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{{Infobox information appliance
{{Infobox information appliance
| name = Sony Tablet / Xperia Tablet
| name = Sony Tablet
| logo =
| logo = Sony Tablet Logo.svg
| image =
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| manufacturer = [[Sony]]
| family = [[Xperia]]
| developer = [[Sony]]
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| manufacturer =
| type = [[Tablet computer]]
| type = [[Tablet computer]]
| lifespan =
| releasedate = US: {{Start date and age|2011|09|16}}<ref name="SonyRumor">{{cite web |url=http://www.sonyrumors.net/2011/09/06/sony-tablet-release-date-revealed/ |title=Sony Tablet S Release Date Revealed |first=Sohrab |last=Osati |date=6 September 2011 |work=SonyRumors.net |publisher=Bebi Inc}}</ref><ref name="PhonesRev">{{cite web |url=http://www.phonesreview.co.uk/2011/09/06/sony-tablet-s-us-release-date-and-pricing/ |title=Sony Tablet S US Release Date and Pricing |first=Mark |last=Chubb |date=6 September 2011 |work=Phones Review |publisher=Marksway Ltd}}</ref>
| lifespan = <!-- blank until product ends -->
| price = US$499-599<ref name="OrigPrice" />
| discontinued = <!-- blank until product ends -->
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| unitssold =
| media =
| media =
| os = [[Android]]
| os = [[Android 3.1]] Honeycomb<ref>{{cite web |url=http://discover.store.sony.com/tablet/#intro |title=Sony Tablet S |work=Sony Electronics |publisher=Sony Electronics Inc |access-date=16 September 2011}}</ref> Upgradable to Android 3.2.1 ([[3G]] models)<br/> [[Android Ice Cream Sandwich|Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich]] ([[4G]]/[[LTE (telecommunication)|LTE]] models)
| power =
| power = Li-ion battery, 5000 mAh, <br /> 8:35 hours<ref name="SpecsSEngad" />
| soc =
| cpu = [[Nvidia Tegra]] 2, dual core, 1000 MHz<ref name="SpecsSPhArena" /><ref name="SpecsPPhArena">{{cite web |url=http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Sony-Tablet-P_id5451 |title=Sony Tablet P |date=1 September 2011 |work=phoneArena.com}}</ref>
| cpu =
| storage = 16/32 GB<ref name="SpecsSPhArena" />
| memory = 1 GB<ref name="SpecsSPhArena" />
| memory =
| storage =
| sound = Internal [[Computer speakers|speakers]]
| display =
| input = [[Multi-touch]] [[touchscreen]] [[computer monitor|display]]<ref name="SpecsSPhArena" />
| graphics =
| camera = Rear: 5.0 [[Megapixel|MP]] <br /> Front: 0.3 MP
| input =
| connectivity = [[Wi-Fi]] 802.11b/g/n<br/>[[3G]] [[High-Speed Downlink Packet Access|HSDPA]]/[[High-Speed Uplink Packet Access|HSUPA]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_tablet_s_3g-4138.php |title=Sony Tablet S 3G: Full phone specifications |date=2011-09-06 |work=Gsmarena.com |access-date=2011-09-20}}</ref><br/>[[Bluetooth]] [[Bluetooth v2.1+EDR|v2.1 + EDR]]<br/>[[Infrared]]<br/>[[Digital Living Network Alliance|DLNA]]
| camera =
| service = [[Android Market]],<ref name="SonyStor" /> [[Qriocity]], [[Reader Store]], [[PlayStation Suite]]
| connectivity =
| website = {{URL|sony.com/tablet}}
| dimensions =
| weight =
| related = [[Sony Reader]]
| website =
| releasedate = {{start date and age|September 16, 2011}} (Tablet S Wi-Fi)<br/>{{start date and age|October 28, 2011}} (Tablet S Wi-Fi+3G)<br/>{{start date and age|October 28, 2011}} (Tablet P Wi-Fi)<br/>{{start date and age|April 21, 2012}} (Tablet P Wi-Fi+3G)
| discontinuation_date = 2012
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| unitssold =
| sound =
| service = [[Sony Entertainment Network]], [[PlayStation Suite]], [[Sony Reader Store]], [[Android Market]]
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{{nihongo|'''Sony Tablet'''|ソニー・タブレット}} is a discontinued series of [[Android]] based [[tablet computer]]s, produced from 2011 to 2012 by [[Sony Corporation]].<ref name="TechRad">{{cite web |date=2 September 2011 |title=IFA 2011: all the latest announcements |url=http://www.techradar.com/news/television/ifa-2011-what-to-expect-from-this-year-s-show-973524 |work=TechRadar |publisher=Future Publishing Ltd}}</ref> Two models were released: [[Sony Tablet S]] and [[Sony Tablet P]].


