Sony, makes a decent laptop, but not the greatest, and they are quick to turn away customers who upgrade from the original OEM system. They refuse to move forward and support past products with simple device drivers even when the product is only 2 years old. If this is any sense as to where SONY will FAIL then that is the start of it.
Now moving forward, offering Windows multitasking tablet that is up to date would be great, but it needs to have essentials to it and not so bear-bones like the iPad is. Also, if they really wanted that feel of wanting to compete against Apple, build it with a dual booting feature, let it give you the choice to run Windows 7 or Android 2.+. Then they need not worry about an App Store, they will have one already in use, and one that is successful.
Also, on a personal note, I would like to see the use of a hidden area for a memory card, or at least rubber caps to protect the slots from damage due to spills.
Also, if they release the tablet with the minimum amount of spec needed it will FAIL. Already people are talking about the 2nd Gen iPad and how much stronger it will be of a product. If the Sony version is already there, they they would be much more ahead of the game and people would know their dollar would last longer.
One last thing, SONY needs to get away from INTEL video, and start to consider others like ATI or NVIDIA for performance otherwise Apple is going to kill them in that area as well.
Lets see Bluetooth 2.1+, Wireless N+, at least 4gb of Ram, with 8gb as an option. Allow for the use of Memory Stick Pro Duo, and SDHC, and maybe even Compact flash, Dual camera support so college kids can use it to video their lectures, and then be able to Skype home to their families & friends as well (rotating cameras will only cause breakdown issues). Will SONY listen and make a Apple killer, doubt it. Their would be afraid it would turn out like their PS3, guaranteed it would NOT be the case.
Tom
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