Motorola Xyboard
Manufacturer | Motorola Mobility |
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Type | Tablet media player/PC |
Generation | Second |
Release date | December 12, 2011 |
Introductory price |
£380 $529 |
Operating system |
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) from factory; able to be upgraded to 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) for Wi-Fi only models, 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) currently rolling out for carrier-supported models[1]) |
CPU | OMAP 4, 1.2 GHz dual-core processor |
Memory | 1GB LPDDR2 |
Storage | Internal flash memory: 16/32GB |
Display |
1280×800 10.1” 1280×800 8.2” (Media Edition) IPS panel with Gorilla Glass |
Sound | 3D virtual surround sound |
Input |
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Camera |
Back: 5.0 MP with 4× digital zoom, autofocus, 720p video capture, 30 fps, dual LED flash Front: 1.3 MP camera |
Connectivity |
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Power | 7000 mAH Li Ion Rechargeable Battery |
Dimensions | 215.9 mm × 138.9 mm × 8.89 mm (Media Edition) |
Weight |
599 grams 386 grams (Media Edition) |
Predecessor | Motorola Xoom |
Website | Official Droid Xyboard 10.1 page specific to the U.S. |
The Motorola Droid Xyboard, previously released as the Xoom 2 in Europe before being renamed, is an Android-based tablet computer by Motorola Mobility, announced by Motorola on November 3, 2011.[2]
Compared to its predecessor, the Motorola Xoom, Motorola's website said that the Motorola Droid Xyboard would be "10 percent lighter", "33 percent thinner", have an "improved HD 10.1-inch screen", and would be able to "stream PC files to your tablet with MotoCast™".The device is available in 3G and WIFI variants with there being options between an 8.2-inch screen or a 10.1-inch screen model. The website also claims the tablet's 1.2 GHz dual-core processor "boosts speed by 20 percent".[3]
There is an optional active capacitive stylus available, sold separately.
Media Edition
The Droid Xyboard is also available as a Media Edition.[4] The Motorola website states that the Media Edition will "Stream files from your PC" with "MotoCast™" and has an 8.2-inch "HD widescreen" with "Adaptive virtual surround sound". The Media Edition does not support the active stylus.
Availability
UK
Both Xoom 2 tablets were released in November 2011, and are available in the UK at Carphone Warehouse, Best Buy, Dixons, PC World and Currys in the United Kingdom.[5]
North America
The Droid Xyboard was released in some stores on December 9, and was released in all stores on December 12, 2011.
See also
References
- ↑ https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/software-upgrade-news/g_id/1949
- ↑ Motorola Mobility Launches Two New Tablets in the UK and Ireland - Press Releases - Motorola Mobility, Inc.
- ↑ Motorola XOOM 2 - Motorola Mobility, Inc.
- ↑ Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition - Motorola Mobility, Inc.
- ↑ Motorola Mobility Launches Two New Tablets in the UK and Ireland - Press Releases - Motorola Mobility, Inc.