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Sony kicked off the IFA trade show in Berlin today by introducing three new Android smartphones and one new Android tablet. Sony expanded its Xperia line with the high-end Xperia T, an Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich phone with a 4.6-inch display (1280×720), a 1.5-GHZ dual-core Qualcomm Krait processor a 13-megapixel camera, NFC and PlayStation certification.
The Xperia V is smaller version of the Xperia T and features a 4.3-inch 720P display, LTE connectivity and a water-resistant design. The Xperia J is the affordable option and includes a 4-inch (480×854) display, 1 GHz single-core processor, 5-megapixel rear-facing camera, a VGA front-facing camera, 4GB of onboard storage and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
All three handsets include Android 4.0.4, with Jelly Bean coming soon for the Xperia T and V. The Xperia T will go on sale in the upcoming weeks, while the Xperia V and J will land before the end of the year.
Sony also unveiled the Tablet S, a 9.4-inch tablet with an aluminum body and splash-proof design. It also features an HD display with an OptiContrast panel that makes it easy to read the tablet both indoors and in bright sunlight. The Tablet S is powered by a Tegra 3 processor and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
Pre-orders for the Android tablet start today and the Tablet S will go on sale starting September 7. Available models include a 16GB model for $399, a 32GB version for $499 and 64GB model for $599. The Xperia Tablet S will also be compatible with a variety of accessories, including a cover with built-in keybaord for $99.99, a docking stand for $99.99, a charging cradle for $39.99 and a dock speaker for $129.99.
[Via Sony]
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Kelly Hodgkins
Kelly spent the last four years covering mobile technology at places like BGR, Gizmodo and The Unofficial Apple Weblog. Before writing, she spent a few years working with and teaching others how to use Adobe Flash and Macromedia Director. Even earlier than that, she spent several years as a Ph.D student in Microbiology. When she's not writing, she can be found fishing the lakes and hiking the mountains of Western Maine with her husband and tribe of children. You can follow her on Twitter @kellyhodgkins.
