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Motorola Xoom Reviews

CNet

12/2011

7.0/10

Motorola Xoom 4G LTE

The Xoom is upgradable from 3G to Verizon's 4G LTE network. This requires that you ship your Xoom to Motorola for the upgrade. While you can expect faster download speeds, once your Xoom is upgraded, all other details remain identical as the 3G Xoom, so this review still applies. The Motorola Xoom tablet is easily the best competition Apple's iPad has ever seen. Sporting a 10.1-inch screen, front and rear cameras, HDMI output, a dual-core processor, and Google's tablet-optimized version of Android, the Xoom is entering the tablet wars with guns blazing. Priced at $800 off-contract or $600 with a two-year commitment from Verizon, the Xoom isn't out to win frugal customers. Instead, Motorola is taking the approach used with its successful line of Droid smartphones: emphasizing the device's horsepower and the many capabilities not found on its Apple counterpart. To this end, the Xoom's spec sheet is an all-star cast of dual-core processors, multimegapixel cameras, expansion slots, and maxed-out RAM. Combine the hardware with Motorola's exclusive access to Google's long-awaited Android Honeycomb operating system, and you have one of the most talked-about tablets of 2011.

Thinkdigit

08/2011

Motorola Xoom MZ601

After the huge disappointment the HTC Flyer was, we were kind of hoping that the Motorola Xoom would at least keep the Android challenge to the Apple iPad alive, something that hasn't gone too well for the Google-developed OS. It is really a case of two extremes here. The solid and classy build as well as different looks are combined in what is (and there is really no other way of putting this) in a slightly bulky form factor. To put this in perspective, the Xoom has a thickness of almost 13mm, while the iPad to has kept its diet in check, at 8.8mm! The Xoom's design, particularly on the rear panel, amplifies this thickness. The max thickness is at the middle, and the slight curve means the thickness reduces, as you are getting closer to the edges. This slight tapering does help quite a bit with the grip. Weight is again something where the iPad 2 has an advantage. The Xoom tips the scales at 730 grams, while the iPad 2 weighs just a bit more than 600 grams and the Samsung Tab 750 weighs about 570 grams. However, move beyond the weight issues (really!) and we were pretty impressed by the looks. Glossy black around the display on the front, and a mix of matte black and silver – with certain new design elements.

ITP.net

07/2011

8.0/10

Motorola XOOM

The Xoom is Motorola's first tablet and when it was launched, it was the first Android 3.0 Honeycomb-powered tablet to hit the market. In hand the Xoom feels like a typical Motorola product - solid as a rock. The tablet feels like it could last forever and when we set it on our weighing scale, it tipped the scales at 708g, making it the third heaviest device in our July 2011 grouptest.Using the Motorola day-to-day it quickly became obvious that it was the king of the performance hill when compared to other Android tablets. It felt the most fluid tablet of the lot whether we were moving from home screen to home screen, loading apps or even when we were flicking through photos.When we conducted our time benchmarks, the Xoom left the other devices trailing. The Motorola loaded YouTube.com and CNN.com in 11- and six-seconds respectively, which were the fastest times we saw in our grouptest. The Xoom isn't perfect however. When we cranked up the speakers to full volume, the rear cover of the tablet began to vibrate and caused noticeable sound distortion when we were watching certain movies and videos.

PCMAG

06/2011

7.0/10

Motorola Xoom (Wi-Fi)

First things first: We reviewed the Verizon Motorola Xoom back in February, and we recently updated that review to reflect the Android 3.1 update. In a nutshell, the Xoom started off missing some key features - full Flash support was a big one. With the latest update to Google's tablet OS, Honeycomb, support for Adobe Flash 10.3 moved out of shaky beta mode and now works like a charm. Multitasking was also improved to include far more possible active apps at once. The Xoom Wi-Fi ships with the Android 3.1 update, so all you need to do is power up and log on to a wireless network. This review specifically discusses the Wi-Fi-only version of the tablet. Since there are few differences between the Wi-Fi tablet and carrier-backed versions, we will refer you to our original Verizon Motorola Xoom review for all the nitty gritty details - just skip the sections on cellular service and pricing. As for the Wi-Fi Xoom, here's what you need to know. The tablet comes in a single 32GB capacity, costs $599, and can be purchased directly from Motorola, or from a handful of additional retailers. The aforementioned Verizon model with cellular connectivity (in addition to Wi-Fi) is available for $599.99 with a two-year agreement.

