Motorola Mobility Launches Motorola XOOM™ 2 in the UAE

New tablet is powerful, portable and ready to take on the world

Building on the success of Motorola XOOM™, Motorola Mobility is rocking the tablet world yet again with a new addition that brings enhanced experiences to the market. The Motorola XOOM™ 2 boasts powerful productivity, rich entertainment and customizable experiences: the answer to consumers looking for a tablet that can keep up with their lifestyle. The tablet features both 3G and Wi-Fi capabilities and is available in the UAE from selected major retailers.

“Tablets are quickly becoming a must-have tool across the Middle East for staying connected, getting work done and having fun both at home and on the road,” said Raed Hafez, general manager for Motorola Mobility, Middle East & Africa.

“Everyone from tech obsessives to families are moving beyond the static desktop and laptop status quo to embrace the sheer versatility, power and converged multimedia experience only the tablet can offer. Motorola XOOM 2 is a bold statement of intent from Motorola Mobility and we are confident it will make a notable and influential mark in this fast-emerging market.”

The new Motorola XOOM 2 features Android™ 3.2, a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, brilliant displays with scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass and a splashguard coating for a go anywhere, do everything attitude. In addition, this tablet includes the new MotoCast™1 app that lets you stream all your music, photos, videos and documents between your computer and tablet without any media tools, apps, or cords.

Motorola XOOM 2: Lighter and Brighter

Motorola XOOM 2 sports a 10.1-inch widescreen HD display and Android 3.2 Honeycomb like its predecessor, but the similarities end there. The display is brighter and more vibrant than before with color enhancement, and the edges have been strategically designed to make the tablet more comfortable to hold – this tablet is easy on the eyes, and easy on the hands. Motorola XOOM 2 is loaded with Business Ready features like VPN support and data encryption.

Accessories to connect to your life easier, from anywhere

With the Work and Play kit, plug your tablet into the HD Multimedia Station to connect to your HDTV, speakers and other peripherals for large-screen entertainment. Get more done, faster with the included keyboard and mouse with Bluetooth®2 technology. Now, when your tablet is docked, the Smart Controller lets you MC the show from the comfort of your couch.

Technical Details


Motorola XOOM 2

Processor

1.2GHz dual-core processor

Software

Android 3.2 Honeycomb

Display

10.1” HD display with Corning® Gorilla® Glass

Special features

Splash-guard and special flattened edges for easier holding

Camera

1.3 MP front and 5 MP rear-facing HD cameras with digital zoom, auto focus, and LED flash

Memory3

1GB RAM; 16 GB storage

Battery life4

10+ hours Web usage (on WiFi) or 9 hours of 720p video playback

Sound

3D virtual surround sound

Dimensions

253.9 mm x 173.6 mm x 8.8 mm

Weight

599 g

Enterprise features

Business Ready with enterprise-grade security and Active Sync for work email, contacts and calendar. USB connectivity, pre-loaded Citrix® Receiver® and Citrix® GoToMeeting®. Preloaded with MotoCast so you can access and stream your files from your PC or Mac to your tablet

Preloaded applications

Access to Google Mobile™ Services, including Google Maps™ with Navigation, Google Talk™ and browsing



Availability

Motorola XOOM2 is expected to be available from selected leading UAE mobile phone retailers. Visit www.motorola.com/xoom2 for more information.