Verizon announces the Droid X, sequel to the popular Motorola Droid, shipping July 15
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The Android community was looking forward to today like it was Christmas, and Verizon and Motorola delivered exactly what the community was expecting: the "sequel" to the popular Motorola Droid, the Droid X.
Droid X features:
- 4.3" screen WVGA (854 x 480)
- 1GHz Texas Instruments OMAP 3640 processor
- 512MB DRAM
- 8GB onboard memory, 16GB microSD, expandable up to 32GB (40GB total)
- Android 2.1 with optional motoBLUR interface
- 8 megapixel camera with 720p HD video capture
- HDMI output
- Videocentric apps: Blockbuster, V Cast Video, NFL mobile, Skype mobile
- DLNA compatible
- Flash 10
- Wi-Fi hotspot up to 5 devices
- Multitouch keyboard, pre-loaded Swype
- Outward-facing microphone for video camera, 2 mics for voice calling
The Droid X is shipping on July 15 for $199.99 (after $100 rebate) with a two-year contract plus $29.99 smartphone service. The Droid X's mobile hotspot capability adds $20 per month for 2GB per month ($10 cheaper than Sprint charges for the EVO 4G) plus 5 cents per month overage. Anyone whose contract comes up at any time in 2010 can upgrade to the Droid X on its launch date.