Motorola and Verizon unveiled the latest addition to the Droid lineup, the Droid X. The rumors and leaks had pretty much nailed this one well ahead of launch, but it was still worth a closer look.
Starting July 15th, customers could grab a Droid X for $199 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a 2-year service agreement. In a move borrowing a page from the iPhone/AT&T playbook, Verizon allowed anyone eligible for an upgrade in 2010 to buy a Droid X at the discounted rate, with the flexibility to choose any smartphone.
The hardware:
- 1GHz TI OMAP processor
- 8GB internal memory, 16GB memory card expandable to 32GB
- 512MB RAM
- 4.3-inch WVGA screen (854 x 480)
- 8.0-megapixel camera with digital zoom, autofocus, and dual LED flash
- Android 2.1 (Android 2.2 coming that summer)
- HDMI output and DLNA support
- WiFi, aGPS, Bluetooth, FM radio
- Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 5 devices (optional, $20/month)
- Three microphones: voice, video, noise cancellation
- 1570mAh battery
Preloaded apps included EA Need for Speed Shift, Swype, NFL Mobile, Skype Mobile, V CAST Video, Blockbuster, and Back-Up Assistant. Android 2.2 and Adobe Flash Player 10.1 were confirmed as over-the-air updates arriving later that summer.
