14 DAY TRIAL // Launched just a little over a week ago, Sony's Tablet S has already received its first software update that brings the 3.2 version of the Android Honeycomb operating system to the slate while also adding support for the Sony Entertainment Network.
This will enable owners of the Tablet S to access a wide range of video, music, and e-book stores, including the Sony Video and Music Unlimited services.
The first one of these offers movie rentals for around $3.99 (about 3 Euros) for standard definition, and $4.99 (3.8 Euros) for HD titles, while the latter is a rebrand of Sony’s Qriocity service and provides access to more than 10 million music downloads.
In addition, users will also have be able to run PS3 games directly on their tablet thanks to the PlayStation service or purchase e-books from Sony Reader Online store.
While all these features will be supported by the system update, the Sony Entertainment Network won't become available to users until mid- to late-October.
The move from Android 3.1 to 3.2 is fairly minor as it only adds a limited amount of features to the OS, such as optimization for a broader range of screen sizes, new "zoom-to-fill" screen compatibility mode and the capability to load media files directly from the SD card.
Sony's Tablet S is a 9.4-inch slate powered by an Nvidia Tegra 2 SoC (system-on-a-chip) and includes a 5MP rear and a 0.3MP front facing camera, Bluetooth 2.1 and 802.11 b/g/n wireless connectivity with DLNA support, as well as a non-removable Li-Ion 5000mAh battery.
The screen has a resolution of 1280x800 pixels and is available in three versions with storage capacities ranging from 16GB to 64GB.
The 16GB version of the tablet with Wi-Fi only connectivity caries a recommended price tag of $499.99 (about 373 Euros). (via Netbook News)