Grendeljen wrote:So....looking at this for a gift for someone, but they are hooked on Facebook flash games, can you play them on this thing?

Probably not through the facebook app. But the tablet does support flash, so it might work if you go to facebook through the browser. I don't even know if you can play those facebook flash games on the ipad, my guess is no though.

Product support page with 7 videos, FAQ:
http://www.motorola.com/Support/US-EN/Consumer-Support/TABLETS/MOTOROLA-XOOM-with-Wi-Fi

including link to manual:
http://www.motorola.com/staticfiles/Support/US-EN/TABLETS/XOOM-with-Wi-Fi/Documents/StaticFiles/MOTOROLA%20XOOM-UMTS-MOTOROLA-XOOM-WiFi-User-Guide.pdf

and getting started guide:
http://www.motorola.com/staticfiles/Support/US-EN/TABLETS/XOOM-with-Wi-Fi/Documents/StaticFiles/XOOM_wifi_GSG_US_68016036001A.pdf

and general product page:
http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/US-EN/Consumer-Product-and-Services/Tablets/MOTOROLA-XOOM-with-WiFi-US-EN

Grendeljen wrote:So....looking at this for a gift for someone, but they are hooked on Facebook flash games, can you play them on this thing?

I just tried playing one on my Xoom,, and it works fine. I downloaded flash from the android market,, but like I said,, the game runs fine

Motorolla has 50% off on its accessories even for xoom. Not sure when it ends though!

http://www.store.motorola.com/For-MOTOROLA-XOOM-Accessories/b/2952966011?ie=UTF8&title=For%20MOTOROLA%20XOOM

I bought mine the first time Woot sold them in July and my cat now occupies second place in my lap. She's totally jealous. It's a great game machine (I have Atari and SNES emulators installed), fantastic browsing machine, and plays videos and music just fine. If only it purred...

Any opinion on HP touchpad vs this zoom? I can buy a touchpad cheaper, but will it have the same support and upgrades?

ivanivanovich wrote:If it helps your thinking, the one at Best Buy seems to have 16 GB, and this one has 32.

Or ... you can (probably) get the one from BB tomorrow, and this one will take at least a week to get to you.

UR SO RIGHT thanks i think i will buy anyone have this already??

Kinda sucks seeing this a week after I ordered the Galaxy Tab. Has anyone used both and have any comparison points to make?

Wooted this on the last go 'round (Nov. 10). Very happy with it - using it more than my laptop for reading, news (Pulse), email, Facebook, media share.

"(12:15 AM, today) rcm1301 hsa a work-issued iPad but prefers his XOOM."

it's has woot, not hsa.

I have been wanting a tablet and think this is a good deal. My only concern is refurbished unit. I can get it NEW for $70 more. Would love to save cash but is it wise? Thoughts?

dadogleg wrote:Kinda sucks seeing this a week after I ordered the Galaxy Tab. Has anyone used both and have any comparison points to make?

I've used the xoom. It's pretty nice, but these really are the same tablets specwise except for the extra 16 gigs of storage in the xoom. Both are running honeycomb as of now and both will eventually get the ice cream sandwich update. If you enjoy rooting and installing roms, you will have more options with the galaxy tab. Otherwise, it's a tossup and you can't go wrong with either tablet.

I was hoping this would come up again. I wanted a tablet for school, and it was between this and the Galaxy. The lack of USB and expandable storage on the Galaxy without shelling out extra money for adapters finally tipped the scales in the Xoom's favor. Can't wait to get it!

angelam16 wrote:Any opinion on HP touchpad vs this zoom? I can buy a touchpad cheaper, but will it have the same support and upgrades?

I bought the 32GB Touchpad during the fire sale. The OS is nice, but it's a dead end. You can install hacked Android ROMs on the Touchpad, but I'd rather run Android on a tablet designed to run Android. Also, the Touchpad is larger, thicker, and heavier than the Xoom, and the plastic back is much slicker than the Xoom's, so it's much less comfortable to use after a very short while. I genuinely think the Xoom is worth the extra money -- I use it daily but haven't picked up the Touchpad in days.

David in Houston wrote:Got one last time. Loving it so far. Recommend Maxthon browser for tablets. Bundled browser crashed every time. Maxthon just twice when I as trying to crash it. Anyone know a good memory manager to completely close programs, though?

Dolphin HD with its app killer works great

Phil_D wrote:I have been wanting a tablet and think this is a good deal. My only concern is refurbished unit. I can get it NEW for $70 more. Would love to save cash but is it wise? Thoughts?

The warranty for this refurb is the same as a new unit. I've never had any problems with refurb items I've gotten from woot. Usually they come from the manufacturer in "like new" condition. Honestly most people can't even tell its a refurb except for a sticker or some time of marking that says refurbished on the back.

The biggest advantage with this one is the ability to unlock the bootloader, allowing you to root it easily (custom roms, overclocking, etc.).[/quote]

How?

kravivarma wrote:Motorolla has 50% off on its accessories even for xoom. Not sure when it ends though!

http://www.store.motorola.com/For-MOTOROLA-XOOM-Accessories/b/2952966011?ie=UTF8&title=For%20MOTOROLA%20XOOM

I checked xda-developers, and a post said it ends today.

FalseProphecy wrote:Same price as the 16GB Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 a handful of days ago. From what I've read review-wise, they're comparable tablets that will both receive Ice Cream Sandwich in the near future. Seems like a similarly excellent deal.

Which tablet do you think would be better between the two (Samsung Galaxy vs. Motorola XOOM)?

aznsensation627 wrote:I've used the xoom. It's pretty nice, but these really are the same tablets specwise except for the extra 16 gigs of storage in the xoom. Both are running honeycomb as of now and both will eventually get the ice cream sandwich update. If you enjoy rooting and installing roms, you will have more options with the galaxy tab. Otherwise, it's a tossup and you can't go wrong with either tablet.

