The Motorola Xoom is the world's first tablet to pack a dual-core processor, and the first slate to run Google's tablet-optimized Android 3.0
A Preview of the Motorola Xoom
The Motorola Xoom is the world's first tablet with a dual-core processor and Android 3.0, the latest iteration of Google's OS designed specifically for tablets.
With a hefty 2GHz of processing power, the Motorola Xoom boasts an iPad-style 10.1 inch HD display with a resolution of 1280 x 800. This cinematic display supports 1080p video, while offering the ultimate platform for Google's revamped UI.
Not only will the Xoom be treated to a stylish new interface, it will also come equipped with Googles latest innovations. This includes Google Maps 5.0 with 3D buildings, Google's eBook library and Adobe Flash 10.1 support.
The Motorola Xoom also features a 5 megapixel rear facing camera with dual LED flash and HD video capture, a front-facing webcam for video calling, USB and HDMI ports for sharing your media and HSDPA and WiFi connectivity. Over in the States, the Motorola Xoom will also support 4G speeds.
The Motorola Xoom has a UK release date of Q1 2011. Its pricing on the otherhand, is yet to be confirmed.
A full review will be published here once the phone has been released.
Find out more about the Motorola Xoom at motorola.com
Motorola Xoom News
Motorola posts $80 million Q4 loss
Motorola has announced a fourth quarter 2011 loss of $80 million, due to lacklustre sales of its smartphone devices. Throughout the three month period ending December, the firm managed to shift just 10.5 million mobile devices – including 5.3 million smartphones and just 200,000 of its Xoom tablets. This brings Moto’s 2011 total to 42.4 million [...]
Motorola Xoom WiFi getting Android 4.0
It’s good news for owners of the Motorola Xoom WiFi model, as the latest iteration of Google’s OS has began rolling-out to the Honeycomb-powered tablet. Motorola announced the good news via its official Twitter account, saying: “Pumped for ICS? So are we! Starting today the Android 4.0 upgrade will begin rolling out to all XOOM [...]
Motorola shifts just 100,000 Xoom tablets in Q3
Motorola Mobility has announced its Q3 results, which reveals the firm shifted just 100,000 Xoom tablets throughout the three month period. This disappointing 100,000 figure is far less than the 440,000 units shipped in the quarter before, and tiny in comparison to Apple’s iPad sales of 11.1 million. Despite this however, Motorola is expected to announce the Xoom 2 [...]
Motorola Atrix Android 2.3 update coming mid-November
Motorola has assured disgruntled customers that the Atrix will get bumped to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) in ‘mid-November’, despite previously promising a ‘mid-September’ release. It’s not just good news for Motorola Atrix users. Adopters of the Motorola Xoom can expect to receive Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) at the end of November, while Milestone 2 users will also [...]
Skype 2.5 for Android announced, 14 new devices supported
Skype today announced Skype 2.5 for Android, adding support for 14 additional handsets. Devices including the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Motorola Xoom are now supported, alongside dual-core devices including the LG Optimus 3D and Motorola Atrix. Skype 2.5 brings the number of supported devices up to 41, although handsets such as the HTC Shooter [...]
Motorola Xoom 2 leak reveals 8.9″ and 10.1″ flavours
Yet another leak from Motorola has revealed that it’s second-generation tablet, the Motorola Xoom 2, will come in both 8.9-inch and 10.1-inch flavours. The smaller, 8.2-inch model first appeared last week, and was rumoured to be a 7-inch tablet. However, Engadget has confirmed that the slate in fact touts an 8.2-inch IPS touchscreen, complete with [...]
Motorola Xoom Specifications
Size
249mm x 167.8mm x 12.9mm
Weight
720 grams
Display
Full capacitive touch screen
Type: TFT LCD
Size: 10.10 inches
Resolution: 1280 x 800
Input
Keyboard: On-screen
Operating System
Android 3
Storage
Internal: 32GB
External: microSD up to 64GB
Miscellaneous
CPU: 1GHz Dual core
A-GPS with maps
Internet
HSDPA
HSDPA data download speeds
3G
3G data speeds
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Connectivity
Audio: 3.5mm stereo jack
Data: Standard microUSB
Dual Band
GSM 900 / 1800
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 2.1
A2DP for wireless stereo headsets
Camera
5.0 megapixel camera
Fixed Focus and Dual LED Flash
720p Video Recording
At 30 fps
Front facing camera with video calling
Power
Standby Time: 336 hours
Multimedia
Audio supported formats
Playback: MP3, AAC, AAC+, AMR
Recording: Supported
Video supported formats
Playback: MPEG4, H.263, H.264
Recording: Supported
Social
Social Networking Features
Twitter and Facebook Widgets
Email Access