The Sony Tablet S is one slick Android-based tablet. With a comfortable grip, an easy-on-the-eye design, and plenty of power for your computing needs, the Tablet S does lots of things to differentiate itself from the glut of uninspired Android tablets out there. Capable of running the latest version of the Android tablet OS with, one would expect, Ice Cream Sandwich ready for it in the future, Sony has positioned the Tablet S to be very media-centric. Capable of accessing YouTube and Netflix, the Tablet S is also capable of accessing Sony’s Music and Video Unlimited apps which give the device unlimited music streaming and access to thousands of movies and TV shows. Reading fans need not look any further as the Tablet S also has the Sony Reader app built in with 2+ million book store and access to Google’s free books as well.

If that wasn’t enough, Sony also built a native and exclusive app for the Tablet S which allows you to control other Sony devices in the house, like your Blu-ray player, Bravia television, or Sony GoogleTV. This app then places all the device controls in the palm of your hand, helping you reduce the clutter of devices around you. As you can tell, consuming media with the Tablet S is not a problem — but how about interacting with it like gaming? Sure, the Tablet S can access the Android Market and download those games, but the Tablet S is also the first PlayStation Certified Android tablet, which gives the device access to Sony’s PSone library games. The games, which are extremely speedy at loading, will always display a set of virtual keys for you to play with, which are designed to emulate the original PlayStation controls.

If Sony had decided to stop there, this would already be miles ahead of any other Android tablet when it comes to games. With the PlayStation DNA in them, Sony has decided to raise the stakes and has given the Tablet S the capability to connect to the Dualshock 3 controller via Bluetooth, much like you would with your PS3. This easy-to-set-up connection between the controller and the tablet then transforms your Tablet S into a unique gaming machine, one which can be set down on your desk of choice or lap after a long day and convert right before your eyes from your working tool to your media and gaming machine.

Below is a quick demonstration of gaming on the Sony Tablet S with a Duakshock 3 controller.

Discuss:

Do features like the Dualshock 3 connection interest you on the Sony Tablet, and is this something you would like Sony to pursue further?