Sony S1 and S2 PS Suite Tablets Announced

[Maximus]

http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/k...blet/#comments

Originally Posted by Kaz Hirai

variety of new strategic products and services including tablets currently in development

So how do you think a PST would look? I would love to see one. Would definitely prefer a PS powered tablet than a SE powered one. If Sony made a 7-9" one with slide out controls for PlayStation they could probably put decent level chips in there but I'm not sure how decent they could make the interface.

[PA_Kid]

Originally Posted by Maximus

http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/k...blet/#comments



So how do you think a PST would look? I would love to see one. Would definitely prefer a PS powered tablet than a SE powered one. If Sony made a 7-9" one with slide out controls for PlayStation they could probably put decent level chips in there but I'm not sure how decent they could make the interface.

This and the Xoom have caught my attention (I'm on Verizon FIOS).

It will be nice to be able to take a tablet out, but personally I'm looking forward to something I can keep handy around the house to check email, website, and such while I'm going about my life.

I already love my Droid's DVR app and Cable Remote app. I can really see some opportunity for Sony to do something similar with a tablet and the PS3, PSP, and PS Phone - especially the PS3. I'd love to be able to be watching TV or playing a game/movie on the PS3, and checking out my PSN store or answering a friends request or browsing the XMB.

For me a PS Tablet needs to be less about gaming (though that is important) and more about giving me a tablet similar to the iPad or Xoom that seamlessly intergrates with PSN & Qriocity. I don't need a 4th totally seperate gaming device (in addition to a console, a handheld, and a phone), I need a tablet option that (if I decide I really want a tablet), doesn't give me a new independant content portal/mechanism and instead builds on the existing one I've invested in.

From a gaming side, I think I'd rather see the tablet more leverage honeycomb, the android market games, and PS Phone games than tack on a physical controller just to execute PSP/PSP2 games.

Though one thing that should be a must in a PS Tablet is the ability for you to pipe your PSP2 or PS Phone display to the Tablet. That way, if I have a PSP2 and a PS Tablet I can use the PSP2 as the controller and the Tablet as the screen - that would be a much better solution to me than craming a physical controller on the tablet.

I know that some will say "wow, that's a lot of kit that you are expecting people to buy to take full advantage of it", but I think the trick is to make all these devices stand on their own, but stand stronger when connected - and then give the customer the option of buying the pieces they want.

(Sorry you asked now Max? )

[Darkhawk9587]

Sounds interesting. Can't wait to see what this all entails. I think that Sony needs to be real innovative with it. Too much copying of others' good ideas for them lately (a handheld device with PSP, a Playstation phone, and now this).

[StereoMike]

Exclusive: Sony 'S1' brings Qriocity to 9.4-inch Honeycomb tablet

The tablet itself, we're told, is 100 percent focused on Qriocity, Sony's music, games, ebooks, and videos on demand service that's just been launched in Europe. It comes preloaded with Sony PS One games, a Bravia Media Remote, and yes, PlayStation integration -- though it's unclear if that'll be limited to Remote Play or if the Android tablet will be PlayStation Suite certified. One source speculates that it could very well get the PlayStation gaming seal of approval by the time it ships -- but that's just an educated guess.

So, price and ship date? We're told that the target price for the WiFi-only version of the S1 was meant to match the iPad but has recently been bumped to $599 (a $100 premium) with a planned September ship -- a date that has already slipped several times.

[PA_Kid]

They hit all the right points to at the very least give me pause about buying a Xoom.

With the wi-fi Xoom (and 4G) hitting later I think I may sit this out a little while and see what Sony does. A tablet that can intergrate with a PS3 and bravia TV in addition to everything else sounds pretty cool. Shame it sounds like it will have the "VAIO tax" even if it's not branded as a VAIO.

Also, queue the ineveitable questions. Can the tablet and phone share PSOne games at least? Will the tablet have more/deeper Qriocity/PSN intergration than the phone?

Engadet's sources have been on fire over the last year or two when it comes to Sony, so color me very excited.