How are there more options on the galaxy tab?

letsgowings wrote:The biggest advantage with this one is the ability to unlock the bootloader, allowing you to root it easily (custom roms, overclocking, etc.).

How?

Best place to read up on this is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1209341

4 Star Review Average on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/MOTOROLA-XOOM-Android-10-1-Inch-Wi-Fi/dp/B0045FM6SU

I've had 1 for a couple months now and I love it. The only minor complaint that I would have is that it is a fingerprint magnet.

I'd rather wait for the iPad 3.

Video Comparison of Samsung Galaxy and Motorola XOOM (for those of us who recently purchased the Samsung XOOM about a week ago from Woot and might be wondering):
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=MOTOROLA+XOOM+Android+Tablet+vs+samsung+galaxy&view=detail&mid=50CB06ECBDB5690C4A1550CB06ECBDB5690C4A15&first=0&FORM=LKVR38

I bought one for my wife in November and I liked it so much that I bought this one for me!
I have been haunting WOOT hoping that they would repeat this sale...they did!

compuguy1088 wrote:I checked xda-developers, and a post said it ends today.

Just got a xoom from VZW on their black Friday sale.... this accessory sale could be awesome for me.... I just want to check "today" as in through Sunday? Just thought I'd check not knowing your timezone so I know if I can sleep before making financial decision ;-)

Lord Almighty, a ten dollar reduction! The heavens have opened and the Red Sea parted! Will the miracles performed by Woot never cease?

/sarcasm

Lord John Whorfin wrote:I'd rather wait for the iPad 3.

So YOU are the goober who ties up traffic in the parking lot waiting for the occupant of The Perfect Spot to exit and leave? Prepare to be doxed!

David in Houston wrote:Got one last time. Loving it so far. Recommend Maxthon browser for tablets. Bundled browser crashed every time. Maxthon just twice when I as trying to crash it. Anyone know a good memory manager to completely close programs, though?

I use "advanced task killer", which has worked great on all of my android devices.

Phil_D wrote:I have been wanting a tablet and think this is a good deal. My only concern is refurbished unit. I can get it NEW for $70 more. Would love to save cash but is it wise? Thoughts?

The one year warranty is from Motorola. I bought two of these on the last sale, and one had an intermittent power supply cable, I called them up and they sent a replacement to me in five days, no problem. I hope I never have to use them for more than that, but at least I know they speak English and are helpful (the person I spoke to was in the Phillipines).

The Verizon wireless store has the HD speaker dock for Xoom(s) on sale now for 49.99 w/ free shipping.

http://deals.woot.com/deals/details/c013a534-1bf4-49f2-97c9-27d21b3c4653/xoom-hd-speaker-dock-w-free-shipping-verizon-wireless

Also good deals on regular dock and on the OEM silicone skin @ 9.99 for blue, pink or black. I have a blue one that is on the Xoom I'm posting this message with. Fits great, fels nice and looks good.

mansoba wrote:if only Motorola would allow the xoom to connect to AD-HOC wifi networks (like cell phone hotspots and cards). it doesn't.

Huh? I use mine connected to my phones wifi hotspot all the time, and it works great. It is limited to the speed of my phones connection of course, but I do it all the time with no problem.

Okay, please bear with me, I'm gonna play the dumb girl card for a minute.

My husband is dying for a iPad for xmas. He has done his research and has narrowed between an iPad (either new or Best Buy refurb) or the Acer Iconia. He wants to use it to take notes during business meetings, play games, and watch movies.

Will he like this? Would this be an appropriate replacement for the other 2 he's already looked at? We have Android phones and he's really happy with that platform, but he has an old iTouch that he has really enjoyed and knows there is a lot available when its comes to Apple products.

I really appreciate your help. Thanks.

Bought this tablet the first time it was offered on Woot. 399$, the wife and Mother inlaw both want one, in for two, Christmas Shopping done!!!!

Can anyone vouch for how well this can function as a gps? It says "AGPS" which I know means assisted, but after googling a bit I can't figure out how "a" it is...

mwhawks wrote:Okay, please bear with me, I'm gonna play the dumb girl card for a minute.

My husband is dying for a iPad for xmas. He has done his research and has narrowed between an iPad (either new or Best Buy refurb) or the Acer Iconia. He wants to use it to take notes during business meetings, play games, and watch movies.

Will he like this? Would this be an appropriate replacement for the other 2 he's already looked at? We have Android phones and he's really happy with that platform, but he has an old iTouch that he has really enjoyed and knows there is a lot available when its comes to Apple products.

I really appreciate your help. Thanks.

Well, the two tablets that he is interested in are completely different. I will make it easy for you. Since both of you have Android phones, are both comfortable with the platform, I would highly suggest picking this up for him. Movies are great, games (tons of them) and notes can be taken. Go for it. I suggest invisible shield and a otter box for it as well.

zidja wrote:Can anyone vouch for how well this can function as a gps? It says "AGPS" which I know means assisted, but after googling a bit I can't figure out how "a" it is...

Gps works great IF you set it up while connected to internet. Once set up it works great as you go.

squane123 wrote:Well, the two tablets that he is interested in are completely different. I will make it easy for you. Since both of you have Android phones, are both comfortable with the platform, I would highly suggest picking this up for him. Movies are great, games (tons of them) and notes can be taken. Go for it. I suggest invisible shield and a otter box for it as well.

I appreciate your input!!

I know they are totally different. I think it was more of "ooh I want an iPad buuuuuut the Acer is more in our price range and would be just as functional."