It was succeeded by the [[Sony Xperia Tablet S]] which is part of the mobile unit under the [[Xperia]] brand name.
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'''Sony [[Sony Xperia|Xperia]] Tablet''' is a discontinued series of [[tablet computer]]s from [[Sony Mobile]] with four generations released between 2012 and 2015. They succeeded the '''Sony Tablet''' series consisting of the Tablet S and Tablet P, from 2011, which was a product of [[Sony Corporation]].<ref name="TechRad">{{cite web |date=2 September 2011 |title=IFA 2011: all the latest announcements |url=http://www.techradar.com/news/television/ifa-2011-what-to-expect-from-this-year-s-show-973524 |work=TechRadar |publisher=Future Publishing Ltd}}</ref> The latest in the series was the Xperia Z4 Tablet.


== Sony Tablet S and P ==
==History and development==
Sony's [[Vaio]] division had released tablet-like products before, such as the [[Sony Vaio U series]] in 2004.<ref>https://www.engadget.com/2004-05-10-sonys-wireless-tablet-pc.html</ref> Its first tablet computer however was the Airboard, which was released in Japan in 2000 and the brainchild of Satoru Maeda.<ref>https://edition.cnn.com/2001/TECH/ptech/10/03/airboard.tablet.pc.idg/</ref><ref>https://www.nytimes.com/2003/02/02/business/business-sony-again-turns-to-design-to-lift-electronics.html</ref>
{{Main|Sony Tablet S}}
{{Main article|Sony Tablet P}}


On April 26, 2011, Sony announced that it would be developing two Android tablets, codenamed S1 and S2. The S1 (which became the Tablet S) was said to be "optimized for [[rich media]] entertainment" while the S2 (later Tablet P) would be "ideal for mobile communication and entertainment".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/News/Press/201104/11-055E/ |title=Sony Announces Optimally Designed "Sony Tablet" with Android 3.0 that Complements Network Services for an Immersive Entertainment Experience |publisher=sony.net |access-date=3 Dec 2011}}</ref>
On April 26, 2011, Sony announced that it would be developing two Android tablets, codenamed S1 and S2. The S1 (which became the Tablet S) was said to be "optimized for [[rich media]] entertainment" while the S2 (later Tablet P) would be "ideal for mobile communication and entertainment".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/News/Press/201104/11-055E/ |title=Sony Announces Optimally Designed "Sony Tablet" with Android 3.0 that Complements Network Services for an Immersive Entertainment Experience |publisher=sony.net |access-date=3 Dec 2011}}</ref>
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* Filled with fun
* Filled with fun
* Together anywhere
* Together anywhere

