Motorola CLIQ XT

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Motorola CLIQ XT Overview

With a name like CLIQ XT, one would think this phone would be a larger or more heavily powered version of Motorola's first ever Android - the Motorola CLIQ. But in reality the Motorola CLIQ XT is a different beast entirely, ditching the slideout QWERTY keyboard in favor of a taller, wider, and MUCH slimmer package.

In fact, with a name like XT it's a bit surprising that its slim (.44 inches thick) and lightweight (4.4 ounces) are two of its best traits. The CLIQ XT comes with a 3.1-inch screen, touch sensitive directional pad, 5MP camera with LED Flash, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and overall is a solid but not overly impressive device.

The CLIQ XT does come with some added bonuses such as Swype - an onscreen software keyboard that makes typing on the smallish 3.1-inch screen a bit less tedious - and also includes Flash Lite 8.1 and multi-touch support. This comes along with Motorola's custom Android UI - Blur.

Strangely, the CLIQ XT excels for being small and struggles for the same reasons. It is a more than capable device and offers a nice balance for beginning smartphone users, but the high-gear smartphone users will be disappointed by its small display and mediocre processing power.

Motorola CLIQ XT Specs

General
Form Factor: Candybar  
AKA: Motorola QUENCH  
Date Released (YYYY/MM/DD): 2010/03/17  
Size
Weight: 130 grams  
Dimensions: 60.0 x 116.8 x 12.4 (mm)  
Display
Resolution: 320x480  
Size: 3.1-inch  
Type: TFT-LCD  
Camera
Video: DVD/VGA @ 24fps  
Flash: LED  
Auto-focus: Yes  
Megapixels: 5MP  
Connectivity
GPS: A-GPS  
USB: MicroUSB USB 2.0  
Bluetooth: v1.5  
Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g  
HDMI: ?  
Multimedia
Headset Jack: 3.5mm  
Radio: No  
Battery
Type: 1420 mAh Li-Ion  
Hardware/OS
Operating System: Android 1.5  
Internal Memory: 512 MB  
External Memory: MicroSD (Up to 32GB)  
RAM: 256 MB  
Processor: 528 MHz Qualcomm MSM7201A  

Motorola CLIQ XT Reviews

ZDnet
"the Motorola Cliq XT will certainly please T-Mobile customers who are new to smartphones and looking for an iPhone-esque experience. If the T-Mobile myTouch 3G is too vanilla and the Nexus One too hardcore, the Cliq XT offers a happy (social) medium."
MobileBurn
(Recommended) When it comes to the CLIQ XT, the biggest question T-Mobile subscribers need to ask themselves is whether they can deal without the hardware keyboard that the CLIQ has. The CLIQ XT offers a more robust portfolio of multimedia apps, has Flash Lite support, and is more pocket friendly than the CLIQ, but it's still a bit under powered and runs an aging version of Android. It's not for everyone, and I think young adults will appreciate it most, but if you need a phone that will ease your social networking addiction, the CLIQ XT won't steer you wrong.
PCmag
"Yes, the CLIQ XT is slow. But unless you're willing to give up the idea of customer support and go for a Google Nexus One, all of T-Mobile's Android phones are slow. It's a big problem for the carrier: they have five Android smartphones, and they're all slow. I'd send self-supporting techies to the Google Nexus One and ordinary folks to the original CLIQ, because I like the CLIQ's hardware keyboard. But if the XT appeals to you, it's a decent choice."
PhoneScoop
"The Cliq XT is a much better Motoblur device than either the Cliq or the Backflip. It's still not perfect, mind you, but the software has shown some serious and notable improvements."
CNET
(3.5 out of 5) "The Motorola Cliq XT is a nice alternative to the original Cliq, offering a sleeker design and enhanced multimedia capabilities."
Laptop Mag
(3 out of 5) "T-Mobile’s Cliq XT is a nice follow-up to the Cliq and includes lots of improvements, but we found ourselves missing the physical keyboard. While this smart phone is certainly usable, heavy texters and those who post constant social networking updates will become annoyed quickly."
PCworld
(3.5 out of 5) "The Motorola Cliq XT has superb multimedia and social networking features, but its performance isn't the strongest."
MobileCrunch
"If you’re looking for a nice, standard Android phone, you could do worse. It’s a strong, if slightly unexciting, phone that would look great in a teenager’s purse."
PhoneArena
"Even though it might not excel in all aspects, the CLIQ XT showcases Motorola's stance in continuing their efforts in the market – they definitely have something in this device to make it stand out enough to be unique."
BrightHand
(4.5 out of 5) "If you're looking for a slim, pocketable Android-based phone that keeps you in touch with your friends, whether that's through text or voice, take a closer look at the Cliq XT. It's a real winner in my book."
AndroidAndMe
"For those that are new to Android, the CLIQ XT is a nice phone and I would suggest it over any non-Android phone that T-Mobile offers. However, Android has so much more to offer and a wave of new phones is around the corner."

