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Motorola Xoom UK price slashed again, now £249.99

If you've been following recent Motorola Xoom developments, you'll know that the first "Google Experience" tablet has just been updated to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Alongside the update, Carphone Warehouse, one of the main sellers of Xooms in the UK, has cut the price of the Wifi-only model to £249.99. This is a £50 drop from the earlier RRP of £299.99, and the latest in a long line of Xoom price drops which has seen the tablet gradually fall from the July price of £399.
It might not be as sleek as the Galaxy Tab 10.1, or as fast as the ASUS Transformer Prime, but £250 for a 10-inch, dual-core ICS tablet isn't a bad deal at all if you ask us. UK readers, would you be tempted to drop £250 on a Xoom at this point? Be sure to let us know in the comments.
http://www.androidcentral.com/motorola-xoom-uk-price-slashed-again-now-£24999

So from a perspective buyer to those who own the Xoom, is it still a worthy purchase compared to newer tablets? I've been wanting to get a 10" tablet but they either lack the dev scene or hit the wallet pretty hard but the Xoom is well supported and at this price seems to be a steal. I did hear about lag/performance issues early on but has this been ironed out? Thanks

Hollow.Droid said:
So from a perspective buyer to those who own the Xoom, is it still a worthy purchase compared to newer tablets? I've been wanting to get a 10" tablet but they either lack the dev scene or hit the wallet pretty hard but the Xoom is well supported and at this price seems to be a steal. I did hear about lag/performance issues early on but has this been ironed out? Thanks
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ICS for me has fixed all the niggles of honeycomb, its still not perfect but the DEV scene has now gone massive with ICS builds so it wont be long.
Personally I still feel the XOOM is the best made of the tablets, I love the fact that out of all the tablets you can now buy, it still has the smallest bezel which for me is a winner.

Great price for a good tab but the question is when will the uk get the ics update..

Hi, I picked my Xoom up from Argos for £220 and that was before Christmas.
Also had a nice case from Amazon for £10, fits a treat and tablet performs great. J ust waiting now for OTA update to ICS and job done.

Bargain for sure
This is a bargain, ICS is great, no need to wait for the OTA, goto the US version of 3.2.1 and await the push
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If you've been following recent Motorola Xoom developments, you'll know that the first "Google Experience" tablet has just been updated to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Alongside the update, Carphone Warehouse, one of the main sellers of Xooms in the UK, has cut the price of the Wifi-only model to £249.99. This is a £50 drop from the earlier RRP of £299.99, and the latest in a long line of Xoom price drops which has seen the tablet gradually fall from the July price of £399.
It might not be as sleek as the Galaxy Tab 10.1, or as fast as the ASUS Transformer Prime, but £250 for a 10-inch, dual-core ICS tablet isn't a bad deal at all if you ask us. UK readers, would you be tempted to drop £250 on a Xoom at this point? Be sure to let us know in the comments.
http://www.androidcentral.com/motorola-xoom-uk-price-slashed-again-now-£24999
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just got the standard dock for £17.50 from cpw.
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Wokerz said:
Great price for a good tab but the question is when will the uk get the ics update..
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A good enough price for me . Like you I wonder when ICS will hit the UK. I think I'll give it a month then root it. That gives me time to work out exactly what to do.
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Ordered mine last week, should be with me tomorrow hopefully. While there may be newer tablets on the market at the moment, the price of the xoom and the incredible support being offered on this forum make the xoom the clear choice.

My sister just got one from carphone warehouse, she had been looking at one for a while, she just wants it for reading stuff online, so tegra 2 more than powerful enough for her. At £250 with ICS on its way it's too good to leave. If I didn't have the eee pad transformer and hp touchpad I would have considered getting one to play with

thomaswp said:
A good enough price for me . Like you I wonder when ICS will hit the UK. I think I'll give it a month then root it. That gives me time to work out exactly what to do.
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Hmmmm, and that didn't last. I rooted it that very night using the instructions at xoomforums. Very straight forward:
xoomforums.com/forum/motorola-xoom-hacking-guides/6591-how-uk-wifi-us-ged.html

thomaswp said:
Hmmmm, and that didn't last. I rooted it that very night using the instructions at xoomforums. Very straight forward:
xoomforums.com/forum/motorola-xoom-hacking-guides/6591-how-uk-wifi-us-ged.html
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I bought mine yesterday from cpw for 249, flashed it to US version and am rocking ICS as we speak.
A bargain in my eyes

Got the 32GB + 3G version for the equivalent of 210gbp here in sweden today
It will arrive on Tuesday, can't wait!

