iPad 2 and Motorola Xoom - How Does the Competition Size Up?

The Xoom, Motorola's version of the iPad, was really the only recently released tablet expected to compare with the iPad. Other companies, like Samsung, have attempted to recreate the industry leading device, but haven't had any luck. Motorola released the Xoom in late February and has received mixed reviews while being compared with the iPad. As of March 2, 2011, this comparison took a dramatic turn of events, with the unforgettable release of the iPad 2.

Comparing the Motorola Xoom to the iPad is now pointless, seeing that the original iPads will be phased out in no time and the iPad 2 is packed with a significant of upgrades. Let's see how the iPad 2 sizes up when compared to the Xoom.

Price: iPad 2 Takes the Cake

One of the Xoom's biggest downfalls from day one was the price. The Xoom only comes in one version (32 GB) and sells for $799 with 3G capabilities and $599 with a Verizon contract. Surprisingly, Apple did not raise the price of the original iPad when releasing the iPad 2. The least expensive iPad 2 sells for $499, significantly less expensive than the Xoom.

Weight of Device

When using a tablet, weight makes all the difference in the world. Steve Jobs proudly announced the new iPad 2 weighs in at a shocking 1.3 lbs. The Xoom isn't far off, weighing at 1.6 lbs, but the difference is very noticeable when in hand.

Battery Life

It's very surprising that a table can last for up to 10 hours of use when a typical laptop is barely able to last two hours. This is one category that the Xoom meets the standards of the iPad 2, with both having a battery with a 10 hour life span.

Tablet Thickness

Xoom stole the spotlight in the thickness category upon its release. It pummeled the original iPad with a thickness of.5 inches. That all changed with the release of iPad 2, measuring in at.36 inches thickness.

Camera Capabilities

Both tablets have both front-facing and rear-facing cameras. This is another category in which Apple just caught up to the Xoom with the iPad 2.

Taking these categories into account, it seems that the iPad 2 beats the Xoom in a few categories and is dead even with it in others. The iPad 2 might be a devastating blow to the Xoom market, which seemed like a front-runner for about a week.

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