Sony Xperia Tablet S gets the full teardown, shows its NVIDIA heart

So, you probably didn't even get the cellophane off your Xperia Tablet S yet (for those in the UK at least), but Sony has already beaten the likes of iFixit to the strip-down post.
 It's one of the firm's own engineers, Takuya Inaba, who takes a knife to the minty-fresh tablet -- revealing its NVIDIA innards for all to see. Of course, we could tell you all about how he opened up the tablet, removing 10 screws, and breaking the splash-proof internal seal, but we gather you'd probably rather see the deed for yourselves. 
Full gory video below, but just remember, don't try this at home or you might as well tear up that warranty, too.

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Sony Xperia Tipo up for preorder for Rs 9,499

The Sony Xperia Tipo is now up for pre-order on an online shopping store for Rs 9,499. The Ice Cream Sandwich device has not received an official unveil from Sony Mobile in India, but  the online shopping store estimates a release in the second week of September that is just three days away.

Apart from this, the Xperia Tipo is clearly designed to cater to a customer on a slightly tight budget. It features a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320×240 pixels, a single-core Qualcomm Scorpion processor clocked at 800MHz, a 3.2-megapixel camera, 2.5GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot with support for 32GB of storage and a 1,500 mAh battery. Additionally, the phone will also come with 50GB of free Box cloud storage.

The Tipo will go up against the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Y, and the HTC Desire C. Critically, though it will come a lower price point than the Desire C however will be slightly more expensive than the Samsung Galaxy Y, so it will be interesting to see how it fares.

Key Specifications:

• 800MHz Qualcomm Scorpion processor
• 512MB of RAM
• 3.2-inch TFT display with a HVGA resolution
• 3.2-megapixel camera
• 2.5GB of internal storage
• microSD card slot with support for 32GB of storage
• 50GB of free Box storage
• 1,500 mAh battery
• Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

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Sony announces Xperia T, Xperia V, Xperia J and Xperia Tablet S Android devices at IFA

Apart from the Vaio Duo 11, Sony also announced a slew of Android devices at IFA today that include a trio of Xperia smartphones that bring back the Xperia Arc and Arc S design as well as the successor to its Tablet S. The Japanese electronics giant continues with its string of using the alphabet with the Xperia T, Xperia V and Xperia J. The Xperia T and Xperia V both sport a HD display (720 pixels, we believe), a dual-core 1.5Ghz processor and a 13-megapixel rear camera. The only difference being the display size – 4.6-inches and 4.3-inches. The Xperia J is a mid-end product with a 4-inch FWVGA display and a 5-megapixel camera. The Xperia Tablet S sports a 9.4-inch HD display and is powered by a Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset. Read on for complete specs.

Xperia T key features:

• 4.6” HD Reality Display powered by the Mobile BRAVIA® Engine for razor sharp clarity
• 13MP fast capture camera that goes from sleep mode to snap in just over a second
• Full 1080p HD video recording capabilities and a 720p HD front camera for the highest quality content
• Easy connectivity with ‘One-touch’ function enabled by NFC
• PlayStation™ Certified
• Latest generation 1.5GHz dual core processor for improved battery life, fast performance and ultra sharp graphics
• Android version 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Will be upgraded to Android version 4.1 (Jelly Bean) following launch. Detailed timing to follow
• MHL connectivity for viewing content on a big screen without the need for a charger
• Use Xperia TV Dock with MHL to HDMI converter and charging connector to enjoy photos and videos on an HDMI enabled TV
• In some markets Xperia T will be known as Xperia TX
• Available in Black, Silver and White colours

Xperia V key features:

• 4.3” HD Reality Display powered by the Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 for razor sharp clarity
• 13 MP fast capture camera with full HD video recording.
• Latest generation 1.5GHz dual core processor for improved battery life, fast performance and ultra sharp graphics
• LTE for the fastest data download speeds (in markets where technology is available)
• Easy connectivity with One-touch ‘One-touch’ enabled by NFC
• Clear audio+ for the highest level of sound quality
• PlayStation™ Certified
• Android version 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Will be upgraded to Android version 4.1 (Jelly Bean) following launch. Detailed timing to follow
• Highest levels of dust and water resistance in a smartphone (IP55/57+) ensure protection from the effects of immersion up to 1m for 30 minutes
• MHL connectivity for viewing content on a big screen without the need for a charger
• Available in Black, Pink and White colours

Xperia J key features:

• 9.2mm slim stylish design
• Large 4.0” FWVGA Display
• Social media updates with illumination
• 5MP AF camera
• Front chat camera
• Available in Black, Gold, White and Pink colours

Xperia Tablet S key features:

• Slim new aluminium body and splash-proof design
• 9.4” HD display with OptiContrast™ Panel with low-friction coating
• NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 quad-core processor and Android 4.0.3 operating system
• Various experiences with original applications and Sony’s network services.

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