PCMAG

06/2011

7.0/10

Motorola Xoom

As the first Android 3.0 device, the Motorola Xoom was a showcase for Google's tablet-focused Honeycomb OS. Now that it has the Android 3.1 update, the Xoom is a more complete device, with full Flash support and improved multitasking. Starting at $599.99 (with a Verizon Wireless contract), the Xoom is priced to compete with the Apple iPad 2 ($499-$829, 4.5 stars). In theory at least, there isn't much the iPad can do that the Xoom can't. Its support for Adobe Flash - the most enticing advantage over the iPad - wasn't ready at launch but is now fully functioning and out of beta mode. The Android Market's selection of apps doesn't come anywhere near what you'll find in Apple's App Store, but Google has slowly added some more compelling apps and functions, like the cloud-based Music beta. If you definitely prefer the more customizable world of Android over the iPad/iTunes ecosystem, the Xoom is a compelling option, but it neither stands out from the Android tablet crowd nor bests the market-leading iPad 2. Before we get to the good stuff, let's get the pricing out of the way: The Xoom is available for $599.99 with a two-year agreement from Verizon Wireless.

GSMArena

05/2011

Motorola XOOM review: The Big Bang

Phones far and wide wanted to be the iPhone killer and you know what ? tablets are no different. The iPad needs to get used to living with a bounty on its head. And always be ready for the likes of the Motorola XOOM. But the XOOM is no ordinary competitor. We're talking the first Honeycomb tablet, a cornerstone for Android. It's Motorola's first tablet too. If they play their cards right, it could be a big money earner for a company in trouble, so we know Moto gave it their best. The XOOM has a 10.1? screen of 1280 x 800 pixels resolution, Google's latest Android OS (after the update rolls out in full), purpose made for tablet use, and a powerful Tegra 2 1GHz dual-core chipset with 1GB RAM. Barely a few lines into the spec sheet and we already like the sound of it. The Motorola XOOM has more to offer than that. The Verizon US version will be getting a (delayed) LTE update, while dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz and 5GHz) sounds sweet too. But we won't go on and on about the specs of the XOOM. Here go the highlights followed ? as usual ? by what we didn't like. We're really curious to try out the tablet minded version of Android the one we've tested before was clunky to use and clearly not intended for big screens.

DigitalVersus

05/2011

6.0/10

Touchscreen Tablet Reviews

A Honeycomb star, the 10.1 inch Motorola Xoom tablet was the first product to showcase Android 3.0 to the general consumer. Launched before the iPad 2 in the United States, the Xoom has taken its time to ship on this side of the Atlantic. Inside, you'll find the standard for all Honeycomb tablets released or announced up until now: a dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor clocked at 1 GHz, 1 GB of RAM, a 1280x800 pixel screen, a 32 GB memory capacity, a micro SD slot to increase the memory by an additional 32 GB, a micro USB and micro HDMI out. The Xoom also includes a SIM slot for 3G connectivity and wi-fi b/g/n for your wireless network. Bluetooth 3.0 is included and there's a contact under the tablet to link up other accessories (keyboard, dock and so on) We liked the materials used: based on aluminium for most of the back and a more supple, less slippery coating for the rest. In spite of weighing 730 grammes, the Xoom is sufficiently well balanced to be held in one hand without straining your wrist. This is an important factor when it comes to how heavy it feels in comparison to the Acer Iconia Tab A500, for example, or the Hannspree SN10T, which aren't a lot heavier.

