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The '''Motorola Droid X''' (formerly known only as the '''Droid Xtreme''' and the '''Droid Shadow''') is an [[Android (operating system)|Android]]-based [[smartphone]] by [[Motorola]], distributed by [[Verizon Wireless]] in the US. Droid X is not the successor of the original [[Motorola Droid]] but is [[Verizon Wireless]]'s current flagship Android device.
The '''Motorola Droid X''' (formerly known only as the '''Droid Xtreme''' and the '''Droid Shadow''') is an [[Android (operating system)|Android]]-based [[smartphone]] by [[Motorola]], distributed by [[Verizon Wireless]] in the US. Droid X is not the successor of the original [[Motorola Droid]] but is [[Verizon Wireless]]'s current flagship Android device.


Features of the phone include Wi-Fi capability, [[HDMI]] output, 8-[[megapixel]] camera with [[720p]] video recording, 1.0 GHz processor, a 4.3" [[Wide VGA#FWVGA|FWVGA]] LCD display, and 3G wireless hot-spot capability. The Droid X comes with 8 GB of internal flash memory and a 16GB on a MicroSD card included (upgradeable to 32GB) total memory expandable up to 40 GB.<ref name="droiddoes">{{cite web |url=http://www.droiddoes.com |title=Droid from Verizon Wireless |accessdate=2010-06-21}}</ref><ref name="engadgetlive">{{cite web |url=http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2010/06/23/live-droid-x/ |title= Live from the New York City DROID X event |accessdate=2010-06-23}}</ref> Motorola uses eFuse technology to restrict the Droid X from booting with custom ROMs.<ref name="softwareprevention">{{cite web |url=http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/motorola-responds-to-droid-x-bootloader-controversy-says-efuse/ |title=Motorola responds to Droid X bootloader controversy, says eFuse isn't there to break the phone |accessdate=2010-07-17}}</ref> On [[July 22]], 2010, moderator B16 on droidXforums.com announced [[Rooting (Android OS)|root access]] on the device. He credited droidXforums.com user Birdman for the hack, with help of fellow user [mbm] and Sebastian Kramer.<ref name="rootaccess">{{cite web |url=http://www.droidxforums.com/forum/droid-x-hacks/1314-we-haz-rootz.html |title=droidXforums.com user B16 announces Rootacces on DroidX |accessdate=2010-07-22}}</ref>
Features of the phone include Wi-Fi capability, [[HDMI]] output, 8-[[megapixel]] camera with [[720p]] video recording, 1.0 GHz processor, a 4.3" [[Wide VGA#FWVGA|FWVGA]] LCD display, and 3G wireless hot-spot capability. The Droid X comes with 8 GB of internal flash memory and a 16GB on a MicroSD card included (upgradeable to 32GB) total memory expandable up to 40 GB. Unlike the [[Motorola Droid]], the Droid X does not have a physical keyboard, but instead feature [[Swype]].<ref name="droiddoes">{{cite web |url=http://www.droiddoes.com |title=Droid from Verizon Wireless |accessdate=2010-06-21}}</ref><ref name="engadgetlive">{{cite web |url=http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2010/06/23/live-droid-x/ |title= Live from the New York City DROID X event |accessdate=2010-06-23}}</ref> Motorola uses eFuse technology to restrict the Droid X from booting with custom ROMs.<ref name="softwareprevention">{{cite web |url=http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/16/motorola-responds-to-droid-x-bootloader-controversy-says-efuse/ |title=Motorola responds to Droid X bootloader controversy, says eFuse isn't there to break the phone |accessdate=2010-07-17}}</ref> On [[July 22]], 2010, moderator B16 on droidXforums.com announced [[Rooting (Android OS)|root access]] on the device. He credited droidXforums.com user Birdman for the hack, with help of fellow user [mbm] and Sebastian Kramer.<ref name="rootaccess">{{cite web |url=http://www.droidxforums.com/forum/droid-x-hacks/1314-we-haz-rootz.html |title=droidXforums.com user B16 announces Rootacces on DroidX |accessdate=2010-07-22}}</ref>


Verizon's advertising campaign began with a [[Teaser trailer|teaser]] spot on [[YouTube]] posted on [[June 21]], 2010.<ref name="vzwyoutube">{{cite web |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOnC5chCag0 |title=Verizon DROIDX Never Miss |accessdate=2010-06-21}}</ref> Additionally, the official Verizon Droid series website, [http://www.droiddoes.com droiddoes.com], was updated that day with basic specifications of the handset. Many more features were explained at a [[press conference]] on [[June 23]], 2010. The smartphone was launched on [[July 15]], 2010.<ref name="vzwyoutube"></ref>
Verizon's advertising campaign began with a [[Teaser trailer|teaser]] spot on [[YouTube]] posted on [[June 21]], 2010.<ref name="vzwyoutube">{{cite web |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOnC5chCag0 |title=Verizon DROIDX Never Miss |accessdate=2010-06-21}}</ref> Additionally, the official Verizon Droid series website, [http://www.droiddoes.com droiddoes.com], was updated that day with basic specifications of the handset. Many more features were explained at a [[press conference]] on [[June 23]], 2010. The smartphone was launched on [[July 15]], 2010.<ref name="vzwyoutube"></ref>

