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iPAD2 vs XOOM

A detailed comparison between Apple iPad 2 with iOS 4.53 and Motorola Xoom with Android Honeycomb 3.0 from the perspective of a mobile casino game player

The recently released iPad 2 has certainly caused a media sensation with reporters, bloggers and tech-geeks falling all over each other to be the first to touch the holy object. Even Moses, who came down the mountain with the iPad2 shaped tablets of laws, would have been jealous of today’s reception.

The iPad 2 will become available for the U.S. market starting March 11 and the global markets around March 26.

The new upgraded version of the original iPad, the iPad 2, is definitely much better than its predecessor. The primary improvements are the dual cameras as well as the dual-core processor. The faster processor will tremendously improve the overall performance of all mobile casino games, as well as smooth out the entire mobile experience. The iPad2 also has a gyroscope, is thinner and a few welcome adjustments in the iOS 4.53 operating system.

Xoom already has all the above functionality and much more. iOS had minor adjustments and not a dramatic overhaul. Android 3.0 Honeycomb is simply just a better operating system for online gaming. Android handles app switching, notifications and multi-tasking much better so it’s easier to switch between multiple tables if playing mobile poker at different Android casinos, or between writing an email and waiting for an blackjack tournament to start.

The most crucial difference is that Xoom will shortly be able to play Flash games, which a good portion of mobile casinos use. Unfortunately, iPad Gambling software will never be able to use Flash, which a good portion of websites use, thus restricting iPad owners to the days of gloomy static websites. Overall there are many more features in the Android Honeycomb OS that allow for beautiful customization. The part I disliked the most is the totalitarian control that Apple has over the app store, banning apps it’s chairman disagrees with.

Xoom on the other hand, has the Chrome browser, much better than iPad 2’s Safari in just about every way. It will even sync with the Mac, PC or Linux for bookmarks exchanges. Xoom has built in 3D Google Maps powered by GPS, easy Gmail access as well as a Calendar not to miss any tournaments, bonuses or promotions. Finally Xoom has the Tegra 2 graphics chip which enhances 3D rendering and will allow online casinos to finally begin using state of the art vector graphics. Both of the tablets are in the same price range.