Motorola’s elusive Droid X2 has been in the news more than a few times as of late, without even a whisper from Motorola or Verizon confirming it’s existence. Times have changed as the Droid X2 has now been announced and will be for sale online tomorrow for $199, making it to physical stores by May 26th.
You might be thinking it looks just like the Droid X, and you’d be right, however the X2 is the first of its kind. With the Bionic slipping through the cracks the Droid X2 is the first among Verizon’s Droid devices to sport a dual-core processor and qHD display. Of course that not all this phone has to offer as you also get a 4.3-inch scratch-resistant screen, HDMI-out, and while the device comes with Android 2.2 a speedy update to Gingerbread has been mentioned.
I’m sure this news brings a line of excited Droid fans, who finally have a dual-core option to compete with offerings from other carriers. Unlike some of the other devices released on Verizon lately the Droid X2 has maintained the usual $200 initial price tag making it even more appealing. More information can be found in the press release below.
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 Googleâ„¢ Mobile Services, including Gmailâ„¢, YouTubeâ„¢, Google Talkâ„¢, Google Searchâ„¢, and Google Mapsâ„¢, as well as access to more than 200,000 apps available to download from Android Marketâ„¢
- 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 emails
Pricing and availability:
- The DROID X2 will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com on May 19 and in Verizon Wireless Communication Stores on May 26 for $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.
For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.
About Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE:MMI) fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people’s lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, visit motorola.com/mobility.
Media Contacts (for media and analysts only):
- Kira Golin
858-761-3323
kira@motorola.com
Motorola Mobility, Inc.About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 104 million total wireless connections, including more than 88 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.Media Contact:
Albert Aydin
Verizon Wireless
908.559.7513
Albert.Aydin@verizonwireless.comMOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. DROID™ and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. TM & © Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. Used under license. Facebook is a trademark of Facebook, Inc. Adobe and Adobe Flash are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and other countries. Flickr is a trademark of Yahoo, Inc. Android, Google, Gmail, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Search, Google Maps and Android Market are trademarks of Google, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2011 Motorola Mobility, Inc. All rights reserved.
