Sony IFA 2012: The Official Release of Xperia Tablet S Priced at $400

Finally, Sony has released the Xperia Tablet S in 2012 IFA. Just as the rumors described, it adopts Tegra 3 processor, runs on Android 4.0 OS and is with 64GB memory space. It looks like a folded magazine in appearance. The device thickness is between 0.35 to 0.47 inches, and the weight reduces from 1.31 pounds to 1.26 pounds.

Xperia Tablet S also follows the former IR transmitter design which makes it as a universal remote control. Other configuration aspects include full-size SD card slot, 1280 x 800 resolution IPS screen which enables you to watch video on Sony Tablet S perfectly, 6000mAh battery capacity which can support 10-hour standby.

Xperia is said to run on ICS operating system, but Sony has promised to provide Android 4.1 Jelly Bean upgrade so as to optimize all custom applications as soon as possible. There are some special built-in applications in this tablet, for example, the "Watch Now" app allows users getting access to live TV broadcast, and the "check into" option allows real-time sharing on Facebook or Twitter. In addition, Guest Mode has been added to this tablet which allows creating user-defined configuration files and banning certain applications. Of course, Music and Video Unlimited wireless services are included in this tablet PC, so that user can purchase the abundant movie and music files. The last issue, Sony Xperia Tablet S provides 5GB PlayMemories space.

Sony has begun the reservation for Xperia Tablet S and it will be officially listed from September 7. The specific prices are as follows: $400 for 16GB, $500 for 32GB, $600 for 64GB.

Apple iPad, HP Ultrabook laptops make Christmas 2012 layaway list at Walmart

Walmart brought back layaway -- paying for a big-ticket item over a series of payments before you can receive it -- last Christmas as the economy still struggled to emerge from recession. The company announced yesterday that it is offering the service to its customers this year again, with some hot computing products on the list of eligible purchases.

On that list, Walmart includes the iPad (though apparently not iPhone, which were also on last year's list) and HP Ultrabook-based laptops. The retailer says it worked with Apple and HP to make sure that it has enough products available to meet demand. Walmart has also tweaked the details of its layaway program for Christmas 2012.

The open fee -- which is kept if you ultimately can't pay for the item or refunded as a Walmart gift card when the item is fully paid off -- has been increased from $5 to $15. However, the number of days you can pay for an item has increased from 60 to 90 days.

Walmart layaway begins on September 16, though customers liking the company on Facebook after August 28 can start layaways on September 14. The tactic proved so successful last year that the company had trailers outside many locations housing layaway items that were being paid off. This year, expect many of those trailers to once again be stacked full of iPads.

Source from: zdnet.com

Sony New Tablet Xperia S Pictures Leaked

Finally, there is official news coming from Sony on the brand-new tablet Xperia S. It looks like Tablet S in appearance, but the design details make it more elegant. This tablet adopts 9.4-inch screen, with 1280 x800 resolutions. Besides, it will be with 1.4GHz Tegra 3 dual-core processor as well as 1GB RAM. The keyboard protective sleeve which is almost the same with Surface will be applied to it. Simultaneously, according to related news this tablet is compatible with home theater system, so as to allow audio and video seamless playback.

 

At the same time, three models including 16GB, 32GB and 64GB will be provided. The tablet will use aluminum as material and the thinnest place is only 8.8mm. As to the camera, it will be equipped with 8-million-pixel rear camera and 1.3-million-pixel front-facing camera. It is assumed that the 16GB edition will be priced at about $500 while the 64GB edition will be priced at around $751.

 

 

 

Nokia Will Launch Windows Phone 8 Handsets "Arrow" and "Phi" on Sep. 5

Nokia is planning to unveil two new Windows Phone 8 devices at a joint event with Microsoft on September 5th. Sources familiar with the two companies' plans have revealed that Nokia is working on an "Arrow" Windows Phone 8 device that is set to be announced alongside a "Phi" handset. Both the devices are said to be part of Nokia's Lumia range, with the Arrow and Phi codenames serving as temporary monikers.

AT&T will stock Nokia's Phi handset initially as an exclusive hero device, expected to feature a large curved glass display as the successor to the Lumia 800 and Lumia 900, complete with the typical polycarbonate body. The Arrow Windows Phone 8 handset is said to be a mid-range one that will be available on AT&T and T-Mobile in the US. An almost identical variant, codenamed Atlas, will also be available on the Verizon network — but its announcement is likely to come later. A prototype device and parts for Nokia's Windows Phone 8 devices have leaked to the internet in recent weeks, but Microsoft and Nokia will unveil the final design of both handsets next month.

 

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