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After Motorola’s Xoom , Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 8.9 and 10.1 and Lenovo’s Thinkpad Tablet, it is Sony’s turn to launch their Android 3.o tablet. Sony Corporation announced “ Sony Tablet ” that delivers the perfect combination of hardware, content and network with seamless usability for a high-quality, engaging entertainment experience. Based on decades of engineering heritage, Sony is developing two tablets with unprecedented design, including S1 (codename) which is optimized for rich media entertainment and S2 (codename) which is ideal for mobile communication and entertainment. Here are some of the salient features of the two tablets: • Designed for portability and intuitive gripping With its off-center of gravity form factor, the 9.4-inch S1 offers stability and a sense of lightness, offering comfortable use for hours. The dual screen S2 comes with two 5.5-inch displays which can be used together as one large screen to browse websites and more. They can also be used for different functions as users can watch a video on one screen and input commands on the other, or check email on one screen and use the other as a soft keyboard. • Seamless Usability and Performance Through Sony’s knowhow for combining hardware and software, “Sony Tablet” realizes optimal usability and performance. Because of Sony’s rapid response technologies, users can perform smooth, quick touch-screen operations and enjoy fast and efficient website loading. The keyboard arrangement is also optimized for the large screen, making email and SNS communication a breeze. • Rich entertainment experiences through various network services Through Qriocity music and video services, users can enjoy rich video and music content. Also, through PlayStation®Suite, users can immerse themselves in high quality first generation PlayStation® titles. Additionally, users can easily download ebook content from Reader™Store and use both tablets as digital reading devices. The integration with various services allows users to take their entertainment experiences on-the-go. Furthermore, “Sony Tablet” is equipped with functionality that organizes content for easy access. • Remote access functionality with AV devices Through “Sony Tablet”, users can control home entertainment devices as well as enjoy content in new ways. S1 uses infrared technology and works as universal remote controls for a variety of AV devices starting with < BRAVIA > . Users can perform functions like turning on their TVs, changing the channel and adjusting the volume. Also, through DLNA functionality on “Sony Tablet”, users can “throw” personal content to large screen televisions or music to wireless speakers. We think these are pretty sweet pieces of hardware, especially the fact that they can play Playstation Titles. We might hope for PSP titles one day? The S2 reminds us of Kyocera’s Echo, but with Honeycomb. The devices are supposed to start shipping from Fall 2011. Check the Winners Of WATAwards Here Related Posts Motorola Xoom in India from 10 May, Buy it or Wait? Tablet Space To Grow Further With New Windows And Honeycomb? Notion Ink’s Adam Expected To Ship From Today More Than 300,000 Android Phones Activated Daily, Reports Google Google Demonstrates Motorola Tablet Prototype