Compare Apple iPad 2, Motorola Xoom, and Playbook Full edition

According estimates, the era of tablet PCs to continue in 2011. Stretching an exciting market, urged a number of manufacturers to set up "ammunition" war. No exception Apple, Research In Motion (RIM), and Motorola. If you're poised to have a tablet, it's good if you look at the ability of a number of key products: Apple iPad 2, Xoom Motorola, and BlackBerry Playbook.

As known, in 2010 dominated by Apple iPad. What about this year? Apple reportedly has been prepared by iPad 2. Bitten apple logo company that sent an invitation to the office and the news media, while ensuring that the iPad 2 will appear on March 2, 2011. Besides Apple, there is Motorola which seem to really target the tablet PC market share, particularly in North America and Europe region.

Introduced on the sidelines of the event the Consumer Electronics Association (CES) 2011, Nevada-United States, reportedly Motorola Xoom already available in some European countries and North America.
One more, the product actually anticipated many, BlackBerry Playbook. What is their capital to survive the fierce competition tablet PC?
When you want to produce satisfactory results, it's good to see ahead of time about the strength of each company's superior products. We start from the Apple iPad 2.

Apple iPad 2
Apple reportedly has been prepared by iPad 2. Bitten apple logo company that sent an invitation to the office and the news media, while ensuring that the iPad 2 will appear on March 11, 2011. And it is said that this 2 iPad is the last edition and is very likely iPad generation now will not proceed.

a senior technology analyst in the United States, said Ashok Kumar, said he was in addition to carrying the compact form, IPAD 2 also includes two cameras, together with the Galaxy Tab. There are video calling capabilities with FaceTime software made by Apple.

There is another one iPad 2, which revealed the ability Kumar. That device can record video with High Definition (HD) from Knowyourmobile, Thursday (03/03/2011), IPAD 2 has dimensions of 241.2 x 185.7 x 8.8 mm, weighing just 607 grams. While previous generations iPad dimension 242.8 x 189.7 x 13.4 mm, and weighs 730 grams. In terms of processors, this new generation iPad been immersed A5 dual-core processor which is claimed to run 9 times faster than first-generation A4 at the iPad. It is good news for gamers iPad. Because the future games unreal engine-based games could be maximized again in this Apple's latest tablet.

iPad 2 is available in white and black color options were also claimed more power efficient, with approximately 10 hours of battery life when used to browse using Wifi, watch videos or listen to music. Meanwhile, if using a 3G connection, IPAD two last approximately 9 hours. Compared iPad1, iPad2 have a more slender body. He is 33 percent thinner than its predecessor, even when compared to the iPhone 4 iPad 2 is still thinner. It also makes the overall weight of the device so much lighter than the 19 percent who have a heavy 680gram iPad1 to 730 grams.

Steve Jobs promises to improve graphics performance on the iPad demonstrated in this peroduk. While still carrying the PowerVR SGX technology, some people trying to play the game "heavy" in iPad2 feel a significant improvement compared to when running on iPad1. This latest mobile operating system into the default OS on the iPad. Many advantages, including the Safari browser is now more nimble, iTunes Home Sharing and improvements in Airplay.

And complementary features are subject to change, Apple did not miss iPad2 complete with some additional facilities, including an HDMI connector for connecting iPad2 to an external display, and connections High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) to add fast wireless connections in the path.

Then, like what this 2 specification iPad? as reported by Apple Insider Thursday (03/03/2011):
1. Model:
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi + 3G

2. Size:
- Height: 9.50 inches (241.2 mm)
- Width: 7.31 inch (185.7 mm)
- Thickness: 0.34 inch (8.8 mm)
- Weight: 1.33 pounds (601 g) Wi-Fi, 1:34 pounds (607 g) 3G

3. Storage
- 16GB
- 32GB
- 64GB

4. Connectivity
- Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology
- Wi-Fi + 3G model: UMTS / HSDPA / HSUPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM / EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
- Wi-Fi + 3G model for Verizon: CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz)

5. Screen
- 9.7 inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
- 1024-by-768-pixel resolution at 132 pixels per inch (ppi)
- Fingerprint-resistant coating oleophobic
- Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

