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I agree that comparing the GPUs is a little unfair, but the iPad and Xoom were released within a several weeks of each other, so I think it's entirely fair to compare system graphics performance.

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Things like this show that we need a change of mindset when evaluating the technical capabilities of embedded devices instead of PCs. When a new graphics chip is released, you can't swap it for your old GPU, and it won't show up as a build-to-order option in 3 weeks, either. You have to wait for it to be integrated in to new SoCs.

Trying to excuse the Xoom's obsolete GPU (particularly when the Xoom's biggest selling point is the higher resolution screen) makes no more sense than trying to compare a current product to the announced but not shipping Cortex A15 processor.

Perhaps you're right. Personally, I would be more interested in comparing actual finished apps, as opposed to meaningless benchmarks.

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