On the occasion of the launch party of Motorola Razr 2 and Xoom tablets, we were able to take control of these Android devices to deliver you our first impressions.
If you follow diligently the current high-tech, including PCWorld, you are probably aware, Motorola Mobility (being acquired by Google) is waking up and is positioned at the end of year on terminals Android high-end with three exciting new products: the smartphone and tablet Xoom Razr 2 (10.1'') and Xoom Media Edition 2 (8.2''). Three products already presented in our columns we had the chance to try last night at a launch event in Paris. Needless to say we did not pray for made ??three crushing machines that share look, philosophy, characteristics and ambition.
Not necessarily remember all the characteristics of the Razr, which prides itself on being the thinnest smartphone in the world, we must recognize that this is an impressive Androphone. What is striking at first is of course the fine hand. 7.1 mm on almost all of the surface, it does not leave indifferent even if it is imposing with its 4.3''screen, this finesse allows it to remain very discreet in his pocket. This is clearly one of its most significant assets, even if it leaves no tell otherwise. We must recognize its QHD display (960 x 540) AMOLED Super Plus (a Samsung?) Good qualities, with really bright colors. As for the overall design is a box full, the mix of black graphite and metallic reflections gives the smartphone a nice pace. Especially the build quality will be one of the highlights of the campaign from Motorola. Treaty on the outside and inside to be hydrophobic and withstand drops of rain as the glass of water falling, the Razr also has the look of his back with unbreakable Kevlar and glass Gorilla Glass.
The side of the Xoom 2, Motorola associated himself with the variation in two screen sizes as did Samsung with its Galaxy Tab. Thus, it will take 2 with Xoom and IPS of 10.1''screen at 1280 x 800 and 2 Xoom Media Edition and IPS screen of 8.2''to the same definition. Do not ask "why Media Edition", no one is able to comment on the choice of the most questionable marketing. Like Samsung, there is actually little that differentiate the two models increased their size. The 8.2''is just slightly thicker (0.1 mm), it is lighter with 385 g against 599 g, and loads a battery of 3900 mAh (about 6 hours of browsing via WiFi) against 7000 mAh (about 10:20 in navigation WiFi) to 10.1''.
For the rest, the hearts-hearts with OMAP dual-core 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex A9, 1 GB RAM and 16 GB of storage (a 32GB model is available in 10.1 ' '). After a quick test in SunSpider Benchmark 0.9.1 and Pi - they never change - the Xoom 2 are a little hair better than tablets Honeycomb / Tegra 2 spent writing. So it's more in the HD decoding the difference may be even on real multi-threaded applications. The 5 MP sensor cash back video in 1080p then found a 1.3 MP front. In short, Motorola offers a real choice of screen size to the consumer, and positions of a tariff perspective skilfully with both models, the Xoom 2 being launched at € 459 and 2 Xoom Media Edition to 399 € .
The Xoom 10.1 2 "left, and the Media Edition 8.2" on the right
In hand, these two make a good impression Xoom. It's hard with the integration on the back button on / off and volume, as well as pregnant misplaced for holding the tablet in landscape mode. But we must recognize that the quality is there, again with considerable finesse and an original design with beveled corners such that shock less than what one would think. The tablet running Android 3.2 Honeycomb, but will also have the right to switch to 4.0 by early next year. Also oriented productivity, the company's market is historically important for Motorola, these tablets will be complemented by a complete set of accessories, from pen to keyboard, mouse and dock.
Beyond their design and their design, these three Android devices Motorola will obviously need some additional benefits to stand out on the market. They can count as such - not on a customization of Android as polished as that of its Samsung Galaxy Tab - but on two main applications Exclusive: MotoCast and SmartACT. Operation is simple and has two real mobility needs. The principle is simple MotoCast, as is that of streaming media. After installing an app on his computer (PC or Mac), telephone or shelf clock access, WiFi and 3G, the content of it (provided it stays on and connected of course), that 'This is audio, video and photo. After a short demonstration, it actually looks very simple and functional.
As for SmartACT, this is an application that allows you to define rules and actions based on the conditions for using the terminal, including taking advantage of the geolocation. For example, this allows the phone to tell it to automatically turn off WiFi when you leave the workplace and back on once at home, or the tablet to lower the brightness of the screen when the battery level drops below 20%. In short, the little rules that seem harmless, but can make life easier and improve the user experience, the goal of all players in the market today. Nothing necessarily new applications to do this already on the Market, but the integration of these features is a good thing especially since they seem to be well thought out.
