hi guys..
i m thinking of potentially buying my first tablet..
the reasonable cost was the main issue and the main barrier..so at the begining i was looking at the chinese tablets that have been out.. (yandao, cube etc..)
on the other hand i was seeing the specs of samsung galaxy note, or asus transformer but these were far way expensive to afford..
the past few days i have focused on motorola xoom 2 but i guess i could need some view of current owners..
to start with.. xoom? or xoom 2? why? or why not?
the media version is out of question due to smaller screen..
regarding the xoom 2 one, does it or does it not support microsd? i have read quite contrary views on this..
and finally any place to recommend to buy from? preferably from europe to avoid custom taxes.., although if cost is considerably low, i could do with overseas purchase as well..
nikolasr200 said:
hi guys..
i m thinking of potentially buying my first tablet..
the reasonable cost was the main issue and the main barrier..so at the begining i was looking at the chinese tablets that have been out.. (yandao, cube etc..)
on the other hand i was seeing the specs of samsung galaxy note, or asus transformer but these were far way expensive to afford..
the past few days i have focused on motorola xoom 2 but i guess i could need some view of current owners..
to start with.. xoom? or xoom 2? why? or why not?
the media version is out of question due to smaller screen..
regarding the xoom 2 one, does it or does it not support microsd? i have read quite contrary views on this..
and finally any place to recommend to buy from? preferably from europe to avoid custom taxes.., although if cost is considerably low, i could do with overseas purchase as well..
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Don't buy a Xoom 2/Xyboard or Xoom FE.
hi, thank you for your response.. could you please tell me why not? do you have any alternative recommendation?
shall i guess that you are not pleased?
do you have any alternative recommendation?
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hi, thank you for your response.. could you please tell me why not? do you have any alternative recommendation?
shall i guess that you are not pleased?
do you have any alternative recommendation?
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Get the MZ604 (wifi only). Its the best for updating, etc (its on JB). I had the same doubt last week and got the MZ604 and couldnt be happier! xoom 2 is not a google device so the updates comes from motorola itself and they dont seem to care much about it
wow!! i didn't know that mz604 was had officially jb!
i thought that motorola was a google company whatsoever, so i would expect to update all of the series..!!!
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wow!! i didn't know that mz604 was had officially jb!
i thought that motorola was a google company whatsoever, so i would expect to update all of the series..!!!
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Motorola Mobility has been acquired by Google. However, Google has stated that they will be operating with a hands-off approach. We'll see if that changes in the future.
However, the original US wifi Xoom is a GED, Google Experience Device. This means it gets its updates directly from Google. The other original xooms can be unlocked via the same method as the US wifi xoom, but they do not get updates in the same manner.
The Xoom FE and the Xoom 2/Xyboards are 100% Motorola atrocities. They have locked bootloaders and [should] receive updates from Motorola/Verizon. Good luck getting updates though.
If you are considering a Xoom, get the original Xoom. Otherwise, either wait for a 10" Nexus tablet if you want a 10", or grab a Transformer series tablet or the Acer A200. If you're okay with 7", then get the Nexus 7; it reigns supreme in the 7" department.
quite informative post mate...that's why i can see that still the xooms sell at near the same price as xooms 2..
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quite informative post mate...that's why i can see that still the xooms sell at near the same price as xooms 2..
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well.. its 99% the same hardware! and the xoom front camera is better than xoom 2 (2MP vs 1.3MP).. so I dont see why getting a xoom2. Some may find it prettier but in the end this doesnt even matter
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well.. its 99% the same hardware!
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Not at all. The hardware is actually what is so different about the two devices.
Processor: Tegra 2 vs OMAP 4 (Xoom 2 wins)
Display: Boring LCD vs IPS (Xoom 2 wins)
Battery: 6500 mAh vs 7000 mAh (Xoom 2 wins)
Weight: 708g vs 599g (Xoom 2 wins)
Thickness: 12.9mm vs 8.8mm (Xoom 2 wins)
The cameras are mildy different sure, but the Xoom 2 is better in almost every way in terms of hardware. This should be no surprise, as Motorola products are usually of great build quality; their hardware is usually quite good. Unfortunately, the Xoom 2 was not a flagship or GED and thus it was given the locked bootloader treatment Motorola devices typically enjoy and also filled with delightful software enhancements in the form of Motoblur and various Motorola apps.
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Processor: Tegra 2 vs OMAP 4 (Xoom 2 wins)
Display: Boring LCD vs IPS (Xoom 2 wins)
Battery: 6500 mAh vs 7000 mAh (Xoom 2 wins)
Weight: 708g vs 599g (Xoom 2 wins)
Thickness: 12.9mm vs 8.8mm (Xoom 2 wins)
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Didnt knew about that!
Processor: Many, many similarities so I call this almost a tie (OMAP simplifies some stuffs) -> http://www.extremetech.com/computin...s-ti-omap-4-or-why-the-droid-bionic-uses-omap
Display: Agreed, IPS is better but hey, side-to-side my Xoom and my Nexus S (AMOLED), I find Xoom screen REALLY nice, no downsides at all
Battery: 500mAh doesnt seems to make a huge difference for me, my Xoom battery takes LONG to dry out (even with wifi + torrent downloads the whole night I can still use it the whole day)
Weight: Xoom does seem a bit heavy sometimes but again, not a big deal even carring it with me everywhere
Thickness: Xoom 2 has a smaller screen and etc but the mm difference does not stands out that much
This is just my personal opinion [technically, xoom 2 is "better" but the changes are not that meaningful]
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Didnt knew about that!
Processor: Many, many similarities so I call this almost a tie (OMAP simplifies some stuffs) -> http://www.extremetech.com/computin...s-ti-omap-4-or-why-the-droid-bionic-uses-omap
Display: Agreed, IPS is better but hey, side-to-side my Xoom and my Nexus S (AMOLED), I find Xoom screen REALLY nice, no downsides at all
Battery: 500mAh doesnt seems to make a huge difference for me, my Xoom battery takes LONG to dry out (even with wifi + torrent downloads the whole night I can still use it the whole day)
Weight: Xoom does seem a bit heavy sometimes but again, not a big deal even carring it with me everywhere
Thickness: Xoom 2 has a smaller screen and etc but the mm difference does not stands out that much
This is just my personal opinion [technically, xoom 2 is "better" but the changes are not that meaningful]
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I sense a bit of bias in your post.
