Motorola unveiled Monday at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show a new device it’s calling the thinnest and most powerful 4G LTE QWERTY smartphone.
The DROID 4 – the fourth edition of the Verizon flagship phone -- is the latest Android-powered smartphone to run on the carrier's 4G LTE network.
Touted as the thinnest smartphone – measuring a half of an inch thick -- the sleek device packs a strong interior with a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and 1 GB of RAM. It also features a five-row QWERTY keyboard with edge-lit keys to help users type fast even in the dark.
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In addition to a 4-inch qHD display, it also features an 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video capture and Mirror Mode to display images and video on an HDTV. The device is expected to produce lightning-fast speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps within 4G LTE Mobile Broadband coverage areas.
The company also unveiled the DROID RAZR MAXX, which Verizon calls the longest-lasting smartphone on the market. Its battery is expected to last 21 hours before recharging. The device ($299.99) is 8.9 mm thick and features 32 GB of memory.
Both devices are expected to debut in the upcoming weeks.
Other product announcements from Motorola include the following:
The MOTLUXE, a slim touchscreen device for international consumers that comes with a 4-inch display, a 8 megapixel camera with flash and a font-facing camera.
The DEFY MINI, a dustproof and water-resistant smartphone with a 3.2-inch touchscreen display for active users. It features a 3-megapixel rear and front-facing camera and is also for the international market.
The DROID RAZR in purple, a device which features 16 GB of on-board memory and runs on the Verizon’s 4G LTE network.
The Connected Home Gateway system, which will connect various smart appliances to the cloud and allow them to work together.
The MOTOACTV, a wearable GPS fitness tracker that pairs up with your smart music library.
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