The Sony Tablet S is an Android 3.2 Honeycomb device with a NVIDIA Tegra 2 mobile processor, 9.4-inch LED-backlit TruBlack IPS screen (1280×800) and WiFi (no 3G), weighing only 598g and its unique asymmetric design conveys a sense of lightness. Sony Tablet S comes with a 5MP rear camera and a 0.3MP front camera, infrared to enable Universal Remote Control, DLNA to connect to other devices and the first Playstation Certified tablet.
A range of optional accessories is available for Sony Tablet S, including a cradle, AC adapter, LCD screen protector, carrying case and USB adaptor cable, as well as a Bluetooth keyboard.
Sony Tablet S is available in both 16GB and 32GB version for $668 and $798 respectively and will be available in Singapore at the end of October 2011. You can pre-order the Sony Tablet S at all Sony Stores (except T3), Sony Centres, Best Denki, Courts, Harvey Norman.
Initial thoughts:
- I’ve held the Sony Tablet S, it really “feels” very light, even compared to the iPad 2 or the Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1. Love the sleek ergonomic design.
- The Universal Remote Control makes the Sony Tablet S a very good coffee table device.
- The IPS screen has very good viewing angles, but it’s a fingerprint magnet.
- I wish they had more content delivery service available for Singapore, like integrating their PSN content, video, music, e-books.
- If the Sony Tablet S had, 3G would be a perfect device.
- The Playstation games run very smoothly. Resizable and moveable onscreen controls and buttons.
- I think the touch responsiveness still needs to be better and I attribute that to Honeycomb rather than the hardware. However, it’s obviously more responsive than other Android tablet device.
- Uses a proprietary connector for charging and docking. Not sure if the microUSB can be used to charge the device.
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