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Motorola XOOM Overview

The Motorola XOOM is the first tablet PC released by Motorola and will be coming to Verizon Wireless very soon. It has a 10.1 inch touchscreen, a Tegra 2 processor, and features the latest and greatest in Android. Honeycomb 3.0.

Initially it will only be compatible with Verizon 3G, but will later be upgradeable to 4G.

Motorola XOOM Specs

AKA:

  • ?

General:

Released:

  • 24/02/2011

Form Factor:

  • Slate

Hardware Keyboard:

  • No

Size

Width:

  • 9.81 inches

Height:

  • 6.61 inches

Depth:

  • 0.51 inches

Weight:

  • 730 ounces

Display

Type:

  • Capacitive

Technology:

  • TFT LCD

Size:

  • 10.1 inches

Resolution:

  • 1280x800px

Camera

Megapixels:

  • 5 MP

Autofocus:

  • Yes

Flash:

  • Dual LED Flash

Megapixels:

  • 5 MP

Video Quality:

  • 720p

Video FPS:

  • 30

Secondary Camera
(Front Facing)

Megapixels:

  • 2 MP

Autofocus:

  • ?

Flash:

  • ?

Video Quality:

  • ?

Video FPS:

  • 30

Connectivity

Bluetooth:

  • Bluetooth 2.1

Bluetooth Types:

  • EDR

USB:

  • Proprietary Connector

Wifi:

  • 802.11b/g/n

GPS:

  • Yes

GPS Types:

  • aGPS

Multimedia

Headset Jack:

  • 3.5mm

Speakerphone:

  • ?

FM Tuner:

  • ?

Browser:

  • ?

Battery

Type:

  • Li-Ion

Capacity:

  • 6200 mAh

Removable:

  • No

OS

Version:

  • Android 4.0

Custom UI:

  • ?

Hardware

Internal Memory:

  • 16,32,64 GB

External Memory:

  • MicroSD
  • MicroSDHC

External Memory Amount:

  • Up to 32 GB

RAM:

  • 1 GB

Processor:

  • NVIDIA

Processor Speed:

  • 1 GHz


Motorola XOOM Reviews

CNET
"The Xoom's spec sheet is enough to make any tablet tremble, but the price is high, the design is bulky, and Google still has some work to do before its tablet software experience is as fleshed out and intuitive as Apple's."
Engadget
"As we put rubber to road on our Motorola Xoom review, it's important to note that it was only a matter of time before the Android army delivered a proper iPad competitor."
Business Insider
"Google's Clunky Honeycomb Software Ruins The Motorola Xoom."
Tech Crunch
"Few tablets have met with such widespread anticipation as the recently-announced Xoom. It is the closest anyone has come to an iPad equivalent for the Android set."
Into Mobile
"The Samsung Galaxy Tab proved that an Android tablet can give Apple reason to worry, but the Verizon-bound Motorola XOOM is the first Android tablet to really be considered a proper iPad killer."
T3
"Motorola Xoom Review: The latest tablet computer to hit the market, is fast and well built, but a little bit of a bugger to play with and way too overpriced."
Slash Gear
"Motorola’s big launch of CES 2011 and the first Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet on the market, the Motorola XOOM has a lot to live up to."
Ubergizmo
"In terms of hardware, the Motorola tablet offers some impressive features – including Nvidia’s dual-core “Tegra 2”  processor, which delivers great performance and makes the Xoom very responsive with speedy web browsing and a fluid 3D gaming experience."
Tech Radar
"The Motorola Xoom is the first Android 3.0 tablet to hit the market. That makes it the first Android tablet to ship with an OS that's designed especially for big screens, and that's why it's so exciting."
Android Central
"Big, black and powerful. That pretty much sums up the Motorola XOOM (henceforth to be referred to as the more eye-friendly Xoom), the opening salvo in what is about to be a deluge of tablets running Android 3.0 Honeycomb."
Android Guys
"After spending a little over one month with the XOOM I have grown to really like the device, almost love it."
BGR
"The Motorola XOOM isn’t the first Android tablet, but in a way it kind of is the first Android tablet."
PCWorld
"That’s the Xoom’s main claim to fame: it is, quite literally, the archetypal Honeycomb tablet device."
PCMag
"The Motorola Xoom for Verizon Wireless is a solid Android tablet with Flash support, but it doesn't measure up to the Apple iPad 2 in terms of app selection."
GSMArena
"The iPad needs to get used to living with a bounty on its head. And always be ready for the likes of the Motorola XOOM."