HotHardware

05/2011

Motorola Xoom

The Motorola Xoom tablet has been met with plenty of hype, and perhaps rightfully so since it is the first tablet to ship with Android 3.0 (aka Honeycomb), the first version of Android designed specifically for tablets. Although there are a number of tablets slated to hit the market this year, Motorola has the benefit of being the first company to actually ship a tablet running on Honeycomb. The Xoom also has some powerful specs that are sure to attract attention, including a dual-core processor, a 10.1-inch widescreen display, 32GB of onboard storage, and front- and rear-facing cameras. Honeycomb was designed for devices with larger screen sizes, especially tablets. With Honeycomb, you'll get a new multi-touch holographic user interface as well as a 3D experience. You'll also get an updated set of standard applications including a browser with multiple tabs, a Contacts app that uses a two-pane UI and Fast Scroll, and a new two-pane UI in the Email application. The Motorola Xoom is powered by a dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor. It comes with 1GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The Xoom also has a microSD card slot, though it is not enabled out of the box.

3G.co.uk

04/2011

8.0/10

Motorola Xoom review

So what do you choose – Apple or Android? Now it's not just a choice when it comes to smartphones – after standing alone in the tablet market for a year. Apple now has rivals in the form of Android tablets. The first of these to launch with the tablet-optimised, open-source operating system – Android Honeycomb – is the Xoom from Motorola. While Google's software has lots of sweet treats on offer, can it really compete with the iPad, coming in at such a late date? The Xoom is pretty big when compared with other tablets – it weighs a not inconsiderable 730g and its 10.1inch touch-display sits in a chassis that is pretty thick at 12.9mm. It may still be a tad smaller than the original iPad, but it's far bigger than the 8.8mm iPad 2. The display is surrounded by a bezel that is an inch wide, and which has a two-megapixel snapper in its centre. The tablet is designed to be used in landscape mode – the clue is the Motorola logo sitting in the top left corner – however, its accelerometers make sure that if you turn the table round the screen does reorient itself. The reverse is made of aluminium, slate coloured and has a matt black area where the five-megapixel snapper sits, along with speaker vents and the dual LED flash.

PCMAG

03/2011

7.0/10

Motorola Xoom

As the first Android 3.0 device, the Motorola Xoom is a showcase for Google's tablet-focused Honeycomb OS. Starting at $599.99 (with a Verizon Wireless contract), the Xoom is priced to compete with the Apple iPad ($499-$829, 4 stars). In theory at least, there isn't much the iPad can do that the Xoom can't. Add a camera to mix, and the Xoom seems to edge ahead of Apple's tablet - but not so fast. Its support for Adobe Flash - the most enticing advantage over the iPad - wasn't ready at launch and is now only in beta mode with serious limitations. Also, the Android Market's functionality on the Xoom is buggy at times, and the selection of apps doesn't come anywhere near what you'll find in Apple's App Store. Meanwhile, Apple's second-generation iPad is right around the corner, and it'll likely integrate that missing camera (but probably not Flash support). As it stands, however, the Xoom is the best Android tablet available right now, but this early in the tablet game, that doesn't necessarily mean you should buy it. Before we get to the good stuff, let's get the pricing out of the way: The Xoom is available for $599.99 with a two-year agreement from Verizon Wireless.

