Sony Tablet S already on sale in US through HSN
updated 08:55 am EDT, Sun September 11, 2011
Home Shopping Network starts selling Tablet S
The Sony Tablet S 16GB Wi-Fi model has gone on sale on the Home Shopping Network (HSN). At $599, it is priced a full $100 more than on Sony's web store ($499). However, it is still only listed as available for pre-order with Sony, but has been confirmed as now shipping through HSN along with its customary payment plan options.
As with a numerous Android 3.1 (Honeycomb) tablets, the Sony Tablet S is powered by an NIVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor clocked at 1GHz. It incorporates a Sony TruBlack 9.4-inch panel and weighs in at around 1.3-pounds.
Where it sets itself apart from the tablet crowd is its design, which is genuinely original. It is asymmetric and is made to give the appearance of an open magazine. It's weight is off-center, which is also designed to make it easier to hold.
