New Tablets from Sony

Friday, 02 September 2011 22:37 Sony has announced the market launch of its first two “Sony Tablet” models.
Available in Europe from the end of September 2011, “Sony Tablet” S is optimised for “rich media entertainment” on its 23.8cm (9.4”) touchscreen display. With the NVIDIA Tegra 2 mobile processor on board, the “Sony Tablet” S lets users enjoy the web plus their favourite content and applications on its large high resolution screen. Weighing 598g (approx.) (Wi-Fi version), its asymmetric design conveys a sense of lightness for hours of comfortable use.
Also available from November, “Sony Tablet” P is geared for “mobile communication entertainment”, with a folding design and dual screens for maximum portability. Weighing 372g (approx.), “Sony Tablet” P features the same NIVIDIA Tegra 2 mobile processor and offers connectivity via Wi-Fi and 3G mobile networks. Dual 13.9cm (5.5") touchscreen displays can be folded to achieve dimensions of just 79x180x26mm (approx.) to fit in a pocket.
Wi-Fi only models are equipped with Android™ 3.1 (To be upgradable to Android 3.2) and Wi-Fi/3G models are equipped with Android 3.2.
Both “Sony Tablet” models feature front and rear facing cameras for still and video image capture. USB 2.0 port and SD card slot simplify direct file transfers from other devices such as PCs, digital cameras or camcorders.