In regards to processors, even if performance is deemed "similar," the fact is that their architecture is ridiculously different and this plays a large role in software development. Nvidia is also usually extremely tight about their processors whereas OMAP chips are pretty open, making development a bit easier. Regardless, the processor is a key component to the device and the fact that they are different directly refutes the idea that the two devices have "99% same hardware."
On to some other hardware differences. The Xoom 2 screen (or any IPS display) is infinitely better than the original Xoom's screen. I'll agree that the marginal battery size difference isn't that big a deal, but its still a hardware improvement and difference. As for size, the Xoom 2 comes in two variants, 10.1" and 8.9" so...its not smaller, it just has an alternate smaller model as well. And weight? Yeah sure I don't mind carrying my Xoom around and laying around with it propped up in my lap. But I remember when the Xoom 2 first came out. There is a notable weight difference between the two devices and the Xoom 2's form factor is much, much more comfortable.
Back to the original point though, stating that their hardware is 99% similar is just silly. You may prefer the Xoom's hardware/think some parts are better/too similar to tell (and I would agree with you in some regards) but the fact is that the hardware between the two is extremely different. You can't exactly say they're 99% the same when they use different processors, different screens, and different builds resulting in different size/weight. If the Xoom 2 had been a GED or at least have been unlocked (and had an sd slot), I might have upgraded for the hardware improvements that were made, as they addressed all of the hardware disadvantages the Xoom faced on launch.
Original Xoom or the Nexus 7. I've thought about selling my Xoom and getting a nexus 7, but I don't think I could go back to a nexus 7. Currently running CM 10 on my Xoom and loving it.
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Never a moto product again unless i move to the states but even then it would not be first choice.
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Never a moto product again unless i move to the states but even then it would not be first choice.
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Why?
So if I have a 32gb 3g/wifi Verizon version its not a GED? I have to get my updates through Verizon or Motorola?
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Why?
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Support outside the usa is the worst i have seen for any product, updates have been few and far between, just look at the official moto euro forums and see the dissatisfied customers and this being my first i wont get stung again. Many on theirnhave have moto phone and had the same poor update and service yet went for a moto tablet thinking it will be different, which it isnt/wasnt.
Thats it really, hardware wise is ok but i am worried should anything fail as i know it would be extremely hard to replace or fjnd spares.
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So if I have a 32gb 3g/wifi Verizon version its not a GED? I have to get my updates through Verizon or Motorola?
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Thats correct. Thats why Verizon versions get updates after the US Wifi versions. If they had chosen a GSM carrier, it might have been a different story (similar to how unlocked GSM Galaxy Nexus is a true Nexus - gets its updates from Google). So yeah, blame Verizon.
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Support outside the usa is the worst i have seen for any product, updates have been few and far between, just look at the official moto euro forums and see the dissatisfied customers and this being my first i wont get stung again. Many on theirnhave have moto phone and had the same poor update and service yet went for a moto tablet thinking it will be different, which it isnt/wasnt.
Thats it really, hardware wise is ok but i am worried should anything fail as i know it would be extremely hard to replace or fjnd spares.
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Eh, as far as I'm concerned, the only OEM that gives timely updates is Asus. All the others are complete garbage, not just Motorola specifically.
Really though, in regards to Android devices, if you're willing to unlock the bootloader/flash custom roms, Nexus/GED is the way to go, every time.
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I'm curious as to what other potential buyers here on XDA plan to do with the Xoom and why they want it. Maybe we can discover new uses through other people?
HD recording and playback will be awesome. I've never owned a webcam, so the Xoom's cam on the front will be fun. I'm very excited for Honeycomb itself, the revamped apps should be really cool! Besides all that, I really like the Xoom's exterior and formfactor compared to some other tablets. The Notion Ink Adam has similar specs, but I simply don't like how it looks. Also, the imposed UI doesn't appeal to me personality.
As far as usage, being a musician, I want to put in all my sheet music/real books to have with me on the gig and for personal practice. Having to print off sheet music and also having to lug everything around isn't very convenient. With the Xoom, I'll have lots of music accessible with just a few clicks! Also, I've gotten quite a few eBooks recently that will be more comfortably read on the Xoom rather than my laptop or my tiny Eris (3.2" screen!)
Ok, I thought this was going to be more about "why Xoom and not another tablet", but reading your post, it sounds more like "what will you do with a tablet". Anyway, why I like the Xoom over other Andro-tablets is the stock Android Honeycomb experience paired with usually reliable Moto hardware. Other tablets are making waves and could steal my vote though, such as the upcoming Toshiba and HTC ones... All high end tablets are likely to feature Android 3.0, dual-core processors, 1Gb RAM, two cameras, 720p recording/1080p playback, HDMI and USB ports, and the usual WiFi and Bluetooth, so the price (and availability in Canada, for me!) will play a big part.
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Ok, I thought this was going to be more about "why Xoom and not another tablet", but reading your post, it sounds more like "what will you do with a tablet". Anyway, why I like the Xoom over other Andro-tablets is the stock Android Honeycomb experience paired with usually reliable Moto hardware. Other tablets are making waves and could steal my vote though, such as the upcoming Toshiba and HTC ones... All high end tablets are likely to feature Android 3.0, dual-core processors, 1Gb RAM, two cameras, 720p recording/1080p playback, HDMI and USB ports, and the usual WiFi and Bluetooth, so the price (and availability in Canada, for me!) will play a big part.
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I edited my first post adequately, thanks! I should have reworded the title.
Yeah, I am curious to see what HTC will come up with, though I really want a tablet now! Motorola has been reliable and blur won't be integrated in, so it should be a great device. However, if the Xoom's pricing is too high I'll probably just wait for a wifi-only device. By that time, there will probably be more info from HTC since leaks from them are common.
Hopefully it'll be available in Canada for you!
will regular android applications work on honeycomb? my main requirement is to use medical programs on android and it s currently running on my fascinate/galaxy tab/ipad.
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will regular android applications work on honeycomb? my main requirement is to use medical programs on android and it s currently running on my fascinate/galaxy tab/ipad.
