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Manufacturer: HTC Part number: MYTOUCHSLIDEBLKTMB
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- The T-Mobile MyTouch 3G Slide isn't the flashiest Android device on the block, but its midrange feature set and friendly user interface make it a good choice for first-time smartphone buyers.
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CNET editors' review
T-Mobile MyTouch 3G Slide (black) price range: $119.59
- Reviewed by: Bonnie Cha
- Reviewed on: 05/27/2010
- Released on: 06/02/2010
The good: The T-Mobile MyTouch 3G Slide features a full QWERTY keyboard and the latest version of Android, 2.1, with all of its capabilities. T-Mobile's customized user interface brings a more consumer-friendly look and feel to Android, and the carrier includes some extra apps, like MyTouch Music. The phone's call quality is excellent and its 3G speeds are impressive.
The bad: The Faves Gallery doesn't always display the most up-to-date information. Its camera photo quality is subpar.
The bottom line: The T-Mobile MyTouch 3G Slide isn't the flashiest Android device on the block, but its midrange feature set and friendly user interface make it a good choice for first-time smartphone buyers.
User reviews
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Love this phone - actual user.
by GarrettMyler on May 21, 2010
Pros: Dragon dictation (talk-to-text) is extremely accurate. Android 2.1 w/ an HTC sense UI that still makes it feel like an android. Great physical keyboard. Screen is just big enough & can still fit comfortably in your pocket.
Cons: Battery could be better...a car-charger is a must. A 1ghz processor would've been ideal...but not a deal-breaker.
Summary: Been using this phone for a couple weeks now & I absolutely LOVE it! While the genius button is a bit slow, the dragon dictation (talk-to-text) that powers it is ...
Summary: Been using this phone for a couple weeks now & I absolutely LOVE it! While the genius button is a bit slow, the dragon dictation (talk-to-text) that powers it is off the hook...super accurate & can be used anywhere text is entered. The myModes is pretty cool in changing the theme & settings for work, personal, church, etc. (Tip: location-based myMode switch drains the battery...a car-charger is highly recommended for this phone).
The tech-heads who ***** that it's lacking a 1ghz processor don't realize that the vast majority of consumers don't need it. True, it would've been nice, but I'm managing just fine without it.
While I personally don't really use it, many will find the Faves feature is a cool & simple way to keep tabs on all the happenings of your closest peeps & family. Faves notifications overlap with standard notifications, which is no biggie, but hopefully gets fixed in an update (at this time, the phone has yet to be released).
Most reading this already know the perks of android 2.1...but one of my favorite features is Google Navigation for (free) turn-by-turn voice navigation. Fades in & out perfectly while listening to music.
Overall, this phone is amazing and I highly recommend it...just know you'll want a car charger if you plan & using this phone as it is designed (phone, GPS unit, music player, social networking, etc).9 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
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midrange phone that performs like it is high end
by jabombardier on June 9, 2010
Pros: bright and clear large screen, snappy processor, super fast web browsing, spacious slide out keyboard, genius button works wonders, up to 7 screens, sharp pictures with a brightest flash ever experienced. Sense UI very convenient.
Cons: merging of contacts from e-mails and social networks into one can be overwhelming, swype is cool but frustrating to use.
Summary: The MyTouch 3g Slide is hands down one of the best android choices in terms of performance and usability. Touch screen is accurate to a tee. pinch to zoom is ...
Summary: The MyTouch 3g Slide is hands down one of the best android choices in terms of performance and usability. Touch screen is accurate to a tee. pinch to zoom is a very nice add. Sense UI is very convenient without hampering the straight forward android experience. the 3.4" display is vivid, bright and sharp. it's standard resolution isn't a deal breaker. viewing youtube videos and other videos are a high quality experience. web browsing shows the speed of t-mobile's 3G service for it is lightning fast. i am able to go to mobile sites in milliseconds and full sites in 15 seconds max. the taking photos are excellent. the pictures can be customized, there is zoom and the flash is very very bright. Call quality is very sharp and clear with not tinny background noise. the genius button is a nice addition which works very well, but in an environment that doesn't have a lot of noise in the background.
there is so much great about this phone that i can keep going. if there is a gripe is that the swype, though a neat addition, can be a hassle to use and feels gimmicky. other than that there aren't any minuses.