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==Tablet S and P==
The first models originally ran [[Google]]'s operating system [[Android Honeycomb|Android 3.1 Honeycomb]],<ref name="SonyStor">{{cite web |title=Sony Tablets |url=http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&identifier=S_tablet_landing |access-date=2011-09-20 |work=Sony Store USA |publisher=Sony Electronics Inc}}</ref> but more recent models operate on the [[Android 4.1.2]] system.<ref>[http://www.sony.co.uk/product/xperia-tablet-z/tab/editorialarticle1 Xperia™ Tablet Z | Specifications]. Sony. Retrieved on 2013-12-09.</ref> The first models were informally announced on 26 April 2011, using the code names, by Sony in the Sony IT Mobile Meeting.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ricker |first1=Thomas |date=26 April 2011 |title=Sony S1 and S2 dual-screen Honeycomb tablets get official (video) |url=https://www.engadget.com/2011/04/26/sony-to-launch-two-honeycomb-tablets/ |work=Engadget |publisher=AOL Inc}}</ref><ref>{{Cite press release |title=Sony Announces Optimally Designed 'Sony Tablet' with Android 3.2 that Complements Network Services for an Immersive Entertainment Experience also Strengthening Vaio in Expanding PC Markets |publisher=Sony Electronics Inc |date=26 April 2011 |url=http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/News/Press/201104/11-055E/ |access-date=2015-02-10}}</ref> They featured [[touchscreen]]s, two [[camera]]s (a rear-facing 5 [[Megapixel|MP]], a front-facing 0.3 MP), [[infrared]] sensor, [[Wi-Fi]]. Also, they support [[PlayStation Suite]], [[DLNA]], and are [[3G]]/[[4G]] compatible. The retail price in the U.S at the time of release was US$499–599.<ref name="OrigPrice">{{cite web |date=31 August 2011 |title=Sony Tablet S: starting at $499.99, arriving September |url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2011/08/sony-tablet-s-500-arriving-in-september.html |work=Los Angeles Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Liang |first=Siang |date=27 April 2011 |title=Sony unleashes new Android S1 and S2 tablets |url=http://vr-zone.com/articles/sony-unleashes-new-android-s1-and-s2-tablets/11978.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110430141452/http://vr-zone.com/articles/sony-unleashes-new-android-s1-and-s2-tablets/11978.html |archive-date=30 April 2011 |access-date=16 May 2011 |work=VR-Zone |publisher=VR Media Pte. Ltd}}</ref> In Europe, prices were at €499. To increase the number of apps available and provide marketing support for both tablets, Sony and [[Adobe Systems]] will hold a $200,000 competition targeting app developers.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Millian |first1=Mark |date=18 July 2011 |title=Team Android Tablet adds players |url=http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TECH/gaming.gadgets/07/18/android.tablets/ |work=CNNTech |publisher=Cable News Network}}</ref> The series was formally launched in Berlin and Tokyo on 31 August 2011.<ref>{{cite web |last=Reynolds |first=Isabel |date=1 September 2011 |title=Sony tablets face tough sell on price, hardware |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-sony-idUSTRE77U19U20110901 |work=Reuters}}</ref>
The first models originally ran [[Google]]'s operating system [[Android Honeycomb|Android 3.1 Honeycomb]],<ref name="SonyStor">{{cite web |title=Sony Tablets |url=http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&identifier=S_tablet_landing |access-date=2011-09-20 |work=Sony Store USA |publisher=Sony Electronics Inc}}</ref> but more recent models operate on the [[Android 4.1.2]] system.<ref>[http://www.sony.co.uk/product/xperia-tablet-z/tab/editorialarticle1 Xperia™ Tablet Z | Specifications]. Sony. Retrieved on 2013-12-09.</ref> The first models were informally announced on 26 April 2011, using the code names, by Sony in the Sony IT Mobile Meeting.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ricker |first1=Thomas |date=26 April 2011 |title=Sony S1 and S2 dual-screen Honeycomb tablets get official (video) |url=https://www.engadget.com/2011/04/26/sony-to-launch-two-honeycomb-tablets/ |work=Engadget |publisher=AOL Inc}}</ref><ref>{{Cite press release |title=Sony Announces Optimally Designed 'Sony Tablet' with Android 3.2 that Complements Network Services for an Immersive Entertainment Experience also Strengthening Vaio in Expanding PC Markets |publisher=Sony Electronics Inc |date=26 April 2011 |url=http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/News/Press/201104/11-055E/ |access-date=2015-02-10}}</ref> They featured [[touchscreen]]s, two [[camera]]s (a rear-facing 5 [[Megapixel|MP]], a front-facing 0.3 MP), [[infrared]] sensor, [[Wi-Fi]]. Also, they support [[PlayStation Suite]], [[DLNA]], and are [[3G]]/[[4G]] compatible. The retail price in the U.S at the time of release was US$499–599.<ref name="OrigPrice">{{cite web |date=31 August 2011 |title=Sony Tablet S: starting at $499.99, arriving September |url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2011/08/sony-tablet-s-500-arriving-in-september.html |work=Los Angeles Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Liang |first=Siang |date=27 April 2011 |title=Sony unleashes new Android S1 and S2 tablets |url=http://vr-zone.com/articles/sony-unleashes-new-android-s1-and-s2-tablets/11978.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110430141452/http://vr-zone.com/articles/sony-unleashes-new-android-s1-and-s2-tablets/11978.html |archive-date=30 April 2011 |access-date=16 May 2011 |work=VR-Zone |publisher=VR Media Pte. Ltd}}</ref> In Europe, prices were at €499. To increase the number of apps available and provide marketing support for both tablets, Sony and [[Adobe Systems]] will hold a $200,000 competition targeting app developers.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Millian |first1=Mark |date=18 July 2011 |title=Team Android Tablet adds players |url=http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TECH/gaming.gadgets/07/18/android.tablets/ |work=CNNTech |publisher=Cable News Network}}</ref> The series was formally launched in Berlin and Tokyo on 31 August 2011.<ref>{{cite web |last=Reynolds |first=Isabel |date=1 September 2011 |title=Sony tablets face tough sell on price, hardware |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-sony-idUSTRE77U19U20110901 |work=Reuters}}</ref>