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From what I know, If they work on your Galaxy Tab they'll work on the Xoom. As you're probably aware of, some apps aren't coded to run on a screen size bigger than a phones, so like in your Tab, they will have be scaled. Honeycomb might compensate somehow though!
As Honeycomb begins to settle, more and more developers will begin to adjust their apps to at least scale to the Xoom's size if not make full use it's screen res.
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I edited my first post adequately, thanks! I should have reworded the title.
Yeah, I am curious to see what HTC will come up with, though I really want a tablet now! Motorola has been reliable and blur won't be integrated in, so it should be a great device. However, if the Xoom's pricing is too high I'll probably just wait for a wifi-only device. By that time, there will probably be more info from HTC since leaks from them are common.
Hopefully it'll be available in Canada for you!
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I am curious just to see what HTC has to offer but I'm pretty sure i want the full Google experience and no sense ui so I definitely want the zoom over any HTC product right now.also HTC needs to start using better processors and screens
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I am curious just to see what HTC has to offer but I'm pretty sure i want the full Google experience and no sense ui so I definitely want the zoom over any HTC product right now.also HTC needs to start using better processors and screens
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And HTC should work on faster OS updates. I'm sticking with the Xoom unless it's too pricey...but even then I'll wait until I can afford it/prices lower! I hope the bootloader isn't locked...
I want it because I actually don't think it's too pricey (assuming 700 is what we're looking at). I'm in the market for a laptop replacement, and with an Android phone and a newly built desktop at home, I just don't need a full blown laptop replacement, especially if I can just remote into my desktop on said tablet. The (likely) dealbreaker for me is a locked bootloader. Has anyone seen any information on the bootloader?
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From what I know, If they work on your Galaxy Tab they'll work on the Xoom. As you're probably aware of, some apps aren't coded to run on a screen size bigger than a phones, so like in your Tab, they will have be scaled. Honeycomb might compensate somehow though!
As Honeycomb begins to settle, more and more developers will begin to adjust their apps to at least scale to the Xoom's size if not make full use it's screen res.
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Thanks, ma42091, for the input. The xoom will be an awesome tablet. Motorola has really step up in terms of top notch specs and design. The competion is really challenging htc and th they have a rumor tablet coming too.
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I want it because I actually don't think it's too pricey (assuming 700 is what we're looking at). I'm in the market for a laptop replacement, and with an Android phone and a newly built desktop at home, I just don't need a full blown laptop replacement, especially if I can just remote into my desktop on said tablet. The (likely) dealbreaker for me is a locked bootloader. Has anyone seen any information on the bootloader?
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It's not too much from what a high-end smartphone costs off-contract now in reality. Though, for a poor college student...
As far as the bootloader, there's no info yet. This is Motorola's latest statement:
We are working closely with our partners to offer a bootloader solution that will enable developers to use our devices as a development platform while still protecting our users' interests. More detailed information will follow as we get closer to availability.
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We'll have to see if anything new info leaks by the Xoom's release, hopefully it'll be unlocked.
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Thanks, ma42091, for the input. The xoom will be an awesome tablet. Motorola has really step up in terms of top notch specs and design. The competion is really challenging htc and th they have a rumor tablet coming too.
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You're welcome. I agree, Motorola has set high standards. Info on one of HTC's tablets is out already: Leak: Topaz Specs (Gizmodo)
The Xoom still looks better!
The Topaz is not an HTC tablet, its an HP WebOS one.
Edit: And now that I hink about it, I honestly do not believe Motorola set the bar high. There are several other tablets running stock Android 3.0 with Tegra 2 processors that are "promised" to be released this year. The few things that seperates this tablet from the others is it being on Verizon, and it being Google's lead Honeycomb device. Heck, in terms of specifications that yet-to-be named Toshiba tablet is already equal to or better than the Xoom, not including the Barometer. The Xoom is not at all a hard device to beat. Especially not in design (my favorite area).
I truly believe the only reason this will be so big is because of Verizon's power. Some say that they made Android what it is today because of the Droid line. With Verizon behind it this tablet will be successful. A very good competitor to the iPad.
Actually the Toshiba tab has only been said to be a tegra 2 processor, they havent given the full specs yet. Also you have to worry about updates, the 1st Droid on vzw because of stock android got all the Google updates before most devices on the market except the nexus. I'm pretty sure this pad will be getting updates long before any other pads out there
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Actually the Toshiba tab has only been said to be a tegra 2 processor, they havent given the full specs yet. Also you have to worry about updates, the 1st Droid on vzw because of stock android got all the Google updates before most devices on the market except the nexus. I'm pretty sure this pad will be getting updates long before any other pads out there
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Go here for the Toshiba tablet specs:
http://www.thetoshibatablet.com/
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Actually the Toshiba tab has only been said to be a tegra 2 processor, they havent given the full specs yet. Also you have to worry about updates, the 1st Droid on vzw because of stock android got all the Google updates before most devices on the market except the nexus. I'm pretty sure this pad will be getting updates long before any other pads out there
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Most if not all of the specs for the Toshiba Tab have been released on it's website: www.thetoshibatablet.com. And yes, I did take the update situation into consideration with my previous post. Hence the "because it is Google's lead device.."
Seems like a nice pad but I couldn't figure out how much memory it comes with? I plan on using about 25gbs just for music, I never plan on hooking this (or my sd card)to my desktop for music again. Also I don't see myself ever buying a Toshiba product, I would prefer LG slate over this but that's just me. If this pad has 32gb on board memory the only reason it will be cheaper is because of no 3g an obviously its Toshiba. Another thing don't drop it, it's not made with the gorilla glass so bumps and drops can crack the screen easily
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I have T-Mobile so I actually did take the LG-G Slate into consideration, but with an 8.9" screen I said never mind. Also, I'm sure Toshiba's tab will be "decent". Judging from photos, and small previews, people seem ok with the device so far.
Galaxy Tab running Honeycomb with a Super AMOLED display and LTE radio is my dream tablet. The Xoom and all the new tabs look amazing but after extensive use of the Galaxy Tab and the iPad in various situations, I find the iPad and soon to be Xoom sized tabs to be just slighty cumbersome on the whole. Though let me reitterate the 'on the whole' part because there certainly were circumstances where the extra real estate of the 10 inch tab was definately prefered. Anyone else have a similar or differing experience?
