I guess i will ask again about the warranty issue:

At the listed price, USD 319.99 the item does not come with ANY warranty, right? Purchasing the SquareTrade option entitles the buyer to a one-year warranty? I am just confused, because the ad mentions that the item is eligible for a one-year extended warranty and i do not understand extended to what?

So: 319.99 + 54.99 = 1 year warranty, but only 319.99 = no warranty, yes?

badboyhao wrote:Is that the iPad first gen or iPad 2 that you prefer your Xoom over?

Cuz if it was the first gen iPad, I don't think its a very fair comparison.

iPad2. Apple ui is excellent, but Xoom is soo much more versatile. I installed a file manger appand now my Xoom is like a small computer. Connect usb to computer and drag and drop almost eveything. iPad you have to go via iTunes (1 computer) to do everythings. That sucks.

Dud wrote:All current Xoom owners ...

PLEASE make some recommendations for specific accessories for the Xoom. The wife is already shopping around. The BEST recommendations come from those who are in-the-know and have used those accessories.


Many thanks ...

I just agonized over the accessories I wanted for the 3 woot just forced on me. Went to Motorola store and started filling up the cart with half-off and free mice and cases. At checkout, and seeing another $400 worth of expenses on top of the $1,000 I just dropped here, it started to dawn on me.

These are the in-betweens. They are not phones and they are not PC's, they fit the in-between niche only. And I knew that going in so why was I buying a keyboard and mouse? DELETE from cart...Why was I buying a Speaker Dock? All I wanted was an extra power supply and they both come with cases like an iPhone (no screen protection) so Delete from cart and replace with standard dock. Free shipping too. I did buy the blue cases (black ones are free) as well and will return the blacks as the blues with Motorola's permission. So of all the accessories, extra charger and a case is all you need. Get screen protectors really cheap every where. Less than $2 from Mono price

takekammuri wrote:I guess i will ask again about the warranty issue:

At the listed price, USD 319.99 the item does not come with ANY warranty, right? Purchasing the SquareTrade option entitles the buyer to a one-year warranty? I am just confused, because the ad mentions that the item is eligible for a one-year extended warranty and i do not understand extended to what?

So: 319.99 + 54.99 = 1 year warranty, but only 319.99 = no warranty, yes?

PLEASE read the Woot description again. Woot CLEARLY states that the unit comes with a 1 year Motorola warranty. I would not have purchased without the warranty.

How much extra would it cost to have the food included?

Dud wrote:Thanks so much. We will give it a try after it arrives ...

I'll throw in a 2nd vote for MoboPlayer. It plays all my DivX and XviD avi files with no issue. It's an essential app to grab if you're using a Honeycomb tablet.

groundz wrote:I might just jump on this one and finally shut up about tablets.

Does anyone think prices will otherwise come down in the next month or so? I'm thinking a solid "maybe" because of the Asus Transformer Prime coming out, knocking down the price of the original, or even the Xoom 2 coming out, knocking this one down. Any opinions?

Go to Decide.com excellent site to find the value and when and what is being announced next

Dang you Woot! I have my Xoom on ebay right now with a day left on the auction and you post this! Aaargh! Talk about a bad coincidence! This was a nice device as far as functionality, but I couldn't get used to Honeycomb (having no search button, which I use constantly on my lesser android devices) and the size just wasn't for me. I backed up a step and bought one of the older galaxy tab 7's and absolutely love it! One thing cosmetically about the device that I didn't like was the back of the device's construction. It is in 2 pieces and they kind of rubbed together and creaked a bit. It wasn't a deal breaker, but a little annoying considering how much I payed for this brand new.

I would like to jump in and say I picked up a Xoom last time it was on Woot! for a few more bucks, and I'm completely happy with it. I almost bought another one just now.

I bought this when it came up last time for a Christmas present for the wife. I opened it up and set it up so it would 100% ready to go with some of her favorite apps and wi-fi already connected, etc. Updates were a dream, tablet itself is fantastic. And yes, in my opinion, this thing beats an iPad.

One issue! The cover for the SD card slot was missing. Unfortunately, this is not something where one can tool on over to the Motorola part store and buy a replacement. I had a chat support session with Motorola where I was told that a cover would be mailed to me free of charge. That was Nov 18. I haven't seen anything yet, but hopefully it shows up before Christmas. I've got one of those tablet cases for the thing anyway, so I think it will be pretty inconspicuous even if Christmas Day gets here before the cover.

Assuming I can somehow eventually acquire a SD slot cover for it, I'll be very satisfied. I'd even buy another one for myself right now if I had enough play money.

These things seem to get cheaper on Woot every month... No?

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.

