Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Now Up for Pre-Ordering in US

Sony's flagship device, the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact is now available to pre-order in the United States. The major USP of the device is its 'Premium Waterproof' nature, and its 8in full HD Triluminous display.

If you prefer to pre-order the device, then check out the official Sony store which has priced the 'waterproof' Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact at $499.99 (£310).

However, the latest tablet is not LTE-enabled, and the LTE variant is expected to be released later in the year, or by early 2015.

Key technical specifications of Sony Xperia TZ3 Tablet Compact

• 8in LCD capacitive touchscreen
• Android 4.4.2 KitKat, upgradeable to Android L 'Lollipop'
• 2.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor
• 3 GB RAM
• 16 GB internal storage
• MicroSD card slot for expansion of internal storage up to 128GB
• 8.1MP primary camera
• 2.2MP secondary camera
• 4GLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and microUSB connectivity
• 4,500 mAh fixed Li-Ion battery

Major highlights of Sony's Xperia Z3 Compact Tablet:

• Premium waterproof<sup> tablet in a compact size
• 8" full HD TRILUMINOS™ display for mobile
• Highest waterproof rating IP65/68<sup>1: Submerged up to 30 minutes and under 1.5m of freshwater
• SteadyShot™ technology with Intelligent Active Mode™
• PS4™ Remote Play<sup>2
• Audio technology support: Hi-Res audio, DSEE HX, DNC

Those of you pre-ordering Sony's latest tablet also get the following accessories, out of the box:

• Micro USB Cable
• Charger Head
• Operating Instructions
• Warranty Card