One of the touted features of the Sony Xperia Tablet S was its water-resistant body, which allowed the unit to withstand a certain amount of water without bricking instantaneously. Instead what reviewers and owners soon discovered was that, much like the Titanic, the Xperia Tablet S could and would indeed take on water. This resulted Sony to quickly pull the unit off its online portal and retail shelves.

Now Sony has indicated that the design flaw, which originated from the factory, has been addressed, and sales of the Xperia Tablet S will resume in mid-November. Sony was quick to point out that shipments will be light and they don’t expect to return to full production till a later point.

To the select few who were able to get their tablets before Sony pulled them, the company has set up a free inspection and repair service for those who wish to have their units checked for the leakage flaw.

Discuss:

Will this production glitch cause you to think twice about the Xperia Tablet S or will you still press forward with your purchase when they become available?

[via Engadget]