How Would Change You Motorola Cliq: It’s a funny thing, the CLIQ. When it was introduced at a low-key press conference, the world gasped as the flagging handset maker finally made its first really bold move since the RAZR by ushering in its first-ever Android handset. Here we a few months later, and the only Android-based Moto that anyone’s talking about is the Droid.
That said, we’re confident that a few of you T-Mobile loyalists are sticking to your guns (wouldn’t want to get caught up in that whole Verizon / AT&T scuffle, now would you?), but moreover, we’re certain that early CLIQ adopters have quite a bit to say now that the Droid is on the market. Is the CLIQ still living up to the hype? Are you still impressed with what it offers? What recommendations would you have for improving the next-generation? Feel free to spout off below, and hey, don’t try to hide any lingering bitterness — we won’t look down on you for it.
Specifications
Highlights
Google Android 1.5 Phone
Horizontal QWERTY Slider
5 Megapixel Camera and Camcorder Takes Nice Pictures and Videos
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Supports Streaming Stereo
Built-in MP3 Player
Text, Picture, Video and Instant Messaging Capable
What’s In The Box With The Phone
Additional Items Included – Battery, Wall Charger
Advanced Features
Digital Camera – Yes, 5 Megapixels (2560 × 1920 Pixels Max Resolution), 3x Digital Zoom, Auto-Focus, Self-Timer
MP3 Player – Yes
FM Radio – No
Bluetooth Wireless Technology – v2.0, Headset, Handsfree, A2DP, HFP, HSP, AVRCP Profiles Supported
Video Capture / Camcorder – 15 Frames Per Second, 352 x 288 Pixel Resolution Max, Landscape View
Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP) – Yes, Stream Stereo Music To and From Compatible (A2DP) Bluetooth Devices
Data Capable / Use This Phone As A Modem – No
PC Synchronization – Yes
Infrared Port – No
Voice-driven Menus – Yes
Messaging Features
Mobile Web Browsing – Android HTML Webkit
Multimedia Messaging – Send and Receive Messages
Text Messaging (SMS) – Send and Receive Messages
Instant Messenger Built-in – Yahoo, AIM, MSFT and GTalk
Personalization and Fun Features
Polyphonic Ringtones – Yes, XX Chords
MP3 Ringtones – Yes
Ringer Profiles – Yes
Picture Caller ID – Yes
Multiple Languages – Yes
Games – Yes, Downloadable Java Titles
Customizable Graphics – Yes
Core Features
Color Main Display – 3.1″ LCD, 320 x 480 Pixels, Over XX Thousand Colors Displayed
Speakerphone – Yes
Voice-activated Dialing – Yes
TTY Compatible – Yes
To-Do List – Yes
Voice Memo – Yes
Color – Black
Style – Horizontal Slider
Alarm – Yes
Calculator – Yes
Calendar – Yes
Vibrate – Yes
Phonebook Capacity – Unlimited; Memory Dependent
Multiple Numbers Per Name – Up to 10 Entries Per Contact
Standard 3.5mm Headset Jack – Yes
Battery Life
Battery Type – 1420 mAh Li Ion
Talk Time – Up to 360 Minutes
Standby Time – Up to 325 Hours
Technical Specifications
Application Platform – Android 1.5
Network Compatibility – GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
Data Download Speed – 3G HSDPA 7.2 Mbps
Ringtone Types Supported – MP3
Predictive Text Entry – Yes
Built-In Memory – 200 MB Onboard
Expandable Memory Capacity – Yes, microSD Format Compatible; 2 GB microSD card pre-installed
Dimensions – 2.28 x 4.49 x 0.61 in
Weight – 5.7 oz
Compatibility Features
Device Supports Voice Plans – Yes
Available For Purchase Without Service Plan – No
The Cliq features fantastic social networking aggregation and is arguably the best Android phone thus far.
