MOTOROLA XOOM - $449 (Rs 22500)

MOTOROLA XOOM with WiFi. [Image Source : www.motorola.com]

        Motorola xoom was first introduced to the market a huge price of $799. It was one of the first tablets to make use of android 3.2 honeycomb. But it was not so attracted due its price. However its price now dropped to $499 and it can also updated to android 4.0 icecream sandwich. It also comes with 4G LTE connectivity. It has front and back cameras and has 1GHz processor with 1 GB RAM. Xoom was one of the first tablets that had the capability to compete with ipad.

SPECIFICATIONS:

*  Android 3.2 honeycomb (can be upgraded to android 4.0 ics)
*  Nvidia Tegra 2, 1 GHz processor
*   1 GB DDR2 RAM
*  10.1” display
*  1280 x 800 screen resolution
*  32 GB internal memory, expandable upto 32 GB
*  Camera: 5 MP rear with dual LED flash and 2 MP front
*  Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, USB 2.0, HDMI, micro USB, GPS
*  24 Wh battery
*  Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient light, barometer, gyroscope

PROS:
*  More powerful and capable and can be alternative to ipad
*  Has 4G LTE connectivity
*  Rear and front cameras
*Good sleek design
*Great multitasking

CONS:

*  There are some problems with hardware buttons
*  Native apps are very less
*  Honeycomb feels buggy and unfinished

       The honeycomb OS was actually introduced for tablets but it felt unfinished and was a little buggy. However it can be upgraded to android 4.0 ics. Motorola xoom with its great performance is surely a good rival to ipad. But with the introduction of new ipad, apple has taken a giant step. The availability of 4G LTE is also awesome. Overall xoom is a very good buy for the price at which this is available.