[StereoMike]

Sony to launch Android tablets

Sony said that its first tablets would come in two form factors: one will have a conventional 9.4 inch touchscreen, while the other will feature dual 5.5 inch displays that fold closed.

In addition to the base Android Honeycomb operating system, Sony will add several of its own features, including the ability to transmit video and music to TVs and stereos using the DLNA wireless streaming standard.

The company suggested that there would also be some form of integration with its PlayStation network and the possibility of gaming functions.

"It is interesting that they come in with the Sony brand rather than Sony Ericsson," she told BBC News.

"That raises questions about what they are going to do to link their tablets to their smartphone operating system because tablet users are going to want that same experience."

[xtop]

they both get a big "meh" from me

[jamclaur]

Originally Posted by xtop

they both get a big "meh" from me

Me too... Especially once I read that the gaming function would probably be limited to mostly PS1 ports... Especially at first.

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by xtop

they both get a big "meh" from me

The S1 looks very nice, but I'm surprised they are going with Tegra, I figured on MSM8660 and then a quick refresh after the holidays to MSM8960 to properly compete with iPad.

I've had hands on with a proof of concept with it and it is very nice to hold, the design is beyond the regular slab of screen with a bezel, but the internals are lacking with just Tegra 2.

[xtop]

Originally Posted by Maximus

The S1 looks very nice, but I'm surprised they are going with Tegra, I figured on MSM8660 and then a quick refresh after the holidays to MSM8960 to properly compete with iPad.

I've had hands on with a proof of concept with it and it is very nice to hold, the design is beyond the regular slab of screen with a bezel, but the internals are lacking with just Tegra 2.

so a folded magazine is better than a uber thin ipad2? i just can't imagine it being better. but obviously, i can't compare yet.

and yes, tegra 2 is pretty underwhelming. as are the rumored price points. i can only assume nvidia can't be trusted to get tegra 3 out on time?

[Grim Reaper]

you would figure that sony would match the screen size of the xoom.

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by Grim Reaper

you would figure that sony would match the screen size of the xoom.

Since Moto buy their screens from Sony Mobile Display I don't find it surprising in the least.

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by xtop

so a folded magazine is better than a uber thin ipad2? i just can't imagine it being better. but obviously, i can't compare yet.

and yes, tegra 2 is pretty underwhelming. as are the rumored price points. i can only assume nvidia can't be trusted to get tegra 3 out on time?

Yes, it really is, and the S1 is incredibly thin, well the proof of concept was at least. The idea behind the fold is to transfer weight from your fingers to your wrist, and that is what it does, so portrait reading is very easy. The problem is that Sony should have released this device last year with their own OS based on XMB and made a big splash about it.

[AranhaHunter]

I think the devices look sexy, but Tegra2 is kind of a letdown.

[PA_Kid]

Unfortunately this isn't exactly the right time for them to be trying to show off a tablet with the Qriocity/PSN ecosystem as a primary selling point.

Still thinking this may be my foray into a tablet even if a little underpowered as long as the intergration is good.

[StereoMike]

Sony unveils two tablet PCs, to go on sale later this year - YouTube

[StereoMike]

18 seconds video:

http://phandroid.com/2011/06/30/this...as-us-wanting/

[walsh_Fever]

I would so buy a Sony Tablet. The quality on Sony products is unprecedented. If it worked with the TV as a remote and PlayStation games that would just be icing on the cake.

[jamclaur]

Originally Posted by Maximus

Yes, it really is, and the S1 is incredibly thin, well the proof of concept was at least. The idea behind the fold is to transfer weight from your fingers to your wrist, and that is what it does, so portrait reading is very easy. The problem is that Sony should have released this device last year with their own OS based on XMB and made a big splash about it.

I agree... Going Android was the worst mistake they've made with the tablets. Most of their systems have the XMB so this should have as well. They could have even adapted the Vita XMB for this... It feels like they dropped the ball.

I have no desire to buy one, but I want to see Sony do well after the BS hacking crap.

[StereoMike]

Sony Tablet (Sony S1) launching in Canada, possibly September 14th