First Look: Droid 2 by Motorola

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The newest phone to the Droid lineup over at Verizon Wireless is finally here with the Droid 2. The Droid 2 is ultimately the successor to the original Droid that was introduced in late 2009 and has some great improvements. The phone runs Android 2.2 and includes a new keyboard, increased processing power, Flash Player 10.1 and Mobile Hotspot functionality. Some things haven’t changed, namely the 3.7-inch multi-touch display and 5 megapixel camera.

The Droid 2 has 8GB of on-board memory and comes with an 8GB microSD card with support for up to 40GB of total storage. Verizon Wireless is also planning to release an R2-D2 limited-edition version of the Droid 2, which will be available online only in September. This special edition will feature Star Wars content and a design reminiscent of the Droid from the film. Want to see it early? If you’re in Florida, head on over to the Star Wars Celebration V in Orlando and see a preview.

Otherwise, the Droid 2 will be available online tomorrow and in retail stores starting August 12th for $199.99 after a $100 rebate and two-year contract. Mobile Hotspot functionality will cost an extra $20 per month. Any current Verizon customers can upgrade to any smartphone without extra fees if their contract is scheduled to end by December 31, 2010.