Sony is officially getting into the tablet market with the announcement of the Sony Tablet, Sony's new tablet division that is set to release a one- and two-screen tablet in the fall of 2011.
The S1 and S2 wil be powered by Android and will feature touch screens. The S1 will have a 5.5-inch touch screen capable of playing HD content. The screen has a resolution of 1,280 x 800 and can save up to 36 GB.
The S2's two screens each have a 1,024 x 480 display; this model was shown playing Playstation games such as Crash Bandicoot. Needless to say, I am incredibly excited over the new Sony Tablet line. Hopefully Sony will keep the prices of the S1 and S2 down so that consumers won't have to take out a small loan to be able to afford them. Nintendo DS, your time is nigh.
Dual-Screen Touch Tablets
The Sony Tablet S1 and S2 Models for Fall 2011 Are Unveiled
Trend Themes
1. Dual-screen Tablets - The rise of dual-screen tablets creates new opportunities for app developers to create unique and interactive experiences that leverage the two screens.
2. HD Touch Screens - Increasingly high resolution displays signal a shift towards more visually stunning content in industries ranging from mobile gaming to digital marketing
3. Android Tablets - The Android operating system gains even more traction, cementing itself as a major competitor in the tablet market and opening up new possibilities for app developers.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile Gaming - The Sony Tablet's two-screen design allows for immersive gaming experiences and opens up new opportunities for mobile game developers to create innovative gameplays.
2. Digital Entertainment - The high resolution displays and touch screens on the Sony Tablet models offer a new platform for content providers and marketers to deliver visually stunning and interactive content to consumers.
3. Consumer Electronics - Dual-screen tablets pave the way for a new breed of electronics, spurring competition among major tech companies and opening up new opportunities for technology designers and engineers.