As opposed to HP. And Samsung. And… Apple?

Apple’s iPad lacks both a front- and rear-facing camera. … The Motorola Xoom, on the other hand, comes with dual cameras. … The factor also arguably puts the iPad behind in its battle with the Xoom.

Indeed. If you were hoping to, as , take pictures using a highly reflective lunch tray between now and whenever the iPad 2 appears, your best bet is the Xoom.

is less sanguine than Reisinger but still seems to be underestimating the iPad’s app advantage.

Bottom line: The Xoom seems overpriced, and it has some ergonomic issues, not to mention its built-in business apps still are inferior—a factor that each new Android OS seems to ignore.