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1.3 GHz Android smart phones " Motorola DROID Pro"

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Exclusive: Verizon Wireless 2010/2011 roadmap! Boy Genius Report

One of our Verizon Wireless sources has dropped a whole bunch of info in our laps. We’re talking intimate details of Verizon Wireless’ plans for the rest of 2010, 2011 and even some 2012 plans. Android tablets, LTE MiFi units, Android 3.0, video conferencing, and a whole lot more. Read on for the full details!
  • In addition to the Motorola DROID and Motorola DROID X, we’re told Motorola will launch a new DROID handset, the Motorola DROID Pro. It is supposed to have a 1.3GHz CPU, 4″ screen and global roaming capabilities. Estimated launch of November 2010
  • Motorola is working with Verizon on a “slab form-factor” device that sort of looks like an old Motorola Q but features a full touchscreen and global roaming. It will run Android 2.2. Maybe this will be a lower cost, MOTOBLUR handset?
  • There are a lot more Android invasions happening before the end of the year, we’re told. This includes a global Android device from both Samsung and HTC.
  • Samsung is working on a 7″ screen Android tablet with front-facing camera. Motorola is also working on a tablet as well, except it will sport a 10″ screen, either 1GHz or 1.3GHz CPU, front-facing camera, and Android 3.0. Don’t expect the Motorola so soon though, as we’re informed that while the launch was supposed to happen in December, Android 3.0 will probably hold up the release of that device and we should expect it around February 2011.
  • Verizon Wireless is aiming and on track to have at least 75% of the country covered in LTE coverage by April 2012
  • There will be a Novatel LTE MiFi device available in January or February that will apparently support up to 10 simultaneous Wi-Fi users.
  • Lastly, we’re told LTE data pricing will stick at $59.99/month, though it’s unclear what the data allowance will be. (This is for data cards, not smartphones)
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I, for one, want to see this DROID Pro (which may be the rumored DROID 2, but doubt it as it drops Nov not next month), but anything that Motorola includes MOTOBLUR on I am passing on. Period.
 
OMJ said:
I think that the Droid Pro is going to be the same as the Droid 2 but it will be a world phone
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From reading other reports and rumors it seems that way. Hopefully they have something even better for release next year.
 
OutlawFirebird said:
A 4 inch screen, probablly means it wont have a keyboard, which I pretty much have to have now.
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Not necessarily, look at sprints new phone coming out. Epic 4g, or there own version of the Galaxy S, it has a 4 inch screen and a keyboard. Not saying it will be the same, but there is a chance.
 
Lock-N-Load said:
isnt a Droid Pro that is 1.3 just the same CPU as the Droid but with the governors taken off?
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Most Droid processors can't reach 1.3GHz. Not stably, at least. It may be a processor one model # up, for example. Or it may be the same one as the Droid X has. But I doubt it's this one at 1.3GHz!

As for these phones, I will, as everyone else said, pass on Motoblur crap. I also don't think I can justify an upgrade to the Droid Pro if it's 1.3GHz and 4" screen. After playing with my dad's Droid X, I can say for sure that I want my next phone to be 4.3" or larger, and ideally with a keyboard.

I don't get why every manufacturer and their grandma is releasing keyboard-less phones. The best-selling Android phone was one of the few that had a keyboard... hmm, is it a coincidence or not?

Honestly, the Droid X would be the perfect phone if not for lack of a keyboard and the whole locked-down bootloader crap. But I am getting a little off-topic now. :o
 
I for one dont like the Droid keyboard and almost never use it. The top row of characters are hard to hit because they are so close to the slider. I always use the virtual keyboard.
 
There's not a lot of info yet, but Motorola is allegedly working on a device called the Droid Pro. It is rumored to be powered by a 1.3GHz processor, sport a 4 inch screen, and it should have global roaming capabilities. This sounds perfect for business users and is exactly what I've been waiting for!

This sounds great! Until the week following the release when fuzzy photos start popping up showing a dual core Droid Ultimate with 3D holographic screen and James Bond laser.


Motorola Droid Pro with 1.3GHz processor coming to Verizon in fall? - Yahoo! News

Verizon rumors: LTE, Android 3.0 tablets, a Droid Pro, and more -- Engadget
 
damn, the PRO sounds sick... glad i decided to wait on the Droid X and Droid 2... i'll just stick with my original droid for now.

anyway, the droid 2 was kinda disappointing as far as performance upgrades go... the keyboard looks alot better though.

anyone have any idea if the droid pro will have a physical keyboard like the first 2 droids?
 
not so sure about that - I think VZW's plan is to get LTE up in more than just urban areas before making the switch to it....
 
I have a question, by having global roaming does that mean that I can buy it and use it in Canada with a Canadian carrier or will it be sim-locked?
 
I can't wait to see this phone! A Droid with a keyboard and a screen the same size as the X with a stock processor that's faster than anything out right now! I think this may be my next phone! I can't wait.
 
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