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Review: Motorola Cliq 2

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Jan 19, 2011, 4:42 PM by Eric M. Zeman

Motorola heavily revises its first Android handset, and the result is a much better device for everyday use. The Cliq 2 for T-Mobile is a solid option in its Android lineup.

The Motorola Cliq 2 takes everything that was good about the original Cliq (Motorola's first Android handset) and kicks it up a notch. It's a wee bit larger and heavier, but the improved construction and drastically increased performance make this Android 2.2 handset a charmer in T-Mobile's lineup.

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About the author, Eric M. Zeman:

Eric has been covering the mobile telecommunications industry for 17 years at various print and online publications. He studied at Rutgers Newark and University of Kentucky, and has a degree in writing. He likes playing guitar, attending concerts, listening to music, and driving sports cars.

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Motorola Cliq 2

3.7" display 480 x 854 pixels
TI OMAP3620 processor
1,420 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot, Hardware Text Keyboard, Headphone Jack (3.5mm)

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MrFisch13

Jan 24, 2011, 3:02 PM

Just get a g2

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mmmaxheadroom

Why the g2 ooh updates as if they will ever work right unless you root. Better keyboard not! The cliq2 may look odd but it is the best out there. The clip 2 is. a quality phone and with froyo the updates after this will be incremental at best. The cli...
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fearmywrx

The G2 is a pretty good device made my a reputable company HTC. Motorola on the other hand offers some great features such and Motoblur which has been a large success on their other android devices.

Someone mentioned the processing speeds, the HTC...
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wdfichtel

Jan 20, 2011, 9:50 AM

Wi-Fi calling

"The Wi-Fi calling app falls short of its potential and makes me wonder why T-Mobile bothered to include it (especially since there is no economic incentive for customers to use it)."

The intent of the app is not economical at all. It's meant to give those in a low or no signal area another option to still be able to make and receive calls. I know I would be more than happy to have it on my phone where I live.

mmueller007

I second that. The one main reason I may consider switching to T-Mobile when my contract runs out with AT&T is for that feature. Reception in my home is dismal.

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PaulAlcohol

Jan 20, 2011, 11:57 AM

Hmmmmm

Is Mr. Phonescoop Reviewer a Guitar player? I noticed a Mesa Boogie Amp. Just saying. 😎

muchdrama

Jan 19, 2011, 6:14 PM

*THOCK!*

Great review. Although I have to say, the keys being under a raised sheeting of plastic might fail one day. Also, the Dolphin HD browser is MUCH better than Android.

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