Verizon's DROID ERIS by HTC does Android and keeps it cheap

Verizon is making no secret about which Android device it wants to make waves this week -- that'd be the DROID from Motorola -- but there's another model that'll be available the same day with one-tenth the fanfare: HTC's DROID ERIS. Codenamed Desire ahead of launch, the phone is essentially Verizon's custom remix of the venerable Hero as found on Sprint and various GSM carriers around the world, featuring a 5 megapixel camera, 3.2-inch capacitive display, WiFi, 3.5mm headphone jack, and microSD expansion up to 16GB. Check it out in your local store hiding somewhere in the shadow of the DROID starting Friday for $99.99 on contract after a $100 mail-in rebate, which -- if you can forgo a physical keyboard, faster processor, and high-res display -- works out to a cool hundred less than Moto's entry.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 5th 2009 10:27AM]

now thats just a slap in the face to sprint, i better hear of a price drop by next week for sprint htc hero otherwise, i'll feel they b*tched out here

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 5th 2009 11:11AM]

thatguy: Not really. Verizon is still $1100 more (before tax) w/ a 2 years contract.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 5th 2009 12:06PM]

My thoughts exactly. For me, a family plan on Verizon would run $179.97 a month for 1400 minutes shared and the smartphone/pda data plan. On Sprint, I can get 1500 minutes with unlimited everything else and unlimited calling to any mobile for $129.99 a month.

$50 a month x 24 months = $1200 extra I'd have to pay to be with Verizon.

[iLuvvGoogleAndroidz Posted Nov 17th 2009 4:49PM]

I guess you were right! Saw your post on the other site today.

[DeadPlasmaCell Posted Nov 5th 2009 6:22PM]

This is a bit off topic, but I love that widget in the picture with the time and weather, anyone know how I can get that on the My Touch 3G?

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 8th 2009 7:39AM]

This is the best phone i've ever had. Droid Eris! for 100$ you just cant beat it.
Everything is so fast. No Lag. Great browser, Google maps - Train times/Bus Routes, multi touch on webapges, Battery Lasts ALLLLLLLL day (: Did I mention the Endless AP's. I just downloaded Pandora and it doesnt drain my battery like other phones used to... and to think android 2.0 may be coming... If it does - Great! if it doesnt It really doesnt Matter. this phone does it all....

[victoria Posted Nov 21st 2009 3:20AM]

WOW droid does a price drop again? What could be more sweeter than that.. So wait around for 1 month and see droid drop's it price again.. maybe to 100 USD only? That will be insane

Motorola Droid at 120 USD: Best or Worst? http://bit.ly/motororola-droid-120-usd-at-dell-insane