Motorola Mobility Launches Two New Additions to the Motorola XOOM™ 2 Family in the UK

Powerful, portable and ready to take on the world – 3G and Wi-Fi capable Motorola XOOM™ 2 and Motorola XOOM™ 2 Media Edition available today from Carphone Warehouse

Motorola Mobility UK Ltd. is expanding the Motorola XOOM™ 2 family in the UK with the addition of 3G and Wi-Fi capable Motorola XOOM 2 and XOOM 2 Media Edition tablets. The full range of XOOM 2 tablets, including Wi-Fi only variants, are available from today both online and in-store at the Carphone Warehouse starting from just £299.99.

“Tablets are quickly becoming a must-have tool for staying connected, getting work done and having fun at home and on the road,” said Victoria McManus, UK and Nordics marketing director, Motorola Mobility. “We are very excited about the latest additions to our tablet portfolio that builds on the success of the original Motorola XOOM and the XOOM 2 Wi-Fi variants to deliver even more choice when it comes to tablet experiences in the UK.”

Motorola XOOM 2 and Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition both feature 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, all Motorola XOOM 2 tablets include Motorola’s 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 use. Motorola XOOM 2 is loaded with Business Ready2 features like Virtual Private Network (VPN) support and data encryption.

Approximately 100 grams lighter than the original Motorola XOOM, the Motorola XOOM 2 makes it even easier to take on the road, and with a battery delivering more than 10 hours of video playback it will be always be ready when you are3.

Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition: Beat your Boredom

Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition is easy to hold with one hand thanks to its 8.2-inch display, and easy to take with you wherever you go, weighing less than the best-selling paperback you’ve been carrying around. Optimised for entertainment, it has a wide, 178 degree viewing angle. Hold it up to someone across the room, or share it with someone sitting next to you, and everyone gets a brilliant view.

Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition also has a 20 percent improvement in graphics performance over the original Motorola XOOM for smoother gaming, featuring adaptive virtual surround sound with booming bass that'll delight your ears and make you stand out from the crowd with one of the fastest multi-tasking in its class. It can even be a universal remote control for home entertainment equipment with the personalized, custom remote control app pre-loaded on the tablet.

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® technology.

Technical Details

Motorola XOOM 2

Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition

Processor

1.2GHz dual-core processor

1.2GHz dual-core processor

Software

Android 3.2 Honeycomb

Android 3.2 Honeycomb

Display

10.1” HD display with scratch resistant Corning®Gorilla® Glass

8.2” HD display with scratch resistant Corning®Gorilla® Glass

Special features

Splash-guard and special flattened edges for easier holding

Display optimisation for wide viewing angles that are perfect for video

Camera

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

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

Memory3

1GB RAM; 16GB storage

1GB RAM; 16GB storage

Battery life2

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

6+ hrs Web usage (on WiFi) and more than 3 days of music playback

Sound

3D virtual surround sound

Adaptive virtual surround sound with multiple speakers and booming bass

Dimensions

253.9 mm x 173.6 mm x 8.8 mm

139 mm x 216 mm x 8.99 mm

Weight

599 g

386 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 computer to your tablet

Preloaded with MotoCast so you can access and stream your files from your computer to your tablet

Preloaded applications

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

Pricing and Availability

Both 3G and Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi only variants of both the Motorola XOOM 2 and Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition are available from today at Carphone Warehouse.

Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition - Wi-Fi variant

From £299.99

Motorola XOOM 2 - Wi-Fi variant

From £349.99

Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition - Wi-Fi & 3G variant

From £399.99

Motorola XOOM 2 - Wi-Fi & 3G variant

From £449.99

About Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE:MMI) fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people's lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, visit motorola.com/mobility.