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Motorola Droid X
$200.00
Released July, 2010
The Pros:8GB internal flash memory. HDMI output. Runs the powerful open-source Android OS.
The Cons:Massive size - like all the other oversized phones it is a little uncomfortable to store in a pocket (iPhone, EVO 4G, HD2, etc...). Glossy plastic display bezel - cheap looking, will get scratched and pick up fingerprints easily. UI just isn't entirely fluid.
Released on July 15 2010, the "Droid X" (development codename "Shadow") is Motorola's successor to Motorola's wildly successful high-end Android smartphone Droid. The Droid X differs from the original Droid in featuring an updated TI processor with Cortex A8 core (TI OMAP 3630) clocked at 1GHz, an HDMI graphics output port, 8GB internal flash memory, 4.3" display with 854x480 resolution, no physical QWERTY keyboard, HD video capture, and an 8MP camera with dual-LED flash.
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The Droid X's TI processor with Cortex A8 core ensures that it is more than capable of handling a variety of simultaneous applications running at once while its 8GB of internal flash memory ensures that there will be plenty of room to store apps and media. Additionally, the Droid X's 8 megapixel camera with 720p video recording capability allows for simple on-the-go high quality image and video documentation whiles its HDMI port allows for direct connection to HDTVs for direct HD video playback.
Features
- Android 2.1 OS
- TI processor with Cortex A8 core (TI OMAP 3630) clocked at 1GHz
- 8GB of internal memory
- 4.3" display with 854x480 resolution
- MP camera with dual-LED flash and 720p video recording
- HDMI output
- Multitouch virtual keyboard
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8GB internal flash memory
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runs the powerful open-source Android OS
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capable of recording video in 720p
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Verizon packages the phone with a fairly sizable 16GB micro-SD card
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upgraded, large 4.3" display
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thinner and lighter than the Evo 4G
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option to choose between Swipe or Motorola's own multi-touch keyboard option - works very well for an on screen keyboard
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standard micro-USB connection
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planned to be updated to Android 2.2 Froyo by the end of the summer
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WiFi, Bluetooth and 3G connectivity options
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proximity sensor and accelerometer
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micro-SD card port for expanding the devices 8GB of internal storage
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runs on Verizon - most reliable network with best coverage
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presents a further refinement of Motorola's Motoblur software
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$200 with no mail in rebates required (Best Buy only)
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Physical shutter button for the camera
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Physical buttons for controls rather than touch-capacitive
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It's slender long shape and taped back makes it a little easier to pocket most other behemoth-sized smartphones
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massive size - like all the other oversized phones it is a little uncomfortable to store in a pocket (iPhone, EVO 4G, HD2, etc...)
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glossy plastic display bezel - cheap looking, will get scratched and pick up fingerprints easily
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UI just isn't entirely fluid
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annoying $100 MIR if bought through Verizon
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weak GPU for a mid-2010 released phone (PowerVR SGX 530, same as in original Droid/Milestone)
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small lock/power button is a bit difficult to press if the phone is wearing a case
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More megapixels in small sensor makes pictures more noisy.
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no physical QWERTY keyboard
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protected by an eFuse TPM ("DRM") chip - disallows users from modifying their own phones, bricking them if they try
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