While one consumer electronics giant is unceremoniously exiting the tablet wars, after many teaser trailers we’re hearing Sony is finally able to reveal its entry. We uncovered the S1 PlayStation Tablet prior to its official reveal earlier this year, and after getting our hands everywhere it now we have more details to report before it launches. The official name of the S1 is the Sony Tablet S, that’s currently projected to bring its 9.4-inch (1280×768) screen to market within the first two weeks of September. It will ship with Android 3.1 with a watch towards upgrading to Ice Cream Sandwich once that’s available, and just because the company said lots of the key features will revolve around using it to regulate all devices in the house, via the network or the integrated IR blaster, in addition to with the ability to “Throw” media to other DLNA-compatible hardware, whether it’s made by Sony or another person. The slate’s dual cameras are available at 3.0MP res up front and 5.0MP across the back, while it is also expected to bring along accessories our source indicates are similar to those for the iPad. Inside the images below you could take a look at a wireless keyboard and dock setup and micro-USB to USB host dongle, details at the “TruBlack” screen technology that’s presupposed to provide better colors with less glare, and naturally all of Sony’s preinstalled software bringing PlayStation Certified gaming plus its music, movie and book services. What we do not know yet is its final price — we’d heard $599 previously — but there must be more to mention about that and the clamshell S2 tablet soon.
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