The ''Sony Tablet S'' (former code name ''Sony S1'') has one {{convert|9.4|in|mm|adj=on}} touchscreen display in a [[Slate phone|slate]] layout, and a unique ''wrap design'' inspired by the way some persons fold magazines while reading them. In [[page orientation|landscape orientation]], the unit along the top is about three times thicker than along the bottom, forming a mild slant.<ref name="SpecsSEngad">{{cite web |url=https://www.engadget.com/2011/08/31/sony-tablet-s-preview/ |title=Sony Tablet S preview |first=Tim |last=Stevens |date=31 August 2011 |work=Engadget |publisher=AOL Inc}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://trendytablets.com/2011/06/08/sony-s1-review/ |title=Sony S1 Review |first=Chris |last=Stewart |date=8 June 2011 |work=TrendyTablets}}</ref> It was released on 11 September 2011, as the first available member of the Sony Tablet series.<ref name="SpecsSPhArena">{{cite web |url=http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Sony-Tablet-S_id5450 |title=Sony Tablet S |date=1 September 2011 |work=phoneArena.com}}</ref> The [[suggested retail price]]s are $499 for the 16 GB model and $599 for the 32 GB model.<ref name="OrigPrice" /> In early reviews in late 2011, the units compared favorably to similar high-end tablets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://topbestphonereviews.info/category/tablets/sony |title=Sony |author=Zamahsari |work=Best Phone Reviews & News |access-date=16 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110611073417/http://topbestphonereviews.info/category/tablets/sony |archive-date=June 11, 2011 }}</ref>
The ''Sony Tablet S'' (former code name ''Sony S1'') has one {{convert|9.4|in|mm|adj=on}} touchscreen display in a [[Slate phone|slate]] layout, and a unique ''wrap design'' inspired by the way some persons fold magazines while reading them. In [[page orientation|landscape orientation]], the unit along the top is about three times thicker than along the bottom, forming a mild slant.<ref name="SpecsSEngad">{{cite web |url=https://www.engadget.com/2011/08/31/sony-tablet-s-preview/ |title=Sony Tablet S preview |first=Tim |last=Stevens |date=31 August 2011 |work=Engadget |publisher=AOL Inc}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://trendytablets.com/2011/06/08/sony-s1-review/ |title=Sony S1 Review |first=Chris |last=Stewart |date=8 June 2011 |work=TrendyTablets}}</ref> It was released on 11 September 2011, as the first available member of the Sony Tablet series.<ref name="SpecsSPhArena">{{cite web |url=http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Sony-Tablet-S_id5450 |title=Sony Tablet S |date=1 September 2011 |work=phoneArena.com}}</ref> The [[suggested retail price]]s are $499 for the 16 GB model and $599 for the 32 GB model.<ref name="OrigPrice" /> In early reviews in late 2011, the units compared favorably to similar high-end tablets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://topbestphonereviews.info/category/tablets/sony |title=Sony |author=Zamahsari |work=Best Phone Reviews & News |access-date=16 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110611073417/http://topbestphonereviews.info/category/tablets/sony |archive-date=June 11, 2011 }}</ref>
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== Xperia Tablet S ==
The [[Sony Xperia Tablet S|Xperia Tablet S]] was announced at [[Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin]] (IFA) 2012.<ref>Lanxon, Nate. (2012-08-29) [https://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2012-08/29/ifa-sony-tablet-s Sony Xperia Tablet S - Release date, price, specs and preview (Wired UK)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305014307/http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2012-08/29/ifa-sony-tablet-s |date=2016-03-05 }}. Wired.co.uk. Retrieved on 2013-12-09.</ref> It was released in the USA on September 7, 2012.<ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/04/xperia-tablet-s-sony_n_1853316.html Xperia Tablet S Release, Price Announced: Sony Eschews Cheap Tablets As It Pursues Samsung]. Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved on 2013-12-09.</ref> It comes in three different configurations: 16/32/64GB. It also retains the same 9.4 inch diagonal screen size with a resolution of 1280 x 800.<ref>[http://reviews.cnet.com/tablets/sony-xperia-tablet-s/4507-3126_7-35426708.html Sony Xperia Tablet S Specs - Tablets - CNET Reviews]. Reviews.cnet.com. Retrieved on 2013-12-09.</ref> However, it refined the wrap design from a wedge-shape to a more understated design.<ref>Franklin, Eric. (2012-09-21) [http://reviews.cnet.com/tablets/sony-xperia-tablet-s/4505-3126_7-35426708.html Sony Xperia Tablet S Review - Watch CNET's Video Review]. Reviews.cnet.com. Retrieved on 2013-12-09.</ref> Initial release contained firmware with [[Android Ice Cream Sandwich]] 4.0. Sony promised to release [[Android Jelly Bean]] 4.1 some time mid-April.<ref>[https://www.engadget.com/2013/04/17/sony-xperia-tablet-s-jelly-bean-update/ Sony Xperia Tablet S Jelly Bean update starts tomorrow afternoon]. Engadget.com. Retrieved on 2013-12-09.</ref>

