Verizon announced that two new tablets this week. The DROID XYBOARD 10.1 and DROID XYBOARD 8.2 are now available online from the carrier. They will be in stores starting on December 12th. Essentially, these are rebranded Motorola XOOM 2 and XOOM 2 Media Edition tablets.
Verizon DROID XYBOARD 10.1 specifications:
- Processor: 1.2GHz dual-core processor
- Operating system: Google Android 3.2 (Honeycomb)
- Cellular connectivity: LTE
- Display: 10.1-inch HD with Corning Gorilla Glass
- Input: Capacitive touchscreen and included Motorola Stylus
- Memory: 1GB RAM
- Storage: 16GB internal
- Rear-facing camera: 5MP AF with LED flash
- Front-facing camera: 1.3MP
- Battery: 4,000mAh
- Dimensions / weight: 253.9 x 173.6 x 8.8 millimeters / 599 grams
Verizon DROID XYBOARD 8.2 specifications:
- Processor: 1.2GHz dual-core processor
- Operating system: Google Android 3.2 (Honeycomb)
- Cellular connectivity: LTE
- Display: 8.2-inch HD with Corning Gorilla Glass
- Input: Capacitive touchscreen and optional Motorola Stylus
- Memory: 1GB RAM
- Storage: 16GB internal
- Rear-facing camera: 5MP AF with LED flash
- Front-facing camera: 1.3MP
- Battery: 4,000mAh
- Dimensions / weight: 139 x 216 x 8.99 millimeters / 386 grams
Both tablets will be upgraded to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich but specific timelines have not been given.
Verizon is offering the DROID XYBOARD 10.1 for US$529.99 (16GB), US$629.99 (32GB) and US$729.99 (64GB) with a two-year contract. The DROID XYBOARD 8.2 will be offered for US$429.99 (16GB) and US$529.99 (32GB) with a two-year contract. For a limited time, customers who buy a DROID RAZR with a two-year contract will be given US$100 off either DROID XYBOARD tablet.