While HP ditched its tablet the HP TouchPad, Motorola is coming back to the tablet front with two new Motorola Xoom tablets the Motorola Xoom 2 and Xoom 2 Media Edition.
The tablets improve over previous Xooms with lighter weight, faster processors, and splash guard. The announcement comes for Motorola in U.K. U.S. editions may be slightly different. The 10-inch Motorola Xoom 2 is geared for business and the 8.2" Xoom 2 Media Edition is for media and fun. Both tablets have rounded angled corners for easier holding.
Here are the specs on the Motorola Xoom 2 & Motorola Xoom 2 Media Edition:
- Android 3.2 to be updated to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich within six weeks of getting the code from Google.
- Dual-core 1.2 GHz processor.
- 1GB RAM.
- 16GB storage onboard.
- Gorilla Glass with splashguard.
- MotoCast for streaming music, photo, video and files.
- microUSB and HDMI connections.
- 5MP Camera, front-facing camera.
- Video mirroring.
Specs for Motorola Xoom 2:
- 10.1 HD touchscreen with easy-to hold edges that is stylus compatible.
- Wi-Fi.
- Business-ready VPN support and data encryption.
- MotoPrint to print wirelessly from the table.
- Battery with 10 hours of video playback.
Specs for -- that are touted to "Beat Your Boredom"
- Wi-Fi.
- 8.2" touchscreen optimized for entertainment with better viewing angles.
- Improved graphics.
- Adaptive surround sound.
- universal remote control for consumer electronics.
Priced at -£329.99 for the 2 Media Ed. and £379.99. Motorola Xoom 2 they are cheaply priced like the HP TouchPad. According to tablet expert Peter King, price plays a great part in tablet buyers decisions.