WiFi-only Motorola Xoom now available in Canada
Motorola’s take on the Android tablet, the Xoom, is now available in Canada. The WiFi-only device is ready for purchase online from Best Buy and Future Shop and across stores in the country. You should already know what the Xoom is made of but just in case:
- 1GHz dual-core processor
- 1GB RAM
- 10.1-inch Widescreen HD display
- 5-megapixel rear camera with a 2MP front-facing camera for video chat
- Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system
- WiFi, Bluetooth and HDMI-out for connectivity
You’ll need to put down $599.99 to take the Motorola Xoom WiFi home but if you are waiting for the 3G+WiFi version, get ready to shell out as much as $800.
Full press release after the break
TORONTO – April 7, 2011 – Motorola Mobility Canada, a subsidiary of Motorola Mobility, Inc., today announced the Motorola XOOM™ Wi-Fi is now available for purchase online from Best Buy and Future Shop, and will be available in-stores across the country beginning April 8. Providing higher resolution and more screen size in a smaller package than the leading competitor, the first device in Canada to run on Android™ 3.0 (Honeycomb) platform, Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi features a 1GHz-dual core processor and 1 GB of RAM, front-facing and rear-facing cameras, true multi-tasking functionality and the latest GoogleTM Mobile services on a 10.1 inch widescreen HD display.
Called the “the most potentially disruptive technology” by CNET at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show, Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi showcases the innovations of the Honeycomb user experience – including widgets, true multi-tasking, browsing, notifications and customization – on a 10.1-inch widescreen HD display, enabling video content that’s richer and clearer than ever before. Support for HDMI enables viewing of videos and movies on larger screens, such as HD televisions. A 5 MP rear-facing camera captures HD video and 2 MP front-facing camera enables clear video chats using Google Talk™.
The latest Google Mobile services include Google Maps 5.0™ with 3D interaction, GmailTM, and access to thousands of apps from Android Market™. Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi also supports a Beta of Adobe® Flash® Player 10.2 downloadable from Android Market, enabling the delivery of Flash based web content including videos, casual games and rich Internet applications.
Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi also features a built-in gyroscope, barometer, e-compass, accelerometer and adaptive lighting; Motorola XOOM is leading the tablet revolution. Motorola XOOM supports up to 10 hours of video playback and charges in nearly half the time of competitive tablets on the market.
Motorola Smart Accessories
Motorola XOOM features an ecosystem of intelligent accessories to enhance the tablet experience:
* A Standard Dock for watching video or listening to music through external speakers as the device charges. Available now for $49.95.
* A Speaker HD Dock for sending HD content directly to a TV or clearly listening to music through two built-in speakers – eliminating the need to attach external speakers. Available now for $129.95.
* A custom keyboard with Bluetooth® wireless technology and special AndroidTM shortcut keys. Available now for $69.95.Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi is now available for $599.99 at Future Shop and Best Buy online, and will be available in-store beginning April 8. Visit Motorola.ca to learn more.