Motorola XOOM Pictures

 
 

Motorola XOOM Videos

CES 2011: Motorola Xoom tablet (hands-on)
A video demonstration of the Motorola Xoom tablet from the CES 2011 Press Event. The tablet is due out in the first quarter of 2011 on Verizon and is the first to run Google's Honeycomb version of Android.
Introducing Motorola XOOM
Behold: the Motorola XOOM with Android Honeycomb, Motorola's new tablet coming soon on Verizon.
Making of Motorola XOOM
Can't get enough of the new Motorola XOOM ? Go behind-the-scenes and hear from its creators what went into developing this tablet.
Motorola Xoom Tablet Walkthrough and "Hands On"
A first look at the new Motorola Xoom Tablet, a 10-inch platform sporting the NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor and Android 3.0
Motorola XOOM Tablet Hands-On
Motorola XOOM Tablet Hands-On by AaronAaron gets a quick look at the Motorola XOOM, a 4G LTE-equipped tablet computer coming to Verizon in the coming months. Yeah, it's really a video of a video - Motorola's not showing off Android 3.0 just yet - but something's better than nothing, right? Specifications include a large 10.1-inch display with 1280 x 800 resolution, 1 GHz dual-core Tegra 2 processor, 5-megapixel rear camera, front-facing camera, and of course, Android 3.0 ("Honeycomb").Expect to see it on Verizon Wireless before the end of the first quarter. It will launch with 3G and Wi-Fi, and will be upgradeable to 4G in the second quarter of 2011.
Motorola XOOM Hands-On Video
Motorola XOOM Hands-On Video at CES 2011. Check out the forums: http://androidforums.com/motorola-xoom/
Motorola XOOM Android Tablet Demo
Motorola XOOM Android Tablet Demo by Sanjay Jha at CES 2011
Motorola XOOM
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Motorola XOOM News

Motorola updates ICS upgrade roadmap, Droid RAZR and RAZR MAXX scheduled for Q2

Motorola has update their upgrade schedule for devices in the US giving us a better idea of when to expect Android 4.0 for a range of smartphones and tablets. Motorola DROID RAZR and Droid RAZR MAXX owners will be first to see the official version of Ice Cream Sandwich along with the WiFi + 3G [...]

Leak shows several Verizon devices will complete Ice Cream Sandwich testing in early/mid May

It seems we have an idea of where some Verizon Wireless devices are in the process of receiving Android 4.0. A new leak has revealed dates for the conclusion of testing for the HTC Rezound and the Motorola DROID RAZR and its MAXX cousin. The former will complete testing on May 7th, while the latter [...]

DEAL ALERTS: Acer Iconia Tab for $180, Motorola Xoom GSM Unlocked for $300, 32GB Micro SD for $15 and 5,000mAh Portable Battery for $25

Alright, we got a handful of great deals for you tonight via the more popular daily deals sites around the net. Don’t want to wasted much time (in case they sell out) so let’s get straight to it. 1SaleADay is offering a refurbished 7-inch Acer Iconia Tab A100 for the rock bottom price of $180. [...]

Brand New Motorola XOOM 32GB Available at 1SaleADay for $330

If you don’t consider the Motorola XOOM too old to appreciate, 1SaleAday has something for you. They’re offering the original Motorola XOOM 32GB brand new for $330. The first Honeycomb-bearing tablet is being offered brand new. You’ll be getting the WiFi edition, so there’s no 4G, but if you’re looking for a cheap gift or [...]

Motorola preparing a beta test for Xoom WiFi update

Select customers of the Motorola Xoom WiFi have been receiving E-Mails, inquiring regarding their desire to help test out the latest update for their tablet. It should be a simple minor release, with a few bug fixes here and there, and some smidgens of performance improvements. What we can’t say, though, is whether the build [...]

Verizon releases list of devices to receive Ice Cream Sandwich update

Verizon knows the die-hard Android fans out there can’t wait to get their hands on Android 4.0. They aren’t spilling the beans on when to expect Ice Cream Sandwich updates to start rolling out, but they are doing the next best thing by releasing a list of devices confirmed to receive the latest version of [...]

Act Now: Motorola XOOM 4G Upgrades Ending March 31st

Motorola launched the first Android Honeycomb tablet – the XOOM – without 4G despite the promise that it’d have those nice data-guzzling LTE radios from Verizon. Motorola promised to bring an upgrade program to enable cellular-connected XOOM units with 4G, and they came through. Users have been able to send their units in and receive [...]