Motorola CLIQ XT Pictures

 

Motorola CLIQ XT Videos

Biscuits and CLIQs
Motorola shares the CLIQ/QUENCH with IntoMobile sitting amongst some delicious biscuits.
PhoneScoop First-Look
Phonescoop takes their first look at the Motorola CLIQ XT at an event.
MobileBurn First Look
Michael Oryl takes a look at what he calls "a slimmed down CLIQ or DEXT" - we're still wondering why its called the XT.
MobileBurn Review
Motorola CLIQ XT is reviewed by MobileBurn in this 12-minute video.
PhoneDog Live with CLIQ XT
Hands on with Motorola's newest Android phone, the Cliq XT. Also known as the Quench, this is a touch-only device with MotoBlur. Live from MWC 2010 Barcelona.
PhoneDog Unboxing/Hands-On
Noah from phonedog unboxes the CLIQ XT and gives it a spin.
AndroidAndMe Review
Taylor from AndroidAndMe gives the CLIQ XT a pretty thorough pass through the paces.

Motorola CLIQ XT News

T-Mobile Providing Incentives to CLIQ XT Owners After Android 2.1 Update Axed

Here is something interesting: T-Mobile is providing a special offer through their Customer Loyalty reps in order to prevent the loss of subscribers ticked off by Motorola’s abandoning of Android 2.1 for the CLIQ XT. The leaked document obtained by TMoNews calls the offer confidential and doesn’t provide any details on what it might be. [...]

Motorola Confirms CLIQ XT, Adds Flipout, Charm, i1 to List of Devices Not Receiving Android Updates

Hate to be all bad news bears this morning, but the Cliq XT won’t be the only device from Motorola’s lineup not receiving an Android update. Their Android Software Upgrade list has been updated accordingly. I suppose the good news is that the Motorola FLIPOUT, Charm, and i1 will be stuck at Android 2.1 as [...]

Sorry Motorola Cliq XT, No Android 2.1 for You

In a move that doesn’t surprise us all given the state of Android OS upgrades these days, Motorola has decided to cease development on Android 2.1 for the Motorola Cliq XT. The lower-range handset will, instead, remain on good ol’ Android 1.5. I will give Cliq XT owners a minute to scream into a pillow. [...]

Maintenance Update Rolling Out for Motorola Cliq XT on T-Mobile

A maintenance update is currently rolling out for the Motorola Cliq XT. It goes without saying that this ISN’T a move up to Android 2.1, but rather a series of bug fixes and enhancements to help improve stability and overall phone performance and speed. Also eliminated are bugs for erroneous notifications that a message has [...]

Motorola Updates Android Software Upgrades Chart

Motorola has once again revised their software upgrade chart to reflect the latest timeline for their Android devices to receive their respective updates. Most notably the Motorola Quench has been deemed unfit for an upgrade after a previous iteration of the chart said its Android 2.1 update was “under evaluation” as well as the international [...]

Trio of T-Mobile Phones Hitting End-of-Life Status Early October

It’s always a sad day when I have to report about the eventual kicking of the bucket for any Android handset. Today, TmoNews’ source says that three of T-Mobile’s Android phones will be hitting end-of-life on October 4th. The MyTouch 1.2 (the one with the 3.5mm headphone jack, more memory, etc.), the Motorola CLIQ, and [...]

Motorola Updates Upgrade Timeline, The Wait Continues

Motorola – one of the better manufacturers when it comes to transparency in their upgrade plans – has once again updated their chart to reflect the latest ETA on upgrades for several of their phone. We’re still waiting for Eclair to hit the CLIQ and CLIQ XT, but it shouldn’t be a long wait now [...]

