Verizon Wireless announced that the Android smartphone that's especially designed for business use, the DROID PRO, will be available as a presale order at select Verizon Wireless
Communications Stores and on the Verizon website starting Nov. 9 and for purchase in stores starting Nov. 18.
The Droid Pro by Motorola, which looks a
lot like a BlackBerry, is optimized for business with security
features, push corporate email unified calendars, QuickOffice Mobile
Suite and a QWERTY keyboard.
Droid Pro by Motorola will
use the Verizon 3G data network and has a 1GHz processor, 4GB of memory
(2GB internal; and 2GB removable), 5-megapixel camera with LED flash,
Wi-Fi, 3.1-inch touchscreen, DLNA connectivity and 3G mobile hotspots.
Customers will have wireless voice service in more than 220 countries and data coverage in more than 200 countries.
The DROID
PRO will be available for $179.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new
two-year contract.
Verizon Wireless customers who purchase DROID PRO will receive the
mail-in rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may
use the card as cash anywhere that debit cards are accepted. DROID PRO
customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk
plan (beginning at $39.99 monthly access) and a 3G Smartphone Plan.
Along with free shipping, Verizon offers an added bonus for ordering
online with the Wireless and Mobile News coupon-link so that you can get an
Instant Phone Rebate Only Available with Online Purchases.