Motorola provides update on Ice Cream Sandwich upgrades

Motorola has updated their Android Software Upgrade timeline with some new information regarding Android 4.0 for several devices. Ice Cream Sandwich will begin rolling out to the the Motorola XOOM Family Edition and a selection of international handsets including the Motorola RAZR in Q2. In Q3, the Motorola Atrix 4G, Atrix 2, and Photon 4G [...]

Verizon pushing updates for RAZR, RAZR MAXX, and XOOM LTE [Update: XYBOARDs, too]

Verizon has a handful of new updates rolling out to their Motorola product line, starting with the 6.12.173 software update for the Droid RAZR and Droid RAZR MAXX. The changelog for the update went live a few days ago and a few users lucky enough to be part of Moto’s early release program received the [...]

[UPDATE: Google responds] Verizon Galaxy Nexus, other CDMA devices, no longer listed with Google developer support

UPDATE: The Android Team’s Dan Morrill has posted an explanation for the removal of the Galaxy Nexus and other CDMA devices from the official developer support page. This has nothing to do with Google Wallet (we never thought it did) and everything to do with the way the Android code is compiled for CDMA devices. In [...]

Motorola, Woot warn that some refurbished XOOM tablets contain old user data

Motorola and Woot are warning that some refurbished XOOM tablets were not completely wiped of older user data before being sold through the daily deal website. Don’t worry, it’s not as scary as it sounds. Motorola is estimating that only about 100 out of 6,200 WiFi-only XOOM tablets sold between October and December of 2011 [...]

Testers Receiving Motorola XOOM Ice Cream Sandwich Update

Motorola had been contacting members of their Feedback Network looking to test a new “project” for the XOOM tablet. Over the weekend that “project” began reaching users and it is none other than Android 4.0.3. The rollout of a test build is great news, and provided things go smoothly the general public could be seeing [...]

Motorola Preparing to Test XOOM WiFi ICS Upgrade?

Looks like emails have gone out to users of Motorola’s Google Experience XOOM devices (the XOOM WiFi available in America, pretty much) alerting them to tests that will begin soon for the device. Of course, one question immediately comes to mind: is this a common bug fixer or something more? Well, considering that Motorola has [...]

Ice Cream Sandwich AOSP Build Compiled for the Motorola XOOM

Now that Android 4.0.3 is available as part of the Android Open Source Project’s codebase, you can expect to see a lot of effort from the developer community to get Ice Cream Sandwich ported to new devices. An easy place to start is the Motorola XOOM. The world’s first Honeycomb tablet received its own custom-tailored [...]

Nexus Devices, Original XOOM Escape the Grips of Carrier IQ

Want another reason to make the Samsung Galaxy Nexus your next device? How about a lack of creepy tracking software watching your every move? The latest report in the ongoing Carrier IQ fiasco claims that due to heavier involvement from Google, the Nexus line of phones has foregone the inclusion of the controversial software. The [...]

Verizon Motorola XOOM Receiving Software Update to Enable Pay-as-You-Go Plans

The Motorola XOOM for Verizon is receiving a small (8MB small) update as of today. Given the minute size, don’t expect any big feature changes. It’s looking like the only major adjustment is an under-the-hood change allowing the tablet to be activated on Verizon’s month-to-month 4G LTE plans. The update provides a good option for [...]

Motorola Seeking Testers for New XOOM Software ‘Project’

The Motorola Feedback Network is once again making a call for testers of an upcoming software release. The new “project” is aimed at owners of the original Motorola XOOM , but little is known about it at this time. Motorola is requesting confidentiality, which, as you can see, has stopped no one from reporting the [...]

Verizon’s Black Friday Deals Revealed

So you’re wondering what Verizon’s got cooking for the biggest shopping day of the year? According to new evidence by Droid-Life there are some things you might want to take advantage. We’ve got deals on a few of Verizon’s big devices. The Motorola XOOM can be had for $200. While you might opt for something [...]

Refurb Motorola XOOM Is Woot’s Deal of the Day, 32GB for $329.99

When the Motorola XOOM first launched it wasn’t exactly selling like hotcakes. Blame it on the excessive price tag initially assigned to the world’s first Honeycomb tablet. With the Motorola XOOM 2 recently announced, now would seem like a perfect time to snag the late model at a bargain price, right? Right. Today’s woot.com deal [...]

Motorola Confirms Devices to Get Ice Cream Sandwich, Starting With RAZR, Bionic and XOOM

Motorola has announced the first few devices to get Ice Cream Sandwich sometime down the line. The Motorola DROID BIONIC, Motorola DROID RAZR and the Motorola XOOM will all be getting the upgrade. They’ll be confirming other devices within six weeks of the source’s release. We wholly expect all of their dual-core devices to get [...]


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