Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility Introduce Next-Generation DROID XYBOARD Tablets on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network
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Posted on December 6, 2011 at 10:35:02 AM
Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility Introduce Next-Generation DROID XYBOARD Tablets on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network
New Tablets Elevate Customers into an Unprecedented Realm of Communication, Entertainment and Productivity; Verizon Wireless Also Offering New DROID RAZR(TM) by Motorola in White, Just in Time for the Holidays
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. and LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI) and Verizon Wireless today introduced two new additions to the DROID family to deliver new and unparalleled experiences on America's fastest, most reliable 4G network, the DROID XYBOARD tablets. The two new DROID tablets present new options for consumers looking to stay connected, productive and entertained. Additionally, Verizon Wireless will debut the trendsetting DROID RAZR((TM)) by Motorola in a flashy new white color, a unique gift for the winter holidays. All three products will be upgraded to Android((TM)) 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
The new DROID XYBOARD tablets both boast the blazing speeds of Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network and the power of dual-core 1.2 GHz processors, 1 GB of RAM and MotoCast((TM)) for remote access to non DRM-protected music, pictures, videos and documents stored on work or home computers' hard drives. Both are equipped with scratch-resistant displays that use Corning(®) Gorilla(®) Glass to stay brilliant and a coating of water-repellent nanoparticles makes them resistant to accidental spills and splashes.
Lighter than a paperback book and thinner than an AAA battery, the DROID XYBOARD tablets feature Android((TM)) 3.2 Honeycomb, brilliant high-definition displays with wide viewing angles, magnesium-reinforced bodies with aluminum housing and super portable form-factors. Both tablets offer robust Business Ready features, including enterprise-grade security and apps such as Quickoffice HD(®) for document editing and creation, Citrix(®) GoToMeeting((TM)) for productivity and collaboration and Google Talk((TM)) for video conferencing.
The DROID XYBOARD 10.1 is optimized for productivity with stylus support for easy notetaking and markup using a precision tip stylus, included in the box. The XYBOARD 8.2 is perfect for portable entertainment with 2.1 adaptive virtual surround sound and a high-definition display for enjoying Netflix((TM)) movies in up to HD quality, concert-like music and serious gaming. Powered by the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, DROID XYBOARD 10.1 and 8.2 customers can soar through the Web at blazing speeds of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps within 4G LTE Mobile Broadband coverage areas.
Additional features for DROID XYBOARD tablets:
-- Wi-Fi Connectivity (802.11 a/b/g/n)
-- Supports a wide array of separately purchased accessories including an
HD station for connecting to speakers and a larger screen, an HD dock to
send content via HDMI out to HDTVs and home theater speaker systems and
a stylish portfolio with Bluetooth(®)-enabled keyboard and mouse
-- Support for Google((TM)) Mobile Services including Gmail((TM)),
YouTube((TM)), Google Talk, Google Search((TM)), Google Maps((TM) )and
access to millions of books from Google Books((TM))
-- Dijit((TM)) app allows DROID XYBOARD tablets to double as a universal
remote control with an electronic programming guide for TVs, Blu-ray
Disc(TM) players, digital video records (DVR), and most other consumer
electronics
-- 1.3-megapixel HD front-facing cameras perfect for video chatting with
friends and family
-- 5-megapixel rear-facing HD cameras with digital zoom, autofocus and LED
flash, optimized for capturing the moment
-- Mobile Hotspot Capability - share 4G LTE connection with up to eight
Wi-Fi-enabled devices
-- 10.1-inch and 8.2-inch high-definition In-Plane Switching (IPS) display
for DROID XYBOARD 10.1 and DROID XYBOARD 8.2 respectively
Pricing:
-- DROID RAZR in white will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications
Stores and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com this month for $299.99 with
a new two-year customer agreement. Customers that purchase a DROID RAZR
will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan
beginning at $39.99 monthly access and a smartphone data package
starting at $30 monthly access for 2 GB of data.
-- Customers that purchase a DROID XYBOARD tablet will need to subscribe to
a Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband data plan starting at $30 monthly
access for 2 GB of data.
-- The DROID XYBOARD 8.2 will be available in two models: 16 GB for $429.99
and 32 GB for $529.99 both with a new two-year customer agreement.
-- The DROID XYBOARD 10.1 will be available in three models: 16 GB for
$529.99, 32 GB for $629.99 and 64 GB for $729.99 all with a new two-year
customer agreement.
-- Both DROID XYBOARD tablets will be available in Verizon Wireless
Communications Stores and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com this month.
Special promotion:
-- Customers will receive $100 off a DROID XYBOARD tablet and $50 off
select Motorola accessories for a limited time when a customer purchases
a DROID RAZR by Motorola with a new two-year customer agreement.
For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com.
