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Motorola XOOM 2 to be iPad-2-thin, first with Adobe Flash 11 and Netflix HD streaming onboard

Motorola XOOM 2 to be iPad-2-thin, first with Adobe Flash 11 and Netflix HD streaming onboard

Posted: 24 Sep 2011, 13:18, by Daniel P.

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Motorola XOOM 2 to be iPad-2-thin, first with Adobe Flash 11 and Netflix HD streaming onboard

More details have been spilled about the upcoming second edition of the Google's tablet OS poster child, the Motorola XOOM. Dubbed simply the XOOM 2, the tablet is supposed to have a 9mm thick chassis. While not the thinnest out there, this slim built is just a hair north of the anorexic iPad 2, so no complaints in the looks department.

What will make it interesting, though, are not the dual-core 1.2GHz processor, 1GB of desktop-grade RAM and camera capable of 1080p video recording - these are all expected on a second-gen Android tablet by now. The keyboard case and stylus pen also won't make everyone go bananas about the release, although they are nice options.

The things that caught our attention is that the Motorola XOOM 2 is expected to be the first tablet with the upcoming Adobe Flash 11, which is supposed to be up to 1000 times faster than the current 10.x version and enable 3D. Flash 11 is coming next month, so the XOOM 2 should land in time for the holiday lineup.

It should also sport hardwired Netflix HD streaming, which most likely mean we are looking at a TI OMAP4 chipset, most likely the same one rumored for the Motorola DROID RAZR. Moto's second try at a compelling Android tablet is said to have some sort of wireless syncing with your computer, infrared, and to capitalize on Motorola's home automation (HA) venture. In light of their recent marriage, Google might give preferential treatment to the Motorola XOOM 2's HA capabilities, making it a poster child for the Android@Home project. You can read our in-depth article about mobile devices and home automation for more info.

source: TMN

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1. RORYREVOLUTION posted on 24 Sep 2011, 13:51 7 3

Whoa watch it PA with the "to be ipad 2 thin" comments, you know Apple will sue.

10. christianqwerty posted on 24 Sep 2011, 16:21 2 5

Or samsung might copy the new slogan for its galaxy tab!

11. christianqwerty posted on 24 Sep 2011, 16:22 2 7

see how annoying it is? those jokes are old, think of something new

16. RORYREVOLUTION posted on 24 Sep 2011, 18:34 7 2

These jokes will stay until Apple gets their cord out of their asses and stops these patent wars.

35. jogutier posted on 26 Sep 2011, 01:14 1 0

If you don't find RORYREVOLUTION comment halarious, you are an apple. LOL

2. ledbetterp3 posted on 24 Sep 2011, 13:54 0 0

this might have a super amoled screen like the droid razr!

3. RORYREVOLUTION posted on 24 Sep 2011, 13:59 1 0

That would be a first. Even Samsung hasn't used any of their Amoled screens on their tablets.

6. wassup posted on 24 Sep 2011, 14:19 6 0

read: samsung galaxy tab 7.7

7. RORYREVOLUTION posted on 24 Sep 2011, 14:21 0 0

Thank you for the info.

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13. wassup posted on 24 Sep 2011, 16:45 0 0

:) no problem

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4. Tmachaveli posted on 24 Sep 2011, 14:04 0 0

yeah please don't say that ...apple is in the court room right now!!

5. downphoenix posted on 24 Sep 2011, 14:09 1 0

Hopefully they dont make it a monstrosity like the original Xoom by overpricing it. Otherwise looks good.

24. bossmt_2 posted on 24 Sep 2011, 21:26 0 0

Xoom wasn't overpriced, they didn't offer a 16 gig model at launch which was the problem. The Xoom wifi was 599 same as the 32 gig wifi iPad. And when you factor in LTE, and the Xoom had better features. Well worth it's asking price. Problem is that the iPad has the market cornered, Xoom was priced fair compared to the iPad.

8. gallitoking posted on 24 Sep 2011, 15:04 2 2

Daniel P.. you just have been served!!!!

9. Thump3rDX17 posted on 24 Sep 2011, 15:32 0 0

i'm interested but i'm even more interested in the X2ME that's been rumored today as well.

12. christianqwerty posted on 24 Sep 2011, 16:25 1 2

Super Amoled= good color, but major burn in problem
my focus has burn in problems after 8 months, why can i see the internet expolorer "tab" add" and "favorites" on the bottom of my screen where ever i go. it isnt doesnt really block the screen, but it is noticible

14. Sniggly posted on 24 Sep 2011, 16:55 3 0

Exciting. :) Maybe it'll launch with Ice Cream Sandwich?

15. wassup posted on 24 Sep 2011, 17:04 4 0

i hope so too!
i hope it still keeps the awesome UI.
since google owns moto now, we can be pretty sure of it :)

25. Eingild posted on 25 Sep 2011, 00:48 0 0

Hey bro, are you a fan of Motorola?

27. Sniggly posted on 25 Sep 2011, 01:33 1 0

Yes I am. Four out of the six phones I've bought have been Motorolas, the other two being a Sony Ericcson and an HTC (which I might've kept if T-Mobile had worked out for me coverage wise). I try to follow their moves closely and root for them to succeed, as I think they've had a good track record of putting out dependable phones and have displayed an extraordinary ability to turn themselves around and avoid being crushed in the market.