You might have heard that the Motorola XOOM is the first real iPad killer (we seriously think it kills the first generation iPad) and it will be available in Wi-Fi only and 4G version. Sprint will be the exclusive 4G WiMax carrier for the XOOM and the device will be available this summer for a little over $600, pretty much in line with iPad 2 32GB price. The Wi-Fi XOOM is already selling at Best Buy, Staples, and Radio Shack. The only place that’s selling the 4G LTE is Verizon Wireless stores. But keep in mind that you will have to send back the XOOM to Motorola for a hardware/software update in order to take advantage the 4G Verizon network. So, should you wait for the WiMax 4G version from Sprint or buy the Wi-Fi only version now? If you are frequent traveler and don’t want to bring your laptop with you all the time, the 4G is ideal choice. Besides, you will save at least $200 over the retail price if you are willing to commit to a 2-year contract. And of course the biggest benefit is the super fast broadband like wireless speed from Sprint.
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