Sony Tablet S rooted

Rooting, the act of enabling those who own Android-powered device to obtain privileged control (better known as “root access”) within Android's subsystem, so that one can change or even replace system applications and settings for a more customized user experience, has now arrived at the Sony Tablet S‘ doorstep. Rooting is also considered by many as the synonym to jailbreaking on the iOS platform, and it seems that Dan Rosenberg has managed to successfully root Sony's precious tablet. The process of discovering the method could prove to be rather technical, so this is not a leisurely read even if you hit the link. Basically, you ought to make a backup of your Tablet S' data before you actually begin the rooting process, and be forewarned there is always a risk of your device ending up as an expensive brick instead. In order to root the Tablet S, you will need ADB access from your computer and this Windows-only file. Anyone given it a go already, and how did you find your experience? Nerve-wrecking?

Sony Tablet S and Tablet P to get Ice Cream Sandwich updates

 
Sony has confirmed that the Tablet S and Tablet P devices will be on the receiving end of the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update, making that announcement over their online community forum. This is definitely not the first Ice Cream Sandwich announcement from Sony, where they do have the intention of introducing Android 4.0 for the Sony Ericsson Xperia handset range from March next year. Better late than never, of course, as the Galaxy Nexus is the first smartphone that ships with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and while the rest of the Android-powered phones catch up with Google (and Samsung, of course). Well, at least it is nice to know that Sony is doing their part to keep their customers happy – as far as we know, the Tablet S and Tablet P are not exactly flying off the shelves, so this bit of news is definitely encouraging if you happen to own either tablet device from Sony.

Sony Tablet S update lets you play with PS3 controllers, but you'll need a cable adapter

We've got some good news for gamers that were willing to plunge into the PlayStation-certified world of Sony's tablets. The latest update to the company's divisive Tablet S will let you connect your PS3 controllers with those 32-bit games of yesteryear. The update is available now in Sony's homeland of Japan and the company is also rewarding its tablet faithful with a free download; an Ape Escape-themed mini-game collection. It's not all good news, however. The clamshelled Tablet P doesn't get the controller hook-up and you'll need to buy an additional USB adapter cable to connect a controller to the monoscreened Tablet S. However, an odd thing is that you'll only need to the cable to initially pair the controller with the tablet. After that, you're free to wirelessly play away.

Sony Tablet S update lets you play with PS3 controllers, cable adapter required

We've got some good news for gamers that were willing to plunge into the PlayStation-certified world of Sony's tablets. The latest update to the company's divisive Tablet S will let you connect your PS3 controllers with those 32-bit games of yesteryear. The update is available now in Sony's homeland of Japan and the company is also rewarding its tablet faithful with a free download; an Ape Escape-themed mini-game collection. It's not all good news, however. The clamshelled Tablet P doesn't get the controller hook-up and you'll need to buy an additional USB adapter cable to connect a controller to the monoscreened Tablet S.

Sony to release 3G Tablet S, Tablet P in Japan 28th October

If you're living in Japan, the good news is that Sony's first Android tablet offerings, the Tablet S and the Tablet P will start being offered in a 3G version come October 28th, and they will be available on Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo. This seems to be slightly ahead of Sony's plans, which initially had the company launching 3G versions of their Android tablet offerings some time in November, but we guess this isn't a bad thing.

According to the Google translation, in order to encourage adoption of Sony's offerings, users who purchase either the 3G versions of the Tablet S or Tablet P will be receiving ¥1,040 (~$14) discount on their data plan for the first six months. Apart from the addition of 3G connectivity, everything else about the tablet appears to remain the same. Unfortunately no word from Sony on when they will be bringing this 3G goodness over to the states or the rest of the world.

Sony S1 Will be Dubbed Tablet S, Coming First Half of September

With September right around the corner, things are lining up for the launch of Sony’s first entry into the Android tablet space. Originally announced under the codename of the Sony S1, Engadget has got the scoop on the slate that will be released as the Sony Tablet S. We’ve seen the tablet with its inviting curved design plenty over the past few months, and leaks have spelled out nearly every detail of the 9.4-inch (1280×768) tablet.

