Motorola Milestone arrives 7 December

The Motorola Milestone - better known as the Droid in the US - will arrive on these shores on 7 December.

The Android-based Milestone isn't being pushed by any operator, but by online retailer Expansys, which has the device up for sale with delivery starting next Monday.

Buying the Motorola Milestone off-contract will cost 449.99, but Expansys is also offering the phone for 49.99 on a 35 monthly contract with T-Mobile.

The Milestone runs Android 2.0, and features a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, five megapixel camera, and a capacitive touchscreen.

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