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Motorola Droid X
ManufacturerMotorola
Compatible networksVerizon Wireless
Availability by region15 July 2010
RelatedMotorola Droid
Dimensions127.5 mm (5.0 in) (h)
65.5 mm (2.6 in) (w)
9.9 mm (0.4 in) (d)
Weight155 g / 5.47 oz
Operating systemAndroid 2.1 (2.2 Froyo arriving late summer)
CPU1Ghz TI OMAP3630-1000
Memory512 MB RAM / 8 GB Flash
Storage8 GB Flash Rom; microSDHC, Class 6; Max Memory Card Supported: 32 GB; Total memory expandable up to 40 GB
Battery1540 mAh Internal rechargeable removable lithium-ion polymer battery

Talk Time: 8 Hours

Standby Time: 220 Hours
Display4.3" 854 x 480 FWVGA (240 dpi) capacitive touch
Rear camera8.0 megapixel with 4x Digital Zoom and Auto Focus

Dual LED Flash; Mechanical shutter capable of 1/1000

720p video capture @ 24fps
ConnectivityCDMA 800/1900 MHz EVDO Rev. A, 802.11b/g/n, Stereo Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR with A2DP and AVRCP, 3.5mm TRRS audio jack, USB 2.0 HS, OTA, HDMI, Over the Air Sync, PC Sync, DLNA
Data inputsMulti-touch capacitive touchscreen display
List of Droid models
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Android (operating system)

The Motorola Droid X (formerly known only as the Droid Xtreme and the Droid Shadow) is an Android-based smartphone by Motorola, distributed by Verizon Wireless in the US. Droid X is not the successor of the original Motorola Droid but is Verizon Wireless's current flagship Android device.

Features of the phone include Wi-Fi capability, HDMI output, 8-megapixel camera with 720p video recording, 1.0 GHz processor, a 4.3" FWVGA LCD display, and 3G wireless hot-spot capability. The Droid X comes with 8 GB of internal flash memory and a 16GB on a MicroSD card included (upgradeable to 32GB) total memory expandable up to 40 GB. Unlike the Motorola Droid, the Droid X does not have a physical keyboard, but instead feature Swype.[5][6] Motorola uses eFuse technology to restrict the Droid X from booting with custom ROMs.[7] On July 22, 2010, moderator B16 on droidXforums.com announced root access on the device. He credited droidXforums.com user Birdman for the hack, with help of fellow user [mbm] and Sebastian Kramer.[8]

Verizon's advertising campaign began with a teaser spot on YouTube posted on June 21, 2010.[9] Additionally, the official Verizon Droid series website, droiddoes.com, was updated that day with basic specifications of the handset. Many more features were explained at a press conference on June 23, 2010. The smartphone was launched on July 15, 2010.[9]

On June 23, 2010, Verizon said that the phone would go on sale on July 15 for $199, after $100 rebate with a 2 year contract. Customers with a Verizon contract ending in 2010 can upgrade.[10][11]

A very small number of Droid X handsets were released with defective screens.[12]

See also

References

  1. ^ http://gizmodo.com/5591941/droid-2-launching-august-12-with-r2+d2-edition
  2. ^ http://apexnewsnetwork.com/25105/motorola-droid-2-release-date-%E2%80%93-two-dates-may-be-involved/
  3. ^ http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/124160/motorola-droid-2-release-date-august-availability-anticipated/
  4. ^ http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/07/19/motorola-droid-2-release-date-and-first-verizon-pictures/
  5. ^ "Droid from Verizon Wireless". Retrieved 2010-06-21.
  6. ^ "Live from the New York City DROID X event". Retrieved 2010-06-23.
  7. ^ "Motorola responds to Droid X bootloader controversy, says eFuse isn't there to break the phone". Retrieved 2010-07-17.
  8. ^ "droidXforums.com user B16 announces Rootacces on DroidX". Retrieved 2010-07-22.
  9. ^ a b "Verizon DROIDX Never Miss". Retrieved 2010-06-21.
  10. ^ "Motorola Droid X – Prices, Specs, Release Date". Retrieved 2010-06-23.
  11. ^ Binder, Gregg (July 21, 2010). "[1]". PC Magazine. Retrieved on July 22, 2010.
  12. ^ http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=5369&changingCompletedOrder=&reviewTab=true].

External links

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