The Tablet S will ship with Android 3.1 when it launches sometime during the first two weeks of September. An upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich is a planned stop along the device’s future roadmap. The PlayStation Certified tablet is being positioned as a media monster, with a built-in IR blaster for controlling your home electronics as well as extensive DLNA capabilities. Rounding out the Tablet S are dual cameras (5MP rear, 3MP front) and the promise of plenty of accessories. Sony will also bring the S2 to market soon, a dual-screen clamshell tablet headed for AT&T exclusivity. Its final name, as well as pricing on both devices, remains a mystery.

source: Android Phone

Sony support site leaks S1 and S2 tablet screens, may run Honeycomb 3.2

Sony gave is lots of teasers (remember those extremely cool yet confusing ads?) about their Honeycomb tablets, the S1 and S2, and we know nothing about its specifications. Well now we have come to know of one spec regarding the S1 and S2, although it's not confirmed. Both tablets 'may' be running on Android 3.2 during launch.

Listed under the conflicting pics of the “About tablet” screen point to both a 3.1 and 3.2 software destiny. Also on board for this illicit peek, is a shot of the slates' space-tastic homescreen, in addition to its app drawer where we can clearly see bundled Sony apps like Chumby, Crash Bandicoot and Crackle.

While we're inclined to believe Honeycomb's latest and greatest will ship on the pair of black beauties, the site offered no other confirmation of the OS goods. And yes, by now the page has been pulled down.
source: 2DayBlog.com

Android 3.2 Honeycomb to arrive on Sony S1 and S2

Sony's S1 and S2 tablets have yet to be released, but that does not mean we do not have further information on what these devices are able to deliver. For starters, a new set of leaked screens have pointed towards the Android 3.2 Honeycomb operating system.

There were also other snapshots of the tablets' homescreen just in case you were wondering, where it shows off a bunch of bundled applications from Sony including Chumby, the classic game Crash Bandicoot and Crackle. Hopefully what we see at the screens here will be similar to what will be arriving when the S1 and S2 hits our shores.

The page has already been removed from Sony's site just in case you were wondering. I guess it was put up too early for public eyes, and somehow the folks over at Sony got a whiff of it before realizing that they had to perform a reversal.
source: Ubergizmo

More Sony S1/S2 Details Emerge, Launch Announcement Could Come in Early September

It's a bit odd to speculate when Sony will formally announce their S1 and S2 tablets. Why? Because the Japanese electronics powerhouse has already been pretty keen on showing off the upcoming devices at various trade events. Heck, we ever got an up-close look at them last week, albeit under glass and with no new details on the pair of Honeycomb tablets. But if it is new details you crave, we are now learning a bit more about Sony's unique takes on the tablet. A full announcement, along with proper names (S1 and S2 are code names, after all), should be coming just prior to the IFA show kicking off in Berlin on September 2nd.

What we know now is that the S1 will come in four varieties when released: a 16GB WiFi-only model, 16GB WiFi/3G, 32GB WiFi-only, and 32GB WiFi/3G. The S2, which will launch as an AT&T exclusive in the US, will be available in two WiFi/3G models with 16GB and 32GB of storage respectively. The S1 gets additional storage via a full-sized SD card reader.

Little more can be said for the S2, which sports two displays in a clamshell form factor, but new info reveals the S1′s 9.4-inch screen will feature TruBlack and Bravia technologies on board. Battery life is said to be comparable to the iPad 2, and dock and keyboard accessories were mentioned. The S1 will be marketed for home use with PS3 connectivity, DLNA, and built-in infrared remote for controlling your TV or BluRay player.
source: Android Phone

New info about Sony S1 and Sony S2 revealed

Great news for anyone interested in Sony's upcoming Android tablets, the S1 and S2 tablets. The Sony S1 tablet is different than the S2 since it only features one screen as opposed to the dual-screen of the S2. Both tablets will run on the latest version of Honeycomb.

