YES: R2-D2 Droid 2 Actually Looks Like R2-D2
We've been excited about the limited edition R2-D2 ever since we first caught wind of it, but we never imagined it could be this beautiful.
Verizon recently launched the DROID 2, and while the company was pretty forthcoming with pictures of the regular DROID 2, it didn't release any images of the R2-D2 version of the phone. The company did reveal that it would feature exclusive Star Wars content and when it becomes available in September, will only be in Verizon's online store. However, the part that got us all hot and bothered was this:
"… and external hardware designed to look like the trusty Droid from the film saga."
What does that mean? How far would they take that? We'd heard that it would be a white DROID 2 with an R2-D2 on the back. But they said if would look like R2-D2, not that it would feature him.
As wild as our imaginations are (not very, it seems), we didn't expect this:
Isn't it a beauty? The photo above was tweeted by R2D2Central and Engadget points out that it closely resembles the blueprints on the background of the R2-D2 DROID 2 landing page.
No word on whether or not this limited edition phone will be available outside the U.S.
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meh, I'm holding out for the Super Battle Droid edition so I can use the laser cannon app on my adversaries...
You know they are going to make one of those 500K phones naming it the C3-PO edition! heh hopefully they make it the color gold and dont actually use gold. either way cool looking phone.
Always did like R2-D2 more anyways.
well at least we cant hold this one wrong. *****FORCE*****
I just found my new smart phone!
Jane you should just post a permanent link to Engadget cuz you only are capable of copying their news all the time.
don't chirp on Jane
maybe engadget is copying news from here, ever though of that?
Well, OKCupid studied phones in it's recent blog about dating. They said iPhone users have the most sex. Call me crazy, but I think that this phone won't be helping anyone in that department.
I love it though, it's pretty cool looking! Just gotta find that gamer girl of your dreams.
don't chirp on Janemaybe engadget is copying news from here, ever though of that?
Either way I'm reading news and getting entertained at the same time. So I win.
Heeee
I wants
Hey john maybe you should gently remove your head from your ***. And realize that all news does this. It's simply a matter of where you get your news, and what spin they put on it, but it's all the same.
This is the Droid I'm looking for (hand waves)
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Personally I'd prefer a black and silver Death Star R2 unit.
Do want! tho I'm probably just picking up the regular one this weekend...
Jane, you sound REALLY excited about this.
Well, OKCupid studied phones in it's recent blog about dating. They said iPhone users have the most sex. Call me crazy, but I think that this phone won't be helping anyone in that department. I love it though, it's pretty cool looking! Just gotta find that gamer girl of your dreams.
Well I've been married for years and nothing will help that area. So I might as well get the R2D2 Phone!
Feel free 2 hate me.. I love star wars & R2d2 is great but HATE this phone. It's UGLY.. U.G.L.Y ....
I dont get it....where's the phone? What's that metal thing around the r2d2?
I dont get it....where's the phone? What's that metal thing around the r2d2?
What you can see is probably the back of the phone. You can see the camera in the spot where R2s' camera is. Clever.
And the 'metal thing' is probably a display bracket or something to help it stand while photos are taken.