== Xperia Tablet Z and successors ==
The [[Sony Xperia Tablet Z|Xperia Tablet Z]] was announced at [[Mobile World Congress]] in January 2013.<ref>Molen, Brad. (2013-02-25) [https://www.engadget.com/2013/02/25/sony-xperia-tablet-z/ Sony Xperia Tablet Z launching globally: 6.9 mm thin, quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro and 1,920 x 1,200 display (updated)]. Engadget.com. Retrieved on 2013-12-09.</ref> Among major changes include a move from [[Tegra]]-based processor to the quad-core [[Snapdragon S4]] Pro CPU, with a larger screen size of 10.1 inches and upgraded resolution of 1920 x 1200. It will come in the same 16/32/64GB configurations, and up to 64 GB in MicroSD expansion. In addition, it will include a MHL port.

=== Xperia Tablet Z2 ===
The [[Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet| Xperia Tablet Z2]] was released in 2014 with 10.1-inch 1920x1200 screen and 16 GB of internal storage and 3 GB of RAM and shipped with Android 4.4 (Upgradable to 5.1). The device also supports microSD cards.

=== Xperia Tablet Z3 Compact ===
The [[Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact|Xperia Tablet Z3 Compact]] was released in 2014 with 8.0-inch 1920x1200 screen and 16 GB of internal storage and 3 GB of RAM and shipped with Android 4.4 (Upgradable to 6.0). The device also supports microSD cards.

=== Xperia Z4 Tablet ===
The [[Xperia Z4 Tablet]] was released in 2015 with 10.1-inch 2560x1600 screen and 32 GB of internal storage and 3 GB of RAM and shipped with Android 5.0 (Upgradable to 7.0). The device also supports microSD cards.


== See also ==
== See also ==
*[[Comparison of tablet computers]]
*[[Comparison of tablet computers]]
*[[Sony Xperia]]
*[[iPad]]


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 14:13, 26 September 2023

Sony Tablet
DeveloperSony
TypeTablet computer
Release dateSeptember 16, 2011; 13 years ago (September 16, 2011) (Tablet S Wi-Fi)
October 28, 2011; 13 years ago (October 28, 2011) (Tablet S Wi-Fi+3G)
October 28, 2011; 13 years ago (October 28, 2011) (Tablet P Wi-Fi)
April 21, 2012; 12 years ago (April 21, 2012) (Tablet P Wi-Fi+3G)
Discontinued2012
Operating systemAndroid
Online servicesSony Entertainment Network, PlayStation Suite, Sony Reader Store, Android Market
RelatedSony Reader

Sony Tablet (ソニー・タブレット) is a discontinued series of Android based tablet computers, produced from 2011 to 2012 by Sony Corporation.[1] Two models were released: Sony Tablet S and Sony Tablet P.

It was succeeded by the Sony Xperia Tablet S which is part of the mobile unit under the Xperia brand name.

