Preview: Motorola Xoom tablet, worlds first Android 3.0 Honeycomb Touch Tablet

Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system comes to your hand in the Motorola's new tablet Xoom tablet. No we are not boasting, Motorola's new tablet Motorola Xoom will be running on this powerful OS. Not only it is the first Android 3.0 Honeycomb Touch Tablet but it will also include some of the latest applications. Off course not to forget its startling ergonomics, which are strong too. The tablet will feature a stunning 10.1 Inches display which will deliver HD videos by using 16:9 wide screen formatting. Dazzling looks, a 3G wireless which can also be upgraded to super-fast 4G LTE, 1 GHz, processor, Google Maps 5.0 with 3D interaction and many more super spectacular applications will became a part of this Tablet. Let's check out Motorola Xoom's further details.

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What’s new?

The company is assuring a promising performance which will redefine the tablet experience. Motorola is damn confident while saying this, as the whole device will be relying on a Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system and latest Google Mobile Innovations.

The world's first Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet is also the first to include Google Mobile innovations. Google Maps 5.0 with 3D interaction, 3 million Google eBooks, Google Talk with video/ voice chat will be part of Motorola Xoom. Awesome tableting experience can be possible with Xoom which delivers rich graphics and cool games that depend on gyroscope and accelerometer.

Motorola Xoom also include a 5 megapixel camera (rear-facing) with flash that captures video in 720p HD. The user can also edit his photos and videos on his whopping 10.1” HD screen.

Features walkthrough:

Two cameras

The camera at the front generates a resolution of 2MP on the Xoom which ensures video conferencing through Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G. Whereas, the rear 5 mega pixel camera helps in capturing videos at 720p HD.

10.1-inch widescreen

If compared with other tablets Motorola Xoom's widescreen can be considered humongous. Well it is not an ordinary screen, it delivers 280×800 pixels resolution and supports 1080p HD video. This practical exaggeration gives an ultimate movie watching experience.

Adobe Flash

Steve Jobs, is still determined that he won't include Flash devices in the iPad. He says that “Flash isn't great software and that it's a resource hog”. This is the statement of Steve which is generating huge criticism of iPad. This is how Apple's pain becomes a gain for Motorola, as Xoom will be loaded with Adobe Flash player. We don't exactly know that how far it will be an advantage for Motorola Xoom as Flash in Galaxy Tab delivered a very poor performance.

Dual-Core Processor

It will be Christmas time for Motorola Xoom's users. The dual core processor was absent in Galaxy Tab, that's why it gathered so much of criticism regarding the performance of Flash. Whether it is Adobe Flash or any other application, the GHz Dual-Core Processor can actually make things a lot easier for Xoom users.

Android 3.0

Android 3.0 Honeycomb is a very recent version of Android based operating systems which caters specifically to the needs of the tablet devices. “Beyond the next generation device” this is how the company has defined this powerful phone. Surely, Motorola is not boasting as the user would get speedy and agile access to Flash sites, videos and games.

HDMI out

The HDMI tool has been incorporated in Motorola Xoom to make it a nice media player for home. Just plug an HDTV via HDMI you and your family can get an enthralling movie experience on it. This Motorola move has surpassed the Apple devices as a special cable is required for something like this iPad.

What’s not so good?

Although Motorola Xoom packs some astonishing specs but still we cannot save ourselves from adapting a critiques perspective while analyzing this product. Many won't prefer a 10.1 inch screen as they would like to see some difference between laptop and a tablet. The size is the overall reason which makes it a heavy tablet.

The $800 price is too expensive and for a person like me it would be equal to months of savings.Andrew Moreley, VP, international marketing, says "the Motorola Xoom is clearly a premium device with premium prices inside.” So, the middle class would definitely have to wait for some more time to own it.

What’s good?

It is the worlds first Android 3.0 Honeycomb which would also include the latest Google Mobile Innovations. Surely the phone would give a reason to smile for the Android lovers.

The device would also support Adobe® Flash® Player for smoother web browsing. Unlike iPad this tablet would allow access to Flash sites also, videos and games on a 10.1” HD wide screen display.

Unlike Galaxy Tab it will include powerful dual core processor (each operating at 1 GHz).The user can take videos with 5 megapixel rear camera (with flash) in 720p HD. With this you don't have to separately use another software for editing the videos as there is a provision for instant video and photo editing. Edit the pictures give them a good shape and post them on YouTube, Picasa, and Facebook. The 2 megapixel can help the Motorola Xoom user in performing live video chats.The HDTV with HDMI connectivity makes the tablet a one of its kind media player which guarantees uninterrupted entertainment.

The company will provide a wide array of devices along with Motorola Xoom like: Sound All Around (Charge, watch TV and movies in HD, Get Charged Up, Protect and Personalize (custom fit portfolio Case) and many more. Let' pick smart docks (A Standard Dock) for instance, it can be used to charge your device, covert Motorola Xoom as portable play and work station, for watching video content, listening to music through external speakers. And not to forget, the Speaker HD Dock through which a user can send HD content directly to TV or play tunes without attaching external speakers.

Industry buzz:

The evidence for a Motorola Xoom launch on February 24th just became that bit more compelling, courtesy of this here Best Buy ad. It promises Moto's Android tablet will be in stores a couple of weeks from now, decorated with a daunting $799.99 sticker. That price agrees with one of our earliest leaks on the matter, purportedly from Verizon's own systems, so all the pieces seem to be falling into place for a pretty exciting end to February for Android fans.

Introducing the first Android™ touch tablet from Motorola. With a brilliant 10.1-inch display optimized for high definition video in true 16:9 widescreen format, Motorola XOOM™ provides a whole new media experience for mobile uses. By taking advantage of the NVIDIA Tegra dual core chipset, everything moves faster: web browsing, video playback, gaming.

Price and availability:

The launch of the phone has been scheduled for 24th February at a price of $800.

Wrap-up:

In an aggregate Motorola Xoom is an astonishing tablet unexpected and Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system. Technology reviewers are contending that it is the best announced tablet till now in CES. The Adobe and Androids 3.0 factor which will help the tablet in scoring a lead over Apples iPad. When it will get launched it would definitely give stiff resistance to the sovereignty of iPad.

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Preview: Motorola Xoom tablet, worlds first Android 3.0 Honeycomb Touch Tablet