Verizon’s Motorola DROID X2 will launch on May 26th for $199.99

By on May 18, 2011 at 8:37 AM
Breaking May 18, 2011

Motorola on Wednesday announced that its sequel to the popular DROID X smartphone will launch later this month. The Motorola DROID X2 will become available for pre-order on May 19th and will launch on May 26th, as previously rumored. The device will cost $199.99 with a new two-year contract, and will feature a 4.3-inch touchscreen display, a dual-core 1GHz processor, Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), an 8-megapixel camera with support for HD video capture, an HDMI-out port, a case that is nearly identical to the original Motorola DROID X, and “double the does,” according to Verizon Wireless. Hit the break for the full press release from Verizon Wireless.

DROID X2 BY MOTOROLA COMING TO VERIZON WIRELESS WITH DOUBLE THE POWER, DOUBLE THE DOES

Fast and Powerful DROID X2 by Motorola With Broad Range Of New Features To Be Available Online Beginning May 19

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI), today announced the second-generation 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 1 GHz processor for fast webpage loading and Adobe® Flash® Player, allowing Verizon Wireless 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 http://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 http://www.verizonwireless.com.

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  • Miggdamac

     I get it, a rock solid design and successful product for Motorola and Verizon, but does it really warrant $199 with all of the new phones launching this summer? Seems a little high for me. This phone (less a few minor upgrades) is essentially the same as last year. 

    • http://twitter.com/cromag_rickmanu Dan Rickman

      I agree with you there, this will be my next phone but I do think it should release at $150 or less.  Going from one processor to dual core is NOT a minor upgrade.  Making the screen a higher resolution than EVERY 4G phone on Verizon, NOT a minor upgrade.  This is definitely an evolution of a phone rather than an innovation however, and the price should reflect that.

  • http://twitter.com/MrKow84 Kyle

    With the phones out on todays market its like taking a step BACK to last year MOTO…  What new features more bloatware ?? Dual core is all its got going for it… NO THX…

    • WTF

       are you kidding me a step back !!!    Minor upgrades !! so what your saying is dual core tegra 1GHZ is a minor upgrade. Qhd  ,Gingerbread 

      • Bearwoody

        uh…looks like it says Froyo to me bud.  to be upgraded to gingerbread at some future date.  when?  2013??? fail

      • SuckaNigga

         idiot, no..  GB will come within a month of release.  Get real pal.

      • WTF

         Additional reports added that the Moto’s Droid X2 is pre-installed with Android’s latest version, the Gingerbread and the user interface is tweaked with MotoBlur. 

      • Anonymous

         @848aa649d7de63f3bdb87c177dfdc5d1:disqus Motoblur…Another reason to not get this device

    • Anonymous

      An improved processor and a higher resolution screen are steps backward… IN BIZARRO LAND!!! 

    • WTF

       I see you’ve set aside this special time to humiliate yourself in public.
      Someday, we’ll look back on this, laugh nervously and change the subject. as well
      You sound reasonable…Time to up my medication. I’m glad you spent so much time clicking on the likes for anyone that remotely agreed with you LOL…..I’m already visualizing the duct tape over your mouth.
      I’m not being rude. You’re just insignificant. I don’t know what your problem is, but I’ll bet it’s hard to pronounce. The fact that no one understands you doesn’t mean you’re an artist. 

  • http://twitter.com/penetrode Chris Park

     hate be a stickler…but why the buttons?

    • Anonymous

      It’s a subjective thing; buttons provide more consistent feedback than the capacitive touch areas, especially if they’re not well designed. 

  • http://profiles.google.com/jgmankos John Mankos

    Sorry, I love my Droid X, BUT…no unlocked bootloader, no LTE…NO SALE!

    Next!

    • mehmehmeh

       I agree.. My X is aweome but it pisses me off that I cant try Cyanogen.  Definitely sux, cause I wanted to get the Bionic(or whatever its gonna be called) next.  o well.

  • http://twitter.com/Maxrunner João Rossa

     Any news on Droid 3?

  • http://www.droiddoes.com/ Norm

    This is a perfect update to my aging DROID X. Will be first in line on a release day!

    • http://twitter.com/MrKow84 Kyle

      first in line to buy the same phone you have in your pocket ? who’s the sheep now ? 

      • Anonymous

        Same? Qhd, dual core… same?

      • WTF

         ok to be fair it’s no Bionic But it’s defiantly an upgrade to the OG Droid

      • http://twitter.com/MrKow84 Kyle

        You guys should head over to Engadget and read some of there reviews, if you think I’m unfair… I think you’ll see pretty much everyone would agree with me on my statements.. 