It does work on on Cell phone WiFi hot spots. Use mine on T-Mobile all the time.

just bought this for my husband (but really, who am I kidding -- I'll be using it probably half the time.... at least)

got the speaker dock over at motorola which is $64.99 + a free black case . .free shipping only a bit of tax so that was a great deal for the speaker dock.

Question about the charger for this -- is it micro USB ?

thanks

Dud wrote:PLEASE read the Woot description again. Woot CLEARLY states that the unit comes with a 1 year Motorola warranty. I would not have purchased without the warranty.

I, uh, must have been blind. I am sorry, i must have not noticed when the browser skipped only a line lower as i ctrl-f-ed for "warranty".

So the extended warranty is, in fact, one extra year on top of Motorola's original one, yes?

Thank you very much for the support!

I purchased one of these the last time they were available. Just ordered another one for my wife so she will leave mine alone. Great tablet.

Can I use Amazon gift cards (not credit but gift) on Woot?

First, I am not an Apple Fanboy, I'm typing this on a PC. But please, PLEASE get him the iPad. I do professional writing and audio recording and (with the bluetooth keyboard and a nice mic made for the iPad) can do remarkable things. It's also great for Netflix. It can also connect to a TV or monitor (with optional cables), so it can be used as a desktop unit if you are in one place for a long time and wish to use it that way. Many apps are free or very cheap and they are all vetted by Apple, so they actually work. Plus, I'll bet it is the one he really wants. The darn thing works, and works well.

redspecial wrote:LOVE mine! I would have preferred to pay $319 as opposed to the $329 I paid, but what evs. I picked up an HD dock, car charger, and BT keyboard on the cheap at Staples, screen protector at Best Buy for $10 as opposed to the $30 they wanted for exactly the same thing at Staples, so ATTENTION WOOT XOOM BUYERS if you're on the fence about this one check and see if you can get some discounted accessories. Cheers all!

Verizon stores have the leather folio with built in BT keyboard for $69.00 reg $129.00. Works well and good folio.

I copied this from "dud's" reply to you:


PLEASE read the Woot description again. Woot CLEARLY states that the unit comes with a 1 year Motorola warranty. I would not have purchased without the warranty.

takekammuri wrote:I guess i will ask again about the warranty issue:

At the listed price, USD 319.99 the item does not come with ANY warranty, right? Purchasing the SquareTrade option entitles the buyer to a one-year warranty? I am just confused, because the ad mentions that the item is eligible for a one-year extended warranty and i do not understand extended to what?

So: 319.99 + 54.99 = 1 year warranty, but only 319.99 = no warranty, yes?

Elucidate wrote:Wow.. big thanks to whoever posted the Motorola homepage w/sales on accessories!!! mouse!
...
Then, the dock w/speakers. Cost me 65, normally 130 but comes w/free GEL case protector (dock has attachment to work w/gel case) and that's another 30$ value.

The speaker dock is $49.99 @ Verizon Wireless online.

The OEM gel case is $9.99.

Free shipping.

(Price on keyboard isn't as good.)

I have had this tablet since the launch and even with the 4G upgrade that finally came, this tablet is not worth the price!..if you find a new one for $199 I would say buy.

finzup wrote:just bought this for my husband (but really, who am I kidding -- I'll be using it probably half the time.... at least)

got the speaker dock over at motorola which is $64.99 + a free black case . .free shipping only a bit of tax so that was a great deal for the speaker dock.

Question about the charger for this -- is it micro USB ?

thanks

This does NOT use micro usb for charging, it has a round charging port, and comes with the charger.

Dud wrote:PLEASE tell us where you can get this for $70 new? If you are referring to Wallymart I wish you luck. All WMs and Staples in my area are sold out. What good is it for WM to have them advertised for $399 (which is $80 more) and not be able to buy them in store (they are not available online).

Sam's Club ($389) and BJs ($399). Not on their website though. In-store only so not shown on their website.

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?

We have an ipad2, the Xoom and the HP Touchpad. I prefer the Xoom out of the 3. The HP sat unused on our table for two months BC there was't much to do nor apps except for email and Facebook. Just sold the touchpad last week and replaced it with an Acer Iconia for my daughter from BB sale.
Get this over touchpad, you won't regret it.

Phil_D wrote:Sam's Club ($389) and BJs ($399). Not on their website though. In-store only so not shown on their website.

Interesting. I am not a member of either club so I would first have to join. I would probably have paid more and bought from Sam's if I had known because of their return policy. I wonder if ANY of my local Sam's even have it is stock. Walmart is advertising the unit for $399 on their website for in store pickup only ... but no store has it in stock.

Another reason why I dislike Walmart ...