History and development

Sony's Vaio division had released tablet-like products before, such as the Sony Vaio U series in 2004.[2] Its first tablet computer however was the Airboard, which was released in Japan in 2000 and the brainchild of Satoru Maeda.[3][4]

On April 26, 2011, Sony announced that it would be developing two Android tablets, codenamed S1 and S2. The S1 (which became the Tablet S) was said to be "optimized for rich media entertainment" while the S2 (later Tablet P) would be "ideal for mobile communication and entertainment".[5]

On 15 June 2011, Sony released the first in a series of five videos titled "Two Will", promoting and featuring the Tablets in an elaborately designed Rube Goldberg Machine.[6] The episodes are entitled:

  • Prologue
  • The First Impression
  • Going smoothly
  • Filled with fun
  • Together anywhere

Tablet S and P

The first models originally ran Google's operating system Android 3.1 Honeycomb,[7] but more recent models operate on the Android 4.1.2 system.[8] The first models were informally announced on 26 April 2011, using the code names, by Sony in the Sony IT Mobile Meeting.[9][10] They featured touchscreens, two cameras (a rear-facing 5 MP, a front-facing 0.3 MP), infrared sensor, Wi-Fi. Also, they support PlayStation Suite, DLNA, and are 3G/4G compatible. The retail price in the U.S at the time of release was US$499–599.[11][12] In Europe, prices were at €499. To increase the number of apps available and provide marketing support for both tablets, Sony and Adobe Systems will hold a $200,000 competition targeting app developers.[13] The series was formally launched in Berlin and Tokyo on 31 August 2011.[14]

The Sony Tablet S (former code name Sony S1) has one 9.4-inch (240 mm) touchscreen display in a slate layout, and a unique wrap design inspired by the way some persons fold magazines while reading them. In landscape orientation, the unit along the top is about three times thicker than along the bottom, forming a mild slant.[15][16] It was released on 11 September 2011, as the first available member of the Sony Tablet series.[17] The suggested retail prices are $499 for the 16 GB model and $599 for the 32 GB model.[11] In early reviews in late 2011, the units compared favorably to similar high-end tablets.[18]

See also

References

  1. ^ "IFA 2011: all the latest announcements". TechRadar. Future Publishing Ltd. 2 September 2011.
  2. ^ https://www.engadget.com/2004-05-10-sonys-wireless-tablet-pc.html
  3. ^ https://edition.cnn.com/2001/TECH/ptech/10/03/airboard.tablet.pc.idg/
  4. ^ https://www.nytimes.com/2003/02/02/business/business-sony-again-turns-to-design-to-lift-electronics.html
  5. ^ "Sony Announces Optimally Designed "Sony Tablet" with Android 3.0 that Complements Network Services for an Immersive Entertainment Experience". sony.net. Retrieved 3 Dec 2011.
  6. ^ ""Two Will" Story of two will and the two will be". sony.net. Archived from the original on July 17, 2014. Retrieved 3 Dec 2011.
  7. ^ "Sony Tablets". Sony Store USA. Sony Electronics Inc. Retrieved 2011-09-20.
  8. ^ Xperia™ Tablet Z | Specifications. Sony. Retrieved on 2013-12-09.
  9. ^ Ricker, Thomas (26 April 2011). "Sony S1 and S2 dual-screen Honeycomb tablets get official (video)". Engadget. AOL Inc.
  10. ^ "Sony Announces Optimally Designed 'Sony Tablet' with Android 3.2 that Complements Network Services for an Immersive Entertainment Experience also Strengthening Vaio in Expanding PC Markets" (Press release). Sony Electronics Inc. 26 April 2011. Retrieved 2015-02-10.
  11. ^ a b "Sony Tablet S: starting at $499.99, arriving September". Los Angeles Times. 31 August 2011.
  12. ^ Liang, Siang (27 April 2011). "Sony unleashes new Android S1 and S2 tablets". VR-Zone. VR Media Pte. Ltd. Archived from the original on 30 April 2011. Retrieved 16 May 2011.
  13. ^ Millian, Mark (18 July 2011). "Team Android Tablet adds players". CNNTech. Cable News Network.
  14. ^ Reynolds, Isabel (1 September 2011). "Sony tablets face tough sell on price, hardware". Reuters.
  15. ^ Stevens, Tim (31 August 2011). "Sony Tablet S preview". Engadget. AOL Inc.
  16. ^ Stewart, Chris (8 June 2011). "Sony S1 Review". TrendyTablets.
  17. ^ "Sony Tablet S". phoneArena.com. 1 September 2011.
  18. ^ Zamahsari. "Sony". Best Phone Reviews & News. Archived from the original on June 11, 2011. Retrieved 16 October 2011.
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