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Motorola Mobility Launches Two New Additions to the Motorola XOOM 2 Family in the UK
(ENP Newswire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) ENP Newswire - 06 April 2012
Release date- 05042012 - LONDON - Motorola Mobility UK Ltd. is today expanding the Motorola XOOM 2 family in the UK with the addition of 3G and Wi-Fi capable Motorola XOOM 2 and XOOM 2 Media Edition tablets.
The full range of XOOM 2 tablets, including Wi-Fi only variants, are available from today both online and in-store at the Carphone Warehouse starting from just GBP299.99.
'Tablets are quickly becoming a must-have tool for staying connected, getting work done and having fun at home and on the road,' said Victoria McManus, UK and Nordics marketing director, Motorola Mobility. 'We are very excited about the latest additions to our tablet portfolio that builds on the success of the original Motorola XOOM and the XOOM 2 Wi-Fi variants to deliver even more choice when it comes to tablet experiences in the UK.'
Motorola XOOM 2 and Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition both feature Android 3.2, a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, brilliant displays with scratch resistant Corning Gorilla Glass and a splashguard coating for a go anywhere, do everything attitude. In addition, all Motorola XOOM 2 tablets include Motorola's MotoCast1 app that lets you stream all your music, photos, videos and documents between your computer and tablet without any media tools, apps, or cords.
Motorola XOOM 2: Lighter and Brighter
Motorola XOOM 2 sports a 10.1-inch widescreen HD display and Android 3.2 Honeycomb like its predecessor, but the similarities end there. The display is brighter and more vibrant than before with color enhancement, and the edges have been strategically designed to make the tablet more comfortable to use. Motorola XOOM 2 is loaded with Business Ready2 features like Virtual Private Network (VPN) support and data encryption.
Approximately 100 grams lighter than the original Motorola XOOM, the Motorola XOOM 2 makes it even easier to take on the road, and with a battery delivering more than 10 hours of video playback it will be always be ready when you are3.
Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition: Beat your Boredom
Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition is easy to hold with one hand thanks to its 8.2-inch display, and easy to take with you wherever you go, weighing less than the best-selling paperback you've been carrying around. Optimised for entertainment, it has a wide, 178 degree viewing angle. Hold it up to someone across the room, or share it with someone sitting next to you, and everyone gets a brilliant view.
Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition also has a 20 percent improvement in graphics performance over the original Motorola XOOM for smoother gaming, featuring adaptive virtual surround sound with booming bass that'll delight your ears and make you stand out from the crowd with one of the fastest multi-tasking in its class. It can even be a universal remote control for home entertainment equipment with the personalized, custom remote control app pre-loaded on the tablet.
Accessories to connect to your life easier, from anywhere
With the Work and Play kit, plug your tablet into the HD Multimedia Station to connect to your HDTV, speakers and other peripherals for large-screen entertainment. Get more done, faster with the included keyboard and mouse with Bluetooth technology.
Technical Details
Motorola XOOM 2
Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition
Processor
1.2GHz dual-core processor
1.2GHz dual-core processor
Software
Android 3.2 Honeycomb
Android 3.2 Honeycomb
Display
10.1' HD display with scratch resistant CorningGorilla Glass
8.2' HD display with scratch resistant CorningGorilla Glass
Special features
Splash-guard and special flattened edges for easier holding
Display optimisation for wide viewing angles that are perfect for video
Camera
1.3 MP front and 5 MP rear-facing HD cameras with digital zoom, auto focus, and LED flash
1.3 MP front and 5 MP rear-facing HD cameras with digital zoom, auto focus, and LED flash
Memory3
1GB RAM; 16GB storage
1GB RAM; 16GB storage
Battery life2
10+ hours Web usage (on WiFi) or 9 hours of 720p video playback
6+ hrs Web usage (on WiFi) and more than 3 days of music playback
Sound
3D virtual surround sound
Adaptive virtual surround sound with multiple speakers and booming bass
Dimensions
253.9 mm x 173.6 mm x 8.8 mm
139 mm x 216 mm x 8.99 mm
Weight
599 g
386 g
Enterprise features
Business Ready with enterprise-grade security and Active Sync for work email, contacts and calendar. USB connectivity, pre-loaded Citrix Receiver and Citrix GoToMeeting. Preloaded with MotoCast so you can access and stream your files from your computer to your tablet
Preloaded with MotoCast so you can access and stream your files from your computer to your tablet
Preloaded applications
Access to Google Mobile Services, including Google Maps with Navigation, Google Talk and browsing
Pricing and Availability
Both 3G and Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi only variants of both the Motorola XOOM 2 and Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition are available from today at Carphone Warehouse.
Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition - Wi-Fi variant
From GBP299.99
Motorola XOOM 2 - Wi-Fi variant
From GBP349.99
Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition - Wi-Fi & 3G variant
From GBP399.99
Motorola XOOM 2 - Wi-Fi & 3G variant
From GBP449.99
About Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE:MMI) fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people's lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, visit motorola.com/mobility.
Certain features, services and applications are regional and network dependent and may not be available in all areas; additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply. All features, functionality and other product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. Contact your service provider for details.
1MOTOCAST supports many popular file formats and codecs. Additional software is necessary to enable use of unsupported files on your mobile phone. DRM-protected content is not supported. Respect the rights of copyright owners by only using MOTOCAST to stream and sync authorized content.
2 All talk and standby times are quoted in Digital Mode, and are approximate. Battery performance depends on network configuration, signal strength, operating temperature, features selected, and voice, data and other application usage patterns.
3 Available user memory varies due to the configuration of the phone, which varies by service provider.
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. Android, Google Mobile, Google Maps and Google Talk are trademarks of Google, Inc Corning and Gorilla are registered trademarks of Corning Incorporated. The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used under license. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. 2012 Motorola Mobility, Inc. All rights reserved.
Media Contacts (for media and analysts only):Billy Burnett
+44 7595 708751
billy.burnett@motorola.com
Motorola Mobility, Inc.
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