overall, this is a great phone that runs the latest android operating system with smoothness and no hiccups until 2.2 froyo shows up. many have said that this phone cannot compete with the likes of the incredible and nexus one, but it sure does prove them wrong. it ranks well with the droid incredible with the added luxury of a key pad for those who prefer. it is t-mobiles best phone and one of the best phones on the market6 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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This phone does what it says it will do without fault!
by Bowzern10 on June 27, 2010
Pros: Screen clarity better than expected even when comparing to the other eye candy phones coming out, performance is unwaivering, excellent call clarity, Android platform shines on this unit, perfect size for my pocket, I even like the auto brightness.
Cons: Battery a bit short on life at first but I have it toploaded with lots of ongoing functions at the moment...not a deal breaker, prefer a rubber coating on the exterior, Slide mechanism works fine but feels a bit light duty
Summary: Performance is sterling after the first few days...The phone's biggest strength so far is its capacity to simply do everything it is set to do. I beilieve that'...
Summary: Performance is sterling after the first few days...The phone's biggest strength so far is its capacity to simply do everything it is set to do. I beilieve that's where all the excellent reviews come from. There are certainly the newer units hitting right now with lots of attempts at eye candy but they seem to push beyond the hardware and come up short. Android Platform shines in effectiveness and user interface on this unit. Some have said the Genius buton is lame, I think it is a really effective feature. The other new features provided by HTC Sense improve on an already effective interface well without over reaching capabilities of the phone.
The shortcuts seem to come in the housing. I would prefer a rubberized housing and a bit more rigidity on the two pieces making up the screen and the keyboard halves. Much of this can be made up with a good case or shell most likely. That said, there's no actual hit to the performance from the housing...the keyboard has a nice feel and it took me all of 1 text message to be accustomed to its 3 rows of buttons. The screen provides excellent sensitivity and reaction to commands. The pieces fit well together...it's more of a feel and sensation I'm looking for that come up short with this particular plastic chassis.
When compared to the now antiquated G1 I used extensively: All functions are improved significantly (as they should be by now), larger screen while becoming much thinner. New HTC Sense enhancements work well.
For TMobile, I compared this with a HD2 and with info available on the coming Samsung Galaxy S rumoured to drop any day in July. Unless the Galaxy can show the same stability in function, this was a great way to go. The HD2 seems to have a great eye candy appeal and you can even do a fair amount with the Windows Mobile 6.5 OS...if you're willing to work tirelessly and invest a tremendous amount of effort for an OS destined for replacement within 5 months. You can also get an unlocked Droid X or other I guess to combine the Android OS and new hardware on TMo...but this purchase for a MT Slide was for function and it hits more than perfectly. To be honest, I also did not want to become a slave to protecting and modifying some newest gadget on my hip as much as have an effective tool working on my behalf.
Android is the platform to go with in my opinion with nothing but more and more expansion in options...this phone seems to be capable to keep up with a great deal more potential as the apps continue to evolve.
If this phone holds up to use the next 1-2 years, I would consider it the "Honda" of the industry with what seems to be an excellent balance of form and function. It prioritizes smooth function and a great balance of size and features. There are fancier and glitzier pieces of hardware dropping but I am dubious of some of the performance for some of the newest feature claims. I needed a solid Smartphone with great performance first (aka it simply does what is says it will do every day), better than average function (more than enough features in the hardware with the Android platform to keep it moving forward), and one I do not have to spend "worship time" getting it to do what I needed while still being versatile enough to customize (that Android thing again). How's that for balance?
Call me a fan...5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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One very slick device
by johnw43 on June 3, 2010
Pros: Keyboard options are nice, Swype, standard and slide out. Very responsive. Reception and call quality. Internet speeds. Phone is not as bulky as one might think when looking at the specs.
Cons: Not a real fan of the faves application, kind of a low res feature. Like HTC sense favorites widget better. The Genius button function is hit or miss.
Summary: I have had the following phones in the last year: MT3G, BB Bold 9000 and 9700, BB 8520, Droid Eris, Motorola Droid, HTC Incredible, Iphone 3GS. Yes I have a ...
