sony android tablets

the yet-unnamed 2011 tablets by sony include a 9.4-inch model, referred to as ‘s1’, and the 5.5-inch dual screen ‘s2’

sony has just announced two new android tablets, codenamed ‘s1’ and ‘s2’, for expected release in autumn of 2011.

both of the tegra 2-powered tablets run android 3.0 (honeycomb). the ‘s1’ has a 9.4-inch display and a tapered form designed to improve stability and ease of grip on the device, while ‘s2’ is composed of two hinged 5.5-inch 1024×480-pixel displays. the dual screens can be used together as a single pane or separately, displaying two sources of data or allowing one screen to be used as a soft keyboard or controlpad.

wifi, 3G, and 4G -ready, both devices support DLNA functionality that enable the wireless transfer of media content from the tablets onto television screens or speakers. the ‘s1’ uses infrared technology to work as a universal remote control for a range of sony AV devices.

in addition to both devices offering standard sony and android applications and services, including qriocity music streaming, the ‘s2’ hosts the playstation gaming suite.

the ‘s2’

full view of the ‘s2’ closed

the ‘s2’ in use

front and side views of the ‘s2’

front view of the ‘s1’

side view of the ‘s1’

rear view of the ‘s1’

sony’s preview of the two devices

audio overview alongside footage from the public release of the tablets

via engadget