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Samsung GALAXY Tab 8.9 vs Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition

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PA Rating - 7.5
Posted: 22 Mar 2011
Market Status: Released

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Also known as Motorola MZ607 PA Rating - 7
Posted: 03 Nov 2011
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeTabletTablet 
OSAndroid (3.0)Android (3.2) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches (230.9 x 157.8 x 8.6 mm)8.50 x 5.47 x 0.35 inches (216 x 139 x 8.9 mm) 
Weight15.98 oz (453 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)		13.62 oz (386 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)		 
Display
Physical size8.9 inches8.2 inches 
Resolution1280 x 800 pixels1280 x 800 pixels 
Pixel density

Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

170 ppi184 ppi 
Technology

Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

TFTTFT 
Colors16 777 21616 777 216 
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensorLight sensor, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) 
Battery
Stand-by time (3G) 27.0 days (648 hours)
the average is 24 days (580 h)		 
Music playback 72.00 hours 
Video playback 6.00 hours 
Capacity6000 mAh3900 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Not user replaceableYesYes 
Hardware
System chip

System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.

 TI OMAP4430 
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

Dual core, 1000 MHzDual core, 1200 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9 
Graphics processorYesPowerVR SGX540 @ 304 MHz 
System memory

System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.

 1024 MB RAM (Dual-channel) 
Built-in storage64 GB16 GB 
Camera
Camera3 megapixels5 megapixels 
FlashLEDLED 
FeaturesAuto focusAuto focus 
Camcorder1280x720 (720p HD)1280x720 (720p HD) (30 fps) 
FeaturesVideo calling  
Front-facing camera2 megapixels1.3 megapixels 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter by Album, Artist, Playlists 
Features Album art cover, Background playback 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR, OGG, MIDIMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR, OGG, MIDI 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264, DivX, XviDMPEG4, H.263, H.264 
YouTube playerYesYes 
Internet browsing
Browser   
supportsHTML, Flash, RSSHTML, Flash 
Built-in online services supportFacebook  
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz 
DataHSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSPA (unspecified), HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGEHSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE 
Global RoamingYesYes 
Positioning

Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

A-GPSGPS, A-GPS 
NavigationYesYes 
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture IDUnlimited entries 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, Document viewerCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator 
MessagingPredictive text inputPredictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeYes 
Instant MessagingGoogle TalkGoogle Talk 
Games Yes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth3.0, EDR2.1, EDR 
Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Generic Object Exchange (GOEP), Headset (HSP), Human Interface Device (HID), Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Serial Port (SPP) 
Wi-Fi802.11 a, b, g, n802.11 a, b, g, n 
USBYesUSB 2.0 
ConnectorProprietarymicroUSB 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
HDMI 1.4 
Charging connectorProprietary  
OtherDLNA, Computer sync, OTA syncComputer sync, OTA sync, Infrared 
Other features
NotificationsFlight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneFlight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, CompassAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer 
OtherVoice recordingVoice commands, Voice recording 
Availability
Officially announced22 Mar 201103 Nov 2011 

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