Motorola Trots Out New Smartphones and Tablet Packing Android

From DailyTech: Motorola has used CES to launch new gear for a very long time and this year is no different. Motorola has pulled the wraps off three new gadgets today with three new smartphones and a new tablet for geeks to enjoy.

The new tablet is the Motorola Xoom and it will be headed to Verizon Wireless. It has a 10.1-inch screen, a dual-core processor, and a 3G network connection. It runs the Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system specifically for tablet machines. Verizon points out that the device can be upgraded to support 4G LTE connectivity as well. The device plays Flash content, supports 1080p resolution video, and has a front facing 2MP camera with a rear-facing 5MP camera.

It can record video in 720p resolution and the resolution of the 10.1-inch screen is 1280 x 800. The device also has a gyroscope, barometer, e-compass, accelerometer, and adaptive lighting. It will land in Q1 as a 3G/WiFi device with a 4G update coming in Q2.

"Motorola XOOM is a powerful addition to Verizon’s product lineup and builds on our combined leadership with Motorola to deliver innovative mobile devices and service on the Android platform," said Marni Walden, vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. "Motorola XOOM gives consumers complete access and control of their favorite personal content and work files whether through our nationwide 3G network, or through our lightning-fast 4G LTE network as it rolls out around the country."

The first of the new smartphones is the Droid Bionic. It has a dual core 1GHz processor and 512MB of RAM inside. The smartphone is a 4G device for LTE networks and support Flash content. The rear-facing camera is an 8MP unit and the screen is a 4.3-inch touch capable unit. The smartphone supports 1080p content, Quick Office, and a lot more.

"DROID BIONIC is the epitome of speed, providing consumers with instantaneous access to their personal and work content, anytime and anyplace," said Alain Mutricy, senior vice president of portfolio and device product management, Motorola Mobility. "By combining such a powerful mobile device with the performance and capabilities of Verizon’s 4G LTE network, we’re empowering consumers to define how they want to live their mobile lifestyles."

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