Sony Tablet Rumors
If you haven't yet come across all those rumors which suggest that Sony is all set to launch its first tablet computer, the Sony 'S1' PlayStation tablet, here is your one-stop shop for all the rumors about it.
Among the various gadgets which will be up for grabs in 2011, the range of tablets is bound to grab your attention from the word go. Bigwigs of tech arena such as Motorola and Samsung have already revealed their cards. While the former is all set to release 'Xoom' later this month, the latter will be releasing 'Galaxy Tab 2' in course of this year.
Other than the tablets which have already been announced officially, there also exist quite a few tablets which are restricted to rumors and speculations as of now. One such tablet is the Sony 'S1' PlayStation tablet - with which Sony is expected to join the world of tablets. Rumors - which seem to be getting more intense by the day, hint at the fact that the new Sony tablet - codenamed S1, is in the pipeline and will be made available as a VAIO brand in a few months from now.
Sony 'S1' PlayStation Tablet: Rumors and Speculations
As we inch towards Android 3.0 Honeycomb release date, companies have begun announcing their devices which will feature this Android OS. A look at the list of upcoming tablets of the year, and you will notice that more than half of these tablets have Honeycomb as their operating system. The much talked about Sony PlayStation tablet is one of these Honeycomb tablets which are rumored to make it to the stores in the course of this year. Though Sony is yet to make any official announcement about this device, sources suggest that the company has already started working on a 9.4 inch Honeycomb tablet codenamed 'S1'. If you remember, Xperia PlayStation phone - Sony Ericsson's PlayStation phone, was codenamed 'Zeus' when it was in production. Taking a hint from that, sources suggest that the 'S1' device on which Sony is working as of now is nothing but the much rumored Sony tablet.
Technical Specifications
If the rumors that are being widely circulated are to be believed, it is expected to run on a custom UI based on Qriocity service that Sony has to offer. Other than this, the tablet will also boast of PlayStation support (and hence PlayStation tablet) and Bravia media remote capabilities. The tech arena is also rife with rumors suggesting that the new tablet from Sony will be a PlayStation Certified tablet featuring a dual core Tegra 2 processor. Similarly, its 9.4 inch screen will have a resolution of 1280×800. In terms of dimensions, it will be roughly as big as the iPad. The only physical buttons that this tablet will sport will be for power and volume.
A unique folding design that the Sony 'S1' PlayStation tablet is believed to have, is expected to be the USP for this tablet PC. Even though it will be as big as Apple iPad, it will be a lot lighter and easy to handle owing to this unique design. Some sources also suggest that the tablet will sport bulging edges which will make handling a lot easier. As with several other tablets scheduled for release this year, even Sony S1 Tegra tablet will have two cameras - one in front and one at the back. For all the gaming fans out there, the fact that this tablet will be pre-loaded with PlayStation games is more than enough to look forward for its release.
Release Date and Price
Again we are left with no option but to resort to Sony tablet rumors and speculations to determine when it is coming out. Initially it was rumored that Sony would launch this PlayStation Certified tablet along with Apple's iPad 2. However, recent developments suggest that it will be released somewhere in the Q3 of this year. In fact, some sources suggest that September 2011 is the month to watch out for. However, the speculated release date of Sony 'S1' PlayStation tablet has changed quite a few times by now and it would be least surprising to see it change yet once again. As far as its price is concerned, it is expected to be somewhere between US$599 and US$699.
All these rumors don't come as a surprise if you take into consideration the fact that all the major players in the market have a tablet in their product list as of now, with the exception of Sony. One of the most anticipated tablet in the list of upcoming 10 inch tablets, Sony 'S1' PlayStation tablet will not just help Sony retain its users, but also add to its fan base - because the idea of having a tablet computer which doubles up as a PlayStation device is quite amazing in itself. To sum it up, this PlayStation certified tablet promises an unforgettable multimedia and gaming experience, and we are eager to grab one to see how amazing it is.
Other than the tablets which have already been announced officially, there also exist quite a few tablets which are restricted to rumors and speculations as of now. One such tablet is the Sony 'S1' PlayStation tablet - with which Sony is expected to join the world of tablets. Rumors - which seem to be getting more intense by the day, hint at the fact that the new Sony tablet - codenamed S1, is in the pipeline and will be made available as a VAIO brand in a few months from now.
Sony 'S1' PlayStation Tablet: Rumors and Speculations
As we inch towards Android 3.0 Honeycomb release date, companies have begun announcing their devices which will feature this Android OS. A look at the list of upcoming tablets of the year, and you will notice that more than half of these tablets have Honeycomb as their operating system. The much talked about Sony PlayStation tablet is one of these Honeycomb tablets which are rumored to make it to the stores in the course of this year. Though Sony is yet to make any official announcement about this device, sources suggest that the company has already started working on a 9.4 inch Honeycomb tablet codenamed 'S1'. If you remember, Xperia PlayStation phone - Sony Ericsson's PlayStation phone, was codenamed 'Zeus' when it was in production. Taking a hint from that, sources suggest that the 'S1' device on which Sony is working as of now is nothing but the much rumored Sony tablet.
Technical Specifications
If the rumors that are being widely circulated are to be believed, it is expected to run on a custom UI based on Qriocity service that Sony has to offer. Other than this, the tablet will also boast of PlayStation support (and hence PlayStation tablet) and Bravia media remote capabilities. The tech arena is also rife with rumors suggesting that the new tablet from Sony will be a PlayStation Certified tablet featuring a dual core Tegra 2 processor. Similarly, its 9.4 inch screen will have a resolution of 1280×800. In terms of dimensions, it will be roughly as big as the iPad. The only physical buttons that this tablet will sport will be for power and volume.
A unique folding design that the Sony 'S1' PlayStation tablet is believed to have, is expected to be the USP for this tablet PC. Even though it will be as big as Apple iPad, it will be a lot lighter and easy to handle owing to this unique design. Some sources also suggest that the tablet will sport bulging edges which will make handling a lot easier. As with several other tablets scheduled for release this year, even Sony S1 Tegra tablet will have two cameras - one in front and one at the back. For all the gaming fans out there, the fact that this tablet will be pre-loaded with PlayStation games is more than enough to look forward for its release.
Release Date and Price
Again we are left with no option but to resort to Sony tablet rumors and speculations to determine when it is coming out. Initially it was rumored that Sony would launch this PlayStation Certified tablet along with Apple's iPad 2. However, recent developments suggest that it will be released somewhere in the Q3 of this year. In fact, some sources suggest that September 2011 is the month to watch out for. However, the speculated release date of Sony 'S1' PlayStation tablet has changed quite a few times by now and it would be least surprising to see it change yet once again. As far as its price is concerned, it is expected to be somewhere between US$599 and US$699.
All these rumors don't come as a surprise if you take into consideration the fact that all the major players in the market have a tablet in their product list as of now, with the exception of Sony. One of the most anticipated tablet in the list of upcoming 10 inch tablets, Sony 'S1' PlayStation tablet will not just help Sony retain its users, but also add to its fan base - because the idea of having a tablet computer which doubles up as a PlayStation device is quite amazing in itself. To sum it up, this PlayStation certified tablet promises an unforgettable multimedia and gaming experience, and we are eager to grab one to see how amazing it is.
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