Motorola Xyboard

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]

Motorola Xyboard / Motorola DROID XyBoard / Motorola Xoom 2
ManufacturerMotorola Mobility
TypeTablet media player/PC
GenerationSecond
Release dateDecember 12, 2011
Introductory price£380 $529
Operating systemOriginal: Android 3.2 "Honeycomb"
Current: Android 4.0.4 "Ice Cream Sandwich" (Wi-Fi only models)
Android 4.1.2 "Jelly Bean" (Cellular models)[1]
CPUOMAP 4, 1.2 GHz dual-core processor
Memory1GB LPDDR2
StorageInternal flash memory: 16/32GB
Display1280×800 10.1”
1280×800 8.2” (Media Edition)
IPS panel with Gorilla Glass
Sound3D virtual surround sound
Inputincluded stylus
CameraBack: 5.0 MP with 4× digital zoom, autofocus, 720p video capture, 30 fps, dual LED flash
Front: 1.3 MP camera
Connectivity
Power7000 mAH Li Ion Rechargeable Battery
Dimensions253.9 mm × 173.6 mm × 8.8 mm
215.9 mm × 138.9 mm × 8.89 mm (Media Edition)
Mass599 grams
386 grams (Media Edition)
PredecessorMotorola Xoom
WebsiteOfficial Droid Xyboard 10.1 page specific to the U.S.

Compared to its predecessor, the Motorola Xoom, Motorola's website said that the Motorola Droid Xyboard would be "10 percent lighter", "33 percent thinner", have an "improved HD 10.1-inch screen", and would be able to "stream PC files to your tablet with MotoCast™".The device is available in 3G and WIFI variants with there being options between an 8.2-inch screen or a 10.1-inch screen model. The website also claims the tablet's 1.2 GHz dual-core processor "boosts speed by 20 percent".[3]

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

Media Edition

The Droid Xyboard is also available as a Media Edition.[4] 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.[5]

North America

The Droid Xyboard was released in some stores on December 9, and was released in all stores on December 12, 2011.

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See also

References
  1. https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/software-upgrade-news/g_id/1949
  2. Motorola Mobility Launches Two New Tablets in the UK and Ireland - Press Releases - Motorola Mobility, Inc.
  3. Motorola XOOM 2 - Motorola Mobility, Inc.
  4. Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition - Motorola Mobility, Inc.
  5. Motorola Mobility Launches Two New Tablets in the UK and Ireland - Press Releases - Motorola Mobility, Inc.
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