The S1 spots a 9.4″ IPS LCD display with the TruBlack and BRAVIA technologies. Its battery life compares to that of Apple's iPad 2. The S1 comes in four variants: a 16GB Wi-Fi only, a 16GB Wi-Fi+3G, a 32GB Wi-Fi only, and a 32GB Wi-Fi+3G.

The S2 spots a dual-screen as mentioned above. The S2 only comes in a 16GB Wi-Fi+3G version and a 32GB Wi-Fi+3G version.

The tablets are expected to launch early September. The S2 will launch exclusively on AT&T with 4G HSPA+ speeds. Unfortunately, we don't have any info on pricing yet, but if Sony is smart they will make the tablet the same price or less than that of the iPad 2. We will keep you updated on the status of the S1 and S2 tablets.
source: Unwired View

Sony CMT-CX5 HiFi system looks like the S2 tablet

If you're a fan of matching accessories with matching gadgets, you might want to check out Sony's upcoming wall mountable hi-fi system. Called the CMT-CX5, it looks just like Sony's upcoming S2 tablet when it's folded up. Featuring a sleek finish and nice, elegant curves, this hi-fi system looks like a nice addition to complement any music room or blank wall in the house.

Playing music from a variety of sources including iPhones, CDs, USB drives, and through its aux-in ports, it also features FM and DAB/DAB+ radio tuners (unfortunately there's no special dock for the S2, you'll need to connect it through the Aux-in cable). The CMT-CX5 also packs Sony's Dynamic Sound Generator X-tra processing for a “superior sound” experience. No word on pricing, but this sexy looking CMT-CX5 will be available in both black and white in the UK from August 2011.
source: Ubergizmo

Sony S1 and Sony S2 Preview (Android Tablets)

We have gotten our hands on Sony's S1 and S2, a pair of Android devices that bring their own set of innovation and differentiation to an already busy market. The physical differences are quite obvious: the S1 has one side with a generous curve, while the S2 is a folding, dual-screen, device. It's a rare, but not unique, breed in the Android world.

Sony knows that the good looks alone can only get one so far, that's why the company is also counting on software improvements in the user interface, content store and drivers – along with the PlayStation Certification, which means that both devices will be able to run a number of PlayStation (PSOne) games ported to Android by means of a PlayStation emulator.

Common Traits

We have to give it to Sony: both the S1 and S2 android devices have unique designs that aren't just a “copy” of what already works out there. Sony is taking a risk, but if it wants to position those tablets as “premium” Android products, they must have something special.

Sony did not provide the technical specifications, but both devices feature displays that are very sharp and readable. However, the screens were a little bit shiny indoors, so I expect them to be quite a bit shiny outdoors too. This is something that we will look closely when they will become available.

Both tablets are powered by an NVIDIA Tegra 2 system on a chip (SoC) and Sony has promised to deliver a faster user experience, thanks to in-house software optimizations.

On the connectivity side, the HSPA+ network has been chosen as a wireless protocol. Both AT&T and T-Mobile USA use it, and both call it “4G”, although it should be “3.5G” in my opinion. Yet, as of today, this is probably a good compromise between network speed and battery life. Later this year, new 4G LTE devices will come out, with better battery life.

Sony S1 Preview

This is the custom home page

The Sony S1 tablet has a particular design: it has been created to feel like holding a folded magazine in one-hand. The idea is that the center of mass is closer to the hand holding it, so it makes it more comfortable. The first iPad was criticized (for good reason) for being heavy to use with one hand. The iPad 2 is a bit better, but still far from perfect in that aspect. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is lighter and doesn't really suffer from the “one-hand problem”.

On a table, Sony says that the gentle slope makes it much easier to type on, without having to use a case to raise the tablet at an angle.

The slope should make it easier to type on

With the additional thickness, Sony can add a USB port to the device, although the company won't tell if it's a full-size USB, or a mini/micro USB port. Don't hold your hopes too high, but it seems big enough to accommodate a full-size port.