MaximumPC

03/2011

9.0/10

Motorola Xoom: Our Official Review

The Android tablet is like one of those genetically engineered super-species from a sci-fi thriller. Each successive generation is smarter, faster and bigger than the one before it, and the pace of evolution gains momentum with each iteration. The Dell Streak (6 verdict, August 2010) wasn’t a viable challenger to any device in the tablet universe, but the Samsung Galaxy Tab (8 verdict, December 2010) showed the potential of what an Android tablet could be. Now the Motorola Xoom—almost a defacto reference design for the new Honeycomb OS—emerges as an evolutionary leap forward, and a direct threat to the iPad’s top-of-food-chain status. Indeed, as we post this review four days before the release of iPad 2, we can tell you that if you’re in the market for a tablet device—today, right now—it’s a toss up between the Xoom and Apple’s first-gen, category-creating leader. Apple may regain dominance with iPad 2, but at least until this Friday, the tablet competition is a dead-heat between two very capable devices. In fact, the Xoom trumps the original iPad in every relevant way, save for a tablet’s most important feature: the depth of its app marketplace.

TabletPCReview

03/2011

8.0/10

Motorola Xoom Review

Can the Motorola Xoom possibly live up to the hype? It was dubbed an iPad killer before anyone got his or her hands on it. It was priced $800 at launch, making it more expensive than a comparable iPad. The folks behind the Droid smartphone make it, and the Droid was arguably the first Android handset to rival the iPhone. It is also the first tablet to feature an operating system developed by Google specifically for tablets. TabletPCReview gave high marks to the other Android-powered iPad-killer, the Samsung Galaxy Tab, even though it lacked polish and a true tablet OS. The Motorola Xoom has at least one of those qualities in the form of Honeycomb, but is that enough? Should the 15 million plus iPad owners ditch Apple's offering and ignore the iPad 2, zoom over to Verizon or Best Buy, and pick up a Xoom? And perhaps, more importantly, does the Xoom make a compelling case for those undecided about tablets?Motorola Xoom specs: Build & Design There is very little tablet makers can do to distinguish their devices from the rest of the heap, but Motorola does its best to stick out, with slight design tweaks that work both for and against it.

TechRadar

03/2011

8.0/10

Motorola Xoom review

The Motorola Xoom is the first Android 3.0 tablet to hit the market. That makes it the first Android tablet to ship with an OS that's designed especially for big screens, and that's why it's so exciting.Every tech gadget must be judged solely on what it provides, its purpose in life, and whether it will help you accomplish tasks and enjoy your media.With the Motorola Xoom, it's too easy to make constant Apple iPad (and iPad 2) comparisons. Can you purchase movies as easily? Does the screen get as grimy? Does it cost more?Yet, the Xoom is the first Android 3.0 tablet, the first really powerful tablet with a dual-core processor, and a sleek, 10.1-inch slate that is easy on the eyes.There's no question the Xoom is a brilliant tablet, one that is incredibly flexible in terms of media you can put on the device.With a 5-megapixel front camera and a 2-megapixel rear-facing camera, 32GB of local storage (plus a potential for more SD storage after the next software update), 1GB of RAM, 4G support once the LTE roll-out starts and after a software upgrade, and 10-hours of battery life, the Xoom has the hardware specifications to make you sit up and take notice.

phoneArena

02/2011

8.0/10

Motorola XOOM Review

Barely skipping a beat, especially when the holidays brought forth some hopeful candidates in the tablet space, the iPad’s strangle in the lucrative and ever challenging market has been untested thus far. Rightfully so, it’s especially highlighted by the fact that Android tablets so far haven’t really been built from the ground up to take advantage of what it actually means to be a tablet.So now comes yet another so-called “iPad killer,” the Motorola XOOM, but rather than finding a super-sized smartphone, it actually observes all of the qualities that consumers would like to experience on a tablet. For starters, Google and Motorola have taken the time, and man power, to seemingly conjure up an entirely different Android experience that might come off as being foreign. In fact, this isn’t the first time we’ve seen the two companies collaborate on big things. We’ve seen it before with the original Motorola DROID, which was the catalyst that shifted Android to the mainstream, and it seems we’re going to be witnessing it again with the Motorola XOOM.As much as we’d all delightfully ring in the joys of what the Motorola XOOM has to offer, one must strategically keep in mind its cost of ownership.

