“When we announced DROID X last month, we reaffirmed our commitment to continue to bring unique Android experiences to the Verizon Wireless network,” said Jeffrey Dietel, vice president – wireless device, marketing and development for Verizon Wireless. “The DROID by Motorola was our first Android device, so it is important for us to include the successor to that phone in our portfolio. DROID 2 is not only a continuation of our commitment to Android but offers customers the features and form-factor they crave on the Verizon Wireless network.”

The DROID 2 sports an enhanced QWERTY keyboard, ultra high-speed Web browsing, 3G Mobile HotSpot capabilities, full push corporate e-mail, intuitive social messaging and Adobe Flash Player 10.1 for access to the full web – all built on Android 2.2.

Users will be able to watch content on the full multi-touch 3.7-inch brilliant display, or share content captured on the 5mp camera with enhanced functionality and DVD-quality video capture with DLNA connectivity to share on compatible devices.

The DROID 2 will be available online beginning August 11, and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores beginning August 12 for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.

The portable device will sport a 10-inch screen and will allow users to watch TV on the go. It is the ability to stream TV content that is what Motorola hopes will set the device apart from others as it seeks to stay relevant in an increasingly crowded marketplace.

“We’re very focused on participating in this convergence between mobility and home, and I actually think you will see some products from us in a very short period of time,” said Sanjay Jha, chief executive of Motorola’s mobile devices business.

Apple has so far failed to convince TV programmers to either lower the price of TV show sales or sell a package shows for fear of undercutting traditional subscription TV delivery models.

With Verizon on board Motorola may be able to experiment with TV delivery options that complement Verizon’s current business model and which won’t worry TV programmers in the process.

From Droid World:

If the eFuse fails to verify this information then the eFuse receives a command to “blow the fuse” or “trip the fuse”. This results in the booting process becoming corrupted and resulting in a permanent bricking of the Phone. This FailSafe is activated anytime the bootloader is tampered with or any of the above three parts of the phone has been tampered with.

The eFuse is a rewrittable module and thus once it has been tripped it can be repaired but this procedure can only be done by Motorola. It requires hardware (I’m not sure what type) and the program (I’m not sure what Motorola is using) written in JTAG.

However, some have countered that that the new may not be as dire as many are claiming.

“OMAP handsets already have e-fuse in place as part of the M-Shield hardware security technology built into TI’s OMAP system on a chip,” says Boy Genius. “It is on the very hackable DROID and the not-so-hacking-friendly Milestone, but it is not being used by Motorola to lock the bootloader of the handset. The current theory being put forth by the non-alarmists in the Android hacking community suggests that the DROID X is locked in a similar manner to the Milestone.”

So though the jury’s still out on jailbreaking, it probably won’t be enough of a reason not to purchase a Droid X.

The Droid X is the newest innovation on Android to run on Verizon Wireless’ 3G network, sporting an HD camcorder, 8mp camera, and 3G Mobile HotSpot capabilities. The Droid X also comes with loads of memory – 8 gigabyte (GB) onboard and a 16GB memory card. For customers seeking the ultimate in storage, the new 32GB SanDisk microSDHC card even allows customers to expand Droid X’s memory to 40GB!

Users can also take advantage of the Droid X’s 4.3-inch high-resolution screen for viewing the latest movies from BLOCKBUSTER On Demand presented by V CAST Video.

In case you missed the video review from the other day you can watch it here.

The Droid X sports high-speed Web browsing; a fast 1GHz processor; 3G Mobile HotSpot capabilities; large 4.3-inch touchscreen; 8GB of memory; 8-megapixel camera; HD camcorder; and DLNA and HDMI connectivity to download, stream and share personal HD content.

It will retail at $200 with a mail-in rebate and a two-year contract.

The Droid X can also rent and buy movies from Blockbuster that play at 800-by-480 resolution on the phone’s screen. A newly-updated NFL mobile app on Verizon Wireless will stream live games to the phone, and V CAST Video will provide other TV clips to choose from as well.

