That super Droidy Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Droid R2-D2 special edition Droid 2 will be launched at parties in Verizon stores on September 30.
Customers who buy a Droid smartphone will get a free R2-D2 T-Shirt and poster. Some parties will have Star Wars characters available for photo opps.
Verizon Stores with Special Droid R2-D2 Launch Events:
- Salt Lake City, UT.
- Park Meadows, CO.
- Mountain View, CA.
- Portland, OR.
- Seattle, WA.
- San Diego, CA.
- Corte Madera, CA - closest to Lucas Films in Marin County.
- Santa Monica, CA.
- Tempe, AZ.
- Las Vegas, NV.
In other Droid R2-D2 news, game players have uncovered the boot-up sequence on the Droid R2-D2, and it shows R2-D2 with its beeping sound on before the opening scene.The website game has almost all the details unlocked except for one. Luke Skywalker has created the ultimate comlink technology based on his trusty astromech friend droid R2-D2. Plans for the device are being transmitted to the worlds of the Alliance. The plans have been intercepted. Luke has dispatched R2-D2 to help rebels on Earth find the lost plans and complete construction of the device.
The Droid 2 received good reviews. Specs include Android 2.2 FroYo, 1GHz processor, 8GB onboard memory, an 8GB microSD, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.7" touchscreen and pre-installed with Verizon apps, Skype Mobile, NFL Mobile, City ID and 3G Mobile Hotspot.
Verizon customers whose contracts end before 12/31 qualify for "an upgrade to any smartphone, including DROID 2, without penalty."
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