PCWorld

02/2011

7.0/10

Motorola Xoom (Wi-Fi + 3G)

All eyes are on the Motorola Xoom tablet, and for good reason: It's the first device in an expected multitude to ship with Google's tablet-optimized Android 3.0 (Honeycomb). The Xoom has a lot of features to like, and a lot to set it apart from the ever-growing crowd of tablets; but it also has some drawbacks that temper my enthusiasm about it. One drawback is its price: $800 with no contract on Verizon, and $600 with a two-year contract (prices as of February 23, 2011). More critically, I experienced some issues with the display and image rendering during my hands-on evaluation of the Xoom. Using the Xoom confirmed my earlier impressions of Android 3.0: The OS is vastly superior to its predecessor and is so different to use that it's practically unrecognizable as a close relative of the Android widely deployed today. The software's tablet optimization was evident in the home screens, the widgets, the music player, the browser, the e-mail, and even the YouTube player. Missing, however, was the Adobe Flash 10.2 player, which is coming soon but wasn't available in time for this story. The Xoom zooms to the top of the tablet class in overall style and design.

CNet

02/2011

7.0/10

Motorola Xoom tablet

The Motorola Xoom tablet is easily the best competition Apple's iPad has ever seen. Sporting a 10.1-inch screen, front and rear cameras, HDMI output, a dual-core processor, and Google's tablet-optimized version of Android, the Xoom is entering the tablet wars with guns blazing. Priced at $800 off-contract or $600 with a two-year commitment from Verizon, the Xoom isn't out to win frugal customers. Instead, Motorola is taking the approach used with its successful line of Droid smartphones: emphasizing the device's horsepower and the many capabilities not found on its Apple counterpart. To this end, the Xoom's spec sheet is an all-star cast of dual-core processors, multimegapixel cameras, expansion slots, and maxed-out RAM. Combine the hardware with Motorola's exclusive access to Google's long-awaited Android Honeycomb operating system, and you have one of the most talked-about tablets of 2011. Does the reality of the Xoom match up with the hype? Let's dive in and see what's working and what could be better. With a 10.1-inch screen, you'd think Xoom would feel larger than the 9.8-inch screen-wielding iPad, but it actually comes off as slightly smaller.

SlashGear

02/2011

Motorola XOOM Review

Motorola's big launch of CES 2011 and the first Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet on the market, the Motorola XOOM has a lot to live up to. In its haste to reach Verizon shelves, the XOOM could seem a little half-baked; it doesn't get Flash Player support for another few weeks, and won't have 4G until an update sometime in Q2. Still, as the iPad has shown, there are undoubtedly benefits to being first out of the gate, and there's undoubtedly plenty on offer. Can the XOOM bypass pricing skepticism? Check out the full SlashGear review after the cut. Motorola's design is sober and discrete, and where the iPad shows off its brushed metal the XOOM seemingly prefers to let the 10.1-inch display do the talking. It's a 160dpi, 1280 x 800 WXGA panel with a capacitive touchscreen supporting multitouch gestures, and while it doesn't use the same IPS technology as the Apple slate, it still manages decent viewing angles. We've had no issues with touchscreen responsiveness, though at 9.8 x 6.61 x 0.51 inches and 25.75oz it's a somewhat heavy device, and one-handed use can get tiring.

PCWorld

02/2011

7.0/10

Motorola Xoom

PCMAG

02/2011

7.0/10

Motorola Xoom

As the first Android 3.0 device, the Motorola Xoom is a showcase for Google's tablet-focused Honeycomb OS. Starting at $599.99 (with a Verizon Wireless contract), the Xoom is priced to compete with the Apple iPad ($499-$829, 4 stars). In theory at least, there isn't much the iPad can do that the Xoom can't. Add a camera to mix, and the Xoom seems to edge ahead of Apple's tablet - but not so fast. Its support for Adobe Flash - the most enticing advantage over the iPad - isn't ready yet. Also, the Android Market's functionality on the Xoom is buggy at times, and the selection of apps doesn't come anywhere near what you'll find in Apple's App Store. Meanwhile, Apple's second-generation iPad is right around the corner, and it'll likely integrate that missing camera (but probably not Flash support). As it stands, however, the Xoom is the best Android tablet available right now, but this early in the tablet game, that doesn't necessarily mean you should buy it. Before we get to the good stuff, let's get the pricing out of the way: The Xoom is available for $599.99 with a two-year agreement from Verizon Wireless.