“And most importantly, it comes with a double antenna design,” reads the ad. “The kind that allows you to hold the phone any way you like and use it just about anywhere to make calls.”

The antenna issues stem from reports that users have experienced poor signal and dropped calls when holding the iPhone 4 in their left hand, which makes their palm cover a seam that separates the device’s two perimeter radio antennas.

Some have even complained that just touching the seam results in loss of signal.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs didn’t help the matter any by admonishing those with complaints to simply “just avoid holding it that way.”

The next generation of Droid, which some have called “the fastest phone I’ve seen so far” and “easy to use,” arrives on July 15.

“Movies and other video content look tremendous on Droid X, which has the screen, resolution and size to make it like nothing we’ve ever seen before on smartphones,” said John Stratton, chief marketing officer at Verizon Wireless. “Right out of the box, Droid X customers will be the first to experience the hundreds of movies that will be available through the Blockbuster app.”

Built to take advantage of the video capabilities and screen size of Droid X, Blockbuster On Demand will offer customers movie downloads the same day they are released on Blu-ray and DVD.

“We are thrilled to expand our digital presence with this new app on Droid X. With our unique multi-channel capability to offer DVDs in store, by mail and via kiosks, and with a world-class digital offering in Blockbuster On Demand that is gaining momentum, our customers have even more convenient ways to access entertainment content from Blockbuster,” said Jim Keyes, chairman and chief executive officer, Blockbuster Inc. “Our customers have come to expect these types of innovations and immediate access to the latest hit movies. As the leading provider of entertainment, Blockbuster is uniquely able to offer customers access to the most popular titles where they are – through smartphones, such as Droid X, at the supermarket on their way home, in one of our neighborhood stores or through DVDs by mail – as only we can.”

Movie purchases will cost $9.99 and and $3.99 each to rent. Rented movies will be available for viewing on one screen within 30 days of rental, with a 24-hour viewing period once the title is first played. Purchases will also be available to watch on multiple devices and screens, including compatible mobile devices and computers.

“Nine months ago, we made a commitment to our customers to bring the openness of Android to the Verizon Wireless network,” said John Stratton, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. “Since then, we have introduced the top-selling Android phone in the marketplace today – the DROID by Motorola. DROID X takes that commitment to another level with exclusive content, faster processing speeds, and, of course, the reliability of our network.”

The Droid X can also rent and buy movies from Blockbuster that play at 800-by-480 resolution on the phone’s screen. A newly-updated NFL mobile app on Verizon Wireless will stream live games to the phone, and V CAST Video will provide other TV clips to choose from as well.

“Motorola designed DROID X to push the extreme limits of Android innovation, and enable you to do even more with your mobile device. We are breaking down barriers so that you can experience the Web the way it was meant to be and create, share and view content like never before, either in your hand or in your home. Enterprise users will also find DROID X appealing with features including push e-mail and live widgets for e-mail and calendar updates.”

From @DroidLanding:

REPORT: Droid X units have escaped! Get the stats on them at http://www.droiddoes.com . Forewarned is forearmed.

Motorola and Verizon are preparing for the launch of the Droid X on June 23, the day before the new Apple iPhone goes on sale.

As I mentioned before, the Motorola Droid X will sport an 3.7-inch-sized screen with 854×480 WGVA resolution. The processor will be a fast cortex AE with HW acceleration, and will come stock with 16GB of preinstalled memory that can be bumped out an additional 32GB.

“Two powerhouses of communications come together to bring you the Droid,” reads the Droid page on the Verizon Wireless website.

It’ll sport an 3.7-inch-sized screen with 854×480 WGVA resolution. The processor will be a fast cortex AE with HW acceleration, and will come stock with 16GB of preinstalled memory that can be bumped out an additional 32GB.

“This isn’t just another smartphone,” continues the Droid page.”It’s a Droid. And it does fast processing.”

Looks like Motorola and Verizon Wireless are looking to give Apple a run for its money. Now if only I could swap out my myTouch for a Droid.