Additionally, the power and volume buttons are placed in such a way that accidental action is very unlikely. With other tablets, it's not uncommon to accidentally shut it down by unintentionally pressing the power button on the top or side.

USB: checked. But what type of connector is it?

Finally, Sony has added a docking port that should connect very easily. It's not anything like the 30-pin port introduced by Apple (and copied by many others) where you have to aim and carefully slide the tablet in. We will have to see how good it really is, but the idea is pretty neat.

The main question about this design is: will potential buyers mind about the additional thickness? Drop a comment to tell us what you think.

Sony S2 Preview

The “S2″ name comes from the dual-screen setup. Put together, the two displays form a surface is that approximately a 10″ square. Sony did not provide all the app development details, but Adobe hinted that it could be as easy as having apps using a virtual 10″ square surface. If that's the case, it won't be hard to port existing apps to this setup. However, it may prove more difficult to convince developers to build something truly tailored to it. We will have to wait and see, but the potential is there.

The Sony S2 can be used vertically, like a small book, or horizontally as a clamshell computer. When demonstrated, both modes were promising; but ultimately, their usability will depend on the apps. The eBook application looked very nice in portrait mode, and you can easily imagine that websites would look great when spanned across two screens.

I wonder what the battery capacity is on the Sony S2, because with the additional screen, the most power-hungry component of smart devices just got twice as big. The S2 seems certainly big enough to hold a substantial battery, but then, what will be the impact on the price? At least, it seemed fairly lightweight (for its size), but this is something that we will need to check again later.

It does fit in the pocket, although barely...

Finally, Sony pitches the S2 as being portable or pocketable. It's true, it technically fits in a pocket, but it is still big by smartphone standards. I may compare it with having the first PSP in my pocket. Yes, it fits, but it's not small.

Software / Content

Sony does recognize that differentiation should also be found at the software and content level. They are right: merely changing the icons and Android look and feel does rarely add real value.

To that end, the company has engaged in a number of optimizations that make the user interface faster. There's also a custom homepage in which the user can add shortcuts to many things like apps, media file, websites, etc… The overall goal is to make the user's day-to-day tasks easier.

The PlayStation Certification is also important to Sony and in my opinion, it goes well beyond devices. At the moment, there are only about 40 PlayStation titles available, but more should come as the Electronics (Sony Electronics) and video-games (Sony Computer Entertainment) divisions of Sony work together on this platform. The goal is to leverage the immense pool of PSOne games to entertain Android users.

At the moment, I'm told that making a PSOne game work on the Android PS emulator still requires quite a bit of work. However, this should get better over time and a few years from now, the sales of PlayStation games may generate quite a bit of profit for everyone involved.

Content: Last, but certainly not least, Sony does have a lot of content, including books, music and videos. This is not new, but few people realize that today, it's not easy to find great video content on Android tablets. Obviously, geeks can download and convert files (legally?), or head to YouTube, but I'm talking about newly released HD movies and TV Shows that should be a few taps away. Somewhere down the road, Google will do something about it, but right now, finding great videos is tedious at best. Sony can definitely do something about it.

I'm not sure if Sony will make its content available to every Android device out there. I could understand if it tried to leverage this to sell more of their own devices, but there is a huge need for an integrated store that has books, music and videos under the same roof, and this is an opportunity that someone else will take if Sony does not.

Conclusion Sony has taken the time to come up with a plan before entering the Android market. It's a plan that involves hardware, software and content, and so far, things seem to be moving along fairly well. Both the S1 and S2 devices have an innovative design and Sony seems to have its sights on the proper things to achieve.

We will have to wait and see how much the Android Market will change between now and the actual launch of the products. From a pure design perspective, both devices seem a little bigger than would they would ideally be and the competition with thinner devices may prove difficult to beat. Users can be forgiving for the Sony S1 because it will be transported in a bag, but the Sony S2 will have more convincing to do, I think.

Also, by September, we will have quad-core tablets, powered by NVIDIA's next-generation of Tegra SoCs, so the competition from a performance point of view will be stiff as well.