T-Mobile Seeks Cliq XT Owners to Test a Not Android 2.1 Update

T-Mobile is searching for 1000 guinea pigs upon which to unleash an in-testing update for the Motorola Cliq XT. The new update is in no way, shape, or form Android 2.1, but it promises to fix a handful of bugs and add some improvements to the Cliq XT experience. Users can expect better overall phone [...]

They May Have Missed Q2, but Motorola Has Updated Their Android 2.1 Timeline: Cliq and Cliq XT “testing in process”

Either Motorola is really close to getting the anticipated Android 2.1 update out to the CLIQ and CLIQ XT, or they have just given up on naming a timeframe to avoid the metaphorical tomatoes and other assorted fruits and vegetables owners of those devices have been stockpiling to fling in their direction come the end [...]

Motorola’s Android 2.1 Upgrade Timeline Gets An Update

Over the weekend, it appears that Motorola has updated their chart outlining upgrades for several of their Android-based phones. Most phones are still only planned to be receiving Android 2.1 (Motorola Droid’s rollout has finished, while the Milestone is still currently being rolled out in stages for other international markets). For the Motorola Backflip, they’re [...]

Get a Motorola CLIQ XT Free on a New Contract with T-Mobile

Looking to get on T-Mobile now that they are announcing all these new (and very fast) HSPA+ regions? Want a cheap or FREE Android handset to hold you over until something better comes along? If you head over to T-Mobile’s site now and sign up for a new 2-year agreement you can have just that, [...]

Buy One, Get One Free On Android Phones From T-Mobile, CLIQ XT Temporarily Gets $50 Price Cut

T-Mobile’s bringing folks a great deal in time for Mother’s Day. For an unspecified period of time (the rep didn’t say in the email) you can buy one smartphone at its regular price, and get the second one completely free. The obvious scenario here would be to snatch one up for yourself and pass one [...]

An Update, but Not 2.1, Heading to a CLIQ XT Near You

CLIQ XT owners can get a little excited — but not too excited — over a new update that is currently making its way to the handset on T-Mobile. This is the same update that T-Mo had released for testing to a select few handsets earlier in the week, so before you go crying for [...]

Motorola CLIQ XT Update Preview To Commence Today

Look what slipped under our radar over the weekend: Motorola’s getting ready to preview and test a new update for the Motorola CLIQ XT. Before any of you get excited: no, this isn’t the big 2.1. If any of the following enhancements are something you’d love to have on your phone, however, then you might [...]

MOTOBLUR and CLIQ XT Debut on Broadway

The CLIQ XT will be taking the stage as the latest MOTOBLUR device from Motorola tonight at the world premier of American Idiot on Broadway. The run up to the debut of the new musical based on Green Day’s Grammy-winning album has been closely tied to MOTOBLUR, with the social media content stream being used [...]

CLIQ XT Coming Wednesday, Getting BOGO Offer Immediately?

TMOtoday has published a trio of rumors today, stating that the Motorola CLIQ XT is arriving in stores, will start selling March 17th for $99, and will immediately be available as part of a Buy One Get One Free campaign at T-Mobile that they said would start today. Internal screenshot regarding price/date: Here is the [...]

CLIQ XT Pics Leaked On The Double

The Motorola CLIQ XT is a keyboardless version of the original CLIQ with some improvements such as Flash Lite. I won’t give you the phone’s complete run down but if you want to be “sold” then I suggest you listen to a quick pitch. But what I WILL show you is two pictures from two [...]

T-Mobile Makes Motorola CLIQ XT Elevator Pitch

So you’re a T-Mobile employee and you’re standing in an elevator with a customer for 60 seconds. You desperately want to sell them the Motorola CLIQ XT but aren’t exactly sure how to make the sale in that limited amount of time. No problem – that’s what training (and pamphlets) are for: The above is [...]

March 10th For CLIQ XT Evidence Mounts

We’ve gotten leak after leak suggesting that March 10th would be the day of reckoning for the CLIQ XT and now that we’re officially 1-week away from that date we get another unofficial confirmation that the 10th it is: One more week for the non-keyboarded CLIQ which makes me wonder: did they choose the name [...]

CLIQ XT $129.99 At Launch?

If you’re craving some non-keyboard CLIQ action then the Motorola CLIQ XT on T-Mobile is your guy and TMOnews has evidence of the potential price. Based on this leaked screenshot it looks like the CLIQ XT will cost $129.99 with a 2-year contract/rebate and $329.99 if you want nothing but the goods: Another neat note [...]


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