Verizon Motorola Droid X2 gets official
Verizon’s first dual-core Android smartphone, the Motorola Droid X2 has now been officially announced. The smartphone will be available starting tomorrow, May 19th, online and across the nation in Verizon stores on May 26 – the price currently stands at $199.99 with a new two-year contract.
Apart from the highlighted dual-core 1GHz processor, the Droid X2 comes with a 4.3-inch qHD display, 512MB RAM, inbuilt 6GB storage for storing media shot on its 8-megapixel shooter, and the usual Sauron-like eye in red accompanied by a bevy of connectivity options – the phone currently runs on Android 2.2 but is upgradeable to 2.3 Gingerbread when it is released by Verizon/Motorola. Also making a special appearance on the device is HDMI-out which should make it easier to watch self-shot videos in HD quality on your 42-incher or even watch Youtube videos in high def.
On the whole, the device does seem to be worth its salt except for a single drawback we can discern right now – the lack of a front-facing camera – which could turn out to be a dealbreaker in many cases.
Read on for the full press release
DROID X2 by Motorola Coming to Verizon Wireless with Double the Power, Double the Does
Fast and Powerful DROID X2 by Motorola to be Available Online Beginning May 19
May 18, 2011
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and LIBERTYVILLE, Ill.– Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI), today announced the second-generation Android™-powered DROID X2 by Motorola, designed for the consumer who does everything on their smartphone.
Fly through the Web with the DROID X2, which boasts Verizon Wireless’ first dual-core 1GHz processor for fast webpage loading and Adobe® Flash® Player, allowing customers to experience rich content online. The 4.3-inch scratch-resistant and anti-reflective qHD display delivers a sharp, clear view ideal for watching movies, typing emails and playing your favorite games. Never miss a moment using the 8-megapixel camera with continuous autofocus and stunning HD video capture. Use the new Gallery app to view, tag and post photos on sites like Flickr® and Facebook®, all from one place.
Additional features:
* Powered by Android 2.2, to be updated to Android 2.3
* Mirror Mode allows you to view and share your photos, videos and downloaded movies on a larger TV via HDMI output
* Enterprise-ready with security and IT-grade policies, allowing you to use your DROID X2 for work and play
* Support for Google™ Mobile Services, including Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Talk™, Google Search™, and Google Maps™, as well as access to more than 200,000 apps available to download from Android Market™
* Mobile Hotspot capability, allowing you to share your 3G connection with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices
* Virtual QWERTY keyboard featuring SWYPE technology for quick and easy typing of messages and emailsPricing and availability:
* The DROID X2 will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com on May 19 and in Verizon Wireless Communication Stores on May 26for $199.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.
* DROID X2 customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan and a smartphone data package. Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 for monthly access and an unlimited smartphone data plan is $29.99 for monthly access.
