September 10th, 2010 
admin T-Mobile myTouch Slide Android Phone, Red (T-Mobile)
- Google Android 2.1-powered smartphone in red with vibrant 3.4-inch touchscreen and slide-out full QWERTY keyboard for easy typing on the go
- Compatible with T-Mobile’s 3G network for fast downloads as well as quick uploads of photo and video to sharing sites
- Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g); GPS location services; 5-megapixel camera/camcorder with LED flash; Bluetooth stereo music; microSD expansion to 32 GB
- Up to 5 hours of talk time, up to 144 hours ( 6 days) of standby time
- What’s in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, charger, USB cable, 8 GB microSD memory card, wired stereo headphones, quick start guide
Updating the original myTouch 3G with a roomy slide-out QWERTY keyboard and the latest version of the Android operating system (version 2.1), the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide mobile phone also offers a variety of unique new features to help you connect more easily with friends and family. Enabled for T-Mobile’s high-speed 3G network, the myTouch 3G Slide offers fast data delivery and an enhanced Web-browsing experience that lets you connect quickly to social networking sites.
The sleek,
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Review by Mackenzie Stewart for T-Mobile myTouch Slide Android Phone, Red (T-Mobile)
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After using this phone for almost a week now, I’m soo excited. This is one piece of device that is the best I’ve ever owned apart from my iPod Touch which I had for over a year. I needed an upgrade from my previous flip-phone that I had for a couple of years. Some of the reasons why I wanted a new phone are that I needed a phone with a good camera, applications to jot down appointments/notes, text messages with a full keyboard, a good sized screen for internet use, and something similar and as fast as my iPod touch. And let to you, this phone has and does all these features just fine. Let me start off with the Pros and Cons:
Pros -
- Customize interface to your liking
- 3.4″ screen with trackpad
- Android 2.1 (latest)
- EXCELLENT 5MP camera (with LED flash)
- A full QWERTY keyboard
- Great video
- Many great applications
- Fast internet 3G/wifi
- 8GB memory
- EXCELLENT call quality
- Good speaker
- GPS system
- A total of 7 home/leap screens
- 600MHz processor
- Swype activated
- Genius button (voice commands)
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Bluetooth 2.1 with stereo bluetooth support
- Slick, clean, beautiful design (solid build quality)
- Cool weather animations **
- Use as a USB Storage
- And much more…
Cons -
- A little expense at $179.99 (through T-Mobile)
- No phone case or screen protector
- Battery is ok but not bad
I came across this phone which came out on June 2 and I had done my research even before it came out. Wasn’t too crazy about at first but when I went to the T-Mobile store few weeks ago just to look at it, I loved it. First off, I was surprised at how small it was compared to looking at it on video and picture reviews online (these things usually happen anyway). I liked that fact that it was surprisingly fast, I did not experience any lags or slow downs AT ALL and still don’t. Also, the display is big, bright at 3.4 inches, and colors are vivid. I wanted a phone just like my iPod Touch mainly in its speed and the screen being in a decent size and actually got something better then what I expected.
There are too many features to cover but I’ll do the important ones that everyone wants to know:
BUILD QUALITY: The phone is made out of a hard plastic with a high gloss finish which makes it look and feel expensive; although, it does attract finger prints. There are metal/aluminum elements such as the myTouch logo, the surfaces around the camera and flash lens on the back, and the camera button on the side of the phone. The phone on a whole, including buttons feel very solid.
SPEAKERPHONE: The speakerphone on this device is not the best I’ve heard compared to Blackberrys, being the best, but it is acceptable.
CALL QUALITY: Call quality is EXCELLENT. Loud, clear, no static, you name it, it’s excellent.
KEYBOARD AND TOUCHPAD: Now, this is my first phone with a full keyboard but from using the Motorola CLIQ’s keyboard in the T-Mobile store I preferred the myTouch 3g Slide’s. The buttons/keys are nice and spaced out, and firm and very easy to press. A touchpad/trackpad is also included (located on the bottom of the screen) that can be used to navigate through the phone in addition to the touch screen. You can press on it for “Enter/Ok” gestures.
