Xoom Tablet
Speaking at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Jha confirmed an earlier report on the Xoom's cost. Those looking to purchase a Wi-Fi only Xoom will be able to find it for "around" $600. Adding a 3G modem from Verizon Wireless boosts the price to $799. Jha even went so far as to admit that the pricing was at least partially based on the cost of Apple's iPad. "Competing with Apple you have to deliver premium products," Jha said.Apple's entry-level iPad, which only packs Wi-Fi, costs $499. It has only 16GB of storage, though. You have to spend $599 to get 32GB (with Wi-Fi only). The Motorola Xoom has expandable memory, so the "around" $600 price point feels like it is in line with the price points on the iPad. Throw 3G into the mix, and it's also about the same. The Xoom will cost $799 with a 3G modem baked inside. The iPad at 32GB with a 3G modem sells for $729 and the 64GB one sells for $829. The Xoom effectively splits those price points and lands in the middle. Jha said nothing of subsidies from Verizon Wireless for the 3G version, which might help drop the cost a little bit. That could spell the difference Motorola needs to move this product.
Xoom Tablet
Xoom Tablet
Xoom Tablet
Xoom Tablet
Xoom Tablet
Xoom Tablet
Xoom Tablet
Xoom Tablet
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