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reghardware‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Despite the weight, despite the price, despite everything, the Motorola Xoom has the power to move me. It feels so solid and performs so reliably that I increasingly find myself using it in preference to my iPad 2 whenever Apple compatibility is not an issue. The problem is that it’s an intellectual love affair. While I adore my iPad, I admire and respect my Xoom. Should I seek help?

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May 09, 2011

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www.legitreviews.com‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Motorola Xoom with Android 3.2 is an impressive tablet that is supports Adobe Flash 10.3 and has the potential to replace the PC for many people!

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Sep 13, 2011

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www.whathifi.com‘s review Edit Like Unlike

You’re looking at the biggest threat to the iPad’s superiority. Powered by Google’s Android software, the Motorola Xoom is the first with the 3.0 version, designed especially for tablets. With a formidable set of specifications to boot, if anything can steal Apple’s thunder, this is it.

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ITreviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Not only is the Xoom faster than the iPad 2, but it's also a lot more personal thanks to its widgets and an OS that's highly customisable. The Android platform has been a slow-burning work in progress for far too long, but the employment of Honeycomb here helps the Xoom launch a meaningful challenge to the iPad for general users as well as those who'd rather avoid Apple. In some ways it's not as polished as Apple's iOS; touchscreen gestures aren't used much, it's more complex, and tablet-only Apps aren't common, but there's no doubting that with hardware of this quality the Xoom has the potential to be the Android platform's breakthrough product.

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May 09, 2011

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GSMArena‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The XOOM is in fact more expensive than the iPad 2, which makes it reallly hard to forgive any of its shortcomings. An exceptionally loyal user base allows Apple to charge more for their products and get away with it. For Motorola to be competitive, they need to play by the market rules. 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 thus far feels more like a beta. And Motorola should be trying hard to get the user experience up to scratch before it’s too late for the XOOM.

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May 26, 2011

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Notebookcheck‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The weeks of testing the Xoom just flew by. The tablet was an able companion and was a lot of fun but it was also responsible for a few disappointments. But first the good qualities: The 10.1" display gives rich colours, even though these quickly turn into reflections when used outdoors. The reaction times between touching the screen and activation are very good. The actions are carried out immediately, though the capacitive display reacts too fast now and again. This becomes obvious primarily when writing emails. The battery life is impressive, the charging time of 150 minutes is reasonably good.

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Jun 23, 2011

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PC Magazine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Wi-Fi Motorola Xoom is a solid Android tablet with Flash support, but it doesn't measure up to the Apple iPad 2 in terms of app selection.

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Jun 08, 2011

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Liliputing‘s review Edit Like Unlike

As the first Honeycomb tablet, the Motorola XOOM is designed to show what Android looks like when it’s redesigned for a larger screen. Unfortunately the XOOM feels more like a demonstration product at this point than a full-fledged gadget that fills a need. Because there just aren’t that many things I can do with a XOOM that you can’t do just as easily with a phone, I find that the XOOM sits on my desk while my phone comes with me. Honeycomb is definitely a huge step toward making Android more tablet-friendly. But the keyboard still isn’t as easy to use as it should be, the web browser still doesn’t display all web content as well as it could (particularly Adobe Flash elements that haven’t been optimized for mobile devices), and most importantly, there just aren’t enough killer apps for Android tablets… at least not yet.

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May 24, 2011

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ubergizmo‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Overall the Motorola Xoom is one of the best tablets available on the market, featuring great performance, an efficient user interface and a good multimedia experience. However, the software is still a bit unstable, I had a few applications crash with error messages, the Facebook app for instance (which is buggy on Froyo as well) – but this could be the responsibility of the app developer, not Android or the device manufacturer. Hopefully things will get better with the next update. Personally, I prefer the iPad 2 for the design, the better user experience (with the exception of the disappointing camera) and the lower price. But others may prefer the Xoom for its customization capabilities, the ability to access Flash content in the browser, voice input for search and typing, the superior quality of the camera (software and hardware), the higher screen resolution, and the possibility to upgrade to 4G.

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Apr 01, 2011

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HotHardware‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Our overall impression of the Xoom from Verizon Wireless was a very positive one. We felt the tablet was powerful and responsive. In our benchmarks, the Xoom posted competitive scores.

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May 02, 2011

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Notebookcheck‘s review Edit Like Unlike

In the end, the all-important question remains: Which tablet is worth buying? Even if our suspicions were confirmed in the run of our tests, here again briefly the most valid arguments: We still consider Apple's iPad clearly at the front regarding the case. The other manufacturer's have obviously tried, but can't come close to the unibody chassis. Android is definitely in the lead in terms of connectivity. Apple's closed system is cause for frustration in many situations, especially for the advanced user. Tablet newbies will be rewarded with a perfect, intuitive to use and above all secure system (constant synchronization with iTunes) in return. In addition, there is a user-friendly and developed infrastructure in form of the App Store.