CAMERA: I was afraid that the camera quality wasn’t going to be good because the fact that I’d experienced poor quality images off the HTC HD2. But the camera on this baby blows the HTC HD2′s out the water. The picture quality is another EXCELLENT. I had a regular 5MP Canon Camera that took great pictures and I can easily compare this to that. I am really impressed. CNET has this phones camera quality as subpar, when really, it’s excellent. Go try it out for yourself at your nearest T-Mobile store and you’ll see.
BATTERY LIFE: Battery life is good but not best. From using apple products, you get used to long lasting battery life. But this phone does a good job for what it is. It is a phone with a big screen, so if you plan on using this phone with heavy usage – browsing the internet, making a lot of calls, playing games, etc., you need a charger with you on the road. However, this phone can last you all day if you’re just a simple user, such as myself, just making several calls, browsing the internet and texting. It all just comes down to what and how you’ll be using this phone. Another thing is that you can control the screen’s brightness in three levels. I usually have mine on the lowest which reduces the battery life considerably well. The only problem is that when you’re outdoors when the sun is bright, you may want to increase the screens brightness, but if you’re indoors then it’s fine. This would definitely be a great alternative to help you save battery life.
INTERFACES: The interface on this phone basically lets you customize your own phone to your liking. You have many apps on the phone and you can place them anywhere on your screen(s), whether you want them as little icons or as a big viewable icon with animations such as the clock, whether, pictures, message inboxes, etc. and they all look very cool. Icons can even be placed in sections on one screen. In addition, you have the option to add a total of 7 Home/Leap screens and all can be viewed simultaneously. Pretty cool!
INTERNET 3G/WI-FI: Browsing the internet on this phone is awesome, whether it’s 3g or wi-fi, it does an excellent job. Its very sooth, smoother than my iPod Touch which is surprising and it’s very fast browsing from page to page. Rotating the screen to change viewing position is at ease, no lags or cracks. I’m on the internet daily on this phone and can’t get over how fast it is.
APPS: In this phone you have many apps that are included such as genius, GPS, MP3 Store, Peep, PDF Viewer, Quickoffice, and much more. They have the “Market Place” app, where you can purchase any apps and even “Free” apps in any category you desire. Apps are very easy to download. If you’re familiar with apple products, such as iPhone or iPod Touch, you’ll know exactly how to use this.
SPEED/PROCESSOR: The speed on this phone is awesome at 600MHz. It may not have the full 1GHz processor but I guarantee you that this phone will impress you. Their no lags, no slow downs, or freezes like you’ll experience on other phones such as the Motorola CLIQ. This phone is fast just like my iPod Touch.
NEGATIVES: You would think HTC would include either a case or a screen protector for an expensive phone like they do for their other products. So now I have to waste more money for a case and screen protector. Another thing is the price, it’s $[...] after rebate and that’s if you buy it through T-Mobile which is a little expensive if you ask me, but you can get a better deal else where.
ANOTHER GREAT FEATURE: When you press to answer a call and as you place your ear/faces next to the phone, the screen will automatically shut off to avoid misguided touch on the touch screen interface. In addition, the phone will turn on when ear/faces is away from the phone. Pretty cool!
Overall, I think this is an awesome phone, probably is T-Mobile’s best; and I would definitely recommend this to anyone who’s a Student, Business Professional, or anyone who wants a phone with an excellent camera.
I will update this review as I experience more.
Review by Happy mom for T-Mobile myTouch Slide Android Phone, Red (T-Mobile)
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I really enjoy this phone.
There are so many features to keep you entertain. This phone does everything that HTC HD2 has and more. The screen is not as big as the HD2 but it’s big enough. Genius button is great. I like the voice command.
you have the option to type in on the touch screen or you can slide out the key pad to text.
I never get to use GPS system yet but looking forward to use it when I need it.
People are talking about the apple’s 4g. and I heard that 4g is super fast. But for me, t-mobile family plan is cheeper than At &T, and if the 4g is not available in your area, it will be 3g anyway. 3g is alright for me.(at least for now)
Get this phone if you want the newest and great phone.
I would recommend this phone for everyone.
Review by Laura Fields for T-Mobile myTouch Slide Android Phone, Red (T-Mobile)
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I’ve had a few smartphones. First was the T-Mobile Dash, which was a huge piece of crap. Next I had the Blackberry Curve 8900. I was very happy with that phone. I considered upgrading to the Bold 9700 to get 3G, yet stick to the Blackberry functionality I liked so much. My husband was nuts about Android though, so I decided to give this phone a whirl instead.
