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"Missing features and price issue"
4.0 starson by avorkinkPros: I bought my Xoom on the launch day at BestBuy, who will sell it at $799 with no 3G activation required. The model from BestBuy which says VerizonWireless on it does not require activation to set up the wifi, which works right out of the box.
Cons: In addition to the 4G issue which may require a hard (and not software) fix and the delay on Adobe Flash, potential buyers may be interested in the fact that the data slot takes a micro SD card but is not yet activated and awaits a software download.
Summary: Better hardware than current iPad - two cameras, stereo speakers, HDMI connection and micro SD slot allowing (after software is available) adding 16GB or 32BG card. Android 3.0 very nice feature. Downside is apps not so many right now although the basics are there - maps, email, browser, musc, video. Another obvious downside is if you want to use the Xoom just for wifi, you have to pay $200 extra for the unused 3G feature until the wifi only version goes on sale. Dumb marketing especially with iPad 2 being announced in a week.
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I think the price issue is bigger than described here. I have been reluctant to purchase Apple products because I think they are over priced and this is right in line with Apple. Worse is that by using a Android OS, Motorola is getting quite a break on the OS. I really believe that these should be priced in the $400-$500 range before any carrier subsidy. The margins on this must be huge.
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