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The Topaz is not an HTC tablet, its an HP WebOS one.
Edit: And now that I hink about it, I honestly do not believe Motorola set the bar high. There are several other tablets running stock Android 3.0 with Tegra 2 processors that are "promised" to be released this year. The few things that seperates this tablet from the others is it being on Verizon, and it being Google's lead Honeycomb device. Heck, in terms of specifications that yet-to-be named Toshiba tablet is already equal to or better than the Xoom, not including the Barometer. The Xoom is not at all a hard device to beat. Especially not in design (my favorite area).
I truly believe the only reason this will be so big is because of Verizon's power. Some say that they made Android what it is today because of the Droid line. With Verizon behind it this tablet will be successful. A very good competitor to the iPad.
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Argh, don't know why I thought it was HTC!
I had not seen specs for the Toshiba tablet until this morning. Looks pretty good. Looking at that, It does make the Xoom look like it's not hard to beat. As you said, the Xoom will be successful because it's the first Honeycomb tablet and it'll be under Verizon. Motorola has hinted at a Wifi-only and different sizes (7" variant?) as well, which will help later on in the year.
However, there's always something coming that's better with mobile devices. I want a tablet now, the Xoom is what I'm going to get!
Besides, even if it does become overshadowed by over tablets this year, I won't mind--I'm still rockin' a HTC Droid Eris proudly!
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Galaxy Tab running Honeycomb with a Super AMOLED display and LTE radio is my dream tablet. The Xoom and all the new tabs look amazing but after extensive use of the Galaxy Tab and the iPad in various situations, I find the iPad and soon to be Xoom sized tabs to be just slighty cumbersome on the whole. Though let me reitterate the 'on the whole' part because there certainly were circumstances where the extra real estate of the 10 inch tab was definately prefered. Anyone else have a similar or differing experience?
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There's supposed to be a Galaxy Tab 2, wonder what that will have in store. Motorola has hinted at releasing different sizes of the Xoom later on too. I personally want the larger screen size though for pdfs, documents, movies, etc
Played with the xoom today, I will be getting one. And yes the software is done and doesn't crash. I can't wait for this device. It is alot heavier then you expect but is soooooo sexy
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I think technology is moving way to fast I've barley had my xoom since June
im not getting the next XOOM 2 or w/e. getting different brand to much bs from moto such as promised lte, no skype video (big for me), and no sd card support until now which is half ass. I love my XOOM but damn u moto
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Not mad. Just because a newer version came out, it's not like it changes how the current model performs. The best part is I'm sure developers will steal some of the new stuff and add it to our rooms.
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I like the angular appearance. It lends a masculine look, which goes well with the Droid (as in "robotic") motif. There's nothing wrong with being sleek and smooth, but the iPad has already cornered the market with that.
Otherwise, the selling hook with this, as well as most of the tabs coming out next month, will be ICS. My bet is the new SoC, whatever it is, will be able to handle 1080p HP, which is a sore point for the Teg2. Hardware + software improvements = compelling upgrade. I think most early adopters will jump (again), if not for this, then for another ICS tab.
Seems to be about the right time tables for a new release. They haven't officially said anything, so the assumption I have is that it is still a little while off on the horizon...
Dispatched at the Speed of Light from my XOOM
So,companies make a product and keep it short of features like full hd playback so that there are customers for 2nd,3rd version.
All these rumor threads do is make me feel even more assraped by Motorola and Google.
I love my Xoom, and still have hope that once the SC is released, it will become even 25% better than it already is.
i love my xoom but im done with moto products...
What if its a brother tablet like the Samsung series
Wowwwww nothing but a 1.2 dual core and can record 1080p.....I can overclock to 1.2 and hack to record 1080
No I am not mad and I just got my Xoom like 3 weeks ago.
Tablets are just like cell phones in the aspect of how quickly they are updated for newer models. One would go nuts at all of the updates and if we waited for each one to buy we would buy them every six months.
Also it looks like there is no SD card slot according to them. PASS - no thanks.
Ill enjoy my Xoom for a year or so. Then Ill see what is shakin by then. Maybe it will be a quad core supertablet that can teleport us through time.
UPDATE : http://thisismynext.com/2011/09/24/...dition-8-2-inch-ips-display-pound-ir-blaster/
It will be 8.2 HD screen it will be a portrait form factor and be called xoom 2 media edition
Would you get mad every time HP released a new laptop?
Xoom still does everything I need and will for a long time.
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im not getting the next XOOM 2 or w/e. getting different brand to much bs from moto such as promised lte, no skype video (big for me), and no sd card support until now which is half ass. I love my XOOM but damn u moto
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So if the Skype-developers say that they not support the Tegra2 yet, how is that Moto's fault? Skype develops Skype (or MS for that matter), not Moto.
According to TIMN, apparently there'll be at least two Xoom2 tabs, a 10" and a 8.2", and reportedly a smaller one yet.
Sounds like the new gen models have corrected the main shortcomings of the old--IPS screen, thin, light. I'm curious, though, since the mentioned new features ("Media Edition", IR, etc) are all consumer-oriented, and CEO dude had said that enterprise was the target.
Looking forward to see pricing. My guess is $400 for the 8.2, assuming consumer model, $450-ish for the 10.
Am also excited to hear B&N rumors of two NookC follow-ups. It's getting to the fun time of the year, with new toys popping up. The anticipation is even better than the real thing! Heh.
Talk of stylus option could mean digitized display interface like Thinkpad Tablet maybe?
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8.2 lol...1.2ghz rofl.....record in 1080p lmao...this is a joke & Motorola should be ashamed of this succesor to the Xoom..what a freaking joke...Thank god for Asus they got it right.In October they'll be releasing a tablet that will blow the Xoom 2 out the water.."Grab it & it grabs you" rofl...They ain't tricking me again..my money is going to Asus this time.
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So if the Skype-developers say that they not support the Tegra2 yet, how is that Moto's fault? Skype develops Skype (or MS for that matter), not Moto.
