Verizon Motorola Droid X Android phone launch supply limited

Screenshot showing limited inventories of Motorola Droid X for launch day

The Motorola Droid X is probably one of the best handsets you can buy when it’s launched later this week on Verizon. There have been rumors that the number of Droid X units available per store would be quite limited. Today those rumors are looking scary-true.

Earlier this week, the Verizon warehouse looked to only have somewhere near 25,000 Motorola Droid X units available. Now that the devices are being shipped to stores, that number has dropped to under 10k, and who knows when Verizon will get re-upped. With the advertising push that will likely accompany the launch of the X, it would be wise of Verizon to try to get as many devices as possible. You’d imagine that if the carrier opens at midnight of the 15th, that they would have a steady supply to carry them over. Since there have been few advertisements for the device at this point, Big Red may not be too worried about running out just yet. But, as the ads start flooding newspapers and TVs, Verizon better be ready to deliver a device that customers can get their hands on – otherwise, we could have another Android handset delay on Verizon.

The device won’t be for everyone though. It’s large screen could make some small-handed users uncomfortable when holding it. If that’s the case, I’d suggest you to get the Droid Incredible, but even that phone is having supply issues of its own. Furthermore, if you aren’t into the X, you may want to wait for the Droid 2, which is could drop as soon as next month, likely with Android 2.2 Froyo pre-installed.

If the Droid Incredible, X, and 2 can’t keep up with demand, we could see all three Android superphones musterings sales that would amount to the successful launch of just a single device. Let’s hope that Verizon can keep up with the demand, as all this potential waiting may just make a potential Droid owner want to go elsewhere. Vibrant, anyone?

[Update]
Verizon has responded to reports that Verizon stores will have limited availability of Motorola Droid X inventory on launch day later this week. Read more here.

[Via: Droid-Life]

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Blake was born in Beaumont, Texas, about 100 miles away from Houston. Even as a youngster, technology came to him very naturally, tinkering with anything he could. His passion of technology grew with mobile phones when he dreamed that the capabilities of phones would eventually make one's life much easier. Since then it's been his mission to advocate the push of mobile technology to anyone who will listen.

Yor

25 phones per store? Lets see, that should be gone in 60 minutes?
Bethmahoney.com

There seems to be a shortage of smart phones these days. Even smartphones that don't work right(iphone 4) there is a 3 week waiting list for. I think the Droid X is going to be an amazing success, and very hard to actually get…
Diana

This rumor has already been proven wrong. There is updates that stores have gotten more and will get more before the 15th!!
Justin

I just talked to my verizon store in Delaware and they reported only about 45 DX, but I was able to reserve one for myself, just as a heads up to others, when in doubt reserve.
adam

how did you reserve one….i tried that here in pitsburgh with no luck
Chris

I've got on on reserve in Springfield, MO. It is a premium retail location, but I'm first on the list, and she said quite a few would be coming in.
mike

try Best Buy
jsuber

They have Cell phones in Pittsburg. Sorry, it had to be said.
Ben

I pre-orderd at best buy, i Hope i get mine later this week Super excited!!!
JR.

Is there any way to tell how many the best buy stores are getting? I pre-ordered one from BB and would like to know if I am going to get it on the 15th or not.
Tina

Best Buy is taking reservations
Justin

I just called and told them I was up for an upgrade then I asked about the supply and the lady told me she would set one aside, took my name and that was it. I've read on other similar sites that people did the same thing, that's where I got the idea, mybe you got the wrong person I'd try again.
crazydkid

i went to my local company store and i got it set up to ship to my house Friday morning i wont get it launch day but ill have one ;D no lines for me
Amien

how did you reserve yours? i went to the store but they wont let me reserve one! guess ima be at the doors at 7 and wait in line unti it opens at 9!
foebea

This is due to AMOLED shortage. The two manufacturers are currently unable to keep up with demand. It will get better as they bring more factories online.
nick

Is that a question? If so, it should probably have a question-mark. Oh, and Pittsburgh has an h at the end. Try a little harder on your next lame insult!
Bruce

I preordered at Best Buy, but they ran out and I have no phone yet. So Minus as well order online and save $100. Overnight shipping, I can wait a day.