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Verizon Wireless and Motorola Raise the Bar With DROID BIONIC(TM) By Motorola
Unsurpassed Power, Speed and Entertainment On the Fastest, Most Advanced 4G LTE Network in America
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., Sept. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI), today announced DROID BIONIC(TM) by Motorola will be exclusively available beginning Sept. 8.
DROID BIONIC is the first Verizon Wireless smartphone to combine 4G LTE with the power of dual-core 1 GHz processors, 1 GB of RAM and a stunning 4.3-inch qHD display - all in a sleek form factor that makes it the thinnest 4G LTE smartphone from Verizon Wireless. Customers can expect to fly across the Web on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network with download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G LTE mobile broadband coverage areas.
DROID BIONIC introduces a host of groundbreaking applications and accessories that turn the device into a multimedia hub, a ruler of remote access and a purveyor of virtuality. DROID BIONIC introduces ZumoCast(TM) by Motorola, an application that lets customers bring their digital world of videos, music, pictures and documents stored on their computers to their handset via remote access. With its revolutionary Webtop application, DROID BIONIC can beam a full-featured Firefox(®) Web browser 4.0, email or documents to a TV or monitor, like the separately purchased Lapdock(TM) with a 11.6" screen, keyboard and integrated trackpad.
Accessories such as the HD Station let DROID BIONIC users turn the phone into an entertainment center or home office. Customers can view pictures, video, and content from the DROID BIONIC on any HDTV or monitor by connecting a separately sold HDMI cable. They can also take a conference call while editing documents and surfing the Web. And, of course, the DROID BIONIC lets customers share their 4G LTE signal with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices when they activate the Verizon Wireless Mobile Hotspot. The device of the future today, the DROID BIONIC also includes the following features:
-- Powered by Android(TM) 2.3.4 Gingerbread
-- Dual-core 1 GHz processor and 1 GB of RAM
-- 4.3-inch qHD screen using scratch-resistant Corning(®) Gorilla(®)
Glass with dual-layer anti-reflective coating
-- 8-megapixel autofocus camera with flash and 1080p HD video capture
-- Front-facing camera for video chat over 4G LTE, 3G or Wi-Fi
-- MOTOPRINT app to print via Wi-Fi-enabled printers
-- Mirror Mode with HDMI out (HDMI cable required) supporting 1080p HD
video playback
-- Multi-window options for multitasking with ease when using the Webtop
application
-- Business Ready with advanced security policies; resizable and scrollable
email, calendar and task widgets; device and SD card encryption; and
Citrix(®) GotoMeeting(®) and Citrix Receiver(TM) for Android
-- Adobe(®) Flash(®) pre-loaded
-- HTML 5 capable
-- 32 GB memory: 16 GB on board and 16 GB microSD((TM)) card pre-installed
(actual formatted capacity is less)
-- Support for up to 32 GB microSD cards
-- Supports wireless charger
Pricing and availability:
-- DROID BIONIC by Motorola will be available in Verizon Wireless
Communication Stores and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com on Sept. 8
for $299.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.
-- Customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk
plan beginning at $39.99 for 450 minutes per month and a smartphone data
package starting at $30 monthly access for 2 GB of data.
-- Verizon Wireless Mobile Hotspot data plans are available beginning at
$30 for 2 GB.
-- For a limited time, customers who purchase a Lapdock with the DROID
BIONIC can receive a $100 mail-in rebate when subscribing to a $50, 5 GB
data plan or higher.
Available accessories:
-- The Lapdock will be available for $299.97, the HD Station will be
available for $99.99 and the Adapter for Webtop Application will be
available for $29.99.
-- Vehicle Navigation Dock delivers easy access to maps, favorite contacts,
hands-free calling, music, navigation and more and supports streaming of
audio and music via the 3.5 mm audio jack, if available, to play through
vehicle speakers. The Vehicle Navigation Dock will be available for
$39.99.
-- The Battery Dock with standard battery is a pocket-sized accessory with
an extra battery included to charge both DROID BIONIC and an extra
battery at the same speed as a wall charger. The Battery Dock will be
available for $49.99.
For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com. For more information on accessories, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/accessories.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 106.3 million total wireless connections, including 89.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE:MMI) fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people's lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, visit motorola.com/mobility.
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc. Adobe and Adobe Flash are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Citrix is a trademark of Citrix Systems, Inc. and/or one or more of its subsidiaries, and may be registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2011 Motorola Mobility, Inc. All rights reserved.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Albert Aydin, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7513, Albert.Aydin@verizonwireless.com, or Kira Lee Golin, Motorola Mobility, +1-858-404-2130, Kira@motorola.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
Verizon Wireless and Motorola Raise the Bar With DROID BIONIC(TM) By Motorola
Unsurpassed Power, Speed and Entertainment On the Fastest, Most Advanced 4G LTE Network in America
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., Sept. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI), today announced DROID BIONIC(TM) by Motorola will be exclusively available beginning Sept. 8.
