We’ve been hearing whispers about a new Sony tablet around the web for a while now. Most centered around the concept that Sony would push their current advantage in the gaming-centric market and announce a tablet with a similar focus; a PlayStation Tablet.
Sony’s finally come out with an official media release, showing us not only the predicted S1 tablet, but another, smaller device currently designated the S2. Both devices run on Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) and both immediately grabbed our attention with their unique designs.
The Sony S1 Tablet
The Sony S1 tablet sports an a-symmetric center of gravity, bringing the focus of the device’s weight closer to the hand, rather than the center of the device. This makes it easier to hold one-handed for longer periods of time, as more weight is focused on the hand over the wrist.
A front-facing camera is featured in the publicity shots, but not too much word as yet on any of the other specs other than its 9.4 inch screen and the S1’s Sony Bravia compatibility (namely that it can be used as a remote for any Bravia products).
Physically the Sony S1 appears intriguing with its folded-over design. We’re unsure as yet if this form-factor will prove to be a short-term gimmick that becomes annoying with time, or will prove to be a useful and refreshing change to the current tablet standard.
The Sony S2 Tablet
The Sony S2 tablet sports a dual-screen display much like the one featured by the controversial Kyocera Echo. Each screen is 5.5 inches diagonally and has multi-touch support. It also appears that there’s a front-facing camera on this model too, but once again we’re uncertain as to the quality.
The hinged-design could prove handy for those that are constantly on the go and are after a more eclectic experience when interfacing with their device. Being able to do two things at once has always been a bonus on any device ever since the first graphics card with dual-screen support was released for desktops.
We also like that this tablet is effectively its own cover. Being able to close a tablet like a book is definitely a solid way of protecting your screen from scratches.
Summary
Not too much else is known as yet about these devices, except that we can expect them some time in Q3 of this year. Stay tuned for updates as more news rolls in.
We do know one thing, however. It’s great to see a manufacturer looking to provide unique design in both form factor and functionality. We’re keen to see both how these devices turn out and how well they are received by the public.
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