Verizon Wireless has knocked $100 off the price of a Motorola XOOM tablet with 3G wireless. That means you can now pick up a 3G XOOM for the same price as a WiFi-only model… assuming you’re willing to sign up for a 3 year contract. Still, that’s probably the best price you’re going to find […]
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Deals of the Day (Refurb Motorola XOOM for $400)
The Motorola XOOM is one of the best Android tablets around, but it’s also one of the most expensive. Motorola recently dropped the base price of a WiFi-only model from $599 to $499 which certainly makes the tablet a bit more approachable. But now Woot has gone a step further by offering a refurbished model […]
How to install and root Android 3.2 on the Motorola XOOM
Motorola began rolling out an over-the-air software update for the Motorola XOOM tablet today. It brings Google Android 3.2 Honeycomb and it finally fixes the bug that prevented the microSD card slot on the tablet from functioning properly. But if you don’t feel like waiting for Motorola to send you an update, it’s possible to […]
Motorola XOOM 4G LTE upgrade clears the FCC
There are two updates Motorola promised when launching the XOOM tablet in February. First, the microSD card slot would eventually work. Second, the company would offer a free upgrade which would allow users to send in their 3G capable tablets to receive a 4G LTE modem. The first promise is finally starting to come true. […]
Motorola XOOM gets Android 3.2 update, SD card support comes along for the ride
Motorola has begun rolling out a software update which brings Android 3.2 to the Motorola XOOM tablet. Right now it looks like the only folks that are able being prompted to install the update are the proud owners of XOOM WiFi tablets. If you’ve got a Verizon 3G model you may have to wait a […]
Motorola XOOM WiFi tablet is now priced at $499
The Motorola XOOM was the first tablet to hit the streets running Google Android Honeycomb a few months ago. But it’s also one of the most expensive Android tablets available. A 3G model will set you back $799, and up until recently a WiFi-only model cost a whopping $599. Compare that with the Asus Eee […]
Motorola XOOM finally gets an SD card fix… outside the US
Good news everyone… outside of the US! Motorola is finally going to make that useless microSD card slot on your XOOM tablet start working. Motorala Europe has announced that it has already started rolling out a software update bringing Google Android 3.1 to XOOM users residing in countries that don’t happen to be the United […]
First custom ROM for the Motorola XOOM now available
Hackers have been installing rooting the Motorola XOOM and installing custom kernels with support for overclocking for months. But now the first cooked ROM is available for the tablet, offering a complete replacement for the firmware that ships with the XOOM. The Tiamat XOOM ROM 1.0 is pre-rooted and provides a number of featues out […]
Tablet drop test – Video
Ever wonder what would happen if you dropped your tablet face-down on a concrete sidewalk from about waist height? If your tablet happens to be an iPad 2, Motorola XOOM, or 7 inch Samsung Galaxy Tab, the folks at Electronics Break have the verdict. You should check out the video after the break for the […]
Deal of the Day: Free Bluetooth keyboard with the Motorola XOOM
Motorola is offering a free Bluetooth keyboard with the purchase of a Motorola XOOM tablet. The keyboard normally runs $69.99, but it’s available for free if you pick up a tablet directly from Motorola before noon Eastern Time on June 14th. The deal is good on the WiFi-only or 3G model of hte tablet. The […]