They got an offer where I live, Motorola xoom 32gb 3g with dock and folder case for 220€ is it worth buying the xoom? For studies how good is it?
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romdroid. said:
They got an offer where I live, Motorola xoom 32gb 3g with dock and folder case for 220€ is it worth buying the xoom? For studies how good is it?
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Yup, defo worth it. If you're looking for a tablet experience, the XOOM is in my opinion one of the best options, especially as it has that very handy SD card option!
And for 220€ that's an absolute steal!

ajkermode said:
Yup, defo worth it. If you're looking for a tablet experience, the XOOM is in my opinion one of the best options, especially as it has that very handy SD card option!
And for 220€ that's an absolute steal!
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yeah i know with a case and a dock i dont think u'll find a better price for the xoom

romdroid. said:
yeah i know with a case and a dock i dont think u'll find a better price for the xoom
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If you haven't ordered it yet they're all sold out now.. .
*Tapatalked*

Price has gone from £329.99 on Argos to £479.99!!!!
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5072844/Trail/searchtext%3EXOOM.htm

mtbgus said:
Price has gone from £329.99 on Argos to £479.99!!!!
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5072844/Trail/searchtext%3EXOOM.htm
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i got mine just before price went back up. i think they are selling whats left of their stock, the xoom doesnt appear in the new catalogue at all.

ChipZ16 said:
Got the 32GB + 3G version for the equivalent of 210gbp here in sweden today
It will arrive on Tuesday, can't wait!
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I bought it aswell, but I got it with flip folio + dockstation. All for 220 euro. I think it was same for you.
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Will amazon sell this ?

Do you think amazon will sell the nexus 7since there kind of going after the kindle fire.I'm thinking they probably won't sell it which is too bad since I have a $40 gift card to amazon.

That would be really ironic, seeing how everyone is calling the Nexus a Kindle Fire killer. They ARE selling accessories, I do know that... but I am really curious as well. Anyone got an answer?

I know they sell the Nook devices which are currently the main competitors of the Kindle devices, so I'm guessing that they probably will.

jtc276 said:
I know they sell the Nook devices which are currently the main competitors of the Kindle devices, so I'm guessing that they probably will.
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3rd party sellers sell the Nook products on the Amazon site, not Amazon themselves. I assume it'll be the same with the Nexus 7 since only 3rd party sellers sell the Galaxy Nexus (GSM version anyway. Amazon Wireless will sell you the Verizon and Sprint versions).

Considering Gamestop is selling the Nexus 7 it's possible. but i seriously doubt it.

Amazon has never sold an iPad, although it sold every iPod model imaginable. People wondered for a long time why Amazon did't sell the iPad. Then they released the Kindle Fire.

Amazon isn't like the Apple store. Tons of manufacturers list practically every sort of tablet and phone there.
So, I don't see why not.

I'm hoping that Amazon or a 3rd party will sell the tablet... But I'm not sure if I should pre order it or wait until it becomes available on Amazon.
I wish the tablet came in different colors :/

Yea amazon has never sold an iPad but they have pretty much every other tablet on there. Would be awesome if they end up selling it. I'm still debating whether or not to get one as I have a fire right now
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We need a poll of how many people purchase the Nexus on Amazon using the Fire...

Who will be gettin the TF700 ?

Should be in stores July 16th. Amazon is offering up to $250 credit for TF101 in good condition ... tempting.
Hoping Microcenter near me will have one in stock to play with, see if it is that much better than the TF101 (2 of which) I have

rashid11 said:
Should be in stores July 16th. Amazon is offering up to $250 credit for TF101 in good condition ... tempting.
Hoping Microcenter near me will have one in stock to play with, see if it is that much better than the TF101 (2 of which) I have
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I'll be getting one for sure... Is the July 16th date official? I haven't seen any official release dates yet... What about pre-orders?
Thanks.
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I have decided that since I already have two 10" tf101s, I really want to get the Nexus 7 right now to replace my tf101 as my "on-the-go" tablet.
I read the iconia 700 review, and it seems the Tegra3 is still a bit weak for driving the 1920x1200 screen as smoothly as the 1280x800 tablets.. so I will hold off on getting a new 10" tablet until the next round of 1920x1200 (or maybe 2560x1600??) comes out with beefier GPUs. I'd gladly take one with the new MALI405 GPU and a Cortex A15 based CPU.

