Sony reveals the Sony S and P, the Android Tablets

Sony has revealed its two Android tabs, Sony S and Sony P.

As Tech Crunch posted earlier “It’s not about who makes them first, but who makes them better.” That’s how Sony’s Sir Howard Stringer announced his upcoming tablets.

The S offers a 9.4-inch IPS displays with Sony TruBlack and Bravia technologies and is available in the standard assortment of WiFi and 3G flavors in 16GB and 32GB sizes. Sony didn’t mention what hardware platform is at the core, and it’s hard to say with dual core chips coming from several different manufacturers. It does have a full size SD memory card reader, Bluetooth, and battery.

The P is slightly different, but not exactly unique. Clamshell portables have been around for years, with the Kyocera Echo being the first to take a chance on the dual-screen Android design. Maybe not the most original design, sure, but the P’s two five-inch 1024 x 480 displays work in concert to provide a compelling Android experience. The two screens can work independently or together: one can act as a keyboard, while the other does email. Both screens can be used simultaneously for certain applications though, such as the eBook reader. 

The Sony Tablet S and P are going to hit Europe “at the end of September” for €479 and in November for €599, respectively. No word on pricing or availability in other regions yet, but we hear (not through official means) that the 16GB and 32GB S models will ship in the States “within weeks” for $499 and $599.

[via Tech Crunch]