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yea but y use some tech that doesn't get supported by popular applications. I mean great it has tegra 2 but tell me wat benefits have we received so far? gaming?? ehhh not really. idk I should've studied b4 I jumped. no more tegra device for me tho.
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8.2 lol...1.2ghz rofl.....record in 1080p lmao...this is a joke & Motorola should be ashamed of this succesor to the Xoom..what a freaking joke...Thank god for Asus they got it right.In October they'll be releasing a tablet that will blow the Xoom 2 out the water.."Grab it & it grabs you" rofl...They ain't tricking me again..my money is going to Asus this time.
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It's not a joke. This is what sounds like is going to be the Media Center edition which will be the 8 inch version. It looks to me like it will be competing directly with Amazon's new Kindle tablet as a smaller yet powerful light weight device that can be held with one hand without a problem. It's smart to make two versions, just in case someone didn't want all that power, but would favor portability more so.
The regular 10 inch Xoom 2 will most likely be sporting the usual: beefed up specs all around, as well as a lighter weight. I don't know if I'm getting the Xoom 2. It all depends on the specs for me. I'm good where I'm at for the time being.
Personally, I will stick with Motorola through and through. I don't see why people flip out about them. I love the Droid's, because they rule. Verizon rules the air with 4G LTE. Imma stay with both of them all the way! Still sportin' an OG Droid.
Oh OK so they will be making a 10 inch version still that I heard about earlier this year. OK I was upset at 1st only because I don't won't anything smaller than what I have now.Asus still looks good as I'm sure they'll have a better screen than the XOOM but I could be wrong but I think Motorola is going to use the same screen as before??
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http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/11/01/motorola-xoom-2-ad-confirms-honeycomb-and-pre-christmas-launch-will-likely-retail-for-400/
Well if Moto are going for a 2011 release there's no way they could shoehorn ICS on there before it hits the shops. Better to get the hardware out and selling and work on an ICS upgrade in the background once they have the source.
Well how many people on here would install another rom, install adw ex or multilive wallpaper? So what difference does it make which OS it has.
It would make no difference to me if it had froyo, i had froyo on my 7' galaxy tab and still use all the same apps and widgets on my xoom. So what does it matter?
With ICS you can have a fingerprint unlocker? woopeee dog doo! utter worthless sales mode crap!
Let's have a fingerprint unlocker, but we won't have micro sd card expansion so we can have a thin device, i think these tablet developers are brain damaged!
I would absolutely love and use a fingerprint unlocker! I synch with 2 Exchange servers that require a device unlock PIN every time I turn it on. Not sales crap - a very useful feature for some of us.
not sure if i get the point of them releasing it with only a dual core...
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not sure if i get the point of them releasing it with only a dual core...
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I think they're trying to target the consumer market. Xoom 1 was best of CES and first device honeycomb. I think first device with honeycomb means a lot because the ui was designed almost exclusively for xoom 1. Xoom 2 is not innovative but lighter weight and better screen for $200 less than xoom 1 (589 vs ~389) could do wonders for moto who posted a 3rd quarter loss. If xoom 2 is the first tablet to get ics that may help it out otherwise ics on xoom1 will hopefully satisfy my needs until octacore xoom 3 comes out
Xoom 2 looks like it has a ui skin. Big problem for me.
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>not sure if i get the point of them releasing it with only a dual core...
One major reason is being able to play most videos w/o need to convert, thanks to OMAP4's better multimedia support. For regular people, it means smooth HD Netflix & Hulu streaming. It's a big use-case. In addition to being thinner, lighter, more stylish, etc.
I agree it's not a big jump functionality-wise. Having ICS onboard would've been a more compelling sell, but ICS didn't make the deadline. Regardless, the new Moto line-up is much improved over the old.
>I think they're trying to target the consumer market.
Only for the Xoom Family, which is $350-ish now at BestBuy. The 8.2" Xoom 2 Media Edition will be for €400 (one can assume the same for the US), and is targeted at the under-10" segment.
The 10" Xoom 2 is targeted at the business crowd, mainly by its software load-out. Extrapolating from the announced UK pricing (£325+VAT vs ME's £299), it'll probably go for USD$450.
To sum: Xoom Family $350, Xoom 2 Media 8.2" $400, Xoom 2 10.1" $450.
The emphasis on "value pricing" (read: cheaper than iPad's $500) was made clear by Moto CEO when he said that pricing was something they'd work to bring down. I am a little surprised by the narrow price band--only $100 spacing between high and low-end. It may well be because of ICS' inavailability, which makes a more ambitious roll-out problematic.
Also, Moto is in a major transition of its own, being integrated into Goog, so it has other concerns at the moment.
Does anyone one knows any more info about this tablet? I can't find a decent video review. I am interested buying the media edition.
ICS will come later as an update. As for "When?", well... It's Motorola. Your guess is as good as mine.
The specs on this new tablet are indeed outdated considering new tablets coming in the next 3 months will mostly feature quadcore (or at least much faster hardware). The only way this tablet could be successful is if it allows them to sell it quite cheaper than the quadcore tablets. That could provide a very interesting mid-range product. So, pricing will either make, or break this product IMHO.
See Motorola is not equal to Asus
Motorola new Tablet dual core processor, less internal memory upgrade to ICS as they said.... in due course
Asus 32gig Quad Core same price as Motorola Dual Core 16gig Xoom 2. Upgrade to ICS they said before Christmas
I was surprised that they would release the Xoom 2 with the lackluster hardware and no ICS. What's the huge improvement? Apart from the fact that there's some nice but non-essential upgrades. Spill resistant Screen, shiny metal back, Rear Camera Centered, Power button on the side and not the back, Speakers centered, Grooved corners for easier holding.
My favorite being IT CHARGES OFF OF MICRO USB.
That would of been nice (and expected I would say) on our OG Xooms.
Also w/ Google acquiring Motorola and not releasing ICS on the Xoom 2 right away, I think, shows that Google is not out to play favorites since they acquired a hardware manufacturer. This should give the other big Android manufacturers warm feelings; HTC/Samsung/LG.
I could be wrong but just wanted to put my word in there.
