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Is Apple's iPad 2 Better Than Motorola's Xoom? Be the Judge
IS APPLE'S IPAD 2 BETTER THAN MOTOROLA'S XOOM? BE THE JUDGE
Apple's announcement of its iPad 2 tablet pc made the glamour that came with iPad 1 fade by comparison. This announcement shot Apple’s shares a percentage higher by approximately $3.
The iPad 2 comes with mouth–watering features that might make current iPad users and recent owners of Motorola’s Xoom tablets to consider tossing their tablet PCs in the bin. iPad 2 features the iOS 4 operating system, which Apple touts as the world’s most advanced mobile operating system for tablet PCs which also works on the iPhone and the iPod.
The tablet enables you to read, browse and view everything by touching the touch screen. It works on a dual-core A5 processor which is two times faster than the A4 processor in the former iPad. The iPad 2 connects onto Wi-Fi networks automatically and with ease. It is also available with 3G connectivity on either AT&T or Verizon Wireless networks.
The iPad 2 retains the previous 9.7 inch screen of high-resolution but displays superfast graphics that run 9 times faster than the previous iPad, hence deemed suitable for gamers.
The input method relied upon is solely the multi-touch approach where one uses their fingers to perform tasks, surf the web, type, send email, read books and swipe through photos.
Works with Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later versions and Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later platforms.
The tablet measures 24.12cm by 18.57cm by 0.88cm, making it one of the thinnest PC tablet in the market. It weighs only 601grams, making it one of the thinnest, lightest and fastest PC tablets today.
Two cameras are fitted on the iPad 2, one camera is on the front and other one is on the back. The tablet has several locational sensors which include a gyroscope, accelerometer, and a digital compass. The two camera allow for video conferencing during communication.
With a 10-hour battery life surfing duration, browsers can get quite a kick out of this tablet PC. It also comes endowed with a folding iPad Smart Cover to protect its front and base.
The tablet is due 11th March 2011.
Compare iPad 2 technical specifications given below with those of Motorola’s Xoom MZ603 tablet PCs and judge for yourself.
The iPad 2
A comparison between iPad 2 and Motorola Xoom MZ603
Motorola Xoom MZ603
| Apple’s iPad 2
| |
|---|---|---|
Operating System
| Android 3.0
| iOS 4.3
|
Processor
| 1GHZ NVidia Tegra 2 Dual Core
| 1GHz Dual-Core Apple A5
|
Connectivity
| 4G, 3G, HSDPA/HSUPA, GPRS/EDGE CLASS 12, Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) Bluetooth Class 2 USB 2.0
| Wi-Fi + 3G model: UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA, GSM/EDGE, CDMA EV-DO Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, USB 2.0
|
RAM
| 1GB
| |
Secure Storage
| 32GB
| 16GB up to 64GB
|
Size
| 24.9cmx16.8cmx1.3cm
| 24.12cmx18.57cmx0.88cm
|
Display Diagonal Resolution
| 10.1 inch, WXGA (1280 x 800) pixels
| 9.7inch, (1024 x 768) Pixels display technology- IPS (in-plane switching), 178° wide angle viewing
|
Primary Display Orientation
| Landscape
| Portrait and landscape
|
Screen Rotation
| Four way
| Four way
|
Input
| Touch tablet, Touch Screen-capacitive
| Multi-Touch on iPad’s Touch Screen, Microphone
|
Sensors
| Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Magnetometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Barometer
| Three-axis gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor
|
Camera
| Two cameras front-5 megapixels, Back-2 megapixels with Facetime
| Two cameras-front and back with Facetime
|
Locator
| E-Compass, Simultaneous GPS
| Wi-Fi, Digital compass Assisted GPS, Cellular
|
Audio/Video Output
| HDMI 1.4
| HDMI 1.4
|
Loudspeaker
| Stereo
| Stereo
|
Battery
| Built-in 25-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery. 10-hr surfing the web
| |
Weight
| 730 g
| 601 g
|
Price
| $800
| $499 - $829
|
YouTube video on ipad 2 demo
iPad 2 Smart Cover
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