Motorola Xyboard Explained

Motorola Xyboard / Motorola DROID XyBoard / Motorola Xoom 2
Manufacturer:Motorola Mobility
Type:Tablet media player/PC
Generation:Second
Releasedate:December 12, 2011
Price:£380 $529
Os:Android 3.2 "Honeycomb"
Upgradable to Android 4.0.4 "Ice Cream Sandwich" (Wi-Fi only models)
Android 4.1.2 "Jelly Bean" (Cellular models)[1]
Power:7000 mAH Li Ion Rechargeable Battery
Cpu:OMAP 4, 1.2 GHz dual-core processor
Storage:Internal flash memory: 16/32GB
Memory:1GB LPDDR2
Display:1280×800 10.1”
1280×800 8.2” (Media Edition)
IPS panel with Gorilla Glass
Sound:3D virtual surround sound
Input:included stylus
Camera:Back: 5.0 MP with 4× digital zoom, autofocus, 720p video capture, 30 fps, dual LED flash
Front: 1.3 MP camera
Connectivity:
Dimensions:253.9 mm × 173.6 mm × 8.8 mm
215.9 mm × 138.9 mm × 8.89 mm (Media Edition)
Weight:599 grams
386 grams (Media Edition)
Predecessor:Motorola Xoom

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]

The device is available in 3G and Wi-Fi variants with there being options between an 10.1-inch screen, 5 MP Camera, 1 GB RAM, 7000 mAh battery or a 10.1-inch screen model.

There is an optional active capacitive stylus available, sold separately.

Media Edition

The Droid Xyboard is also available as a Media Edition.[3] 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.[4]

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Motorola Support - Find Answers | Motorola Mobility, Inc .
  2. http://mediacenter.motorola.com/Press-Releases/Motorola-Mobility-Launches-Two-New-Tablets-in-the-UK-and-Ireland-38b5.aspx Motorola Mobility Launches Two New Tablets in the UK and Ireland - Press Releases - Motorola Mobility, Inc.
  3. http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/GB-EN/Consumer-Products-and-Services/ANDROID-TABLETS/Motorola-XOOM-2-Media-Edition-GB-EN Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition - Motorola Mobility, Inc.
  4. http://mediacenter.motorola.com/Press-Releases/Motorola-Mobility-Launches-Two-New-Tablets-in-the-UK-and-Ireland-38b5.aspx Motorola Mobility Launches Two New Tablets in the UK and Ireland - Press Releases - Motorola Mobility, Inc.