Personally, I think once the Xoom 2 hits shelves, Moto could careless about the OG Xoom and we will be LUCKY to get ICS. I have not used my Xoom in a while since I now prefer my Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 with a 32GB Class 10 Micro SD (and unlike the GED Xoom I can actually use it to move around files) and I use my Blackberry Playbook for $199. I happen to like the smaller form factor.
The OG Xoom will be forgotten by Moto soon and we will be left to XDA to update our devices;(
I really want a a premium tablet that weight less than 450 gr and is no bigger than 8.9 inch . I have a 7 inch tablet and i want my new one to be a bit bigger . Xoom 2 media edition has what i need . But nobody seems to care about it and every one want transformer prime for its tegra 3 . i am a bit afraid to buy it because i cant find any info on this tablet . Does the media edition has the digitiser to make active stylus work or not ? How is the the battery life on this tablet ? Will the xda community support this tablet or motorolla will just sell few and no one will care to built a custom rom ? I usually i am not an early adopter on products .... Do you have any suggestions for others tablets that will suits my needs ?
I read somewhere that Motorola would not lower the price of the Xoom becausenof the Xoom2, but I can't believe this statement. My guess is that there will be big discounts on the first model. What do you think about this ?
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Also w/ Google acquiring Motorola and not releasing ICS on the Xoom 2 right away, I think, shows that Google is not out to play favorites since they acquired a hardware manufacturer. This should give the other big Android manufacturers warm feelings; HTC/Samsung/LG.
I could be wrong but just wanted to put my word in there.
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Yeah, I think you are wrong. Google hasn't acquired Motorola yet. That deal has yet to be finalized or even passed.
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How is the the buttery life on this tablet ?
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It's great as long as you don't leave it near sources of heat.
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Yeah, I think you are wrong. Google hasn't acquired Motorola yet. That deal has yet to be finalized or even passed.
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Correct, the deal hasn't closed yet. I think just recently around the 15th 99% of Motorola Shareholders approved of the merger. Most recently I think they're getting approval/clearance from the European Commission.
So hopefully January-February the deal will be finalized.
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It's great as long as you don't leave it near sources of heat.
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I want a premium tablet that weight less than 450 gr and is no bigger than 8.9 inch . Xoom 2 media edition has what i need .I am a bit afraid to buy it because i cant find any info on this tablet .Usually i am not an early adopter on products ...
Does the media edition has the digitizer to make active stylus work or not ? How is the the battery life on this tablet ?
No one seems to care about this tablet and every one wants transformer prime for its tegra 3 . Will the xda community support this tablet or Motorola will just sell few of them and xda developers will not care to built a custom rom ?
Do you have any suggestions for others tablets that will suits my needs ?
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I want a premium tablet that weight less than 450 gr and is no bigger than 8.9 inch . Xoom 2 media edition has what i need .I am a bit afraid to buy it because i cant find any info on this tablet .Usually i am not an early adopter on products ...
Does the media edition has the digitizer to make active stylus work or not ? How is the the battery life on this tablet ?
No one seems to care about this tablet and every one wants transformer prime for its tegra 3 . Will the xda community support this tablet or Motorola will just sell few of them and xda developers will not care to built a custom rom ?
Do you have any suggestions for others tablets that will suits my needs ?
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Key to development is whether it will have an unlockable bootloader and fastboot support. That remains to be seen.
>i cant find any info on this tablet
Xoom 2 aka XYBoard hasn't been officially announced. There's a rumor it will be released for Verizon, ie 4G-only. There's another rumor that pricing will be premium, like initial pricing for the OG Xoom. It's all rumors.
>No one seems to care about this tablet and every one wants transformer prime for its tegra 3
The Teg3 should perform better than the OMAP 4430. But the big buzz for the Prime is that it's the closest iPad2 competitor to date in terms of design polish. That, and because there isn't any other 2-gen Android tablets released for this year (Nook Tablet and Kindle Fire aside).
Dearth of new 2nd-gen toys is expected since ICS came too late for Xmas shopping. HC tabs didn't do well, so vendors are resigned to a spring launch with ICS, hopefully with better hardware (eg FullHD screens). Asus Prime is the single exception.
The bigger picture gets more complicated with Win8 beta coming Jan/Feb. Traditional PC vendors like Acer/Toshiba/Dell/Lenovo will probably concentrate their efforts on Win8 tabs, since that's a proven money-maker. Android tabs have all had disappointing sales thus far. Again, Asus has been the exception to its aggressive Android push.
Back to Moto. It doesn't really have a retail line for Android tabs. The Xoom Family is a half-hearted effort with neither the appeal nor pricing to catch consumer interest. Until the Googorola deal is done and Moto gets new marching orders, it's likely to stick to its present strategy of carrier channels and premium 4G tablets.
Probably more than what you asked. Anyway, suggest you look into the Samsung GT 8.9 or 7+.
I'm a happy Xoom 4G 32gB owner but see no reason to buy a Xoom 2. In fact, I pre-ordered the Asus Transformer Prime; if that wasn't available, I'd stick with the Xoom and not buy anything. My Xoom is fast enough for what I'm doing so just offering a faster processor in a different box isn't good enough.
My reasons for getting the TP over the Xoom2: better display, battery life, high quality build, "pressure-sensing" display for hand writing/notes, will charge through usb (when off) and faster.
My reasons for considering Xoom2 media edition :
PROS: I prefer smaller than 10.1 form factors . good ips display with higher pixel density ?, 8 hours battery life is enough for my need, good quality build with splash guard protection , active digitizer on display with motorola stylus for hand writing notes, will charge through normal usb cable , has IR blaster , cheaper .
Cons: In 3 months from know will be outdated tablet with slower gpu (i am not into tablet gaming but a good gpu is always something nice to have) . No sd card? in this pdf it say it has but all the videos i have seen say it don't Has no momentum and xda developers will not support the tablet as good as other tablet on the market .
Is the worst time to get a tablet and the choices in small factor category is very limited now . Samsung don't sell tab 7.0 plus in Europe so my only real choice for a premium tablet is this . Wish samsung had released 7.7 but i don't believe this tab will come to the market in the near future ...
