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The Sony Tablet P is the perfect illustration of why Sony has risen so high but also fallen so low. Its clamshell, dual screen design is daring, well made and has killer applications, but for many tasks the Tablet P is more hindrance than help. The combined aspect ratio works with standard apps but video playback is horribly boxed off and the dead area in the bezel makes gestures difficult. Meanwhile the bezel itself is too thick to ever let the eye view both screens as a single display. Throw in mediocre battery life and a high RRP and we while we'd love to recommend the Tablet P as a curiosity, we can't.

Overall

6/10

By Gordon Kelly
Reviewed 15 December 2011
Updated 19 March 2012

Price as reviewed

£499.99

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Reviewed by Gordon Kelly
15 December 2011

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Awards

Sony Tablet P details

Battery Life: 6/10
Design: 8/10
Features: 8/10
Performance: 7/10
Screen Quality: 9/10
Value: 5/10
Overall: 6/10

Pros & Cons

Pros

Innovative Design
Premium quality screens
Standard 3G connectivity
Some excellent custom apps

Cons

Heavier than expected
Proprietary charging & power brick
Wide bezels between the screens
Aspect ratio poor for video
Expensive

Price as reviewed

£499.99

Manufacturer

Sony

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