Motorola has played a key role in the mid-range smartphone market with the Moto G series. Now that it's owned by Lenovo, it seems they will also launch a tablet. This tablet would compete with PCs by featuring a multi-window interfaceBeyond the classic tablet format, the strategy aims to real productivitycollaboration and entertainment on big screens.
Motorola will launch its own tablet
There had been talk for some time about Motorola launching a tablet. However, tablets aren't as widely used as they once were, which is why it didn't seem to make much sense for a company like Motorola to release its own tablet. However, it now appears that it will finally happen, because They are working on itKeep in mind that now that Motorola is actually a Lenovo company, and that Lenovo already had tablets on the market, it makes sense that they would use the Motorola brand to launch a new iPad rival.
Motorola's history with tablets offers clear clues: the Xoom was the first major Android device designed for tablets with Honeycomb...an interface designed for 10,1-inch screens with a navigation bar, better-placed notifications, and widgets with independent scrollingThat generation ushered in miniature desktop functions, and although the initial software was «Verde"He paved the way. In engineering, he stood out for a solid finish made of anodized aluminum, with miniHDMI/USB connectivity and a battery capable of lasting around 10 hours.
Early tests at trade shows like MWC revealed some areas for improvement (apps that would close unexpectedly, somewhat imprecise bottom touch buttons, and a However, (with a charging dock that could be improved). Even so, the plan was ambitious: 10,1″ 1280×800 screen, dual-core chip (Tegra family at ~1 GHz), 1 GB of RAM32 GB of storage, 5 MP and 2 MP cameras, and a design with hardly any physical buttons. Its price reached the range of 579 Euros for the WiFi model, and its actual battery life was among the best in its category.
A tablet that will rival PCs
However, Motorola's tablet will be based on a new interface that will try to compete with PCs. Tablets are generally similar to mobile phones, but with a larger screen. That won't be the case with the new tablet Motorola is launching, which will seek to compete with PCs, offering a multi-window interfacewith which we could work in a way very similar to a PC. In fact, quite a few tablets already have these kinds of features, including Samsung's high-end tablets and the iPad itself. However, Motorola would like its tablets to be even more similar to PCs. Perhaps, being a Lenovo company, they want to launch something like a 2-in-1, a convertible capable of being a PC with its keyboard, but also of being able to use just the screen as a tablet.
The key to that ambition is a desktop mode in the style of «ready for», with resizable windows, support for keyboard and mouseand the possibility of connecting the device to a monitor via USB-C or HDMIThis environment allows you to continue using your mobile phone or tablet at the same time, open office apps, manage true multitasking, and enjoy streaming or games with Bluetooth controllers, even via the cloud. Motorola has also demonstrated useful features in video calls with automatic reframing, taking advantage of the rear cameras when using a large screen.
The ecosystem includes charging docks with additional ports for peripherals and networking, although these are not strictly necessary to activate the extended desktop. The company also inherits the enterprise-grade security layer. ThinkShield Lenovo's offering points to enterprise deployments. As with other desktop modes on Android, not all apps are optimized, and there's still a lack of native utilities for using the phone as a desktop. touchpad or graphics tablet, but the maturity of current hardware and software facilitates a stable and fast experience.
Background: From Xoom to Xoom 2 and Media Edition
After Xoom, Motorola explored different formats with Xoom 2 and its Media Edition, maintaining screens of 10,1 and 8,2 inchesreducing thicknesses (~9 mm), and introducing Gorilla Glass, sound improvements (3D surround sound), stylus stylus Business-oriented and focused on battery life (around 10 hours in the larger model and ~6 in the compact one). Features such as MotoCast for WiFi synchronization with PC, HD Netflix playback and support for Flash Player in its historical context.
In terms of specifications, the focus was again on dual-core CPUs around 1,2 GHz with 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage in certain variants, maintaining 5 MP rear and 1,3/2 MP front cameras. Some carriers even offered presale With data plans and content packages (newspaper subscriptions, games, and video rental stores), it was a sign that the category was looking to consolidate its position both at home and on the go. The lesson learned was clear: refine connectivity (including docks), lighten the software and strengthen the productivity proposition to compete against traditional laptops and extended desktop solutions like those from other manufacturers.
With that track record and Lenovo's support, Motorola's next move in tablets aims to combine the best of both worlds: portability Android with a capable desktop mode, well-thought-out accessories, and a multi-window experience that lets you work, play, and communicate without missing a PC.