New Sony Ericsson Nozomi, Aoba with 720p Display,Dual-core CPU

Two of Sony Ericsson’s rumored upcoming Android handsets have recently appeared on the NenaMark database. Benchmark results show two seemingly identical handsets, codenamed the Sony Ericsson Nozomi and the Sony Ericsson Aoba.

Both handsets were reported as separate devices on NenaMark, but both bear identical specs, as follows:

• 1.5 GHz Qualcomm processor
• Adreno 220 graphics processing unit
• 1280×720 display resolution
• Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread

Apart from its benchmark results on NenaMark, very little else has been reported about the Sony Ericsson Aoba. Bearing the same results as the Aoba, the Sony Ericsson Nozomi, on the other hand, has been previously rumored for release some time during the Christmas season, although more recent reports are saying that it’s slated for release in early 2012.

But, the juiciest bit reported about the Nozomi is that it’s going to have Android 2.4/4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

The upcoming Sony Ericsson Nozomi may probably fall under Sony Ericsson's Xperia series of handsets. If so, its looks might be similar to the Xperia arc, shown in this photo.

Leaked tips and rumors about Sony Ericsson Nozomi say it’s going to come with the following specs (aside from those revealed on NenaMark):

• 4.3-inch touchscreen
• 12-megapixel primary camera (with Sony Exmor R sensors)
• 1 GB of RAM
• 32 GB of internal storage
• 1,750 mAh battery
• micro SIM card slot

It is not yet clear whether the Nozomi and the Aoba are different handsets. It is possible that both are early prototypes and are not yet production units.

Yet, if those specs make it to actual production units, both the Sony Ericsson Nozomi and the Sony Ericsson Aoba will trump the Samsung Galaxy S II and the Motorola DROID Bionic–at least in camera pixelage and display resolution.

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Sony Tablet S Competitive Against the iPad 2

There are many challengers to the iPad 2 from the Android side of the mobile platform competition and Sony has just recently unveiled another fighter. The Tablet S is the electronics giant’s latest tablet computer offering which will be powered by the Android Honeycomb operating system. Here’s an outline of how the Tablet S measures up.

Under the hood

Versus the iPad 2’s 1GHz Apple A5, the Tablet S will be driven by Nvidia’s Tegra 2 with an ARM Cortext-A9 CPU. The Cortext-A9 is a multicore mobile processor capable of out-of-order executions which allow for overall faster response. Apple A5 and Nvidia Tegra 2 are both system-on-chip implementations of the Cortext-A9. In terms of storage however the iPad 2 comes out ahead with its 64 GB option, while the Tablet S will only have a 16 GB and 32 GB version.

Connectivity

Both tablets have the expected Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities but the Tablet S has the advantage of Universal Infrared Remote and DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) technology features. Simply put, this technology allows the user to wirelessly transfer digital content from the tablet to any other DNLA-capable media device which could be anything from a TV to a Blu-Ray player.

Display

Another ace for the Tablet S is the TruBlack feature for its 9.4 inch multi-touch display. This particular Sony feature enables the user to lessen screen reflections from bright sources such as sunlight. Tablet S users will thus find working on the device outdoors just as convenient as indoors.

Form factor

Weighing in at 598 grams, the Tablet S is 10 grams lighter than the iPad 2. Besides the weight, some reviewers have noted that its wedge shape makes it easier to hold the device in one hand for a longer period of time and gives a better angled view when set down.

Sony’s Tablet S is also going to be lighter on the wallet. The 16 GB version will be priced at $579 while the 32 GB version will sell for $689. The new tablet computer will be coming out on the Australian market this October and pre-ordering can be done as early as September 28.

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Android 3.2 Lets Sony Tablet S Gets Video Unlimited

Owners of the Sony Tablet S (yes, that folded-magazine-type tablet, formerly called the Sony Tablet S1) will soon have access to Video Unlimited, which is what Sony calls its video store. The new feature supporting Video Unlimited comes to Sony Tablet S users through the currently rolling out Android 3.2 Honeycomb update.

The Sony Tablet S initially came out with Android 3.1 Honeycomb, and Sony promised to provide Android 3.2 updates “soon.” At that time, customers took it with a grain of salt, since in almost all cases, promised updates usually come later than sooner. But, Sony seems to have delivered on its promise.

The upgrade requires downloading a huge file (about 181 MB), so users are encouraged to perform the upgrade on a fast and strong Internet connection.

Speaking to PC Advisor, a representative from Sony UK confirmed that the Video Unlimited service will be launched on October 10. The service provides video-for-rent services for both standard-definition and high-definition flicks.

Sony is also reportedly setting in place the other components of its Sony Entertainment Network, one of which is Music Unlimited, powered by Qriocity. Other upcoming features/services include the Sony Reader Online Store and the Sony Playstation service–both of which are expected to go live also next month. The Sony Entertainment Network will reportedly go full swing by end of October.

These new features reportedly become available to Sony Tablet S users through the Android 3.2 Honeycomb update that Sony is pushing out.

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