Question 1

What is the latest android version this tablet can be upgraded to?

Accepted Answer

Hey Kraig,

Just upgraded to 4.3.1 the other day and it's awesome.  Seems 'snappier' than 4.2.  Overall excelent tablet.  Only issues I've had are with the little waterproof cover for the usb plug.  It stopped closing the second day.

Hope this helps!

Question 2

never owned a tablet... are the batteries replaceable or what?

Accepted Answer

They aren't, but it charges through a mini-usb port much like a smart phone. This thing has incredible battery life too in my experience. I don't use it too terribly heavily, but I'll regularly get a few days of light usage out of it without plugging it in.

Question 3

does this tablet require a phone data plan to work or will the WIFI allow the tablet to work on my existing internet (COX) set up?

Accepted Answer

NOPE, IT S JUST THE WIFI VERSON.

I AM NOT SURE ABOUT WHAT COX IS, BUT IF YOUR YOU HAVE WIFI SIGNAL, THEN THE TABLET WORKS.

BY MY EXPERIENCES..

HOPE IT HELPS =)

Question 4

How does the MHL work? does it plug into the charging port? Is it micro-USB?

Accepted Answer

Yes.
An MHL adaptor connects to the micro USB charging port on the tablet, and provides a standard HDMI port.
They do require external power though, usually from another microUSB port.

Question 5

is there a stand for this tablet?  how does it work and how much?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there's a cradle. You just plug your charger into the cradle and slide the tablet right in. You can adjust the angle to wherever you see fit. I haven't had any issues with mine. It's been sturdy and worked great for the last month or so I've had it. Newegg has the stand on sale right now. Just search for "SONY SGPDS5 Cradle" and it should come up. :)

Question 6

When i call skype all people keep telling me that is echo.?

Accepted Answer

That's partly because the speakers and microphone are in the same platform (the tablet). I don't use the newest Skype, but make sure that "echo cancelling" is enabled in your settings if you can.
If this doesn't help, connect headphones. This'll prevent the vibrations from the speakers from traveling through the tablet to the microphone.
You should also be able to pair a Bluetooth headset to the tablet and use that for your Skype calls, or connect a wired headset to the headphone port.
Any of these should fix your echo problem.

Question 7

can i play a cd on this tablet?

Accepted Answer

No, the tablet doesn't have a cd player.

Brand	SONY
Model	Xperia Tablet Z
Part Number	SGP311U1/B
Color	Black

CPU Type	Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro
Processor Name	Qualcomm APQ8064
Tech	Maximum 1.5 GHz (1 core operation), Maximum 1.5 GHz (Multi-core operation)

Screen Size	10.1"
Touchscreen	Touch Screen
Display Features	TFT Color LCD with OptiContrast technology, powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
Resolution	1920 x 1200

GPU/VPU	Adreno 320
Video Memory	Shared system memory

HDD	16GB
Card Reader	Micro SD

SONY Xperia Tablet Z 10.1" Tablet 16GB Storage 2GB RAM 1.5GHz Quad Core Wifi Android 4.1 - Black (SGP311U1/B)

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USB	USB 2.0 High Speed, Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)
Audio Ports	1 x Stereo mini jack (works as a monaural microphone jack)

Battery	Lithium polymer (internal)
Battery Life	Video playback - 10 hours Web browsing with Wi-Fi - 8 hours

Other Features	Universal infrared remote with learning capability (Pre-loaded remote control codes)
Function	Internet Tablet

Communications
WLAN	802.11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN
Bluetooth	Bluetooth v4.0

Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions (W x D x H)	10.47" x 6.77" x 0.27"
Weight	1.09 lbs.

Item#: N82E16834761004