      • WTF

         Awww so do you feel better now that you believe that (everyone) would agree with you on another site .

        sounds like your in high school (everyone agrees with me on my statements na na na na na  )  it’s just that a statement 
        and as useless as it is unfortunately we are still subject to it.  Who cares if you think everyone on another site agrees with you you douche.  Well I guess we all with have to follow Kyle now seeing as he has the backing from Engadget <— awesome site by the way but none the less Kyle has Purposed it so there for it is ……… What ever

    • mehmehmeh

       no you’re not. stop being such a maniac. actually keep it up, its kinda funny.

  • Anonymous

    Congratulations Zach !!!!!!!
    You were finally able to post an objective piece on a new handset release, showcasing the ACTUAL handset without subjectively injecting any crApp in the background. There might be hope for you yet, dear fellow.

    • RDiddy

      Worst.  Troll.  EVER. 

      • Anonymous

        No, that honour goes to your Daddy Bringit and his Daddy Macboy, respectively. But, thanks for the vote of confidence, anyway.

      • Anonymous

        Hey faginnyc foot+ mouth. You and your buddy norm a load that should’ve been swallowed.

      • Bringit

        The people have spoken and clearly you are the biggest douche blowjob giving boring racist troll around.  Deal with it you fat loser. 

      • Bringit

        The people have spoken.  Clearly you are the biggest douche ball sucking racist boring troll in here.  Deal with it you fat loser.

  • zemelb

     i will always love droid but a few things about this phone make me not want to get it:
    1) no 4G/LTE.  why, when LTE is what verizon is pushing in the future, would you not make any new phone you come out with support it?
    2) buttons? really?  no thanks.
    3) $200 is a tad pricey considering the phone’s lack of 4G and that, with the exception of the addition of a dual core, it is basically a replica of the original Droid X.

    sorry, i’ll be waiting for the thunderbolt to drop in price, or for another 4G phone to come out with a lower price tag.

    • Markubis

      My guess is because the design and implementation was already done for this. And also, because some people do not care about 4G service and may lean towards this phone as an excellent choice for their requirements.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_GP2WYAHXS6CRUREISWBGPUSUGE Michael

    IMHO, This is way phone upgrades should be done. Exact same looking casing, button lay out and everything. Just new internals and new screen.

    I give this two thumbs up to Moto and VZW. 

    • Anonymous

      Then we can all be thankful that your opinion doesn’t matter.

  • http://profiles.google.com/santi.sicko Santi Go

    How Does My Friend Already Have This.? Since About 2 Weeks Ago.?

    She Had The Incredible, It Broke, They Gave Her This.

    • Chargerman165

      She’s probably going to hate it. I hated all three original DXs I had. Love Thunderbolt. Wife loves Incredible 2 and I loved my first Incredible. Wife’s Droid 2 was junk also. 

  • ActionAl

    Too much $$$ for no 4G.

  • Chargerman165

    They can keep it. Hated the first three DXs I had. Love my Thunderbolt and Iphone.  

  • Anonymous

     WHO CARES!!!!!!!!!!  That is all. 

    • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR6HpRLyzMY Walter Sobchak

      I will pull the trite response.
      Well obviously you do mackid, or else you wouldn’t have taken the time to read the story and comment.

      • Anonymous

        As a developer and a computer and tech enthusiast for over twenty years I read everything. So much for your mackid comment huh.

      • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR6HpRLyzMY Walter Sobchak

        So obviously you care mackid!
        How dense are you?
        Moreover, i find it hard to believe a grown man’s response would be “suck my (_)_)/////////D”

      • Anonymous

        @Walter Sobchak
        Don’t take offense to iGnorance; he and Blows-it are one and the same.

        Anyway, it’s probably more like (_)/D with him.

      • Bringit

        More blowjobs below from our resident douche Pap smear troll.

  • Anonymous

    Wow that looks really cool to me dude. Amazing.
     
    http://www.internet-privacy.at.tc

  • Anonymous

     Why does the writeup say 2.3, but the press release say 2.2?

  • Anonymous

    I learned that from you childish morons on here. Feels like being in the 70′s and 80′s again.

  • Wireless Hero

    You guys are horribly late…

  • Loony2nz

     B….F….D!  I have a Droid X.  It’s successor is barely a successor.  No LTE?  No FFC?  Still crappy washed out LCD?  Locked BootLoader..again? I’m wondering what genius greenlighted this in the dev department.  I’m so over Moto.

    • WTF

       Thank you. We’re all refreshed and challenged by your unique point of view.
      I will always cherish the initial misconceptions I had about you.
      It’s a thankless job, but I’ve got a lot of Karma to burn off.  U n Kyle need to meet

  • http://techpump101.blogspot.com Christian Drey

     the PR says 2.2 froyo.. bgr says 2.3 

  • Anonymous

     I know it’s not huge for some, but for me, the lack of a front-facing camera is a letdown.

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