CES 2011: Tablets at CES 2011 Motorola Xoom
Motorola has officially unveiled the world's first Android 3.0 tablet at CES 2011 - the Motorola Xoom. The Xoom was originally announced in December 2010, but this was the first chance for Which? to get our hands on this 10-inch tablet.
See it in action in our hands-on Motorola Xoom video, shot at the Consumer Electronics Show 2011.
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The Xoom is the first tablet to launch which runs Google Android 3.0 - Honeycomb - the latest version of the Android mobile operating system, and one specifically tailored for use on tablets.
This puts the Xoom ahead of the first generation of iPad-rivalling tablets, such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab, which run earlier versions of Android, not optimised for the large screens and resolutions of tablets compared to smartphones.
The Xoom is a similar size to the Apple iPad - its closest rival - with a 10.1-inch screen with a 1,280x800 pixel resolution. The Xoom measures a little less than 250mm on its longest side, and is around 13mm thick.
Motorola Xoom specification
The Motorola Xoom has a 5Mp camera on the rear which can record 720p HD video, and a 2Mp front-facing webcam, ideal for video calling. There's also an LED flash and digital zoom on the 5Mp camera.
Inside the Motorola Xoom is an Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core processor with each processor running at 1GHz, and 1GB of Ram, putting the Xoom spec-wise towards the top end of tablet tech. The inclusion of a dual-core processor provides faster streaming and downloads and it’s noticeably quicker than the competition. There's 32GB of on-board storage.
The Xoom has both 3G and wi-fi, and is also capable of being upgraded to have 4G compatibility. Sensors include built-in gyroscope, barometer, compass, accelerometer and light sensor.
In terms of connections, the Motorola Xoom has the usual 3.5mm headphone jack and micro USB socket.
The Xoom can play back 720p HD videos on the 1280x800 resolution screen, or can output 1080p video via its mini HDMI port to a compatible HD TV, or via DLNA.
Honeycomb has the latest Android innovations, including Google Maps 5.0 wth 3D interaction, plus ebook functionality.
Typing using the on-screen keyboard is pretty responsive, but if you need a larger physical keyboard, a separate wireless keyboard is available. Other optional accessories include Bluetooth headsets, a car charger and docking stations.
The Xoom is due to launch in the US in early 2011, with Europe following later in the year.
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