Overall, I like the phone a lot. My first one had terrible battery life and a creaky casing so I switched it out. Battery life is better and the casing feels tougher on my 2nd one, though it does have a bit of a cheap feel to it.
Android is lots of fun. Tons of apps available, and it seems to allow a lot more flexibility than the iPhone. I’ve played with the 3G iPhone and I think I prefer this phone to it (though I have not played with the new 4G). I have not had any problems with the phone locking up or experiencing a ton of delays. I have it set up with 7 screens, which I love.
The camera is okay. It’s maybe equal to the 3 MP phone on my Blackberry. It could be better but it takes passable pictures. They tend to blur and there’s a significant delay so you never really get the picture you think you’re going to get.
Swype is awesome. I got the Slide for the keyboard, since I was used to the Blackberry and didn’t really love the on-screen-only keyboard on the iPhone. I’ve found I hardly ever use the keyboard, because Swype works so well. it’s very fast and very smart.
I was most concerned about battery life. It’s okay. If I turn off everything (network, wireless, GPS, sync), I can get a full 2 days out of it with it off at night. With the network and sync on it’ll last one day. I invested in a couple of extra batteries & a battery charger, which I found cheap on Ebay. That way I can swap out the battery if I find myself in a situation where I’m very low and can’t charge. This is one area where the Blackberry I had was definitely superior.
The Nav app that comes with the phone is amazing. I’ve played with GPS before and they usually are awful. This one works great and never gets me lost.
MyModes sounded good on paper, but in reality it’s pretty much useless. I’m still looking for an app that will give me everything I need for profiles/modes. MyModes is definitely not it. It could be great if they’d invest some more time developing it.
My husband has the same phone and he likes Genius a lot, which allows you to speak commands. I have not been impressed myself. It rarely understands what I say no matter how clearly I speak, and usually I end up giving up and doing what I need to do on the phone instead.
So overall, great phone, fun to use, but it could be better, especially for the price. I would recommend it, but I bet the next round will be even better.
Review by Always Samsung for T-Mobile myTouch Slide Android Phone, Red (T-Mobile)
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For anyone who’s feeling the itch to jump to AT&T to get an iPhone, but cant see themselves on the nations second largest carrier – the alternative has always been an Android powered OS phone. T-Mobile started off getting all the Android exclusives, but for someone who cant seem to ditch their G1 for an all touch screen device – Your alternative has finally arrived.
Now, Android is not that prestigious anymore and the exclusivity FACTOR is completely gone at this point since some of their OS can now be found on Sprint & Verizon Wireless (Moto Droid, HTC Incredible, and HTC EVO 4G). However, for those faithful T-Mobile customers, the MyTouch 3G Slide delivers on many levels, but are unfortunately still hammered down by some minor OS issues.
The MyTouch 3G Slide is an excellent smart phone and the best part is the slide out qwerty keyboard. I am one of those people that just cant go all touch. The design of the device is great. Its sleek, sexy, and a total eye catcher. Everyone on the street keeps looking at me when I take out my phone to talk, text, or browse the web. Now I know how Paris Hilton feels. The form factor is great and despite what some haters are saying – Its actually not that bulky or big at all. I have the white model and truly believe its the best of the three colors that are currently available. The black is a bit dull and the red is the wrong red. They should have made the color merlot like the original MyTouch 3G.
This is a full featured phone and comes pack with tons of customization options from wallpapers, to different themes, apps, and tons more. The menu system is gorgeous and the colors really POP and is just visually pleasing to the eye. One of the other highlights of this device is the GENIUS button. It lets you search, text, or call someone by simply using ones voice. You get to sync your email accounts to the device as well, but I found adding email accounts to be so much simpler on a Blackberry then I did on this phone. Synchronization has to be turned on for emails to be received quicker, but it never arrives on the phone as fast as a Blackberry. With sync turned on – It only kills the battery life even quicker. The device is running the latest Android 2.1 OS with HTC’s sense UI built on top of the Android and it makes for a great combination. Plus, there isn’t much lag time when switching between screens or exiting out of certain apps, etc. Android phones are probably the closest thing to an iPhone, but it still lacks behind the competition in many areas. I find the Blackberry OS to be so much more customizable with different ringers for email or text alerts, etc. Something the Android cant do. I gave the phone four stars and its just slightly short of five stars due to the extremely poor battery life. I don’t know if its the Android OS, or Apps that still run in the background when one thinks that its OFF, but everyone that I know who has an Android phone always carries a spare UBS charger with them everywhere they go. Either the Android OS needs to be fixed or batteries need to get bigger, but if a smart phone cant last till the next morning before one arrives at work and gets a chance to start charging the device at their computer work station then its hard for me to recommend this as a full five star phone.
