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Motorola Xoom review

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7.5/10
Informr score
The Motorola Xoom currently has an Informr score of 7.5 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 29 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

The Wi-Fi only Xoom is the same basic product as the CDMA/3G version. It's the same size, offers the same functionality and runs the same software.

What's different about the Wi-Fi only Xoom is that, well, it's Wi-Fi only. This means there is no on-board cellular data capabilities to keep you connected when outside of a Wi-Fi zone.

For a more complete review of this tablet, please visit our Motorola Xoom (CDMA) page.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1 GHz
Processor
Processor
1 GHz
10.1"
Screen Size
Screen Size
10.1"
5+ MP
Camera
Camera
5+ MP
6500 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


GSMArena
GSMArena

The XOOM’s price tag implies a product that’s notably better than the current market leader. But despite the added functionality and purpose-built interface, the XOOM just doesn’t quite cut it in terms of actual handling, speed and number of available apps.So while Honeycomb shows some promise, it t...

- GSMArena Team, GSMArena
PhoneArena
PhoneArena

We’ve gone through in explaining which devices excel in specific categories, but it’s still rather difficult to concretely say which one is ultimately the cream of the crop. Naturally, there’s a host of other factors that come into play that would make one more highly prized than the other, like pri...

- PhoneArena Team, PhoneArena
The eBook Reader
The eBook Reader

The Motorola Xoom is the first legitimate competitor to the Apple iPad. It can do many of the same things the iPad can do, and a few things the iPad can't. The Xoom doesn't yet have nearly as many apps—high-quality, polished apps especially—that Apple's platform offers, but it is more open and acces...

- Nathan, The eBook Reader
Expert Reviews
Expert Reviews

Given that the iPad 2 is the slicker and lighter of the two tablets, for most people it remains the best choice. That said, if you have an aversion to Apple's products, the Xoom is the best Android tablet that we've seen. With Android 3.0 a massive improvement over the smartphone edition on devices...

- David Ludlow, Expert Reviews
Electricpig
Electricpig

Android Honeycomb isn’t quite ready for prime time. It’s frustrating at times, and the optimised apps aren’t out in force yet.  But it is ready for the sizeable army of people already willing to put up with cheap hardware and terrible UI just to avoid Apple’s clutch. Ultimately, these problems combi...

- Ben Sillis, Electricpig


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Screen Size
10.1"

The Motorola Xoom's screen size is 10.1 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
1 GHz

There is a Dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 1 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The tablet runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
5+ MP
You can take photos or capture video with the tablet's onboard 5+ MP camera. There is also a secondary front facing camera with 2+ megapixels resolution.
Storage
32 GB

Internal memory is 32 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
6500mAh

The tablet is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 6500 mAh battery. Motorola's performance ratings are 14 days standby time, 10 hours Wi-Fi surfing.

Motorola Xoom Specs

Overview
Release Date March 27, 2011
Regions Available USA, Canada
Operating System No

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Processor Dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 1 GHz
Internal Storage 32 GB
RAM 1 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
1xRTT, EV-DO Rev. A
Mobile / Cellular Data
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
No
variations
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB No
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 2.1
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB)
NFC No
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
5+ Megapixels
Zoom
4x digital
Flash
Yes (Dual LED)
Additional Main Camera Info
Auto focus, White balance
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
HD (1280 x 720 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
2+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Auto focus, White balance
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel density Unknown
Size 10.1 inches
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Backlit Illumination Yes
Zoom / Magnification Yes
Screen Orientation Lock Yes
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive Touchscreen
Power & Battery
Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 6500 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Battery Charge Time Unknown
Video Playback Time Up to 10 hours
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 10 hours
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Standby Time Up to 14 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Material Aluminium
Colors Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 24.9 x 16.8 x 1.3 cm (9.8 x 6.6 x 0.5 in)
Weight 730 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Stereo
Input / Navigation
Touchscreen Yes
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key Yes
Physical keyboard No
Text-to-Speech No
Screen Reader No
Keypad/Screen Lock Yes
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
More
Additional Information Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Screen Orientation Lock: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Contact Groups: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, Microsoft Exchange
WiMAX: Yes
PC Synchronization: Yes
TV Out Info: HDMI
Audio Formats: MP3, AAC+, AAC, AMR
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: Yes
Vibration Alert: Yes
Wi-fi Encryption: WPA/WPA2
Viewable document types: BMP, DOC, DOCX, GIF, HTML, JPG, PDF, PPT, PPTX, TIFF, TXT, XLS
Games: Yes
Apps: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Maps, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): Motorola Honeycomb, Xoom MZ604, Xoom Wi-Fi
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