Motorola DROID X unveiling event - DROID does neXt
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Android's summer fun might've been kick started by the HTC EVO 4G which brought on that larger than life presence that the platform was looking for. However, Motorola wasn't going to let them have all of the fun as they showed of all of the things what DROID can do – plus we were lucky enough to catch up with all of the action. Taking a look at the Motorola DROID X for the first time, we may not have been as overly impressed by its size now that the HTC EVO 4G has taken flight, but it's still nonetheless captivating as we can clearly see how they've retain some of the key design elements that made the original DROID such a huge success. For a while there, it was suspected to pack on a 4.4” display, but in fact, it tallies in at the same size used by the EVO 4G. After meticulously looking at the display, we noticed the DROID X's to be a bit longer and narrower – while the HTC EVO 4G's display was shorter and wider. We had no complaints in viewing the most detailed of text or images thanks to its healthy 854 x 480 resolution. We were especially taken back by how thin the device is versus the HTC EVO 4G, except for the noticeable hump near the top where the camera internals are stored, but it's construction feels solid – just like how the DROID was built like a tank. Material wise, we were content with their choice of utilizing that soft touch feeling material that doesn't dirty the handset after some use, while at the same time, it provides for an easy grip. After lugging around the HTC EVO 4G, we were also happy to notice how light weight and evenly balanced the unit is. Overall, the Motorola DROID X happily improves upon some of the design flaws that customers found evident with the original, but it will also enable consumers to take pleasure in its contemporary look.
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Neither Verizon or Motorola were calling the interface seen on the device as “Ninja Blur” or “MOTOBLUR,” instead, they were simply referring to it as the Motorola DROID X interface running on top of Android 2.1. Upon turning on the device for the very first time, we were presented with the all too knowing animated DROID eye that's prominently displayed on all of the home screen panels. Unlike MOTOBLUR's in your face presentation of aggregating your social networking accounts, the interface on the DROID X is a bit more barren with the default layout out of the box with very few widgets cluttering the available 7 panels at your disposal. Thanks to the 1GHZ processor on board, moving around the new interface is seamless and quick – much faster and smoother than what we experienced on the HTC EVO 4G. It's strength in speed is further justified as we used the responsive, and we mean responsive, on-screen QWERTY to type something in – it's by far the most enjoyable Android handset for inputting text. Naturally, Swype is also on board to provide you an alternative method of inputting text if the default one doesn't meet your needs. Additionally, there are some other applications at your disposal to make the experience gratifying – such as the Blockbuster and NFL Mobile app. The smartphone will have the option to act as a Mobile Hotspot to accommodate up to 5 devices – which is optional and priced at $20 per month. We were also given a demonstration on its HDMI/DLNA capabilities as the handset was able to display a recorded video taken by the DROID X onto a plasma television in full fidelity.
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Set to go on sale through Verizon Wireless and a handful of indirect dealers starting on July 15th, the Motorola DROID X is priced accordingly at $199.99 on-contract after $100 rebate. Verizon is looking to attract even more people to side with the power house Android phone by enabling any customer who is eligible for upgrade in 2010 to purchase the handset at the subsidized cost. So if you're upgrade eligibility isn't available until this coming October, you'll be able to upgrade to the handset come launch day and still receive the subsidized cost – so no need to wait until October to do that. Finally, the Mobile Hotspot is optional and will cost you an additional $20 per month if it's something you'll need, but it'll be interesting to see what happens when an Froyo is released later in the summer. We've been given a decent dose of what DROID does, but expect to see our in-depth review soon!
Motorola DROID X Specifications
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6. chaosnightmare posted on 23 Jun 2010, 17:00 0 0
probably better than anyone's phone, but galaxy s seems smoother in browser, better design, and the same processing power
10. RORYREVOLUTION posted on 23 Jun 2010, 17:18 0 0
Bulky? This phone is as thin as they come. The screen is large, get over it tiny tim. if you have hands the size of an elf, its your problem. People have demanded for a large screen phone, and we are finally getting one. I'm so sick of all the 3.0 screens that are too damn small.
