Motorola DROID BIONIC 4G Android Phone

Motorola DROID BIONIC 4G Android Phone (Verizon Wireless)

Description

Motorola Droid Bionic (also known as Motorola XT875) will be the first dual core Android handset to use Verizon's 4G LTE network. It comes with a 4.3 inch qHD (960 x 540) display, a 1GHz OMAP4 dual-core processor from Texas Instruments, and 1GB of DDR2 RAM. It also has an 8 megapixel camera capable of 1080p HD video and a front-facing camera to support video calling. The phone comes with Adobe Flash and HTML5 support, as well as with HDMI output to an HDTV.

Motorola Droid Bionic specifications:

General info:

• Phone type: Smartphone

Network technology:

• CDMA: 800, 1900
• LTE: 700
• CDMA Data: 1xRTT and EVDO Rev. A
• LTE: Yes

Design:

• Form Factor: Candybar
• Dimensions: 5.01 x 2.63 x 0.42 (127.5 x 66.9 x 10.9 mm)
• Weight: 5.57 oz (158 g)

Display:

• Resolution: 960 x 540 pixels
• Physical Size: 4.30 inches
• Colors: 16 777 216
• Touch Screen: Yes (Capacitive)
• Multi-touch: Yes
• Proximity Sensor: Yes
• Light sensor: Yes
• Battery Capacity: 1735 mAh

Software:

• Smart Phone: Yes
• OS: Android 2.3 with Motorola Application Package

Hardware:

• Processor: OMAP4 Dual-Core
• Processor speed: 1000 MHz
• Memory: 1024 MB RAM / 2048 MB ROM
• 3D Graphics hardware accelerator: PowerVR SGX540

Camera:

• Resolution: 8 megapixels
• Flash: Yes (Dual LED)
• Features: Auto focus, Digital zoom
• Video capture: Yes
• Resolution: 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 frames per second)
• Additional camera: Yes (VGA)
• Video Calling: Yes

Multimedia:

• Music Player: Yes
• Supports: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MIDI
• Video Playback: Yes
• Supports: MPEG4, H.263, H.264
• YouTube player: Yes

Internet Browsing:

• Supports: HTML, Flash
• Built-in online services support: Facebook, Picasa, Twitter, Android Marketplace

Services:

• Type: S-GPS
• Navigation: Yes
• Phonebook Support: Yes
• Capacity: Capacity depends on system memory
• Features: Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID
• Organizer Calendar: Yes
• Alarms: Yes
• Document Viewer: Yes
• Other: Calculator
• Messaging
• SMS: Yes
• E-mail: Yes (IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange)

Memory

• Memory Expansion: Yes
• Slot Type: microSD, microSDHC
• Maximum card size: 32 GB
• Built-in: 16 GB

Connectivity

• Bluetooth: Yes
• Version: 2.1
• EDR: Yes
• Wi-Fi: Yes, 2.4GHz only (802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n)
• USB: Yes
• Type: microUSB
• Version: USB 2.0
• Features: Mass storage device, USB charging
• Headphones connector: 3.5mm
• HDMI: Yes
• Version: 1.4
• DLNA: Yes

Notifications

• Service lights: Yes
• Colors per light: Multiple

Other features

• Sensors: Accelerometer, Compass

Availability

• Officially announced: 5 Jan 2011
• Officially released: 8 September 2011

Packing a dual-core processor with each core running at 1 GHz, the sleekly designed Motorola DROID BIONIC smartphone with 4G LTE for Verizon Wireless delivers a mobile Internet experience that's up to 10 times faster than 3G. And with Motorola's innovative webtop application, you can connect to an external monitor via optional adapters or docks (including a laptop dock) to play music and videos on the big screen as well as enjoy full Firefox multi-tab browsing

The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network provides speeds up to 10 times faster than Verizon Wireless' 3G network. With 4G LTE, you'll enjoy simultaneous voice and data capabilities, allowing you to check e-mail, browse the web, download an app, and check directions on Google Maps while on a call. Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network currently reaches one-third of all Americans, with plans to expand the network to the company's entire 3G coverage area over the next three years (learn more about 4G below).

