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 Sony Tablet ‘S’ launches in-store to take on the Australian market, is set to re-define the Australian tablet industry
Three months on from a show stopping reveal at the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin, Sony will deliver the much anticipated Sony Tablet ‘S’ into Australian stores tomorrow.
Incorporating the most innovative and leading technologies from across the Sony group of companies, Sony aims to be the number two tablet manufacturer in the Australian market by 2012.
This industry-shaping device is set to open a new world of content and technology to Australians who love digital entertainment. The Sony Tablet S offers access to millions of songs and the latest movies through Sony Entertainment Network. As the first PlayStation certified tablet, Sony Tablet owners will now be able to download games straight from the PlayStation Store. In addition, it’s the ultimate living room companion with a universal remote and DLNA technology allowing images, videos and music to be ‘thrown’ to compatible devices.
Featuring a large, 9.4 inch high-quality display for viewing rich media content, the Sony Tablet is available in 16GB and 32GB capacities. It also boasts a unique asymmetrical design that been specifically crafted for comfort and long-term use. Sony Tablet S boasts Android™ 3.1 as well as the NVIDIA®Tegra™ 2, dual-core mobile processor, weighing approximately 598g.
The Sony Tablet ‘S’ will be available to purchase online at www.sony.com.au, at Sony Centre stores and selected retailers from 25 October 2011.
Pricing and availability
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Sony Tablet "S"
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Model Number
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SGPT111
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SGPT112
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WiFi
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WiFi
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Availability
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25 October 2011
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Price SRP
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$579
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$689
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Platform
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Android™ 3.2
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Display
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9.4inches WXGA（1280x800 pixels） TFT color LCD
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CPU
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NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2 Mobile Processor
1GHz
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Network
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WiFi: IEEE802.11b/g/n
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Storage
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16GB
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32GB
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External Ports
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USB 2.0 Micro-AB connector (host/client) x1, Headphone (Stereo, mini
jack) x1 (also serves as mono mic jack)
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Bluetooth
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Bluetooth® 2.1 + EDR standard
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infrared technology
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Infrared Remote Control Functionality
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Card Slot
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SD memory slot x1
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Camera
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Front: Effective pixel 0.3 million mega
pixels
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Rear: Effective pixel 5.11 million mega pixels (HD camera powered by
"Exmor for mobile“)
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Sensor
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3 Axis Accelerometer, Gyrosensor , Digital Compass, Ambient Sensor
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Battery Life
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Browsing web with Wi-Fi, watching video, listening to
music：Up to 8 hours
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（*Standard usage）
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Approx. 430 hours (Standby), Approx. 31 hours (playing music),
Approx. 6 hours (playing video), Approx. 6.2hours (web browsing via
WiFi)
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Dimensions
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Approx. 241.2mm x 10.1mm（thickest point: 20.6mm）x 174,3 mm
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（W×H×D）
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Weight
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Approx. 598g
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About Sony
The Sony Group is primarily focused on the Electronics (such as AV/IT products & components), Game (such as PlayStation), Entertainment (such as motion pictures and music), and Financial Services (such as insurance and banking) sectors. Not only do we represent a wide range of businesses, but we remain globally unique. Our aim is to fully leverage this uniqueness in aggressively carrying out our convergence strategy so that we can continue to emotionally touch and excite our customers.
