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Motorola has officially announced the latest editions to their tablet lineup with the Motorola XOOM2 and Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition.

Motorola Mobility is rocking the tablet world yet again with two latest additions. Wi-Fi variants of the Motorola XOOM 2 and Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition, boasting powerful productivity and rich entertainment.

Xoom 2 and Xoom 2 Media Edition both sharing the same hardware specs, The two models differentiate themselves only in their screen sizes. The Xoom 2 has the same 10.1-inch HD display as the original Xoom. The Xoom 2 Media Edition comes with slightly smaller 8.2-inch HD display, both models feature new "Gorilla Glass" screens with Splashguard coating. 

• 1.2 GHz dual-core processor
• Android 3.2 Honeycomb at launch (ICS at a later date)
• 5 megapixel rear camera
• 1.3 megapixel front facing camera
• 1GB RAM
• 16GB built-in storage

Motorola XOOM 2

• 10 percent lighter, 33 percent thinner and improved HD 10.1-inch screen
• Stream PC files to your tablet with MotoCast
• 1.2 GHz dual-core processor boosts speed by 20 percent

Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition

• Stream files from your PC with MotoCast
• 8.2-inch HD widescreen ideal for movie viewing
• Adaptive virtual surround sound

The new Motorola XOOM 2 and Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition both feature Android 3.2, a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, brilliant displays with Corning Gorilla Glass and a splashguard coating for a go anywhere, do everything attitude. In addition, both tablets include the new MotoCast app that lets you stream all your music, photos, videos and documents between your PC or Mac and tablet without any media tools, apps, or cords.

Motorola XOOM 2 with Wi-Fi feature a 10.1-inch widescreen HD display and Android 3.2 Honeycomb like its predecessor. The new display is brighter and more vibrant than before with colour enhancement, and the edges have been strategically designed to make the tablet more comfortable to hold. It is compatible with the optional Motorola Stylus that is great for note-taking, hand-writing emails and sketching. Motorola XOOM 2 is loaded with Business Ready features like VPN support and data encryption.

Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition with Wi-Fi is easy to hold with one hand thanks to its 8.2-inch display, and easy to take with you wherever you go, weighing less than the best-selling paperback you’ve been carrying around. Optimised for entertainment, it has a wide, 178 degree viewing angle. Hold it up to someone across the room, or share it with someone sitting next to you, and everyone gets a brilliant view. The new model has a 20 percent improvement in graphics performance over the original Motorola XOOM, features adaptive virtual surround sound with booming bass, with the fastest multi-tasking in its class. It can even be a universal remote control for home AV equipment with the personalized, custom remote control app pre-loaded on the tablet. A splash-guard coating provides extra protection against the spills that are bound to happen when you’re having fun.

With the Work and Play kit, plug your tablet into the HD Multimedia Station to connect to your HDTV, speakers and other peripherals for large-screen entertainment. Get more done, faster with the included keyboard and mouse with Bluetooth technology. Now, when your tablet is docked, the Smart Controller lets you MC the show from the comfort of your couch. For Motorola XOOM 2, no accessory discussion is complete without mentioning the Motorola Stylus with Precision tip - your tablet’s best friend.

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Source: Motorola Press Release