The response also did not elaborate on why the Xoom is being shipped with the 1x voice calling channel activated since
tablets are usually shipped with data only
hardware. This is not unprecedented for Verizon, as it has previously made arbitrary distinctions between
hardware and software in order to exercise control over device sales and pricing, such as the Bluetooth
profile incident with the Motorola V710.
In addition to
hardware advancements and a new Nook Video service, Barnes & Noble is adding some features to their
tablet software, including MyNook
Profiles, Nook Scrapbooks and Nook Channels.
Connectivity Ultra-fast 4G connectivity via Verizon's network Wireless - N Wi - Fi networking (802.11 b / g / n) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go Mobile Hotspot capable enabling you to connect to up to eight devices — from
tablets to gaming devices — to the phone's 4G cellular connection via Wi - Fi Preloaded VZ Navigator for navigation and location services Bluetooth
profiles supported Headset, Hands Free, Serial Port, Stereo, Audio / Video Remote Control, Generic Audio / Video Distribution, Advanced Audio Distribution, Audio / Video Control Transport, Object Push ProfileObject Push (Vcard, Music, Album, Cal — Push only), Phone Book Access Profile Bluetooth connectivity (version 3.1)
Hardware 1.5 GHz dual - core processor speeds up everything — from playing games to watching shows to opening files from work 4.3 - inch, 720P HD super LCD2 Corning Gorilla Glass 2 display with 341 ppi Preinstalled 3FF SIM card Battery Capacity 1800 mAh, non-removable Usage time up to 15 hours Standby time up to 12.5 days Communications & Internet Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 for accessing real websites Text (SMS) and picture / video (MMS) messaging with threaded feature Access to popular instant messaging services Personal and work e-mail supports Microsoft Exchange, Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, Window Live Hotmail, POP3 / IMAP