Limited Edition R2-D2 Droid Lands on Verizon September 30

Posted 09/28/2010 at 8:07am | by Paul Lilly

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Despite a million and one rumors, Verizon still doesn't an iPhone. Big whoop, we can do without the janky antenna design anyway. Perhaps more appealing than an iPhone is the limited edition Droid R2-D2 by Motorola, which we're told will be available online through Verizon on September 30.

The specially designed phone will come in a custom box resembling carbonite and include a Star Wars media dock and wired stereo headset. You can also expect a spattering of exclusive pre-loaded content, including R2-D2 notification sounds and ringtones, four live wallpapers, R2-D2 clock widget, "The Best of R2-D2" video with the original Cantina music, and an exclusive binoculars app.

If you already own a modern smartphone, don't fret, you can still get your Star Wars fix.

"To celebrate 30 years since the film hit theaters, customers with Android devices running Android 2.1 or higher will soon be able to get the Empire Strikes Back app from Android Market," Verizon said. "The app, only for Verizon Wireless customers, allows Jedi Masters to browse, preview, and download Star Wars content related to Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back."

The premium content carries a one-time charge of $2.99. As for the R2-D2 phone, that will run $249 after a $100 mail-in-rebate and with a new two-year service agreement.

Motorola R2-D2 Homepage

Image Credit: Motorola