Pros
- Customizable interface to match your style and mood
- 3.4″ screen with Optical Trackpad
- Android 2.1 (Not 2.2 yet)
- 5MP camera/camcorder with flash
- A full QWERTY keyboard
- Great music and video player
- Android market (Feels a bit bootleg compared to the BB and iPhone)
- 3G and Wi-Fi
- 8GB Micro SD card included (It should have been 32GB)
- Good Call Quality
- GPS
- 5 home screens (Can be changed to 7)
- Swype Text input comes installed
- Genius FEature (Voice Commands)
- 3.5mm Headphone Jack (YAY! No more adaptors)
- Sleek, Sexy, form factor
- MyFaves (Nice feature and beautiful to look at)
- USB charger
- Awesome WEB BROWSER (Best one since the iPhone)
- Pinch to Zoom
Cons –
- Price is a bit of a turn off (Get a RadioShack Flyer cause T-Mobile matches prices)
- No phone case
- No separate wall charger (Only comes with UBS and wall connector) Cheap BASTARDS!
- Battery is far from perfect
- Bad Speaker phone
- 3G can get real spotty and switches between 3G and EDGE alot
- Landscape mood is a bit buggy at times
Review by JR for T-Mobile myTouch Slide Android Phone, Red (T-Mobile)
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I have had my G1 for two years. It was a love hate relationship. I have finally given up the ghost and moved on to this particular Phone. Having been part of the original G1 experiment, I got to experience the high and lows of a pure Android Phone. So it is a bit odd to be using a T-mobile Red Slider, with all the bells and whistles I am accustomed to for a G1, but then there are moments I reminded this is not a pure Android Phone. It has a layer of Old school, early T-mobile design thrown in the machinery, and that creates more of an annoyance, then a hindrance. While the G1 was far from perfect, and now many phone users sing the praises of the platform that is becoming so common in other forms, it still had many many advantages. It worked right out of the box, had a clean interface, a generous keyboard that was easy to type on, and it was built like a tank. On the downside, the 3g service was awful, the batteries tended to swell and have a short life, the phone was too heavy, and it just was not as beautiful as it could have been. In the end it was a ballerina that had not quite made it to the big time, and only danced gracefully occasionally.
Comes now the slider, which as is an Android phone with T-mobile knickers. Take for instance, a once pristine interface for contacts on the original G1, now buried in an old style contacts layout that is reminiscent of a free t-mobile phone, and oddly, while we have Android Market, T-mobile gives us access to their very old style downloads market where you could once down load music and wallpaper. Why we would need this beats me, its damn odd. Luckily, a sweet screen, a very nice keyboard, and all those ever present Android Advantages still come through. The phone is faster then ever, more stable, more user friendly, and a lot more fun to use. Android had come a long way, and I only see their phones getting better.
Next year sees the launch of the G2, and possibly, the i phone from T-mobile USA. I suspect however, even with its flaw, this phone is a darkhorse, and as a result you will probably see T-mobile pull it quickly over the next sixth months. They have not pushed this phone at all, which is odd, because if you see the packaging it comes in, it says high end all the way. However, you can already acquire this phone for about 75 dollars at Walmart. This is definitely no reason to pay full price, but that does not mean this is not a very good phone. It is. The original My touch was a bit of a failure, despite how hard T-mobile pushed it. They have barely done any TV advertising for this one at all. This should have been the phone they released first, it would have been a massive hit. Mind you, Cnet has this voted at the top T-mobile phone of 2010. I suspect T-mobile has not even blinked an Eye as they look forward to launching bigger and badder phones, this little roadster will probably be left in the dust.
In the meantime, I will take it for a nice ride, until it is time to fill up the gas tank with something new and shiny again.