It is surprising that motorola priced xoom at $800 when iPads are starting at $499. 3G iPad version starts at $630. What do you think?
Motorola XOOM priced at $800
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Motorola XOOM priced at $800
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#2This seems pretty crazy, as the comparable iPad (16GB WiFi+3G) retails for $630. It will also be difficult to build up a large install base without a cheaper, wifi-only model. And while at the moment the Xoom has some features the iPad does not (cameras, for example) the inevitable release of a new iPad in a couple months will no doubt erase that advantage, at the same (or lower, per GB) price.
I can't imagine what Motorola/Verizon were thinking. They're not going to sell more than a few of these without lowering the price drastically.
Edit: Oops, I misread the ad as saying it had 16GB storage. The more reasonable price comparison is then the 32GB iPad, which is $730. More reasonable, but still too much (especially given that you must sign up for a very expensive data plan to even use WiFi).
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#3I am especially bothered by the Verizon details here. First off, how can they prohibit WiFi use? Second, it seems like the Xoom is unavailable in Canada, if it really is Verizon-locked. Ouch and ouch.
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#4This seems pretty crazy, as the comparable iPad (16GB WiFi+3G) retails for $630. It will also be difficult to build up a large install base without a cheaper, wifi-only model. And while at the moment the Xoom has some features the iPad does not (cameras, for example) the inevitable release of a new iPad in a couple months will no doubt erase that advantage, at the same (or lower, per GB) price. I can't imagine what M…
Frankly, I was all set to buy one, but if I can't even use WiFi from in Canada, that's a dealbreaker.
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#5... and you have to purchase a data plan before you can use WiFi.
The iPad is still the only tablet in the history of personal computing that makes any sense.
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#6Not sure how they can compete with the iPad at that price range.
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#7This seems pretty crazy, as the comparable iPad (16GB WiFi+3G) retails for $630. It will also be difficult to build up a large install base without a cheaper, wifi-only model. And while at the moment the Xoom has some features the iPad does not (cameras, for example) the inevitable release of a new iPad in a couple months will no doubt erase that advantage, at the same (or lower, per GB) price. I can't imagine what M…
To be fair, it has 32 gigs of internal storage, so comparing it against the ipad with half the storage isn't quite apples to apples (no pun intended.) It would be more fair to compare it with the $730 32gb w/ 3g ipad. When you could that with a higher resolution screen, dual cameras, /and/ a built in barometer, Id say its a near even deal (http://goo.gl/OYVrd for a full comparison chart).
That being said - its still too much. I just hope they give them out at IO this year.
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#8... and you have to purchase a data plan before you can use WiFi. The iPad is still the only tablet in the history of personal computing that makes any sense.
At the low end $20/month plan, assuming a two year contract, that's $1280 total. Yikes.
The pricing psychology of the iPad starting at $500, then relatively small incremental updates that increase the size and give it 3G makes for a much easier sell.
The Xoom does look like nice hardware - I just wonder if they'll sell enough of them to reach economies of scale and drive the price down.
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#9This seems pretty crazy, as the comparable iPad (16GB WiFi+3G) retails for $630. It will also be difficult to build up a large install base without a cheaper, wifi-only model. And while at the moment the Xoom has some features the iPad does not (cameras, for example) the inevitable release of a new iPad in a couple months will no doubt erase that advantage, at the same (or lower, per GB) price. I can't imagine what M…
To be fair, it has 32 gigs of internal storage, so comparing it against the ipad with half the storage isn't quite apples to apples (no pun intended.) It would be more fair to compare it with the $730 32gb w/ 3g ipad. When you could that with a higher resolution screen, dual cameras, /and/ a built in barometer, Id say its a near even deal ( http://goo.gl/OYVrd for a full comparison chart). That being said - its still…
Regarding comparison charts: http://www.marco.org/380868888
Even with the hardware advantage, it's software that makes the device - Honeycomb looks good, but iOS 5 should be nearly around the corner (hopefully with fixed notifications...).
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#10... and you have to purchase a data plan before you can use WiFi. The iPad is still the only tablet in the history of personal computing that makes any sense.
Motorola seems to have two big problems: price and distribution. I think this illustrates Apple's buying power for components and the pricing that results. The second is going to be a bigger problem. Having to cripple your device (tying WiFi to cell service) because you best distribution is through the cell carier is going to be painful. They need to find a channel that allows them the ability that sells a WiFi model that can get the price down. Apple has their own stores and can buy big. If an Android tablet is to be successful, they need an entry leve to compete with the $499 iPad and iPod touch.