Overall, I think that Sony's aim is right: it needs a synergy between power, design, usability and content. In the long run, this is the best differentiation that can be established in the Android tablet market, and Sony knows that very few companies have the potential to pull it off. Can Sony do it? We'll see. What do you think? Add a comment to voice your opinion.

PS: AT&T is the exclusive launch partner for the Sony S1 and Sony S2 in the United States.
source: Ubergizmo

Forget Slates: Sony's Android Tablets Come in Funky Shapes

Sony's two new Android tablets, codenamed S1 and S2, come in form factors different than most others on the market. Photo: Mike Isaac/Wired.com

Sony is betting you'll buy one of its upcoming tablets for one big reason: They look like nothing you've seen before.

Codenamed the “S1″ and “S2″ for now, Sony's two unreleased Android tablets depart from the usual square, flat slabs we've seen so far in 2011. Instead, the S2 design comes as a dual-screen, clamshell device, while the S1 is similar to many current tablets with one significant deviation — its funky, wedge-shaped form factor, which tapers from one end to the other.

“It looks like a magazine with the cover folded backwards," a Sony spokesman said at a Wednesday event in San Francisco. “And the tablet's center of gravity rests on the wider end with the hand holding the device.”

Sony's S1 looks like a wedge-shaped slab, a magazine with its cover folded around the back. Photo: Mike Isaac/Wired.com

The stakes are high for Sony, as the company is one the of latest entrants to the tablet market. Of course, the iPad remains the market leader with a year-plus head start on other tablets, and over 90 percent of the tablet market share. The first Android tablet to debut this year was Motorola's Xoom, which received lackluster reviews and complaints on the lofty price. A host of other tablets followed in Motorola's footsteps, but compared to the iPad, customers aren't opening up their wallets for Android devices. Sony hopes its drastic departure in design will differentiate its two tablets enough for you to snag them up.

To be sure, the changes are drastic. The clamp-down S2 device is wide enough to display five inches of visual real estate when opened, while still small enough to fit in your pocket — “or a purse,” says Sony — when closed. And considering the open-and-shut form, reading e-books on the S2 makes a certain amount of sense. Flipping between pages was effortless, mimicking the act of thumbing through an actual book. It would have been nice to see an animated page flip from one side to another; as it stands, the text only changes without any sort of virtual page flip. Still, it works for what it is.

The S2 fits well in a jacket pocket after you close its clamshell form. Photo: Mike Isaac/Wired.com

The company is also boasting two of its software accelerated enhancements that come with the tablets: QuickView and QuickTouch Panel. With QuickView enabled, Sony claims web pages load much faster than they would on non-QuickView enabled tablets. In a demo on Wednesday, we saw the same web page load five seconds faster on a tablet with QuickView turned on compared to one without the software.

The QuickTouch Panel enables speedier scrolling on the devices, letting you move up and down a browser page faster, less jerky than you'd be able to on another device (or so Sony says). Scrolling seemed smooth in our demo, though we didn't have another non-Sony tablet on hand to compare.

Sony's tablets stack up to others in certain respects. They come with DLNA compatibility, Android Honeycomb, Adobe Flash capability — all mainstays in the Android tablet field.

But other than those broadly sketched features, Sony isn't saying much more about their devices. We got zero information on hardware specs, pricing, specific release dates or even the actual device names.

We do know, however, that the S1 will be available in a Wi-Fi only version first, and the S2 will come carried on AT&T's 4G LTE network. As a further perk of going with a Sony device, you'll have full access to Sony's PlayStation Suite, where you can access a library of 40 to 50 older PlayStation games on the Sony device.

What's more, the clamshell-modeled S2 uses the bottom screen as a touch-sensitive, virtual control pad, while the top screen displays your game. It's like Sony's Xperia Play smartphone, only in tablet form.

Sony says to look forward to the tablets come the fall of this year.
source: Gadget Lab

Adobe and Sony create contest to put Air apps on Android tablets

It's common to see companies holding contests to promote their new products and to expand their brand. But what we have here is a rather unique contest. It's held by Sony and Adobe, called the Air App Challenge, and it's all about Adobe's latest product Air and Sony's latest product, the S2.