The fact that its called the DROID Xyboard pretty much seals the deal that it will only be available on Verizon with 4G and will not be released with wifi only in the US, since the "DROID" brand is a trademark of Verizon
(Hence why the Droid Razr is only called "Razr" overseas)
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>i cant find any info on this tablet
Xoom 2 aka XYBoard hasn't been officially announced. There's a rumor it will be released for Verizon, ie 4G-only. There's another rumor that pricing will be premium, like initial pricing for the OG Xoom. It's all rumors.
>No one seems to care about this tablet and every one wants transformer prime for its tegra 3
The Teg3 should perform better than the OMAP 4430. But the big buzz for the Prime is that it's the closest iPad2 competitor to date in terms of design polish. That, and because there isn't any other 2-gen Android tablets released for this year (Nook Tablet and Kindle Fire aside).
Dearth of new 2nd-gen toys is expected since ICS came too late for Xmas shopping. HC tabs didn't do well, so vendors are resigned to a spring launch with ICS, hopefully with better hardware (eg FullHD screens). Asus Prime is the single exception.
The bigger picture gets more complicated with Win8 beta coming Jan/Feb. Traditional PC vendors like Acer/Toshiba/Dell/Lenovo will probably concentrate their efforts on Win8 tabs, since that's a proven money-maker. Android tabs have all had disappointing sales thus far. Again, Asus has been the exception to its aggressive Android push.
Back to Moto. It doesn't really have a retail line for Android tabs. The Xoom Family is a half-hearted effort with neither the appeal nor pricing to catch consumer interest. Until the Googorola deal is done and Moto gets new marching orders, it's likely to stick to its present strategy of carrier channels and premium 4G tablets.
Probably more than what you asked. Anyway, suggest you look into the Samsung GT 8.9 or 7+.
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I think that was a very cool summary! lol
Well done sir!
I'm considering the Xoom media edition as well, as I like the size/weight of an 8.2 inch display.
There are some Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus in Europe, I was playing with one in a Comet in London at the weekend, but it is priced at slightly above the Xoom 2 ME for a smaller screen and some lower specs.
There seems to be some confusion about what the pen can do on the Xoom 2 ME, yesterdays Engadget review of the Xoom 2 10" claimed that the pen was primarily designed for that and would not have full functionality on the Xoom 2 ME.
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I'm considering the Xoom media edition as well, as I like the size/weight of an 8.2 inch display.
There are some Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus in Europe, I was playing with one in a Comet in London at the weekend, but it is priced at slightly above the Xoom 2 ME for a smaller screen and some lower specs.
There seems to be some confusion about what the pen can do on the Xoom 2 ME, yesterdays Engadget review of the Xoom 2 10" claimed that the pen was primarily designed for that and would not have full functionality on the Xoom 2 ME.
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I sent an email and asking motorola about this and about sd card support and the answer that the gave to me ...
Thank you for contacting Motorola.
In response to your email, we would like to confirm that at this point the Xoom 2 Media Edition does not support SD card. Regarding the stylus it works with Xoom, Xoom 2 but not with Xoom 2 Media edition.
What motorola want to say At this point does not support sd card (will support it at the future - sd card slot that has is there but not work now ?) and how stylus works with Xoom and not xoom 2 ? Does the screen on xoom and xoom 2 has any sort of digitizer that make stylus work only with those tablets and not others tabs ? if stylus is just another active capacitive stylus i don't see any reasons why should not work with xoom 2 me .
I have the Xoom right now and love it. However, I'm attracted to the size and weight of the XYKeyboard. I want 4.0 as soon as possible and LTE doesn't mean anything to me.
I have the option to switch out my Xoom for the XYKeyboard when it comes out, but don't know if I should. Is there any other tablet coming out that I should maybe be waiting for. No, not an iPad. And I've already heard the battery on the Transformer Prime is crap.
I definitely don't want to get the XY and find out the ICS is going to take longer.
Thoughts?
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And I've already heard the battery on the Transformer Prime is crap.
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First I've heard of that. The only thing that came close was one reviewer's website who got a faulty unit... when it was exchanged he got 2+ more hours of battery and lasted a good 11 hours. 11 hours isn't crap to me... not to mention the ability to carry around a spare battery in the dock to give it 18+.
Xyboard doesn't ship with ICS. No tablet shipping before the new year is. The Xyboard is only a little bit faster than the original Xoom. It's not worth upgrading. If you want a new tablet, get the Transformer Prime. It's a tad bit more expensive but the hardware in it blows the Xyboard out of the way. If that isn't enough to sway you, consider this: Xyboard is the stupidest name for a gadget I have ever heard.
I should also point out that the Xoom will probably get an ICS ROM before the Xyboard gets updated.
honestly the xooms specs are fine if i were you'd id avoid spending the money on a whole new tablet and wait at least another year or so. Also quad core? what are you possibly going to be running that needs a quad core lol dual core is fast enough for android
The XY thingy is a joke & a slap in the face to xoom original owners. I have a Asus transformer prime on pre-order.Motorola has lost my business.
I'm a happy Xoom owner also passing on the xyboard. The tablet just doesn't justify the $800 cost (32gB w/o contract) and although dual core is probably enough for me, that doesn't mean I'm going to pay a premium for it and forget quad core is going to be released soon. No microSD, although not critical, is something I'd expect. This is like a middle of the road tablet with a super premium price. Verizon and Motorola must think there are a lot of people willing to pay to have the embedded LTE modem.
I really don't need a new tablet right now so I can wait. For a new buyer, a Xoom or Transformer is a much better bang for your buck. Samsung and Sony have come out with press releases on their next Andriod tablets to be announced in February and at CES (Jan 10th); that doesn't mean they'll be shipping, but I'm not in a rush to buy.
With Apple, many people just buy out of brand loyalty or wanting an Apple device. Motorola releases this device as if its brand loyalty is as strong as Apple. I like Motorola products but this is just a complete disappointment from the specifications to the price. No wonder they aren't seeding media with demo units for testing/reviews. I haven't seen one in depth review; compare that to the Transformer Prime which is seems everyone has except me.
I tried the XY a few days ago (Xoom 2 in the UK) and honestly it is barely an upgrade. The Thinness and weight is nice but it actually felt a little slower than my Xoom, though that's probably because I have mine over clocked. Also the Xoom will get ICS first, the XY is not stock Honeycomb, the changes are little but noticeable and in my opinion make it look a little tacky compared with the Xoom.
