperia Tablet Z in a couple of days. This threw a wrench in my plans. Please guide me!

 

[bipedial]

Isn't the Xperia like $600? Do the specs of Xperia make up for being 50% more expensive?

 

[icyrock1]

Depends. What do you value?

Purely based on specs (and benchmarks), the Nexus 10 runs circles around Sony's tablet.

However, if you need water resistance and a nigh indestructible tablet, microSD, or just out right prefer it's design, then the Z is your best bet. However, do know it's much more expensive than the nexus 10, and will cost $500 for the 16GB model compared to $400 for the 16GB nexus 10.

 

[anon(847090)]

Xperia Z is $100 expensive + tax if applicable
N10 has higher resolution
N10 is Android 4.2.2, Z is 4.1
N10 processor is powerful compared to Z's S4 pro

Z is def much thinner and lighter than N10. design look good, 8 megapixel back camera

 

[paintdrinkingpete]

Isn't the Xperia like $600? Do the specs of Xperia make up for being 50% more expensive?

You're answer is here:
Sony Xperia Tablet Z vs Google Nexus 10 - Phone specs comparison

Sony Xperia will have SD card support and an IR blaster and what appears to be a better camera, so that's a plus...but it ships with Android 4.1?

I guess it just depends on what features you're looking for. Personally, I like the Nexus 10, and certainly don't see enough here to make me spend that much more money on the Xperia.

 

[xlDeMoNiClx]

Depends. What do you value?

Purely based on specs (and benchmarks), the Nexus 10 runs circles around Sony's tablet.

However, if you need water resistance and a nigh indestructible tablet, microSD, or just out right prefer it's design, then the Z is your best bet. However, do know it's much more expensive than the nexus 10, and will cost $500 for the 16GB model compared to $400 for the 16GB nexus 10.

Sounds about the same value as an iPad. By that I mean you need to really REALLY like the brand to the N10.

The advantages of the Z are mostly very situational. I don't see water resistance being a variable to many people, you can get a case to protect your tablet, it won't be indestructible but IMO no device is indestructible, someone will find a way. The only thing I see being a good enough reason to consider it is the microSD slot and arguably the design but that's personal preference.