LaptopMag

02/2011

6.0/10

Motorola Xoom

No offense to Dell, Samsung, or the many other companies that released Android-powered slates before now, but the Motorola Xoom is really the first official Android tablet. It's not an oversized phone with tablet stuff tacked on; this 10.1-inch device is the first slate that's powered by Android 3.0, an OS built from the ground up with larger screens in mind. We're talking a completely fresh interface with interactive widgets, a revamped notification system, and lots of 3D eye candy. The hardware is pretty powerful, too, including Nvidia's dual-core Tegra processor and front and back cameras. The Xoom costs a pretty steep $599 with a two-year contract ($799 without) with 3G connectivity, but you'll be able to upgrade to 4G for free by the second quarter of this year. Flash support is also on the way. So how well does the Xoom work, and what about the apps? We have the answers to those questions and more in our in-depth review.The Xoom is streamlined and sturdy but not exactly elegant. Google designed Android 3.0 so that tablet makers wouldn't need to include the traditional buttons found on phones.

CNet

02/2011

7.0/10

Motorola Xoom tablet

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Motorola Xoom 32GB WiFi Android Tablet	$224.99	See it
Motorola Xoom 32GB WiFi Android Tablet MZ604/602	$229.99	See it
DROID MZ617 XYBOARD 10.1 by MOTOROLA 16GB	$259.99	See it
Motorola XOOM MZ602 32GB, Wi-Fi + 3G / 4G LTE Verizon 10.1 Tablet (Black, Non-Retail Packaging)	$320.9	See it
Motorola XOOM MZ600 32GB, Wi-Fi + 3G (Verizon), 10.1in - Black	$320.9	See it
Motorola XOOM MZ602 32GB, Wi-Fi + 3G / 4G LTE Verizon 10.1 Tablet (Black, Non-Retail Packaging)	$320.9	See it
Motorola XOOM MZ600 32GB, Wi-Fi + 3G (Verizon), 10.1in - Black	$320.9	See it
Motorola Xoom Family Edition- 16GB	$325	See it
Motorola XOOM Android Tablet	$329	See it
Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi Android Tablet	$332.65	See it
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Motorola XOOM MZ601 32GB 10.1 3G + Wi-Fi Tablet PC with Touchscreen, Android 3.1 OS, Dual-Core, GPS, 5MP Camera + Secondary 2MP Camera, Vdeo and Bluetooth - Black	$379.99	See it
Motorola XOOM 32 GB Tablet - 10.1 - 3G - 1 GHz - Anodized Aluminum - Android 3.0 Honeycomb - Slate 1280 x 800 WXGA Display - Bluetooth	$379.99	See it
Motorola Xoom MZ601 32GB Silver/Black Android Tablet / GSM Phone WiFi+3G International Version	$399.99	See it
MOTOROLA XOOM Android Tablet (10.1-Inch, 32GB, Wi-Fi)	$429	See it
Motorola Xoom Family Edition- 16GB	$444.68	See it
MOTOROLA XOOM Android Tablet (10.1-Inch, 32GB, Wi-Fi)	$499	See it
Motorola Xoom MZ601 32GB Silver/Black Android Tablet / GSM Phone WiFi+3G International Version	$548	See it
Motorola XOOM 00001NARGNLX 10.1 32 GB Tablet Computer - Wi-Fi - NVIDIA Tegra 2 1 GHz -	$598	See it