About Verizon WirelessVerizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 107.7 million total wireless connections, including 90.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://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 http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About Motorola MobilityMotorola 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. Facebook is a trademark of Facebook, Inc. Google, Android Market, Google Maps Navigation Beta, Google Mail, and YouTube are trademarks of Google, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2011 Motorola Mobility, Inc. All rights reserved.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: CONTACT: Albert Aydin, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7513, Albert.Aydin@verizonwireless.com, or Kira Lee Golin, Motorola Mobility, +1-858-404-2130, kira@motorola.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
New Tablets Elevate Customers into an Unprecedented Realm of Communication, Entertainment and Productivity; Verizon Wireless Also Offering New DROID RAZR(TM) by Motorola in White, Just in Time for the Holidays
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. and LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI) and Verizon Wireless today introduced two new additions to the DROID family to deliver new and unparalleled experiences on America's fastest, most reliable 4G network, the DROID XYBOARD tablets. The two new DROID tablets present new options for consumers looking to stay connected, productive and entertained. Additionally, Verizon Wireless will debut the trendsetting DROID RAZR((TM)) by Motorola in a flashy new white color, a unique gift for the winter holidays. All three products will be upgraded to Android((TM)) 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
The new DROID XYBOARD tablets both boast the blazing speeds of Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network and the power of dual-core 1.2 GHz processors, 1 GB of RAM and MotoCast((TM)) for remote access to non DRM-protected music, pictures, videos and documents stored on work or home computers' hard drives. Both are equipped with scratch-resistant displays that use Corning(®) Gorilla(®) Glass to stay brilliant and a coating of water-repellent nanoparticles makes them resistant to accidental spills and splashes.
Lighter than a paperback book and thinner than an AAA battery, the DROID XYBOARD tablets feature Android((TM)) 3.2 Honeycomb, brilliant high-definition displays with wide viewing angles, magnesium-reinforced bodies with aluminum housing and super portable form-factors. Both tablets offer robust Business Ready features, including enterprise-grade security and apps such as Quickoffice HD(®) for document editing and creation, Citrix(®) GoToMeeting((TM)) for productivity and collaboration and Google Talk((TM)) for video conferencing.
The DROID XYBOARD 10.1 is optimized for productivity with stylus support for easy notetaking and markup using a precision tip stylus, included in the box. The XYBOARD 8.2 is perfect for portable entertainment with 2.1 adaptive virtual surround sound and a high-definition display for enjoying Netflix((TM)) movies in up to HD quality, concert-like music and serious gaming. Powered by the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, DROID XYBOARD 10.1 and 8.2 customers can soar through the Web at blazing speeds of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps within 4G LTE Mobile Broadband coverage areas.
Additional features for DROID XYBOARD tablets:
-- Wi-Fi Connectivity (802.11 a/b/g/n)
-- Supports a wide array of separately purchased accessories including an
HD station for connecting to speakers and a larger screen, an HD dock to
send content via HDMI out to HDTVs and home theater speaker systems and
a stylish portfolio with Bluetooth(®)-enabled keyboard and mouse
-- Support for Google((TM)) Mobile Services including Gmail((TM)),
YouTube((TM)), Google Talk, Google Search((TM)), Google Maps((TM) )and
access to millions of books from Google Books((TM))
-- Dijit((TM)) app allows DROID XYBOARD tablets to double as a universal
remote control with an electronic programming guide for TVs, Blu-ray
Disc(TM) players, digital video records (DVR), and most other consumer
electronics
-- 1.3-megapixel HD front-facing cameras perfect for video chatting with
friends and family
-- 5-megapixel rear-facing HD cameras with digital zoom, autofocus and LED
flash, optimized for capturing the moment
-- Mobile Hotspot Capability - share 4G LTE connection with up to eight
Wi-Fi-enabled devices
-- 10.1-inch and 8.2-inch high-definition In-Plane Switching (IPS) display
for DROID XYBOARD 10.1 and DROID XYBOARD 8.2 respectively
Pricing:
-- DROID RAZR in white will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications
Stores and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com this month for $299.99 with
a new two-year customer agreement. Customers that purchase a DROID RAZR
will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan
beginning at $39.99 monthly access and a smartphone data package
starting at $30 monthly access for 2 GB of data.
-- Customers that purchase a DROID XYBOARD tablet will need to subscribe to
a Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband data plan starting at $30 monthly
access for 2 GB of data.
-- The DROID XYBOARD 8.2 will be available in two models: 16 GB for $429.99
and 32 GB for $529.99 both with a new two-year customer agreement.
-- The DROID XYBOARD 10.1 will be available in three models: 16 GB for
$529.99, 32 GB for $629.99 and 64 GB for $729.99 all with a new two-year
customer agreement.
-- Both DROID XYBOARD tablets will be available in Verizon Wireless
Communications Stores and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com this month.
Special promotion:
-- Customers will receive $100 off a DROID XYBOARD tablet and $50 off
select Motorola accessories for a limited time when a customer purchases
a DROID RAZR by Motorola with a new two-year customer agreement.
For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com.
About Verizon WirelessVerizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 107.7 million total wireless connections, including 90.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://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 http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About Motorola MobilityMotorola 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. Facebook is a trademark of Facebook, Inc. Google, Android Market, Google Maps Navigation Beta, Google Mail, and YouTube are trademarks of Google, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2011 Motorola Mobility, Inc. All rights reserved.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: CONTACT: Albert Aydin, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7513, Albert.Aydin@verizonwireless.com, or Kira Lee Golin, Motorola Mobility, +1-858-404-2130, kira@motorola.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com