Axiom Telecom said that Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi tablet PCs are now available at all Axiom’s outlets in Saudi Arabia. Axiom Telecom, a specialist in tablet PCs and smart and mobile phones business in the Middle East, said Motorola Mobility, Inc. has appointed Axiom Telecom as the sole distributor of the new Motorola XOOM with Wi-Fi edition across the GCC countries.
Faisal Al Bannai, Chief Executive Officer, Axiom Telecom, stressed the company’s long term strategy and commitment to be the pioneers in providing the latest technologies to its customers across the region.
Al Bannai said, “We always aim on partnering with the world’s finest names in telecommunications, and mobile and smart phones business. We are privileged to become the sole distributor of Motorola Xoom tablet PCs in the region, and excited to see our valued customers enjoy these great devices.”
The partnership will see Axiom Telecom bring the 10.1-inch Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi tablet fitted with Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system, to all Axiom stores across the region.
The new Motorola Xoom tablet will be an attraction to all users. Youngsters will enjoy its offering of advanced electronic games and music files, and will watch videos in addition to communicating with their friends and loved ones through social networking sites.
Businessmen on the other hand will benefit from its productivity applications and use it to hold live audio/video conferencing.
Raed Hafez, General Manager, Motorola Mobility, Middle East & Africa, said partnering with Axiom Telecom ensures that customers in Saudi Arabia and beyond receive quality services and free advice in-house from a team of Axiom highly qualified personnel.
“Motorola Xoom is a truly innovative tablet. It has a unique design and it is the first tablet to have the Google-developed Android 3.0. All this will mean an outstanding user experience,” added Hafez.
Motorola Xoom showcases the innovations of the Honeycomb user experience – including widgets, true multi-tasking, browsing, notifications and customization – on a 10.1-inch widescreen HD display, enabling video content that’s richer and clearer than ever before.
With a dual-core processor and 1 GB of RAM, Motorola Xoom delivers exceptionally fast web-browsing performance. The latest Google Mobile services include Google Maps 5.0 with 3D interaction and a user menu that is fully Arabized for the Middle Eastern consumer. Motorola Xoom also supports Adobe Flash Player 10.2 beta downloadable from Android Market, enabling the delivery of rich Flash based web content including videos, casual games and rich Internet applications.
Motorola Smart Accessories:
To enhance the user experience, Motorola also offers the following accessories for Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi, all available through Axiom’s retail outlets.
• A Standard dock for watching video content or listening to music through external speakers as the device charges.
• A Speaker HD dock for sending HD content directly to a TV via HDMI or clearly listening to music through two built-in speakers – eliminating the need to attach external speakers.
• A custom keyboard with Bluetooth wireless technology and special Android shortcut keys.
• A protective portfolio case.
Notes and media contacts
About Axiom Telecom:Axiom Telecom has 900 retail points in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait, India and the UK. Axiom Telecom was established in 1997 by Chief Executive Officer, Faisal Al Bannai, and is today the leading multi-brand, multi-channel distributor of mobile telecommunications devices, accessories and telecom services in the Middle East.
Axiom’s distribution network provides multiple points of access to the end consumer through three principal routes: the retail channel, through a variety of brands and store formats; a micro-distribution channel, for independent stores; and a macro-distribution channel serving wholesalers for domestic and international sales. The Group has more than 3,000 employees and operates over 3,200 points of sale across the Middle East.
The Group also has strategic interests in associated companies operating in the Indian market. Axiom Telecom is 53% owned by Al Bannai Investments, 40% owned by a subsidiary of TECOM (a member of Dubai Holding) and 7% owned by Al Zarouni Enterprises.
About Motorola Mobility:Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE:MMI) fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people’s lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smart phones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, visit motorola.com/mobility.
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