Sony made its play for those yet to buy a tablet by integrating its device into its product lineup and online services.
A departure in form factor, the Sony tablet is thicker on the spine for easier holding in the hand, Sony says.
A closer look at the portfolio-curve of the Sony tablet that the maker says is also easier on which to type.
Sony's device is tied closely into the Japanese company's ecosystem of media and products.
And it plays Playstation games from 1995.
One of the most popular games of the Playstation era, Crash Bandicoot, made over for the Sony tablet.
One of the most popular games of the Playstation era, Crash Bandicoot, made over for the Sony tablet.
Sony's network speaker can receive songs flicked to it on the tablet, no matter where the music is stored, over a DLNA protocol link.
Close-up of the Sony tablet UI.
Close-up of the Sony tablet UI.
Close-up of the Sony tablet UI.
Close-up of the Sony tablet UI.
Flick content to any network-enabled DLNA device from the tablet, even if it is stored elsewhere on the network. Uses auto-discovery of devices so no setup needed, Sony says.
Sony tablet and network speaker.
The Sony tablet shown controlling media.
A glorified remote control?
Sony made its play for those yet to buy a tablet by integrating its device into its product lineup and online services.