DROID BIONIC is the first Verizon Wireless smartphone to combine 4G LTE with the power of dual-core 1 GHz processors, 1 GB of RAM and a stunning 4.3-inch qHD display - all in a sleek form factor that makes it the thinnest 4G LTE smartphone from Verizon Wireless. Customers can expect to fly across the Web on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network with download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G LTE mobile broadband coverage areas.
DROID BIONIC introduces a host of groundbreaking applications and accessories that turn the device into a multimedia hub, a ruler of remote access and a purveyor of virtuality. DROID BIONIC introduces ZumoCast(TM) by Motorola, an application that lets customers bring their digital world of videos, music, pictures and documents stored on their computers to their handset via remote access. With its revolutionary Webtop application, DROID BIONIC can beam a full-featured Firefox(®) Web browser 4.0, email or documents to a TV or monitor, like the separately purchased Lapdock(TM) with a 11.6" screen, keyboard and integrated trackpad.
Accessories such as the HD Station let DROID BIONIC users turn the phone into an entertainment center or home office. Customers can view pictures, video, and content from the DROID BIONIC on any HDTV or monitor by connecting a separately sold HDMI cable. They can also take a conference call while editing documents and surfing the Web. And, of course, the DROID BIONIC lets customers share their 4G LTE signal with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices when they activate the Verizon Wireless Mobile Hotspot. The device of the future today, the DROID BIONIC also includes the following features:
-- Powered by Android(TM) 2.3.4 Gingerbread
-- Dual-core 1 GHz processor and 1 GB of RAM
-- 4.3-inch qHD screen using scratch-resistant Corning(®) Gorilla(®)
Glass with dual-layer anti-reflective coating
-- 8-megapixel autofocus camera with flash and 1080p HD video capture
-- Front-facing camera for video chat over 4G LTE, 3G or Wi-Fi
-- MOTOPRINT app to print via Wi-Fi-enabled printers
-- Mirror Mode with HDMI out (HDMI cable required) supporting 1080p HD
video playback
-- Multi-window options for multitasking with ease when using the Webtop
application
-- Business Ready with advanced security policies; resizable and scrollable
email, calendar and task widgets; device and SD card encryption; and
Citrix(®) GotoMeeting(®) and Citrix Receiver(TM) for Android
-- Adobe(®) Flash(®) pre-loaded
-- HTML 5 capable
-- 32 GB memory: 16 GB on board and 16 GB microSD((TM)) card pre-installed
(actual formatted capacity is less)
-- Support for up to 32 GB microSD cards
-- Supports wireless charger
Pricing and availability:
-- DROID BIONIC by Motorola will be available in Verizon Wireless
Communication Stores and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com on Sept. 8
for $299.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.
-- Customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk
plan beginning at $39.99 for 450 minutes per month and a smartphone data
package starting at $30 monthly access for 2 GB of data.
-- Verizon Wireless Mobile Hotspot data plans are available beginning at
$30 for 2 GB.
-- For a limited time, customers who purchase a Lapdock with the DROID
BIONIC can receive a $100 mail-in rebate when subscribing to a $50, 5 GB
data plan or higher.
Available accessories:
-- The Lapdock will be available for $299.97, the HD Station will be
available for $99.99 and the Adapter for Webtop Application will be
available for $29.99.
-- Vehicle Navigation Dock delivers easy access to maps, favorite contacts,
hands-free calling, music, navigation and more and supports streaming of
audio and music via the 3.5 mm audio jack, if available, to play through
vehicle speakers. The Vehicle Navigation Dock will be available for
$39.99.
-- The Battery Dock with standard battery is a pocket-sized accessory with
an extra battery included to charge both DROID BIONIC and an extra
battery at the same speed as a wall charger. The Battery Dock will be
available for $49.99.
For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com. For more information on accessories, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/accessories.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 106.3 million total wireless connections, including 89.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE:MMI) fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people's lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, visit motorola.com/mobility.
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc. Adobe and Adobe Flash are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Citrix is a trademark of Citrix Systems, Inc. and/or one or more of its subsidiaries, and may be registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2011 Motorola Mobility, Inc. All rights reserved.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Albert Aydin, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7513, Albert.Aydin@verizonwireless.com, or Kira Lee Golin, Motorola Mobility, +1-858-404-2130, Kira@motorola.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com