Sony S1 Playstation Android Tablet PC Unboxing & First Look Linus Tech Tips

The video opens with Linus Tech Tips performing an unboxing of the Sony Tablet S, highlighting its 9.4 inch display and Android Honeycomb operating system. He discusses the box contents, including a power brick and a quick start guide, and calls out unique Sony touches such as the infrared blaster and PlayStation certification. Linus demonstrates the device setup, noting the long power cable, the tablet’s ergonomic slant design, and the physical buttons including a hardware reset switch which he values for Android reliability. He boots the tablet, connects to Wi-Fi, and begins exploring the home screen, comparing its responsiveness to other Tegra 2 tablets and noting the built in apps pre-installed by Sony like Video Unlimited, Reader, and a universal remote control feature. The reviewer then dives into Sony’s ecosystem, explaining how PlayStation gaming, DLNA sharing, and Sony Entertainment Network content integrate with the tablet, and he tests the PS1 gaming experience with Crash Bandicoot, commenting on the controls and the overall gaming potential. He concludes that the Sony Tablet S stands out for its PS1 gaming capability and remote control features, framing it as a strong multimedia and gaming device, and invites viewers to subscribe for more unboxings and reviews. The video ends with a final note of excitement about the tablet’s design and Sony’s ecosystem, while acknowledging the learning curve of the new form factor and the potential for future follow-ups and comparisons.

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