Motorola Mobility Chief Executive Officer Sanjay Jha told analysts at a conference on Monday, Feb. 28 in San Francisco that Motorola Xoom sales have started "relatively well." The Xoom is a 10.1-inch dual-core tablet that is the first true rival to the iPad, and the first tablet shipping with Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), the first tablet-optimized version of the platform.
Relatively well actually doesn't sound like a resounding endorsement. The Motorola Xoom sells for $800 sans contract, or $600 with a 2-year service agreement. It is frequently compared to the lowest-priced iPad, which has no 3G and half the storage. A comparable iPad (first generation) costs $729, but is surpassed in nearly all hardware specifications by the Xoom. Additionally, the Xoom will receive a free upgrade to LTE in the spring.
At the same time, Apple's iPad 2 announcement event is scheduled for Wednesday. There have been rumors that the wi-fi only version of the iPad 2 could ship as early as later in the week.
Jha also added that Motorola plans to offer tablets in a variety sizes, offering choice for the end user, in hopes of countering the appeal of the iPad. It's this sort of multiple form factor choice that some say led to Android overtaking iOS in the smartphone segment globally.
Although not confirming any particular sizes, Jha referred to a 7-inch size quote often. He also referred to the 10-inch size as for "professionals."
Motorola Mobility (MMI) stock was down $0.41 to 30.20 at the end of Monday's trading.
Via: Engadget, Business Week
Relatively well actually doesn't sound like a resounding endorsement. The Motorola Xoom sells for $800 sans contract, or $600 with a 2-year service agreement. It is frequently compared to the lowest-priced iPad, which has no 3G and half the storage. A comparable iPad (first generation) costs $729, but is surpassed in nearly all hardware specifications by the Xoom. Additionally, the Xoom will receive a free upgrade to LTE in the spring.
At the same time, Apple's iPad 2 announcement event is scheduled for Wednesday. There have been rumors that the wi-fi only version of the iPad 2 could ship as early as later in the week.
Jha also added that Motorola plans to offer tablets in a variety sizes, offering choice for the end user, in hopes of countering the appeal of the iPad. It's this sort of multiple form factor choice that some say led to Android overtaking iOS in the smartphone segment globally.
Although not confirming any particular sizes, Jha referred to a 7-inch size quote often. He also referred to the 10-inch size as for "professionals."
Motorola Mobility (MMI) stock was down $0.41 to 30.20 at the end of Monday's trading.
Via: Engadget, Business Week
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