I want one but can't afford it
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I'd like to have one, but it will be a tough sell getting my wife to agree to it.

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I read the iconia 700 review, and it seems the Tegra3 is still a bit weak for driving the 1920x1200 screen as smoothly as the 1280x800 tablets.. so I will hold off on getting a new 10" tablet until the next round of 1920x1200 (or maybe 2560x1600??) comes out with beefier GPUs. I'd gladly take one with the new MALI405 GPU and a Cortex A15 based CPU.
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I really want one, but I have the same concerns about the GPU. There is a reason why Apple (not that I like Apple) is using dual core, instead of quad, with a huge GPU in their new tablet. I was not at all impressed with the Tegra 2 GPU, and while the the Tegra 3 is better, it's not good enough to push that high resolution. Since the Tegra 4 will both have new CPU and GPU architecture, I may just wait. I'm only buying the Tf700 for the resolution, and I'll need a good GPU to push that.

I like hi-tech stuffs and have no problem affording the TF700. Currently having 1GTablet, 2x TF101s, 1x Nook Color, 1x Galaxy Player 4. I have enough Android fun ! I am waiting to try the next Asus Windows RT device.
My favorite TF101 has satisfied all my real needs.

I'll be selling my TF101 for the Nexus 7, I want to get a good taste of google-driven goodness for once, and this one actually looks like something I'd buy, unlike the earlier Nexus devices.

rashid11 said:
Should be in stores July 16th. Amazon is offering up to $250 credit for TF101 in good condition ... tempting.
Hoping Microcenter near me will have one in stock to play with, see if it is that much better than the TF101 (2 of which) I have
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Where are you seeing that trade in value? All i see is 209 in like new, 175 for good.

Get the nexus 7. Its a great priced tablet with a lot of power. I love mine.
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MC153 said:
Get the nexus 7. Its a great priced tablet with a lot of power. I love mine.
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My Nexus 7 is on order. Originally I was gong to get the 700 and eBay my TF101, but decided to keep the TF and get a N7. Tegra 3 just doesn't impress me enough especially when combined with the high resolution of the 700's screen, to replace my TF.

just lou said:
My Nexus 7 is on order. Originally I was gong to get the 700 and eBay my TF101, but decided to keep the TF and get a N7. Tegra 3 just doesn't impress me enough especially when combined with the high resolution of the 700's screen, to replace my TF.
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Are you still waiting for it from Play? I just went to Sam's club and bought mine yesterday. I'm going to give the one I ordered from the play store to my sister (When it comes). Google really has a problem shipping devices. I was mad when I found out GameStop and Sam's Club was selling the tablet before Play Store shipped theirs.
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MC153 said:
Are you still waiting for it from Play? I just went to Sam's club and bought mine yesterday. I'm going to give the one I ordered from the play store to my sister (When it comes). Google really has a problem shipping devices. I was mad when I found out GameStop and Sam's Club was selling the tablet before Play Store shipped theirs.
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Yes, I ordered from the Play Store and I'm waiting. But I ordered it after the release, not a pre-order. It's not a big deal. I'm not in a hurry. I own 2 other tablets, and 4 PC's. The N7 is just another toy.

FYI - I was already able to order both the TF700 and the TF700 dock from a big name retailer! Won't be delivered until Wednesday though. Yes - I know that it will be officially released on Monday, but...
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Well people selling their 101, hit me up. I'm in the market for one.
ReZound

I WISH I was gonna buy the TF700... I'm lucky enough as it is to have this TF101. I've only had it for a couple months and I was honestly kind of surprised it still had such a large userbase still, as in my mind it seems pretty low powered (though I may be incorrect...)

rashid11 said:
Should be in stores July 16th. Amazon is offering up to $250 credit for TF101 in good condition ... tempting.
Hoping Microcenter near me will have one in stock to play with, see if it is that much better than the TF101 (2 of which) I have
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Do you have a link for that trade in credit?
I just searched amazon and can't even find the TF700T Infinity on it. Only the tF101, 201, and 300.
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fone_fanatic said:
Do you have a link for that trade in credit?
I just searched amazon and can't even find the TF700T Infinity on it. Only the tF101, 201, and 300.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=sr_nr_n_0?rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A!13900851%2Cn%3A!513014%2Cn%3A2226766011%2Ck%3Atf101%2Cn%3A541966&bbn=2226766011&keywords=tf101&ie=UTF8&qid=1342357062&rnid=493964
The 700 isn't on their site yet.

