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From the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Verizon Wireless announced a suite of 10 forthcoming 4G LTE devices - including smartphones from HTC, LG, Motorola and Samsung; tablets from Motorola and Samsung; a MiFi from Novatel Wireless and a mobile hotspot from Samsung; and two notebooks from HP - which will transform the wireless experience and offer consumers new ways to connect and share their lives at blazingly fast speeds.
From left to right, Tony Melone, executive vice president and chief technology officer of Verizon; Marni Walden, vice president and chief marketing officer of Verizon Wireless; and Dan Mead, president and chief executive officer of Verizon Wireless; took the stage.
Courtesy of Verizon Wireless
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Las Vegas and Basking Ridge, N.J., USA – CES – January 05, 2011
Verizon Wireless and
Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI), today unveiled the
innovative new tablet Motorola XOOM™ − the first device on
Google’s new Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system designed from the ground up
for tablets.
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The Honeycomb user experience improves on
Android favorites such as widgets, multi-tasking, browsing, notifications and customization and features the latest
Google Mobile innovations.
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Motorola XOOM Tablet Hands-on at CES.
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Boasting a dual core processor with each core running at
1 GHz, delivering up to
two GHz of processing power, and
10.1-inch widescreen HD display, Motorola XOOM gives
Verizon Wireless customers a new type of mobile computing experience on a stylishly thin device that is
4G LTE upgradeable.
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Motorola XOOM Tablet Hands-on at CES.
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Motorola XOOM redefines the tablet device category by providing more ways to have fun, connect with friends and stay productive on the go.
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Motorola XOOM Tablet Hands-on at CES.
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It allows consumers to experience
HD content right on the device, supports
1080p HD video and
HDMI output to display content on larger HD screens, and
plays video and other rich web content seamlessly with
Adobe® Flash® Player.
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Motorola XOOM Tablet Hands-on at CES.
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Motorola XOOM features a
front-facing 2-megapixel camera for video chats over Wi-Fi or 3G/4G LTE, as well as a
rear-facing 5-megapixel camera that captures video in 720p HD.
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Motorola XOOM Tablet Hands-on at CES.
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It delivers console-like gaming performance on its
1280x800 display, and features a built-in
gyroscope, barometer, e-compass,
accelerometer and adaptive lighting for new types of applications.
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Motorola XOOM Tablet Hands-on at CES.
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It also features
Google Maps 5.0 with 3D interaction and delivers access to over
3 million Google eBooks and
thousands of apps from Android Market™.
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Motorola XOOM Tablet Hands-on at CES.
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For working on the go,
Motorola XOOM provides constant connectivity − including connecting to
Gmail or Exchange email;
opening and editing documents, spreadsheets and presentations; and viewing
calendars and sending out appointments or meeting notices –
with mobile broadband speeds.
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Motorola XOOM Tablet Hands-on at CES.
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Its mobile hotspot capability provides an online connection for up to five other
Wi-Fi-enabled devices.
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Motorola XOOM Tablet Hands-on at CES.
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“Motorola XOOM is a powerful addition to Verizon’s product lineup and builds on our combined leadership with Motorola to deliver innovative mobile devices and service on the Android platform,” said
Marni Walden, vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless.
“Motorola XOOM gives consumers complete access and control of their favorite personal content and work files whether through our nationwide 3G network, or through our lightning-fast 4G LTE network as it rolls out around the country.”
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Motorola XOOM Tablet Hands-on at CES.
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“Light, powerful and fundamentally different than anything else on the market, Motorola XOOM leverages the very best technology available today to redefine what a tablet experience can be,” said
Bill Ogle, chief marketing officer of Motorola Mobility.
“The first device to feature software designed specifically for tablets, Motorola XOOM goes everywhere you do and delivers everything you need.”
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Motorola XOOM Tablet Hands-on at CES.
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The Motorola XOOM device will launch as a
3G/Wi-Fi-enabled device in
Q1 2011 with an upgrade to
4G LTE in Q2.
Starting in
Q2 2011 the
Motorola XOOM will be a
4G LTE/Wi-Fi- enabled device.
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Motorola XOOM Tablet Hands-on at CES.
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For more information about
Verizon Wireless at
CES please visit
www.verizonwireless.com/ces
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twitter at
www.twitter.com/verizonwireless
For more information about the
Motorola XOOM please visit
www.verizonwireless.com/xoom
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s fastest and most advanced
4G network and largest and most reliable
3G network, and serves more than
93 million customers.
Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with
80,000 employees nationwide,
Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of
Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and
Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).
For more information, visit
www.verizonwireless.com
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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
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Motorola Mobility, Inc.
SOURCE: Motorola Mobility, Inc.
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Video
Introducing Motorola XOOM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7zheLybA-Q&feature
Video
Motorola XOOM
http://www.motorola.com/staticfiles/Consumers/US-EN/XOOM/index.html#/videos
Video
Official Motorola XOOM Honeycomb Tablet Video #1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNCBT8Hlims&feature
Video
Official Motorola XOOM Honeycomb Tablet Video #2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kll_di3S_Qs&feature=related
Video
Motorola XOOM Tablet Hands-on at CES
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFpQ53YEMNs&feature=related
Video
CES 2011: Motorola Xoom tablet (hands-on)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAseudjhvD0&feature=fvwk
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