The current tablet market is a fractured mess that will become only more confusing when Sony releases its Google Android 3.0-powered tablets later this summer.  The Japanese electronics maker has publicly discussed plans to try and reach the No. 2 spot behind Apple in the tablet market.

Sony first revealed details of the tablets in April, so it's fitting the company recently held press conferences in the United States.  The S1 and S2 Sony tablets are still being prepped for release this summer, and journalists are now getting their first hands-on impression with the devices.  

Both models have significantly more unique designs than other tablets currently available on the market.  It's these differences Sony hopes will allow the company to be later to the tablet party, while customers begin to get settled.

The S1 features a 9.4" screen (supporting 1280x768 pixels) touchscreen that can be angled to include more comfortable typing ergonomics.  The unique design allows the S1 to be folded similar to a regular magazine, with one end a tad bit thicker than the other.  

Sony's S2 is a slick looking dual-screen, clamshell device that has two 5.5-inch screens, rear-facing camera, and is more robust than the current iPad 2.  The Sony S1 and S2 include microUSB -- but HDMI has been excluded -- since Sony decided to include DLNA.  

Both models include WiFi, 3G and 4G support, and are powered by the NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor.  Sony included the PlayStation Suite, and hopes the S2 will attract gamers looking to have a portable gaming unit.

Also of note, Sony made a few different tweaks to the Android OS that will help it run more smoothly for users.  Sony decided to add a "favorite" portion, which can be customized depending on which apps owners like to use the most.

Both devices should be available sometime this fall, and Sony promises S1 and S2 are simply code names.  AT&T will have exclusive access to the S2 tablet, and pricing still hasn't been released yet.  

A major selling point is that Sony wants these tablets to be able to interact with other Sony-branded consumer electronics.  Sony will be prepared to fight against the likes of the iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Motorola Xoom, and RIM PlayBook tablet devices.

When the Christmas holiday shopping season rolls around, consumers will have a wide selection of different appealing tablets.