The rumours were true. Verizon today announced the DROID 2 by Motorola.
“When we announced DROID X last month, we reaffirmed our commitment to continue to bring unique Android experiences to the Verizon Wireless network,” said Jeffrey Dietel, vice president – wireless device, marketing and development for Verizon Wireless. “The DROID by Motorola was our first Android device, so it is important for us to include the successor to that phone in our portfolio. DROID 2 is not only a continuation of our commitment to Android but offers customers the features and form-factor they crave on the Verizon Wireless network.”
Verizon DROID 2 by Motorola specifications:
- Processor: 1GHz
- Operating system: Google Android 2.2 with customized Blur UI
- Connectivity: 800/1900MHz CDMA and EV-DO Rev. A
- Other connectivity: A-GPS, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, DLNA
- Display: 3.7-inch 854 by 480 FWVGA touchscreen
- Input: QWERTY keyboard
- Storage: 8GB onboard / microSD cards up to 32GB (8GB card included)
- Camera: 5MP with auto-focus and dual LED flash
- Connectors: 3.5mm headphone jack
- Battery: 1,400mAh
- Dimensions / Weight: 60.5 by 116.3 by 13.7 millimeters / 169 grams
- Other: Adobe Flash Player 10.1, 3G Mobile HotSpot
Verizon also announced a limited-edition R2-D2 version of the DROID 2, available only online in September. It will come with exclusive Star Wars content and external hardware designed to look like the trusty Droid from the film saga.
Verizon will offer the DROID 2 at www.verizonwireless.com on August 11th before launching it in stores on August 12th. It will sell for US$199.99 after a US$100 mail-in rebate and with a two-year contract. The optional 3G Mobile HotSpot service will cost an additional US$20 per month.