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Editor's note: Check out my full review of the Motorola Xoom -- a follow-up to my Xoom first impressions two weeks ago. And, read about HP committing to put webOS on all of its PCs in 2012, VMware finally releasing an iPad app, and Apple releasing the iOS 4.3 upgrade. -Jason

Motorola Xoom review: Groundbreaking, but disappointing

The Motorola Xoom is the tablet that has been preparing to go toe-to-toe with the Apple iPad. Here's the rundown of how it measures up for IT and business professionals. Read more

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