T-Mobile myTouch 3G Phone with Google, Black
Sunday, February 21st, 2010
- 3G-enabled, Google Android OS-powered smartphone with vibrant 3.2-inch touchscreen; access to Android Market for downloading applications
- Compatible with T-Mobile’s 3G network (available in select markets); T-Mobile’s myFaves service provides unlimited calling to your five most called contacts
- Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g); GPS location services; 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth stereo music streaming, MicroSD expansion to 32 GB
- Up to 7.0 hours of talk time, up to 384 hours (16 days) of standby time
- What’s in the Box: handset, battery, charger, USB cable, 4 GB memory card, wired stereo headset, stereo headphone adapter, slipcase, screen protector, user guide (English/Spanish)
Amazon.com Product Description
Stay connected on the go with the sleek, lightweight T-Mobile myTouch 3G, which combines full touchscreen functionality with fast 3G connectivity and a mobile Web experience that includes many Google tools you’ve come to rely on with your PC. Designed by HTC and powered by the open-source Android operating system, it offers an intuitive interface with an easily customizable home screen and the ability to personalize the myTouch 3G with a wide selection of free and paid downloadable apps via the Android Market.
The customizable home screen of the T-Mobile myTouch 3G.
The sleek, lightweight T-Mobile myTouch 3G with 3.2-inch touchscreen.
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ENMANUEL RODRIGUEZ says:
February 21st, 2010
8:21 pm
when i first got it it was great piece of equipment better than the g1 and smaller form and thinner made it a plus for this cellphone but it does not have the things i wanted the G1 to have like flash camera which to me was alet down and tmo 3g coverage in my area is awesome blazing speed and great quality it’s just they are always behind with some older equipment and really behind to get more advanced smartphones but anyways great google os and better design thn the g1
Rating: 4 / 5
Nick Beard says:
February 21st, 2010
10:18 pm
Still stuck in another year of T-Mobile contract, and so rather than pay the $200, I thought I’d try this – the MyTouch. At first, I thought it would do the job – until I received my first email with an attachment… (You can only open atachments to gmail messages). I have already returned the phone to T-Mobile, and returned to my Blackberry.
The phone is cute, a good size, easy to configure and pretty easy to use for basic functions. Some fun and useful downloadable widgets, and the multiple screens that you can move between laterally are a nice feature. Sound quality is good. However, it has some idiotic constraints. If you get an attachment at G-Mail, it can be opened and viewed. If you get one at a POP mail account you have set up on the phone… well, tough. The attachment cannot be opened.
In any case, why have different icons for different email accounts in the first place? [...and YET ANOTHER inbox for text messages? Stupid...] As another reviewer has noted, email seems S L O W. Maybe the synch settings needed changing? If so, I couldn’t find out how to do so.
No flash with the otherwise good camera.
The keyboard sucks. If you need to go back to correct a word, positioning the cursor in a specific place is intensely frustrating. Sometimes the space “key” just wouldn’t work (as it was at the edge of the screen, maybe?).
So – I will be waiting for my contract to expire to get an iPhone, or a new Blackberry, maybe just decide to splurge and pay the get-out fee…
If you want a toy, this phone is OK. If you want a serious “PDA” phone, look elsewhere.
Rating: 2 / 5
Brandon Taylor says:
February 21st, 2010
11:59 pm
I’ve been a Blackberry person for years and finally caved in and purchased this so I could finally have 3G (which put my non-3G Blackberry’s to shame). T-Mo is a little behind the times and is now finally catching up with cool phones and more 3G, and this phone is a really good start to a future of great phones from them. I personally love it.
First of all, this phone is sleek. The styling is really nice and sexy. It could use a chrome band but that is just me being picky. Even the charger is cool (except the darn blue light is horrid at night–I had to put tape over it so I could sleep!).
Second, this phone is feature-rich and easy to use. Blackberries are a nightmare to do anything on (especially change the blasted ring-tones). This phone however, is a cinch to do everything. The menus are user friendly and simple.
This phone is fast. It does bog down at times but can be fixed with the free app “task killer free edition”. Everything loads fast and runs smoothly. I downloaded about 7 things at once while listening to a song and playing a game. This phone is a pro at multi-tasking.
This phone is fun. I love the fact that Google Android allows ad’s on their apps so the majority can be free. Some may hate the ad’s but those people can buy the ad-less versions for a fee and those cheap people like myself will deal with the banner ad. It is brilliance. The app store is not as good at Apple’s but is darn close. It definitely puts BB app store to shame. The beauty of the Android store is that you can buy an app, hate it and un-install it within 24 hours for a FULL refund!! WOW!
This phone is the best T-Mobile has, though not the best out there. It really is a good value too considering all the great apps and the fact that TMO has low prices in comparison to ATT and VZ. Make sure to purchase this phone WITHOUT a contract and pay for monthly installments on the phone with the even more plus plans. It will pay for itself in the 14th month and begin to save you $20 per month after that because the even more plus plans are much cheaper than the even more ones.
PROS:
TMO’s best (as of 12/18/09)
Sexy
Fast
Google (remember, it has free navigation now!!)
Fun
Cons:
Freezes up frequently unless you use task killer
Not enough chrome
No trackpad, just trackball
No pinch zoom
Screen not responsive enough
The darn charger has a nightlight! It is cool when you AREN’T trying to sleep!
REMEMBER: T-Mobile will ALWAYS waive your activation/upgrade fee if you ask and give you at least ONE free month of service if you are considering to switch to another carrier. Be sure to upgrade through the customer service number, you will have the best luck getting discounts. HAGGLING IS KEY!!!
Again, Even More Plus plans are $20 for the internet and $10 less for each anytime minutes tier, Even more are $30 and $10 MORE. You will save $20 per month by not signing a contract and paying full price for the phone by signing up for even more PLUS plans. Do your calculations and realize it will be cheaper to pay full price in the long run and begin to save you hundreds (they even have a monthly installment plan for their phones). GOOD LUCK ON PHONE SHOPPING!!
Rating: 4 / 5