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http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=sr_nr_n_0?rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A!13900851%2Cn%3A!513014%2Cn%3A2226766011%2Ck%3Atf101%2Cn%3A541966&bbn=2226766011&keywords=tf101&ie=UTF8&qid=1342357062&rnid=493964
The 700 isn't on their site yet.
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I think like me, he's asking for the trade in link that offers 250 dollars for a 101 in good condition.

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I think like me, he's asking for the trade in link that offers 250 dollars for a 101 in good condition.
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I don't think it exists. The current trade-in value is up to $209. I don't know where the OP got $250.

Kindle fire is now $150

I was at toys r us last night and they were selling the fire for $150 regular price
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At Toys r us? Oh dear God.

youll probably be able to grab 1 new for a $100 or less when the new Fire is out.

good thing I just sold mine for $140!

Amazon New Kindle Fire HDX preorder

I like Amazon tablet builds combined with custom roms. If it were not for custom roms, I would probably not consider buying another Amzon tablet. But theses babies will be fast. Each of the new HDX tablets houses a 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 CPU and an Adreno 330 graphics processor. Comes stock with Amazon's bloatware 4.2 Jelly Bean.
Amazon is now taking pre-orders on all Kindle Fire HDX's. First KFHDX 7" with wifi only will ship October 18. It does not look like 8 Gig will be an option at this time (if at all.)
--------------------- 7" - 8.9"
Wi-Fi (16GB) $229 $379
Wi-Fi (32GB) $269 $429
Wi-Fi (64GB) $309 $479
4G (16GB) $329 $479
4G (32GB) $369 $529
4G (64GB) $409 $579

Yeah. No 8gb. They are not necessary though. In the long run you will find yourself wanting more space.

LinearEquation said:
I like Amazon tablet builds combined with custom roms. If it were not for custom roms, I would probably not consider buying another Amzon tablet. But theses babies will be fast. Each of the new HDX tablets houses a 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 CPU and an Adreno 330 graphics processor. Comes stock with Amazon's bloatware 4.2 Jelly Bean.
Amazon is now taking pre-orders on all Kindle Fire HDX's. First KFHDX 7" with wifi only will ship October 18. It does not look like 8 Gig will be an option at this time (if at all.)
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Wi-Fi (16GB) $229 $379
Wi-Fi (32GB) $269 $429
Wi-Fi (64GB) $309 $479
4G (16GB) $329 $479
4G (32GB) $369 $529
4G (64GB) $409 $579
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This tablet plus custom rom will be the perfect android tablet!

GhostNGoblins91 said:
It remains to be seen if the HDX will be jailbroken. If not, I will have to stick with the Nexus 7 for my go-to tablet.
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I'm sure it will be some time before an HTX gets rooted and longer for a 2nd bootloader exploit. Time will tell.

Looks like Amazon is ahead of schedule. At least they have charged my card today and they usually do it, when shipment is processed/you can no more cancel it or change in a simple way.
And my HDX is marked now as Shipping Now. I suppose it should left Amazon today or Monday as latest.
Hope so.

I got mine delivered yesterday. Great device. Even tried Mayday support and I was overall happy and impressed.

Android Cowboy said:
I got mine delivered yesterday. Great device. Even tried Mayday support and I was overall happy and impressed.
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How fast is the stock HDX over stock HD 7? More pep?
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LinearEquation said:
How fast is the stock HDX over stock HD 7? More pep?
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Definitely the HDX is much improved over the HD. The screen is the major difference but performance is obvious as well.

Lucky man!! I have doubt about 7 or 8.9 inch.. Really I like both.. The custom rom is the more important point. It is better than the new nexus 7..so... I will got one. The multiwindows like samsung tab will be perfect!
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madridfran said:
This tablet plus custom rom will be the perfect android tablet!
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Depends on your definition of perfect. Lack of SD card slot, lack of micro HDMI and bloatware Amazon OS based on old Jellybean version are major drawbacks, IMO.
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I just got an 8.9! That new financing deal amazon did is great, i can easily budget it and get one quick! I just flashed my first kindle fire for my girlfriend and she's using it like a brand new google tablet. I will say this though, this thing gets HOT with standard usage. It's so incredibly thin too, i'm so scared of breaking it. I've sideloaded things like chrome and a few other essentials that aren't on the amazon store and even found a way to get that 5 dollar credit by installing on another device. Cool stuff.