Verizon today unveiled DROID X by Motorola – a Android 2.2 “Froyo” based smartphone. According to Verizon, DROID X does more with ultra high-speed web browsing; a fast 1GHz processor; 3G mobile HotSpot capabilities; loads of memory; intuitive social messaging; Adobe Flash Player 10.1 ready and access to Android Market, which has more than 65,000 applications, along with a host of unique Verizon Wireless applications such as NFL Mobile, Skype mobile, V CAST Video, EA Need for Speed Shift and more.

“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 features 4.3-inch touchscreen with WVGA 854 x 480 resolution, 8-megpaixel camera with dual LED flash, 720p video recording, HDMI port with DLNA support, 8GB onboard storage, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and microSD card slot with pre-installed 16GB memory card.

DROID X by Motorola will be available at www.verizonwireless.com and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores beginning July 15 for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. In addition to subscribing to a Nationwide Talk plan or a Nationwide Talk & Text plan, customers will also need to subscribe to an Email and Web for Smartphone plan. Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 monthly access. Email and Web for Smartphone plans start at $29.99 for unlimited monthly access.

Customers can add the optional 3G Mobile Hotspot service to their DROID X for $20 per month. The 3G Mobile Hotspot allows customers to turn the phone into a wireless modem for up to five compatible Wi-Fi devices. You can get more information about Motorola DROID X on Verizon’s website.