Motorola Droid X: The Next Hot Smartphone?

Droid X, which features a big 4.3-inch screen and powerful processor, likely won't sell as well as the recently launched Apple iPhone 4, but recent negative stories about the new iPhone have fueled interest in Motorola's product.

"The immediate future looks bright for Motorola's new Droid X smartphone, which is scheduled for release this Thursday, July 15 on Verizon Wireless' 3G network. This big and brawny Android handset is benefitting from early reviews praising its beautiful 4.3-inch display, impressive multimedia features, and relatively long battery life versus comparable phones.

While it's unlikely that initial Droid X sales will match the iPhone 4's staggering success--specifically, 1.7 million units sold within three days of launch--early signs show strong consumer interest in Motorola's new phone. Best Buy has already started and stopped two rounds of pre-orders for the Droid X, and the retailer won't guarantee that customers who preordered will get their phone on launch day. Verizon Wireless has said it expects inventory shortages as well."