We’ve gotten multiple clandestine clues that Sprint would sell the Xoom — a calendar entry here, an accessory there — but there has been nary a confirming peep from the Now Network itself. Until today, when it announced that it will join the legion of outlets peddling the Wi-Fi version of Motorola’s tablet for $599.99 on May 8th. That’s right, the carrier will start selling folks the sweet Honeycomb slate soon enough, but a Xoom sans Sprint cellular data is a little bit a letdown. One question, Mr. Hesse , when can we get one with WiMAX? PR’s after the break.
Posted by SeanD. on Apr 28, 2011 4:07:05 PM
First device to add Android software built specifically to be used on a tablet,
delivers a strong multi-tasking experience, making it easy and fast to surf the net, watch videos and play games with a computer-like experience
Because the first device to add Android™ 3.0 (Honeycomb), in addition to a ten.1-inch widescreen HD display and 1GHz dual-core processor, Motorola XOOM™ Wi-Fi should be available from Sprint beginning on Sunday, May 8, for $599.99. Android 3.0 is the version of Android designed specifically for tablets and contours innovations in widgets, multi-tasking, Web browsing, notifications and customization.
With a 1GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM and 10.1-inch widescreen HD display, Motorola XOOM delivers exceptionally fast Web browsing performance and supports a Beta of Adobe® Flash® Player 10.2, downloadable from Android Market™, enabling the delivery of Flash-based Website, including videos, casual games and rich internet applications.
Motorola XOOM also features two cameras, a rear-facing 5-megapixel camera with flash which could capture HD video and a front-facing 2-megapixel camera for Google Talk™ with video chat. Motorola XOOM could also display content on any HDMI®-equipped HDTV (HDMI cable sold separately).
With its large touchscreen display, Motorola XOOM makes it easy to remain connected from anywhere using personal and Exchange corporate email. It also offers access to greater than 3 million Google eBooks and apps from Android Market, making it a really perfect e-reader.
Motorola XOOM also features the most recent Google™ Mobile services including, Google Maps™ 5.0 with 3D interaction.
Additional key features include:
Android Marketplace for access to greater than 150,000 useful applications, widgets and games available for download to customise the experience
Google mobile services similar to Google Search™, Gmail™, Google Maps™ with Navigation, Google Calendar, Voice Actions, and YouTube™
Corporate email (Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync®), personal (POP & IMAP) email and instant messaging
Bluetooth® 2.1 + EDR
Integrated GPS
1GB internal RAM memory and 32GB onboard user memory
Dimensions: 9.8 inches x 6.6 inches x 0.5 inches (249.1mm x 167.8mm x 12.7mm)
Weight: 25.74 ounces (730 grams)
3250 mAh Lithium-ion battery
Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi will probably be available through Sprint Direct Ship sales channels, including Sprint Stores, Web sales (www.sprint.com), Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1) and Sprint Business Sales, beginning on Sunday, May 8, for $599.99.
Certain features, services and applications are network dependent and should not be available in all areas; additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply. All features, functionality and other product specifications are subject to switch unexpectedly or obligation.
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