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However, the Xoom has beefier (i.e. costlier) hardware than the iPad: * 1 GB vs 256 MB RAM * 1 GHz dual-core vs 1 GHz single-core processor * 10.1" 1280×800 vs 9.7" 1024x768 display * 2 cameras vs 0 * and a freakin' barometer?! But how much will these hardware improvements affect Joe Consumer's purchasing decision when he wants read Facebook and play Angry Birds?
You really don't think the iPad 2, which is right around the corner, will have comparable hardware and still cost about what it does today?
Why not compare to the iPad that has comparable hardware today? There's a 32 gig iPad with 3G on the Apple store right now for $729.