In addition to high-speed 4G connectivity, you can also share the built-in Mobile Hotspot via Wi-Fi among up to five devices--laptop, another phone, MP3 player, and more (additional service charge).

Running the Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS (learn more below), it's powered by a 1 GHz dual-core processor and includes 1 GB of powerful PC-grade RAM, empowering you to browse, download, and multitask all at maximum speeds.

The DROID BIONIC features a brilliant 4.3-inch qHD display, which offers a rich 24-bit color depth and a 960 x 540-pixel resolution for extremely sharp images. And the screen is made of scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass with a glare-reducing coating. With the device's front-facing VGA camera and See What I See video feature, you can share experiences--either via Wi-Fi or 4G--with family, friends and co-workers. A rear-facing 8-megapixel camera also allows you to capture stunning still photos and full HD 1080p videos while on the go.

With 16 GB of onboard storage and an included 16 GB microSD card, you'll be able to keep loads of photos and videos directly on the device--and you can use optional microSD memory cards up to 32 GB for even more storage potential. Other features include GPS for navigation and location-based services, Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, and up to 10.8 hours of talk time.

Connectivity

• Ultra-fast 4G LTE connectivity via the Verizon Wireless 4G Mobile Broadband network, with expected download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps.
• Onboard GPS for navigation and location services
• Integrated Google Maps with turn-by-turn navigation, street and satellite views.
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go.
• 4G Mobile Hotspot capability allows you to create a Wi-Fi hotspot using your Verizon Wireless 4G LTE connection, which can then be shared among up to 5 Wi-Fi-capable devices.
• Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP audio streaming Bluetooth profiles.

Google Integration

• Android 2.3 OS (Gingerbread)
• Android Market for browsing and downloading thousands of free and paid apps.
• Pre-loaded Android apps: Browser, Calculator, Calendar (Google or Corporate), Camera, Clock, Contacts, Email, Gallery, Messaging, Music, News & Weather, Phone, Settings, Video Player, Voice Dialer, Voice Search, YouTube.
• Google applications: Gmail, Google Search, Google Voice Search, Google Latitude, Google Maps, Google Places, Google Talk.
• Google Maps Navigation with spoken turn-by-turn directions showing real-time traffic and 360° views of the destination.

Communications & Internet

• Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture/video and IM instant messaging
• Full HTML browser (Webkit 5) with Flash 10.1 Support
• Personal and corporate e-mail access with support for Exchange ActiveSync as well as personal e-mail accounts (Google push, Yahoo!, POP3, IMAP). 

Hardware

• Dual-core 1 GHz processor capable of opening web pages twice as fast as most other smartphones.
• 4.3-inch qHD touchscreen display (Quarter High Definition; 960 x 540 pixels) with accelerometer plus proximity and ambient light sensors.
• MicroUSB port
• HDMI port with 1080p HMDI Mirror Mode output to your HDTV or monitor.
• Removable battery
• 3.5mm headphone jack

Memory

• 16 GB internal memory
• 16 GB microSD card with support for optional cards up to 32 GB.
• 1 GB RAM for improved multitasking.

Camera

• 8-megapixel camera with improved low-light performance, better contrast, and shutter lag that rivals a digital camera.
• Capture video in Full HD 1080p resolution
• Front-facing VGA camera for video chats.

Multimedia

• Music player compatible with MP3, WMA, and AAC/AAC+
• Video player compatible with MPEG4, H.264, H.263, WMV
• Access to VCAST Music and VCAST Videos

More Features

• MOTOPRINT for wireless printing over Wi-Fi.
• Citrix Receiver for remote desktop virtualization and access.
• Zumocast app for remotely accessing or streaming files from your computers to your DROID BIONIC.
• Visual Voice Mail enables you to delete, reply, and forward voice mail messages without having to listen to prior messages or voice instructions.
• VZW Backup Assistant automatically backs up your mobile contacts to your online address book.