6. Chip
- 1GHz dual-core Apple A5-Designed custom, high-performance, low-power system-on-a-chip

7. Camera, Photo and Video Recording
- Rear camera (resolution not specified): Video recording, HD (720p) up to 30 frames per second with audio, still camera with 5x digital zoom
- Front camera: Video recording, VGA up to 30 frames per second with audio, VGA-quality still camera
- Photo and video over Wi-Fi geotagging

8. Battery
- Wi-Fi:
+ Built-in 25-watt-hour lithium-polymer rechargeable battery
+ Up to 10 hours of web access in Wi-Fi, see the video, or hear music
+ Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system

- 3G:
+ Built-in 25-watt-hour lithium-polymer rechargeable battery
+ Up to 10 hours of web access in Wi-Fi, see the video, or hear music
+ Up to 9 hours of web access using 3G data network
+ Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system

9. Input / Output
- 30-pin dock connector port
- 3.5-mm stereo headphone minijack
- Built-in speakers
- Microphone
- Micro-SIM card tray (Wi-Fi + 3G model)

10. Censorship
- Three-axis gyro
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor

11. Location
- Wi-Fi
- Digital compass
- Assisted GPS (3G only)
- Cellular (3G only)

12. Audio Playback
- Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000 Hz
- Audio formats supported: HE-AAC (V1 and V2), AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4 , Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX +), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
- User-configurable maximum volume limit
- Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound pass-through with Apple Digital AV Adapter (sold separately)

13. TV & Video
- Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p Digital AV Adapter with Apple or the Apple VGA Adapter (cables sold separately)
- Video-out support at 576p and 480p with the Apple Component AV Cable; 576i and 480i with the Apple Composite AV Cable
- Video formats supported: H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, the Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in. M4v,. Mp4, and. Mov file formats; MPEG -4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in. m4v,. mp4, and. mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in. avi file format

Motorola Xoom
If you have previously discussed the advantages and power of Apple products iPad 2, then we will discuss a map of the strength of the products of its competitors, namely Motorola Xoom. Besides Apple, there is Motorola which seem to really target the tablet PC market share, particularly in North America and Europe region. Introduced on the sidelines of the event the Consumer Electronics Association (CES) 2011, Nevada-United States, reportedly Motorola Xoom already available in some European countries and North America.

Xoom could attract the attention at the beginning of its emergence. Especially if it was not because his ads are so slick packaging, although sufficient strikes two competitors, IPAD and Galaxy Tab. Xoom is not only interesting in the Promotion. The capabilities, tablet PC that has a 10.1 inch wide screen is also quite capable. One thing that became flagship is, he is the first to carry the tablet PC operating system Android 3.0

Honeycom.

Honeycomb is the Android OS that was developed specifically for tablet PCs. Unlike the earlier series such as Android Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread) and others which were originally designed for smartphones. So are performance and reliability, Xoom is promising. In terms of features, Xoom has dual cameras (front and rear 2-megapixel 5 megapixels). And not just for photos and video recording, the device also claimed could be used for video chat.

"This is really the latest-generation tablet," Mobility Device Umbar Motorola team, Alain Mutricy.

However, Xoom is still doubtful because the selling price is calculated premium. Because their competitors are now many who played at a price below $ 600. But compared with the iPad, Xoom price seems quite balanced. Price iPad there is pegged at the rate of USD 499, but that for the lowest version that is only equipped with Wi + fi plus a 16GB hard drive.

