LAS VEGAS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Jan. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CES -- 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. The Honeycomb user experience
improves on Android favorites such as widgets, multi-tasking,
browsing, notifications and customization and features the latest
Google Mobile innovations. Boasting a dual core processor
with each core running at 1 GHz, delivering up to 2 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.
Motorola XOOM redefines the tablet device category by providing
more ways to have fun, connect with friends and stay productive on
the go. 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. 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. 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. 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™.
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. Its mobile hotspot capability
provides an online connection for up to five other Wi-Fi-enabled
devices.
"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."
"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."
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.
For more information about Verizon Wireless at CES please visit
www.verizonwireless.com/ces or follow us on 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. To
preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and
high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to
the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at
www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
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.
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered trademarks of
Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. Android Market, Android,
Google, Gmail, Google Calendar are trademarks of Google Inc.
Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used
under license. © 2011 Motorola Mobility, Inc.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
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Brenda Boyd
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Verizon
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908.559.7518
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Brenda.Raney@verizonwireless.com
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Juli Burda
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Motorola Mobility
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847.877.7277
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Juli.Burda@motorola.com
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SOURCE Motorola Mobility, Inc.