For one, Air hasn't exactly taken off quite like the Flash makers had hoped — especially in the mobile space. And two, that new S2 tablet is going to need some apps that are designed to take advantage of its dual screens. The $200,000 in cash prizes will be awarded to developers who whip up the best creations specifically for the forthcoming Sony Honeycomb devices, using Adobe's Flash-plus-browser environment.

Challenges have proven successful in the past to spur interest in platforms from Android to New York City's vast databases of information. If the contest is successful it could turn that little folding Sony from a novel design into a unique and compelling product.
source: 2DayBlog.com

Sony S2 Tablet Headed for AT&T

Buzz around Sony’s S1 and S2 tablets has been growing by the day, and the company has finally coughed up a bit of information on where we can expect to find their first venture into the world of Honeycomb devices. AT&T will carry an exclusive on the HSPA+ capable version of the S2, a codename for Sony’s dual-screened tablet. While rumors have been circulating that September will be the month to watch, no further information on availability or pricing was revealed. You can read the full press release below, but it’s mostly marketing fluff. Nary a detail to be found.

AT&T to Connect “Sony Tablet” S2 on Nation’s Fastest Mobile Broadband Network

DALLAS, July 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — AT&T* today announced that AT&T will be the exclusive U.S. mobile broadband provider for the “Sony Tablet” S2 (codename), a dual screen, multi-functional tablet ideal for mobile communication and entertainment, that Sony Corporation plans to launch later this year.

“We’re pleased to be working with AT&T on yet another unique mobile device,” said Mike Lucas, senior vice president of Networked Technology and Services Division at Sony Electronics. “AT&T provides the speed and coverage that are integral to the different features and functions of our tablet. We value our relationship as they share our commitment to growing the ‘Sony Tablet’ S2 and the tablet market overall.”

The “Sony Tablet” S2 will be 4G** capable and Wi-Fi compatible. With a qualifying data plan, users of the “Sony Tablet” S2 will have access to AT&T’s mobile broadband network and unlimited access to AT&T’s more than 20,000 hot spots nationwide. With both 4G and Wi-Fi, users can browse the Internet, access digital content including videos, games, and check e-mail, while on the go, nearly anytime.

“With its unprecedented, completely portable form factor, the ‘Sony Tablet’ S2 offers tablet enthusiasts a convenient and unique entertainment experience,” said David Haight, vice president of business development, AT&T emerging devices. “Users will be treated to exceptional graphics and the touch-screen capabilities will enable a fast and efficient website experience.”

AT&T will offer monthly data plans for the “Sony Tablet” S2. Distribution and pricing will be announced at launch.

For more information on AT&T, please visit www.att.com.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

**4G speeds delivered by HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. Available in limited areas. Availability increasing with ongoing backhaul deployment. Requires 4G compatible device. Learn more at att.com/network.

***Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See www.attwifi.com for details and locations.
source: Android Phone

AT&T announces the Sony S2 Android tablet with 4G

As surprising as it may seem, AT&T has officially announced that it would exclusively offer the Sony S2 Android tablet to customers in the US. The news comes less than 24 hours after AT&T unveiled the upcoming release of another new Android device, namely the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play.

Unlike Sony's S1 tablet, which has a 9.4 inch display (and should be available for pre-order in the UK starting September), the S2 has two 5.5 inch screens, each with a 1024 x 480 pixel resolution. It also features a dual-core processor, Wi-Fi, and 4G connectivity - which doesn't mean it's an LTE device, but an HSPA+ one.

According to AT&T, the S2 will run Android 3.0 Honeycomb.

"With its unprecedented, completely portable form factor, the Sony Tablet S2 offers tablet enthusiasts a convenient and unique entertainment experience. Users will be treated to exceptional graphics and the touch-screen capabilities will enable a fast and efficient website experience," declared David Haight, vice president of business development, AT&T emerging devices.

