First impressions: Motorola Cliq
CNET checks out the Motorola Cliq and offers some first impressions of Moto's first Android device.
It was a big day for Motorola. The handset manufacturer unveiled its first Google Android device, the
Is the Motorola Cliq the answer? Well, we're not completely sold at this point. We finally got some hands-on time with the device, and while we're impressed with the hardware and the features are on par, it's the Motoblur software that makes us weary. The integration of data from different sources is great, but having all information like Facebook updates, tweets, e-mails constantly streamed to your home screen is completely overwhelming, in our opinion. And is it really necessary?
True, you can customize the home screen and remove widgets, so we'll hold off on verdict until we get the phone in for review. Also, pricing will be a huge factor.
Surely, we'll hear more news in the coming weeks, but in the meantime, check out our hands-on photo gallery and First Look video of the Motorola Cliq to get a closer look at the device and to get our first impressions of the smartphone.