Also those weird corners I'll admit feel comfortable and more natural in portrait mode but in landscape I didn't really like the feel, the edges felt sharper and unnatural.
If I were you I would either stick with the Xoom or if you really want an upgrade go for the Transformer Prime, that thing is a beast and when you compare the prices there is really no comparison between the two.
From what I've seen, the Xoom has the same processor as the XYboard(I'll link it when I can find it) just overclocked. If the XYboard will cost you nothing, heck ya! Do it! SOmething I have noticed between the newest of moto's products is a delayed time in unlocking a bootloader. So if custom Roms and kernals are your thing, I'd say wait a bit until an unlock is confirmed. Having an unlocked bootloader means that with the great dev here, we'll see ICS on the Xoom before the Xyboard.
overclock your xoom then wait for a quad core, personally I think ics underlying core won't be to much of a improvement over honeycomb, a few improvements and new theme, but not to much to get overly excited about.
but maybe I am trying to avoid getting let down lol
ill see what GED tablet comes out after IO at the end of June. My xooms not even a year old yet
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From what I've seen, the Xoom has the same processor as the XYboard(I'll link it when I can find it) just overclocked. If the XYboard will cost you nothing, heck ya! Do it! SOmething I have noticed between the newest of moto's products is a delayed time in unlocking a bootloader. So if custom Roms and kernals are your thing, I'd say wait a bit until an unlock is confirmed. Having an unlocked bootloader means that with the great dev here, we'll see ICS on the Xoom before the Xyboard.
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The original Xoom is using a Tegra 2 Processor.
The Xyboard is using a Texas Instrument OMAP4 processor.
And I think Motorola WANTS to upgrade the Xyboard first to ICS but it would be a pain, cause Xyboard is running Motorola Blur so they have a lot of editing to do.
Whereas Xoom is straight up original Android with no modifications, so will be easier to slap ICS on there!
Just wait longer. The xoom is not yet outdated, so the only real difference in the XY would be its profile.
Dispatched at the speed of light from my XOOM
Im thinking hold off for a bit before you buy the XY which is more or less the same as the Xoom.
I say this because I honestly see Xoom getting ICS before XY.
I'll probably never understand the thought process behind a name like XYBoard as Xoom 2 sounds MUCH better. On that note I'm disappointed with the Xoom 2 from a spec sheet perspective. It doesn't offer much of an incentive to "upgrade" to it from my original Xoom. That being said, the Transformer Prime is a true upgrade based on it having that Tegra 3 processor . Someone mentioned that a dual-core processor is fine for Android and I agree: it is perfectly fine for Android...for now. A quad-core tablet is more future-proof, IMHO.
Now, synthetic benchmarks don't mean everything, but it's interesting that the XYBoard 10.1 benchmarks as well as the Transformer Prime in Quadrant, Linpack and Sunspider in our tests.
There's no full blown Motoblur UI on the 10.1 (US shipping model). It's pretty vanilla Android with a handful of Moto and Verizon apps thrown in.
The much improved form factor (let's face it, super-thin and light are popular) is a big mass market improvement over the Xoom. Note, I said mass market, I know some of you guys and gals don't care so much. But it's as thin and light as the iPad 2 and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, and they seem to be the sweet spot with consumers. Likewise the Transformer is uber thin too.
The IPS display is a huge improvement. The one thing I truly hated about my Xoom was the washed out LCD vs. the Transformer/Tab 10.1/iPad 2. It's colorful and much brighter.
I did a 22 minute in-depth video review of the XYBoard 10.1 if anyone is interested:
http://www.mobiletechreview.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Number=41820
(and yes, I didn't pronounce it correctly in the review, it rhymes with "cyborg" )
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I did a 22 minute in-depth video review of the XYBoard 10.1 if anyone is interested:
http://www.mobiletechreview.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Number=41820
(and yes, I didn't pronounce it correctly in the review, it rhymes with "cyborg" )
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I noticed your review stated Motorola is owned by Google and referred the Xyboard as a GED, but that's not true. Google hasn't acquired Motorola yet... And I wouldn't count it a GED since it's got the bloatware on it as well.
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honestly the xooms specs are fine if i were you'd id avoid spending the money on a whole new tablet and wait at least another year or so. Also quad core? what are you possibly going to be running that needs a quad core lol dual core is fast enough for android
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The Xoom specs are fine, but with an attitude like yours towards newer more powerful stuff will only hold innovation back. Rather than saying "we don't need it" we should be saying "lets find something awesome to do with it!"
When the laser was invented people thought it was useless and that nobody would ever need one.
My Verizon Xoom had bloatware loaded too (not much since Honeycomb was a day old when the Xoom was released, and these were not apps I minded-- games and Verizon data manager/account manager). All products offered by carriers have some apps added or mods made (look at the VZW Galaxy Nexus with Google NFC removed). But the OS on the XYBoard looks pretty clean to me-- no Motoblur (OK, the browser icon is squared off), no custom settings beyond the dock setting, only the base Honeycomb widgets, no social networking integration typical of Motoblur, and not even a file manager to play with USB files and no NTFS support is added. I don't see much here that will stand in the way of prompt OS updates. The Asus Eee Pad Transformer has more OS customizations, and Asus manages to get OS updates out very quickly.
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I noticed your review stated Motorola is owned by Google and referred the Xyboard as a GED, but that's not true. Google hasn't acquired Motorola yet... And I wouldn't count it a GED since it's got the bloatware on it as well.
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...... no custom settings beyond the dock setting, only the base Honeycomb widgets, no social networking integration typical of Motoblur, and not even a file manager to play with USB files and no NTFS support is added. I don't see much here that will stand in the way of prompt OS updates. The Asus Eee Pad Transformer has more OS customizations, and Asus manages to get OS updates out very quickly.
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Nice review ... from what i understand if you want a biger files than 4gb you will have to format your disk ? what formats android native supports ? most of my usb flash drives are formatted with ext4 ...
Is there any good video player that support mkv 1080 p with this tablet ?
Since it's a Linux format, I'd guess that ext4 would work (I don't have a drive formatted ext4 to test though). FAT32 works, but that's not much help for very large capacity drives.