The Motorola Cliq XT is on the market and it has reached the T-Mobile site. Let’s take a look at some of the better functions of this phone, on its own and in comparison to its predecessor, the original Motorola Cliq.
1) Screen – This is the biggest change to the device. Where the original Cliq had a slider QWERTY keyboard, the XT has a fairly responsive capacitive touch screen display with built-in keyboard entry. The 3.1 inch screen has a resolution of 320 x480 pixels which is a standard, but decent size.
2) Structure – The XT has a unique shell that really feels great to the touch. The frame has a nice texture so you can always keep a good grip on it and it’s easy to carry, even if you put it in your purse or pants pocket. All the buttons and ports are placed in practical places. The micro USB near the bottom left, the power button near the top right, with the headset jack on top as well. The 2-stage camera is just below the power button and really does an excellent job of auto-focusing before a picture is taken.
3) Functions – The trackpad and the buttons at the bottom of the phone are well-placed. The trackpad itself very responsive just like the touch screen. The four buttons (2 on either side of the trackpad) have a slight texture as well which makes them easy to distinguish since they do not stick out from the frame.
4) Sound – Excellent sound quality when having a conversation; the speakerphone is good, but not that audible in a noisy environment.
5) Battery – Lasts about 24 hours after a normal day of use. It will definitely have to be charged each night, but it is better than the original Cliq battery that lasted only half a day at times.
6) Reception – The signal reception is excellent which makes calling and receiving data a snap. This device also comes with Wifi capabilities.
In conclusion, although an upgrade release of the XT may anger some early owners of the original Cliq, the upgrades were good enough to warrant this release. Find out more about the Motorola Cliq XT.
