Great ergonomic design, Excellent Sony Entertainment and PlayStation features, Fullsized SD card slot
Build heavy on plastic, A bit buggy, Lousy speakers
With the Tablet S, Sony provides a fine example for other Android tablet makers to follow. The Tablet S has a very different, but still innovative design from the iPad and other thin, large-screen tablets, and it has some great proprietary features and s...
Unique design is comfortable to hold, looks snazzy, Bright and vibrant screen, Universal remote is awesome, PlayStation Certification has the potential to be awesome
Expensive for what you're getting, Keyboard didn't always keep up with our keystrokes, particularly when typing in a Web address, Below average performance, Sony services don't mesh well together
So the Tablet S isn't going to win any benchmarking bragging rights, and there are some quirks to deal with. But in terms of usability, the Tablet S isn't a wash. Web browsing is excellent with pinch-to-zoom performance that's smooth and fast, which is so...
Good integration of music and video streaming services, great design, strong battery life, built-in TV remote...
Incomplete apps, poor speakers, mediocre camera, occasional lag on touch-screen, screen smaller than rivalsLook and Feel...
The Sony Tablet S's smaller screen, slower performance and incompletely implemented apps don’t quite topple Apple’s slate from its plinth ...
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Published: 2011-12-15, Author: Jordan , review by: techcrunch.com
Smart, elegant design, Comfortable in the hand, Great Playstation gameplay performance,
Super sluggish scrolling, pinchtozoom, Difficult to get comfortable in portrait, Drops Wifi connection more often than I’m OK with
The Sony Tablet S has a lot going for it in terms of design. I love the folded-over look, and think its much more comfortable during use and in the hand. The 10-inch form factor has always been a tad big for me, but anyone who appreciates the size of a...
The pricier Sony tablet is not really offering that much to the table. You will indeed get a bigger screen with the Tablet S, but for a US$100 price difference, it might not be worth it for some. The approach Sony took on the Tablet S form factor is uni...
Comfortable, ergonomic design, Excellent music player, Good universal remote control app,
Expensive, Poor battery life, Aging CPU, No way to add memory, Buggy camera,
The Android-based Sony Tablet S is good looking and well designed, but it's underpowered, overpriced, and doesn't pull Sony's multimedia services together in a convincing way. ...
Abstract: Video Review: The Sony Tablet S comes with a 9.4" touch screen, a universal IR remote and access to the Sony Entertainment Network for unlimited music, video and games. Kevin Pereira and Candace Bailey review the device, which starts at $499, to wrap u...
Abstract: We're not bowled over by the name 'Tablet S' but we do like the unique wedge shape that Sony has clearly taken its time over, although going by initial reactions it seems to be a love it or hate it type scenario. Rather than just going for a flat and...
Wide viewing angles, Handy size, Stable case, Brilliant colors / high contrast, Good Tegra 2 processing power, Memory expansion via standard SD card, Remote control via IR sensor, 24 month warranty
Videos/music can't be played from SD card, High-gloss screen surface, No video out, Short battery life in tablet comparison, High standby power consumption, High body temperature in tablet comparison
With the S1, Sony has a tablet in its range that can keep up with the best Android tablets on the market. Multitasking with Tegra 2 is fast and even stays stable with dozens of opened apps. Honeycomb's multi-touch functionality is fun to use and the Andro...
Very different looking design, Sharp looking TruBlack display, Eyecatching multimedia customizations, PlayStation Certified, Builtin remote control
No HDMIout, Slow response with its keyboard, Struggles to play 1080p videos
When we see so many tablet makers cranking out the same looking designs, we’re happy to find the Sony Tablet S standing out from the crop – and especially more with its hip looks. Besides that one instant distinguishable feature, we’re mightily impres...
