The FINANCIAL -- Now there is no need to sacrifice design or function with Motorola SPICE™ XT, the new, slim and budget-friendly Android™ powered smartphone from Motorola Mobility de Mexico S.A. de C.V. and Telcel.

According to  Motorola Mobility, Motorola SPICE XT gives users a more engaging experience with its 3.5-inch, extra-bright touch-screen display, dual cameras for vivid video capture, and all the social networking you could want. The Motorola SPICE XT is now available at Telcel stores for free on Mas por Menos 3 plan with an 18-month contract and pre-paid at $3,199 pesos.

Running on Android 2.3, the latest version of Android for smartphones, Motorola SPICE XT is the perfect balance of sleek design, affordability and intuitive functionality. Capture and share your memories in crystal clear clarity with its 5-megapixel auto-focus camera with built in flash. Typing text and email messages is faster and easier with the Swype touch-screen keyboard. Plus, with access to the world’s leading social media applications, it’s easy to stay in constant contact with friends and family.

The fashionable Motorola SPICE XT also offers unique personalization options through the Moto Switch interface that allows you to switch between friend- and work-centric modes depending on what you’re doing.

Motorola SPICE XT also has best-in-class battery life, allowing users to talk for eight hours or have 21 days of standby in 3G mode. The battery can handle regular multitasking between apps, games and Web browsing, as well as heavy messaging. Users also have access to more than 400,000 apps in Android Market.

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