Dear woot!,

I know you're constantly ignoring questions about this, but before I'd pull the trigger on a refurb I'd like to know the following:

* who refurbished this item, the manufacturer or a 3rd party contractor?

* What does the refurbishing process include? Have scratched up shell parts been replaced, or did someone just wiped them clean with a rag?

* Are accessories original or have they been exchanged with 'compatible' 3rd party parts if necessary?

tiger4062 wrote:can someone tell me what video formats are supported on this tablet? What conversion programs are you using? I can't get a simple .avi video to play from my SD card slot. Thanks.

I use MX Video Player.

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

Depending on what you need, staples BM (not online) has the Xoom accessories on clearance.

Verizon Wireless has the HD dock for 49.99 with free two day shipping. If you have the corporate discount on your Verizon wireless account, then you get an extra $25% off. I picked up the HDSpeaker dock last night for about $40 after tax and free two day shipping.

Finally, first woot! Now on to Motorola's site for the accessories...

muol wrote:Dear woot!,

I know you're constantly ignoring questions about this, but before I'd pull the trigger on a refurb I'd like to know the following:

* who refurbished this item, the manufacturer or a 3rd party contractor?
Manufacturer

* What does the refurbishing process include? Have scratched up shell parts been replaced, or did someone just wiped them clean with a rag?
Mostly wipe. Major dents are usually replaced, but youmay see scuffs and scratches, depending on what batch you get. Some arrive looking almost new.


* Are accessories original or have they been exchanged with 'compatible' 3rd party parts if necessary?

Original

fishermanswife wrote:My question, for you folks that have this or any other 10" tab, is using it as an eReader. The above comment worries me. Apparently, you don't feel comfortable holding it to read. If you can hold onto it, is it fatiguing? Eye strain? Is there a Kindle app? Should I just hold off for a 7" tablet?

I have a 10" HP Touchpad tablet and a Kindle 3. I use a case stand when I use the tablet as an ereader. It's really not comfortable to hold it like a book. You can set the case stand on the arm of a chair, a desk or even a bed. Something like this would work fine http://www.amazon.com/Navitech-Genuine-Adjustable-Motorola-Honeycomb/dp/B004QO76QM/. The Xoom weighs about the same as a 700 page hardcover book. There is a kindle app for it.

The tablet is better for reading anything with illustrations, but for most reading I use the kindle. I haven't noticed any difference in eyestrain.

jovman wrote:I use MX Video Player.

I used the default player as well as Mobo and MX Video and compared them for a while. Mobo ui (what appear where on screen) I do not like, so currently MX Video is one I use. MX has also function to lock the screen in playback.

Dud wrote:If you can currently get the Xoom for $399 ... then all power to you! The current price on Amazon is a whopping $160 more:

http://www.amazon.com/MOTOROLA-XOOM-Android-10-1-Inch-Wi-Fi/dp/B0045FM6SU/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1323009321&sr=1-1

no tax

A great Tablet , but if you are already set on the ipad, then you won't be happy with anything else.

Hey all-
Anyone buying any of those discounted Xoom accessories from the Motorola website can use the following coupon code to get 10% off as well:
CLIQXT11

Try it, it works!

mocanlagunas wrote:Finally, first woot! Now on to Motorola's site for the accessories...

Don't forget to cross shop the Verizon Wireless accessories store online.

Many XOOM accessories are quite a bit cheaper.

Also Staples.com had some good accessories a few weeks back when I got my XOOM.

I bought one the last time Woot had it up and have been very happy. Battery life is better than I expected. I use this more than my laptop now to check email, browser the web and check on things while watching a tv show or movie at home.

Ordered 2 cant wait. Reviews sound great!

ls353759 wrote:Do they have to advertise "with wifi"? Honestly

That really means: wifi only, i.e., without 4G, 3G or 2G.

Kinda like "whatchamacallit ready" normally means "without whatchamacallit."

BEST DEALS ON ACCESSORIES

Sorted by how much I think you'll need/want each accessory.

Regular Dock - $24.99 @ Motorola itself INCLUDING FREE GEL COVER (Thanks ron01104)

OEM Silicone Cover - Free with dock (above, or VerizonWireless.com $9.99)

Car Charger -- Staples $10.99 ($5.50 at some Staples stores if still in stock.)

OEM Portfolio Case - Staples.com $9.99

HD Speaker Dock - VerizonWireless.com $49.99 with free 2-day shipping. You and the dock can spend a cozy week together while you wait for your WOOT shipment to arrive.

Travel Charger - Staples.com $15.99 ($5.50 at some Staples stores if still in stock.) The XOOM comes with one, you only need this as a replacement or to keep at a separate location.