thoughts on motorola xoom 10.1 wi-fi tablet

caris

We are thinking of buying our 12 yr old this for xmas as his Acer laptop is now getting rather slow to open up and operate, we bought it him in 2008.

Is this a good tablet and has anyone got any thoughts or comments on this?

Thank you

caragibson

I think you can get it for your children. Worth buying. Here are some details.



The XOOM Wi-Fi 10.1" Tablet from Motorola is a versatile media tablet, powered by the Android 3.1 (Honeycomb) operating system. The tablet features a large 10.1" widescreen display with touch input capability -- perfect for web browsing, games, and HD video playback. The tablet is powered by a high-performance 1GHz dual-core CPU and features 1GB of RAM and 32GB of internal flash storage.

The XOOM can operate for up to 10 hours on a single battery charge. It features a rear-facing 5MP camera -- perfect for capturing digital photos and HD video. The tablet's front-facing camera features a 2MP resolution, making it an ideal choice for capturing your image for online video chat. You'll be able to connect to 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks thanks to built-in dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi. And you'll be able to use wireless peripherals -- including keyboards and headphones -- via Bluetooth 2.1+EDR.

The XOOM provides a full-featured web experience. Its Google Chrome browser offers full support for Adobe Flash 10, giving you the ability to view almost any site on the web. Of course, you'll also be able to access other Google services, including a 3D version of Google Maps and Google Talk with video chat.

You'll be able to download new applications for the device via the Android Marketplace. Thousands of apps are available for download, making it easy to extend the functionality of the device. Many of the apps are free, and premium applications are often available for only a few dollars!
Touch the digital clock in the lower right corner of your display to view the notification panel -- get all the info you need with less interruption! Sleek 3D home screen customization experience lets you customize all 5 home screen panels, plus view all available dynamic scrollable or stackable widgets, app shortcuts, wallpapers and more in a single location! Enjoy Chrome bookmark syncing and tabbed browsing to keep you organized and efficient, incognito mode for private browsing and Adobe Flash 10 support for a richer Web experience Google Mobile Services include 3D Google Maps that allow you to tilt, zoom in and rotate with photo-real street view, Gmail with a two-pane UI to maximize space, and more! Includes software that approximates your location based on surrounding Wi-Fi hotspots, making it possible to find local businesses, restaurants, and attractions via Google Maps! 32GB of internal flash memory gives you plenty of room to store lots and lots of videos, music, photos, and applications Built-in stereo speakers reproduce high-quality audio HDMI port makes it easy to connect to an HDTV Front-facing 2MP webcam is perfect for video chat Rear-facing camera features a 5MP resolution, allowing you to take high-resolution photos and record HD video Dual LED flash system makes it possible to take photos in low-light environments Connects to your PC via a standard micro-USB port Built-in accelerometer and gyroscope

kwikbreaks

A laptop bought in 2008 shouldn't be slower now than it was when it was bought unless it is held back with lots of junk which has been downloaded and installed. Check https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2436849 for cleanup/speed up suggestions.

On the tablet front - imo it's probably too early to be selecting a model for Christmas. A lot may change by then as there are always new ones being launched.