Motorola DROID X Android Phone (Verizon Wireless)

A worthy successor to the original Droid, the Android-powered Droid X by Motorola for Verizon Wireless is a pocket-sized home theater with a huge 4.3-inch high-resolution display, HDMI high-definition output with optional cable, and 720p HD video recording capabilities. And the 1 GHz processor provides excellent response for game play, such as the preloaded EA Need for Speed Shift.

Additionally Droid X will feature Adobe Flash Player, enabling you to stream video from tens of millions of websites or game play with a full computer Web experience (Droid X users will receive Android 2.2 and Adobe Flash Player 10.1 via an over-the-air update in late summer 2010). You can also easily download BLOCKBUSTER On Demand presented by V CAST Video via a link picture on your home screen or use V CAST to watch your favorite shows.

With integrated Google technology, Droid X brings one-touch access to the favourite Google mobile services millions use each day, including Google Search by voice, Google Maps with Street View, GTalk instant messaging (with presence capabilities), YouTube, and Picasa. The Droid X also provides simple access to both individualized and corporate e-mail, calendars, and contacts supported by Exchange Server and Gmail. And through Android Market, you’ll get access to thousands of useful applications, widgets and fun games to download and install on your phone, with many more apps being added each day.

In addition to high-speed connectivity on the fast and reliable Verizon Wireless 3G network, you can also share the built-in 3G Mobile Hotspot via Wi-Fi among five devices–laptop, another phone, MP3 player, and more (additional service charge). Droid X also utilizes high-performance diversity antennas along with innovative software to improve signal strength and reduce dropped calls.

The massive touchscreen display offers pinch-to-zoom functionality and reveals a spacious virtual keyboard, where you can type and text with assist at more than 50 words per minute with Swype using one continuous finger motion crossways the screen keyboard.

Preloaded social networking widgets grant you to sync and stream your feeds and updates from Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace all to one screen in real time. Other features include an 8-megapixel camera with dual LED flash, 8 GB of onboard memory and a pre-installed 16 GB memory card, ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking, Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, GPS turn-by-turn directions via free Google Maps with Navigation (Beta), and up to 8 hours of speak time.

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Key Features
Fast 3G connectivity thanks to the reliable Verizon Wireless EV-DO, Rev A network
Powered by the Android operating system (version 2.1) with deep integration of Google services and access to thousands of apps to customize your phone via the Android Market.
Advanced multitasking capabilities grant you to receive notifications, listen to music, and even record GPS data without keeping the application open.
Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go.
3G Mobile Hotspot: The Droid X comes travel-ready with a built-in 3G Mobile Hotspot–a Wi-Fi hotspot that can be shared among five Wi-Fi-capable devices. The 3G Mobile Hotspot is the perfect family pass companion, and at for 2 GB and 5 cents per megabyte overage, it provides an allowance huge enough for sharing with the entire family for downloading games, World wide web access, and more.
Get where you need to go with Google Maps Navigation (Beta), which provides turn-by-turn voice guidance as a free feature of Google Maps. It’s powered by Google and connected to the Internet. Use voice shortcuts and simply state “Navigate to [your destination],” and you’ll be on your way. See live traffic, use Street View or satellite imagery to view your route, and get access to the most current maps and business information from Google Maps without ever needing to update your device.
Swype input system grants you to input text faster and easier by gliding your finger around the keyboard, moving from letter to letter in one continuous motion. The Swype technology then computes what word you’re intending to type (learn more below).
1 GHz TI OMAP processor with dedicated graphics processor.
4.3 inch high-resolution touchscreen display (WVGA 854 x 480 pixels, 16 million colors)
8-megapixel camera with fast mechanical shutter (1/1000 second) auto focus, touch-to-focus, grappling recognition, panoramic modes, and more.
Capture video in high- definition 720p HD resolution and customize your videos with a slow-motion effect as well as make them flawless with an advanced three microphone solution for directional audio capture and noise cancelation.
HDMI video output for connecting to a compatible HDTV.
Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free automobile kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile–enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.
24 GB of storage right out of the box with 8 GB of internal memory and 16 GB preloaded microSD memory card. You can expand the Droid X up to a maximum of 40 GB with its 8 GB internal memory plus optional 32 GB microSD card.
Multi-format digital audio player with dedicated Amazon MP3 Store app for over-the-air downloads.
YouTube app for streaming video over 3G and Wi-Fi connections.
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified technologyenables you to stream, store and share content with multiple DLNA compatible devices such as a HDTVs, game consoles or PCs
Real HTML Web browsing provides more pages and superior Web content delivered efficiently to your phone (Android Webkit HTML5-based browser).
Text, picture, and video messaging with threaded messaging feature
Email: Corporate (Exchange 2003 and 2007), Gmail, IMAP, POP3, Attachment and browser document viewer (Microsoft Office and pdf)
Airplane mode grants you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off

 

Vital Statistics

The Droid X by Motorola weighs 5.47 ounces and measures 5.02 x 2.57 x 0.39 inches. Its 1540 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 8 hours (480 minutes) of speak time, and up to 220 hours (9+ days) of standby time. It runs on the CDMA 800/1900 frequencies as well as EV-DO, Rev A 3G frequencies.

 

What’s in the Box

Droid X by Motorola handset, rechargeable battery, wall/USB charger, 16 GB microSD memory card, swift begin guide

 

Verizon Wireless Services
Reliable 3G Network: With support for the EV-DO high-speed data standard, you’ll enjoy fast access to the World wide web and Verizon Wireless multimedia services (additional charges applicable), with average download speeds ranging from 400 to 700 Kbps and peak rates up to 2 Mbps. (Learn more about where EV-DO coverage is offered.)

 

Visual Voice Mail: This innovative service enables you to delete, reply, and forward voice mail messages without having to listen to prior messages or voice instructions. Visual Voice Mail is the saint tool for the busy mobile professional who might need to prioritize which messages he or she listens to first. Features include on-screen access to voice mail message status, save up to 40 messages for 40 days (or archive permanently), create up to 10 different caller ID-based greetings, and reply via call back, text or even voice mail.

 

V CAST Video on Demand: This optional service enables you to watch full-length television shows plus news, sports, weather, and live entertainment video clips. It features more than 100 full-length programs from leading broadcast and telegram networks, ranging from highly-rated drama and comedy series to reality programs and children’s programming. V CAST Video on Demand also delivers live sporting events, including NHL hockey games and an upcoming slate of college football games

The service offers unlimited viewing of Basic Videos and the ESPN MVP channel. You can choose from 14 categories, including Entertainment, Kids, Music, Sports, Comedy, News, Pop Culture, Information, Women, Latino, Home & Leisure, Multicultural, Slicing Edge, and Hollywood. Additional subscription charges applicable.

 

Learn More
Swype Keyboard

An substitute to the Android virtual keyboard, the Swype virtual keyboard grants you to input text by swiping the finger with one continuous finger or stylus motion crossways the screen keyboard. Based on testing, speed and accuracy are equal to or superior than the traditional keyboard-tapping method. You can activate the Swype keyboard by pressing and holding in a text field, move for popup to appear, click Input Method, and then choose Swype.

In the image to the left, the word “quick” was generated from tracing the path shown above in a fraction of a second, by roughly aiming to pass through the letters of the word. A key advantage to Swype is that there is no need to be very accurate, enabling very rapid text entry.

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