Here are the features that are embedded on the Motorola Xoom:Android 3.0
10.1 inch display
Dual Core 1 Ghz CPU NVIDIA Tegra 2
1GB RAM
32 GB inbuilt memory with microSD Card slot
10 hr video playback battery life
5 MP Rear camera with Flash and 720p HD video capture
2MP video calling camera
Wifi(n) Bluetooth 2.1, 3G , 4G

And below is the complete specification of Xoom:
Motorola XOOM Tablet
OS Android 3.0 Honeycomb
Differentiation Larger display in smaller form-factor, 1080p HD support, first tablet with Honeycomb software, dual-core 1GHz processor, and a wide range of docking options
Dimensions 249.1mm (h) x 167.8mm (w) x 12.9mm (d)
Display 10.1" 1280×800 resolution
Weight 730 g
Processor NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2: 1GHz dual-core processor
Battery Up to 10 hour video playback
Connectivity 3.5mm, micro USB 2.0 HS, Corporate Sync, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz & 5GHz 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR + HID
Network 3G, 4G LTE upgradeable, 802.11n w/Personal Hotspot
Messaging/Web/Apps Email (Corporate Sync, Google Mail, POP3/IMAP embedded, Push Email, Yahoo Mail) , WebKit w/ Flash
Audio AAC, AAC+, AMR NB, AMR WB, MP3, XMF
Video 720p capture/1080p playback/streaming, H.263, H.264, MPEG4
Camera 5 MP rear-facing camera with dual LED flash/2MP front-facing camera
Memory 32GB on board user memory, SD card support after software update, 1GB DDR2 RAM

Blackberry Playbook

Fast performance with processor 1 GHz dual-core processors and 1 GB of RAM memory was enough to block the IPAD and Xoom. Dual cameras, each level 3 megapixel (front) and 5-megapixel (back) into a special differentiation Playbook among others. In addition, the President and co-CEO of RIM, Mike Lazaridis said the Playbook will be present with superior performance, rich web experience, as well as to support the needs of corporate users.

Although somewhat Playbook comes late, it still it still will make the fight in the realm of the tablet PC is getting hotter. Axis forces no longer seem to be centered on the Apple iPad. And Delays BlackBerry Playbook strolled in the market due to store tablets valued special moment for the sake of conquering his rivals.

Issues currently being discussed is bustling about the possibility if the Playbook can be used to run applications that run on the Android OS. Reportedly Playbook cheapest 8GB memory capacity will diluncur to the market with prices around 399 dollars, on the other hand Playbook which has a capacity of up to 16 GB of memory will be priced at around around 499 dollars, and for the Playbook that has a memory capacity up to 32GB will be priced at the range of 599 dollars.

Suitable for business
That is one thing that was carried by blackberry (Playbook). Compatibility with BlackBerry ® Enterprise Server can be paired with a perfectly safe to point to your BlackBerry ® smartphone
3G access via BlackBerry service programs that exist.
Camera 3 MP high-definition front, rear 5 MP camera high definition, supports codecs for playback and media creation and a perfect video calls Video HD 1080p, H.264, MPEG4, WMV video output HDMI Port Micro USB and HDMI Micro.

Other features of the BlackBerry Playbook:
Inside the Playbook Blackberry was already embedded GPS, something that was never mentioned before. For video and audio according to RIM, there are two ways to get it. There will be Desktop Manager which will allow us to copy all the music and make backups. We can also create hibernate Blackberry Playbook for when we take him not easily moved, that is simply by touching the small power button, the Playbook will automatically become the Sleep mode. Also Playbook also has a screen saver mode where will make off the look and you can display it again just by sliding your finger on the screen.
If we want to do a reboot Playbook enough just to hold the power button. Takes about 30-40 seconds to reboot process.

Launching:
Boy Genius Report have leaked that Playbook Blackberry, RIM's first tablet, will be launched on April 10 at some retail locations. In addition they are also told that the Playbook will get OS GM (Gold Master), so when you first turn on the Blackberry Playbook you will be prompted to upgrade to the latest OS version.
Here areare the full specifications of the Blackberry Playbook :
1GHz processor dual-core processor
BlackBerry OS Tablet OS / QNX
7-inch LCD screen, WSVGA, multi-touch screen
Resolution 1024x600 pixels
Dimensions and Weight 13 x 19 x 1 cm
425 gram
Memory 1 GB RAM
64 GB storage
There's 3G connectivity (must be from a BlackBerry smartphone)
Wi-Fi & Bluetooth There
Rear camera 5MP/HD
Front camera 3MP/HD
GPS Yes
Flash Video Adobe Flash 10.1
Phone No
Applications BlackBerry App World

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