This is a very early first impression. I have had the Z tablet half a day, and managed to sleep 4 hours as well.

So, first up its very thin and light. It is thinner than the iPhone 5. It is nearly as light as the iPad Mini. The screen is superb, and its a beauty with a 10.1 inch screen. This entire post was typed on the tablet.

Sony have included lots of their own software. The launcher is very good. I won’t be using an alternative launcher, as the Sony layer does everything you need. It took me a few hours to explore all the software included. Some of it is now hidden in a trash folder, but 80% was useable. The tablet is waterproof, so I did the mandatory test in the bath, and it worked just fine. It also has a infra red blaster and decent infra red software. I have managed to setup 3 devices already. The Z Tablet also has the option of mini pop ups, like a web browser, clip tool and more.

On first launch I went into software update and updated to a newer software. It is android 4.1.2 but the Sony extras provide a great performance.

I noticed in the settings it has native support for the Sony PS3 Dual Shock Controller and that is amazing. Via the Sony Entertainment Network I have downloaded some PS1 games and I have been having a blast. 10.1 inch screen and gaming are a match in heaven, especially as its light too.

It has front and rear cameras. The rear is a 8mp Sony Exmor RS sensor from memory. It takes good photos. And as the tablet is waterproof, I can now go out in the bad weather of Dartmoor, and take some ghastly weather snaps.

Battery life is an unknown, but its going fairly well. 10 hours use. Started at 75% and dropped to 26% before plugged back in. One last point the only web browser is Chrome.

More tomorrrow.