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May 15, 2011

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www.pcper.com‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Overall, the Motorola Xoom has been impressive. Honeycomb makes it enjoyable to use, unlike the big phone, which the Galaxy Tab turned out to be. Beyond lackluster hardware design, it seems to be a fairly solid device. However, I personally cannot find a use for the 10” tablet form factor in my life. For most activities that I currently use my smartphone for, it is simply too big to carry about, and the for more intensive tasks that I use my notebook for, I prefer a real keyboard. While you can connect Bluetooth keyboards to the Xoom, the added bulk gives little advantage over a notebook setup, especially considering the battery life of most modern notebooks.

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Mar 04, 2011

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www.computeractive.co.uk‘s review Edit Like Unlike

As it's an early adopter of the Honeycomb operating system there aren't many apps available, but for browsing the web, catching up on TV and going through emails the Xoom is one of the best Android tablets we've seen.

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May 11, 2011

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expertreviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Android 3.0 makes Google-based tablets much easier to use, but the Xoom isn't quite as smooth as the Apple iPad 2.

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Apr 19, 2011

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hardwaresecrets‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Xoom is a really useful, well-implemented tablet, but if Motorola wants to sell Xooms, they will have to be competitive in every way with the iPad, and right now, they are not.

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Apr 27, 2011

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PCPro‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Well made, and Android 3 has promise, but there are a few too many rough edges for a wholehearted recommendation

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Apr 15, 2011

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PC Pro‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Well made, and Android 3 has promise, but there are a few too many rough edges for a wholehearted recommendation

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Apr 15, 2011

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computershopper‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The first Android 3.0 tablet, the Xoom performs well and has awesome battery life. But with so many crucial features not yet working, it feels half-baked.

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Mar, 2011

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Phone Arena‘s review Edit Like Unlike

In the end, pricing will always factor into the decision making process of what consumers will end up choosing. Using the same capacities, the 32GB Motorola XOOM will set you back $799 – which is $70 more than the similarly equipped $730 32GB iPad 2 3G. Sure it’s more expensive, but the XOOM’s price is justified when you take into consideration its high count cameras, upcoming support for Verizon’s 4G LTE network, and built-in HDMI port. But come to think of it more, the first thing to capture our attention is the streamlined look of the iPad 2 – which is overly acceptable for a tablet that costs $500 for its base model. We also shouldn't forget that you can actually own the iPad 2 at such a low price (be it equipped with 16GB and no 3G), whereas with the XOOM you just don't get that option. The W-Fi-only Motorola XOOM will be available on March 27 for $599.

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Mar 17, 2011

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phonedog‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The dual-core processor and Honeycomb, though there is a shortage of tablet-specific applications, gives the XOOM an edge over the iPad. It is blazing fast and the use of widgets makes the home screen more interactive. The XOOM definitely upped the bar for Android tablets with great build quality and a daunting list of specifications. However, I feel that the price will undoubtedly hurt sales, especially as more tablets become available.

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Feb 28, 2011

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AnandTech‘s review Edit Like Unlike

As far as the Xoom itself is concerned, I like the hardware. It feels good, I’m less worried about it slipping out of my hands and onto concrete and it’s full featured. Battery life is clearly competitive with the iPad as well, which is impressive given how much faster the thing is by comparison. The screen isn’t terrible but it’s not the most impressive thing around, which is about the only complaint I have regarding the hardware. Had this been a $499 tablet I wouldn’t be too concerned but we’re talking about $800 here - I’d expect a better quality display at this price point. Overall I am very excited to see Honeycomb tablets hit the market. Last year was mostly a waste when it came to non-iPad tablets, but this year looks to be quite the opposite.

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Feb 23, 2011

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www.pcper.com‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Overall, the Motorola Xoom has been impressive. Honeycomb makes it enjoyable to use, unlike the big phone, which the Galaxy Tab turned out to be. Beyond lackluster hardware design, it seems to be a fairly solid device.

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Mar 04, 2011

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tabletpcreview‘s review Edit Like Unlike

It's hard not to think the Xoom was released too soon. It's not that it seems rushed. On the contrary, the Xoom is a darned fine piece of hardware and easily the current tech-specs cream of the crop. The dual-core processor keeps things humming along smoothly, and though we tried with widgets and apps, we couldn't overwhelm the Tegra 2.

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Mar 03, 2011

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Gizmodo‘s review Edit Like Unlike

It's hard to render a genuine verdict on a product that is so clearly not done yet. What the Xoom and Android 3.0 offer right now as a core tablet experience is really solid, especially if you use a lot of Google services. It fares better against the iPad 2 than you would think. But it's hard to fully grok what the cohesive Android experience is really going to be like right now.

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Mar 03, 2011

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CNET Reviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Xoom's spec sheet is enough to make any tablet tremble, but the price is high and Google still has some work to do before its tablet software experience is as fleshed out and intuitive as Apple's.

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Feb 23, 2011

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