Motorola Mobility Inc. is rolling out to roll out a tablet computer that will run on Verizon Wireless' new next-generation wireless network and use an upcoming version of Google Inc.'s Android software designed for such devices.The tablet will come with a 10.1-inch high-definition screen, dual-core processor, front-facing camera for video chatting and a 5-megapixel camera that can take high-definition videos. It will support Flash video content – something Apple Inc.'s iPad does not do – and can work as a Wi-Fi hotspot to connect up to five more gadgets to the Internet.
Motorola Xoom
Specifications:
- The amazing Honeycomb, made specifically for tablets
- A 1GHz dual-core processor
- A 10.1-inch widescreen HD display (look out, iPad)
- 5 megapixel rear camera with 720p HD video capture
- 2 megapixel front-facing camera for all your video chatting needs
- WiFi and Verizon 3G connectivity
- Full 1080p HD support with an HDMI out port
- LTE capabilities with a 4G LTE modem
- Bluetooth keyboard and docks available
In a demo of the software, the Xoom's screen appeared to look more like a computer desktop than a smart phone screen, and Web surfing looked more as it does on a full-sized computer than on a mobile device.
Jha said Honeycomb will include a redesigned version of YouTube and the ability to make video calls through Google Talk.
Jha said Honeycomb will include a redesigned version of YouTube and the ability to make video calls through Google Talk.
The G-Slate will run on T-Mobile's HSPA+ network, which is an upgraded 3G network that the company refers to as a 4G network because it can achieve 4G speeds.
After initially resisting, the International Telecommunications Union, a standards-setting body, has approved the practice of calling upgraded 3G networks "4G" – something that T-Mobile competitor AT&T Inc.
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