Just as expected, Motorola is ditching Webtop. Motorola recently made a statement to CNET that it officially killed off its Webtop concept, which enabled Motorola smartphones to serve as the brains of a Lapdock or TV.
What You Need To Know:
- The Webtop concept was first revealed in the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show. It featured its flagship phone, the Atrix 4G, to power a special laptop device called Lapdock.
- Many believed that the feature would become Motorola’s competitive advantage in a tight smartphone market. However, the acceptance of the concept remains weak. Consumers were discouraged with the $500 price tag of the phone and the laptop dock.
- Another criticism of the concept was its speed and substandard user experience.
Sources:
Motorola confirms death of Webtop, laptop accessories
CNET
It is official, Motorola has finally announced that they’ve killed off Webtop
Android Authority
Motorola phases out Webtop, points to a Lapdock-shy world
Engadget