I just received the Xoom for a test/review and decided like everyone else to compare it to the iPad. Tim, a friend of mine, had bought the original iPad and made sure he got the most expensive version they had. So I called him up and we took them for a test drive. First here's the specs on the Xoom
- OS is Android 3.0 (latest and greatest it seems)
- 10.1" screen (technically same size as iPad but in a landscape layout, also same weight as iPad but seems denser)
- 32gb, 1Ghz Dual-core Tegra 2 processor
- 4G sim card slot, Micro SD port, Micro HDMI port
- USB 2.0 port
- 5mega-pixel camera w/flash, 2mega-pixel front facing camera
- dual speakers
That's the quick of it here's a more comparative/comprehensive chart (these images are from DroidLife)
and here's chart comparing the iPad2 and other tablets
There's a quick look at some tablets, I only compared my buddys iPad to the Xoom and the Xoom was way faster than his original iPad over the same Wi-Fi network and over 3g. The browser on the Xoom was way better to, it's Google Chrome and it's like a regular desktop/laptop browser. And Adobe Flash is downloadable from the Android marketplace. All in all I have the Defy and a HP Mini 10 which is good enough for me but honestly, I'm going to buy this to take with me on trips and stuff, I mean it's like having all in one just about. The Xoom is definitely bad ass! Ratings:
- For "tech-junkies" 5 out of 5!
- For out doorsey types 4 out of 5, 5 out of 5 if it came with a free rugged case
- For everyone else still 5 out of 5
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