Verizon Launches Motorola Droid 3: Dual-Core Power, Sharper Screen
Jul 7, 2011 11:07 AM EDT by Brian Oliver Bennett, LAPTOP Senior Writer 
Motorola Droid fans have reason to celebrate today. Verizon just unveiled the latest iteration of the popular device, the Motorola Droid 3. This new version boasts a host of improved features and components such as 1-GHz dual-core CPU, Android 2.3 Gingerbread, a 4-inch qHD display, and 1080p HD video capture.
Droid addicts will appreciate the 5-row physical keyboard, which houses dedicated number keys, a feature absent from previous droids. The screen has been bumped up to a bigger 4-inch size with a sharper 960 x 540 resolution panel.
Other enhancements include an HDMI port to output HD video to compatible TVs which also mirrors what’s shown on the phone, an 8 megapixel camera, plus a front-facing camera for video chat. The device is able to accept SIM cards for use overseas.
Unfortunately, at a time when LTE phones are all the rage, the Droid 3 is stuck on Verizon’s old school 3G network. Those looking for a dual core LTE handset may be more excited about the Droid Bionic, due later this summer. However, that handset lacks a physical keyboard.
On sale now online for $199.99, the Droid 3 is expected to hit Verizon stores by July 14th. Check back soon for a full review.
via Verizon Wireless
