Sony has announced that it plans to launch two tablet computers running Google's Android operating system. The devices, code named S1 and S2, will go on sale towards the end of the year. Android is currently the fastest growing mobile platform and is expected to claim a 38% market share by 2015. Sony's entry into the tablet market was much anticipated, but comes relatively late in the day compared to other manufacturers. Apple launched its first version of the industry-leading iPad in April 2010.In addition to the base Android Honeycomb operating system, Sony will add several of its own features, including the ability to transmit video and music to TVs and stereos using the DLNA wireless streaming standard. The company suggested that there would also be some form of integration with its PlayStation network and the possibility of gaming functions.Sony has launched two Android powered tablets in the India, the Tablet S and the Tablet P. The Tablet S features a 9.4 inch display, NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual core processor and 1GB of RAM alongside a unique wedge shaped design. In comparison the Tablet P features a first of its kind dual 5.5 inch clamshell design, but aside from this difference the device maintains the same internals as the Tablet S. Both the devices feature PlayStation certification, universal remote functionality, and a wireless throw syncing technology. Aside from these features the Tablet S will be available in Wi-Fi only and 3G models which will feature 16 GB of storage. The Tablet P will only come in a 3G only model with 4 GB of storage. The Tablet S will be available for RS 33,990 and RS 29,990 for the 3G and Wi-Fi models respectively. The Tablet P will be available for RS 36,990.