AT&T didn't say how much the Sony S2 would cost, and neither when exactly it's going to be available. It did mention that it'll offer monthly data plans for the tablet. The S2 will be AT&T's second 4G tablet, after the webOS-based HP TouchPad.
source: Unwired View

Adobe and Sony work to deliver special Android apps for new Sony tablets

We do know that Sony has a couple of tablet devices which are being prepared to rock our world – namely the S1 and S2. Well, it is nice of Sony to work closely with Adobe, as the former launched the ‘Adobe AIR App Challenge Sponsored by Sony' that intends to see a breakthrough when it comes to innovative Android applications for either tablet. To put it in a nutshell, there is $200,000 worth of cash prizes to be picked up by developers as long as they manage to take full advantage of Adobe Flash technology and HTML5 in an app on the S1/S2.

Hideyuki Furumi, Deputy President VAIO & Mobile Business Group, Consumer Products & Services Group at Sony Corporation, says, "Adobe's creative tooling brings digital experiences to life on small screens and large, unleashing the imagination of millions of the industry's best designers and developers on a new breed of devices. We are thrilled to empower these cutting edge creatives to be the first to bring innovative content and apps to our "Sony Tablet" devices later this year."

We are stoked to see what this initiative will bring about to the table. Now, if only the tablets could be hurried up and delivered to our doorsteps.
source: Ubergizmo

Sony S2 tablet to debut on AT&T

Has AT&T finally come to the realization that they could never have relied on the golden goose known as the iPhone alone, and would do well to diversify their range of communications device offerings to the masses? Well, good news for those who hate Apple for no other rational reason apart from fanboy-ism – there is a bevy of devices out there on AT&T which does a similar job to that of the iPhone in terms of communicating. For more normal people, however, this snippet of news might be worth checking out – Sony's S2 tablet will be arriving over at AT&T.

This clamshell tablet might be known as the S2, but bear in mind that this is just a code-name only at the moment, and the final, released device might actually be called something else. Of course, we hope not since most folks would have gotten so familiar with the name S2, Sony might as well let it stick and not rock the boat.

AT&T is said to offer monthly data plans for the Sony S2, although distribution and pricing details will be announced later when it rolls out.
source: Ubergizmo

PlayStation Suite Shown Off on Sony S1 Tablet

After a couple of official promo videos from Sony, the S1 is back in front of the camera, but this time it's starring in a hands-on video.

Sony revealed its S1 and S2 at the end of April but failed to any release dates for the two devices, preferring instead to highlight a vague 'fall' release period. Last month we learned that the devices may hit stores at some point in September, however, we still don't know very much about them.

One thing Sony did reveal at launch is that it will be injecting some of its PlayStation services into these tablets. The devices will support Qriocity media service as well as the PlayStation Suite for users to download and play first generation PlayStation titles. Today we got a look at the PlayStation Suite running on the S1 thanks to a video posted by Notebook Italia. The S1 has a 9.4-inch display and an asymmetric wedge design, which Sony calls an “off-center of gravity design” that “realizes stability and ease of grip as well as a sense of stability and lightness, offering comfortable use for hours.”

Sony's more interesting S2 tablet was also on hand but does not appear in the video. The S2 has two 5.5-inch displays that can be folded like a Nintendo DS. The two screens can be used together to display continuous content, or it can be used for multitasking - such as watching a video while browsing the web. The bottom screen can also function as a keyboard while the top screen is used for messaging.
source: 2DayBlog.com

Sony S1 and S2 Tablets Spotted in Italy

An Italian tech site has dipped its hands on Sony's two upcoming Android tablet devices, which are codenamed S1 and S2. Even if you do not undertstand the Italian being spoken in the source videos, you can clearly see the Playstation Suite that combines both games and movie trailers and a slightly blurry hands-on of the tablets' hardware.

To refresh your memory, the S1 measures 9.4 inches, while the foldable S2 has two 5.5-inch screens. Both tablets are expected to be released in times with Android 3.0 debut later this year, containing a software pack with speed tweaks and Qriocity for music.
source: Gadget.com