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<title><![CDATA[Wi-Fi-only Motorola Xoom hits stores on March 27 for $599]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[After all the hoopla surrounding Apple&amp;'s iPad 2 launch has settled, Motorola announced that a Wi-Fi-only version its Android-based Xoom tablet will be available in stores on March 27.While the lack of a 3G wireless connection may limit its appeal, the device may appeal to cost-sensitive device buyers who will primarily use the tablet at home or work and don&amp;'t want to pay an additional monthly fee for connectivity on the goThe device will be available at seven distributors: Amazon, Best Buy, Costco, RadioShack, Staples, Walmart and select Sam&amp;'s Club locations. The device can be bought for $599 in a physical store or online.The specs are the same as in the 3G version which launched weeks ago a4&quot; dual cameras, 10.1-inch screen, Android 3.0 Honeycomb OS, 32GB of storage and so on &amp;8212' besides the obviously missing 3G connectivity. Personally, the idea of Wi-Fi-only devices isn&amp;'t appealing to me. Sure, Wi-Fi is certainly available in plenty of places these days, especially in big cities, but with what is essentially a mobile device, I hate to be out of service just because there&amp;'s no Wi-Fi.That&amp;'s not to say the demand isn&amp;'t there by any means. So far some of the major manufacturers have been offering the more expensive 3G models, and it&amp;'s a no-brainer for Motorola to bring its slick tablet to those who are willing to negotiate connectivity for affordability. Combine that with the big-time retailers that are going to carry the Wi-Fi Xoom, and Motorola is sure to shift some units.The timing of the announcement is clever: it was certain that the iPad 2 was going to steal all the attention of tablet-minded folks around the world when it was released. After a pause, Motorola is reminding everyone about Android tablets again, even if some people are not too impressed with the OS as an iPad killer. And with recently announced Flash support and a more competitive price, the Wi-Fi-only Xoom is a serious alternative for potential tablet buyers.Calling all mobile executives: This April 25-26, VentureBeat is hosting its inaugural VentureBeat Mobile Summit, where we&amp;'ll debate the five key business and policy challenges facing the mobile industry today. Participants will develop concrete, actionable solutions that will shape the future of the mobile industry. The invitation-only event, located at the scenic and relaxing Cavallo Point Resort in Sausalito, Calif., is limited to the top 180 mobile executives, investors and policymakers. Request an invitation.Next Story: Look out PayPal: Visa jumps into personal payments Previous Story: Rotten Tomatoes owner Flixster in acquisition talks with Yahoo, othersPrintEmailTwitterFacebookGoogle BuzzLinkedIn      DiggStumbleUponRedditDeliciousGoogleMore&amp;8230'          Tags: Android, Honeycomb, motorola, tablet, XoomCompanies: Amazon, Apple, Best Buy, Costco, motorola, RadioShack, Staples, Walmart          Tags: Android, Honeycomb, motorola, tablet, XoomCompanies: Amazon, Apple, Best Buy, Costco, motorola, RadioShack, Staples, Walmart Have news to share Launching a startup Email: tips@venturebeat.comVentureBeat has new weekly email newsletters.  Stay on top of the news, and don't miss a beat.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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