14. jd829 posted on 23 Jun 2010, 18:27 0 0
@itony523- How do you figure? All 4 major carriers are getting a Galaxy S variant.
15. ILOVEIPHONE25 (unregistered) posted on 23 Jun 2010, 18:58 0 0
i am getting the iphone tomorrow but I agree that this phone is sexy....
16. ace1122 posted on 23 Jun 2010, 19:01 0 0
@RORYREVOLUTION: idk how you can't think this phone is bulky. Sure it is super thin but its still very large and will still take up all the space in your pocket if you can even find pockets big enough for this phone. I wanna like it but i can't get over the size. Its the perfect compromise if you want the ipad or a smartphone
20. E.N. posted on 23 Jun 2010, 20:09 0 0
Yeah, I actually kind of like this phone now too (it's still pretty big). I really like the panaromic picture thingy and the HDMI output. If the new iPhone 4 is going to have iMovie, then it should of had HDMI also. Hopefully Apple adds an iphone cable that is HDMI capable. But considering that Verizon is going to sell their cable for $50, I don't think Apple's would be much cheaper, so cross that off the list. NFL app is kind of pointless, I'm sure people would rather like to watch the games on the big screen with friends or something. But if you're not at home then I guess that would be useful. And I don't know why not just go with Netflix because blockbuster seems done now. I'm also glad that Apple didn't add a bump on the back of the iPhone 4 just to have 8 megapixels. And can someone explain to me the DLNA thing. Can you play videos from your phone onto the computer/tv wirelessly or only use the Droid X as a remote? Also is this DLNA thingy the EyeCon app that was in the Droid X commercial script?
26. testman22 posted on 23 Jun 2010, 22:35 0 0
$50 for the hdmi cable? Sorry but no, the pricing was released at 19.99. but nice try though at crippling a clear advantage this phone has over the iphone
27. ajac09 posted on 23 Jun 2010, 23:00 0 0
samsung galaxy S= everyone's win lol all 4 carriers getting it and sprint getting it and one with a keyboard
29. E.N. posted on 23 Jun 2010, 23:07 0 0
I didn't make that up myself. Go over to Engadget and watch the video posted by them. I don't care enough to cripple the features of the Droid X. Like I said before, I really like the Droid X. But it doesn't pack in enough new features for me to even think it necessary to cripple features. You Android users are so uptight that you think everyone is out to get you http://www.engadget.com/2010/0
6/23/motorola-droid-x-first-official-hands-on-and-unboxing/
34. testman22 posted on 24 Jun 2010, 08:12 0 0
again, just conjecture by some guy from engadget guy in a random video? not a very reliable source. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/
0 ,2817,2365609,00.asp $25 here. And droid X is a standard HDMI port so you can get cables easily for 5 bucks. where the iphone is missing the hdmi port, if they ever did create such an accesory, it would be proprietary (just like everything else apple $$$$$$$$$$$$$$)
48. ace1122 posted on 24 Jun 2010, 14:38 0 0
Why does everyone who says that this phone is big gets a bunch of (-1)'s? Yeah this phone is big. Compare it to an average sized phone like a blackberry and this phone is massive. This is going to be a great phone but yes, it is still big! There is not way to say it isn't. To say this phone isn't big is like trying to gay Heidi Klum isn't hot.
65. VZ DUB posted on 26 Jun 2010, 10:59 0 0
test man - 50 is for the multimedia station and the hdmi cable!
2. adash13x posted on 23 Jun 2010, 16:38 0 0
poor iPhone...............MASSACARED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
28. ajac09 posted on 23 Jun 2010, 23:00 0 0
Iphone being massacarded by... ( and in no paticular order) HTC evo HTC incredible Droid x Droid 2 Samsung galaxy S Samsung Galaxy S pro
62. donzere posted on 25 Jun 2010, 20:01 0 0
It is quite funny when people say that the iphone has been massacred or whatever..... But guess what, the iphone will sell more units than any other phone on the planet. So how is that.
