Sony Tablet PC was announced in April 2011 to compete with the Apple iPad. The announcement came shortly after the iPad 2 in the USA on 11 Started in March. Sony has launched two models in the category creator. They are the first real competitor devices, the leading Japanese electronics company released. However, they should not available to consumers until the end of 2011, probably around October 2011. The company joined with several other devices that offer a real alternative to the current head of the iPad.

The tablets are the most dynamic market segment in the PC market. The segment was created by Apple leads innovation in personal computing and mobile telephony. Total sales in 2010 accelerated the tablet for the world total of over 10 million units, against only 90,000 in 2009 to figures from the U.S. Consumer Electronics Association announced on. Analysts predict that 21 million units purchased in 2011 with $ 26.5 million in 2012. Personal computer and laptop sales have slowed down, because more and more pills to take, especially in the United States and Europe.

A competitor has introduced its new tablet in February 2011. The model has an LCD screen, similar to the iPad, 10-inch screen. It is slightly thicker iPad thin at 10.9 mm compared to 8.8 mm for 2.

Analysts at market research firm Strategy Analytics predicts that sales of tablet PCs over $ 50000000000 in 2015. The devices are designed to fill a gap between traditional laptops and smartphones. Mobile computing and Wi-Fi connectivity to make a new level.

With a starting price that be too difficult as many, Apple sold nearly 15 million iPads in calendar year 2010 corresponds to a turnover of almost U.S. $ 10,000,000,000th This is a big deal, and rivals such as Sony strive to conquer.

Sony prototype models were made available to analysts to comment. Although both models use Sony’s Google Android 3.0 operating system for PCs, but the similarity ends there. Both models are very different.

The S1 model is a flat-screen design and features a 9.4-inch screen liquid crystal display (LCD) with two cameras, one front rear. The touchscreen itself is crisp, bright and easy on the eyes. Weight data were not officially released, but the analyst reports show that it is surprisingly easy. Instead of completely flat, his case is slightly wedge shaped. When using the S1 in portrait mode, it is required by entering the thicker of the two sides. The result is a beautiful natural feeling. In landscape mode, the unit wells on each side, providing the practice by inch.

Folds small model of S2 as a valve, so that it shrinks in size, fits easily into a pocket or handbag large. Once opened, it reveals two screens 5.5 inches at the base and lid. Some purists argue that clamshell design means that it is not necessarily a shelf, but this view seems ridiculous.

Both Sony Tablet PCs will likely be welcomed by consumers, the consumer when they are released later this year. It seems they are going to seriously put into question Apple in this segment. Who knows, they may even on the iPad from his high pedestal.