New HTC Eris Comes to Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless announced its own version of the HTC Hero named Droid Eris. The Eris looks almost identical to the Hero, however, must of the physical buttons were removed and replaced by touch controls.

The Eris has very thigh integration with the Google services including Maps, Gmail and videos from YouTube. It features a 5.0 megapixel camera, support for stereo Bluetooth, a 3.2 in multi-touch screen, visual voice mail and access to the Andriod application marketplace.

Verizon announced the Eris at $99 after rebates (new contract) including an 8gb microSD card. It will be available on November 6.

Accessories for the new HTC Eris can be found here.

Another Android phone was also added to Verizon, the Motorola Droid. Accessories for the Motorola Droid can be found here.

Tags: HTC Eris, HTC Hero, Verizon Wireless