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 systemAndroid 3.2 "Honeycomb"
Upgradable to 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.

The device is available in 3G and Wi-Fi variants with there being options between an 10.1-inch screen, 5 MP Camera, 1 GB RAM, 7000 mAh battery or a 10.1-inch screen model.

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

Media Edition

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The Droid Xyboard is also available as a Media Edition.[3] 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

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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.[4]

North America

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

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Motorola Support - Find Answers | Motorola Mobility, Inc".
  2. ^ Motorola Mobility Launches Two New Tablets in the UK and Ireland - Press Releases - Motorola Mobility, Inc.
  3. ^ Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition - Motorola Mobility, Inc.
  4. ^ Motorola Mobility Launches Two New Tablets in the UK and Ireland - Press Releases - Motorola Mobility, Inc.
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