Summary: I have had the following phones in the last year: MT3G, BB Bold 9000 and 9700, BB 8520, Droid Eris, Motorola Droid, HTC Incredible, Iphone 3GS. Yes I have a problem. After one day of use, I think this one may be the best. Call quality and 3G signal have been very good, severely lacking on the Incredible and to a lesser extent the Eris. Did not like the Moto droid keyboard, this one seems much more usable. Despite not having a "top notch" processor, it feels very similar to the Inc in everyday use. Significantly more responsive than the Eris. Not quite as customizable as the Inc, can't use live desktops for instance, but not too big a deal. Battery life so far exceeds the Inc, don't know about the Moto Droid battery, been awhile. Heard some gripes about the slide mechanism being rough or feeling cheap, seems fine to me. Compared to the Iphone, the MT Slide to me is much preferable. T Mobile service where I live is very good, At&T and especially with Iphone not good. Love the Android features and ability to customize device, and multitasking. Sorry if this turned into a review of more than the MT3G Slide, but makes sense to me to compare it to what else is available.
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Updated on Jun 6, 2010
I like the Android operating system better, I like how customizable it is. I rooted my iphone immediately so I could customize it a bit, as I don't like having the same exact phone as everyone else as far as desktop and icons and layout, etc. Still i liked Android better.4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The Dark Horse of the Android Family
by ComeToTerms on June 19, 2010
Pros: Slick, clean, beautiful design. Very nice screen. 2.1 Android that will be upgraded to 2.2 Froyo. The Genius button. Talk to text and other voice command controls. T-Mobile's best mobile device. Best keyboard on any Android phone.
Cons: No front facing camera. MyFavs but who cares if your on an unlimited plan. Sliding mechanism sucks. Plastic feel and sliding mechanism not on the same level as the Motorola Cliq.
Summary: Heres a phone that i was not going to even consider and just wait until Oct/Nov to purchase a higher end Android unit. CNET's review called it a ...
Summary: Heres a phone that i was not going to even consider and just wait until Oct/Nov to purchase a higher end Android unit. CNET's review called it a beginners phone but after using phones such as the G1, The Cliq, Mytouch and most of all the phones offered by Android on T-Mobile, i would choose this phone over them all, even the Nexus (because it doesn't have a physical keyboard only!). 2.1 Android is phenomenal! Smooth. Much easier to use and navigate than the previous versions. Check how you contacts with their pictures scroll oppose 1.5 and 1.6 Android. Leaps ahead. Very pleased and T-Mobile should push this unit harder. Its a winner!
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Look great, but don't judge this book by its cover.
by cmmedeiros on August 5, 2011
Pros: Touch screen w/ QWERTY slide-out keyboard
Different layouts to choose from
8GB memory card w/ phone
VolumeCons: Horrible internal memory
Freezes
You can't have more than 4 downloaded apps or it will shut down
Genius Button barely works
Touch Screen stopped working after 6 months
Takes about 10 min to load
Android market deleted itself twice, that means REBOOT.Summary: This phone was never really "the right phone." It said it had all the coolest apps. Most apps will shut down on its self. It might just be Androids interface ...
Summary: This phone was never really "the right phone." It said it had all the coolest apps. Most apps will shut down on its self. It might just be Androids interface that needs re-done but the phone sure had glitches, plenty of them.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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This phone is defective
by BoxerSoul on June 27, 2011
Pros: This phone is great, when it works. I like the Swype feature for texting, great apps, and very durable.
Cons: This phone is defective. I had to send it back 4 times in less than 9 months. The phone would stop charging. I tried new batteries and different charges. The port is defective. I know others who have the same phone and same problem too.
Summary: When this phone works, it's a great phone. There isn't much I dislike about the phone, when it works. However, the charging port is defective and if it ...
Summary: When this phone works, it's a great phone. There isn't much I dislike about the phone, when it works. However, the charging port is defective and if it doesn't charge, it doesn't work. I am on my 5th phone (sent it back or exchanged it in store 4 times since September 2010). T-mobile's Customer Care acts like I am the only one with this problem, but I know of at least 2 other people who are also on their 3rd and 4th phones in less than a year. Every time I'm in the T-mobile retail stores there are people there with the same problem. The Customer Service at T-mobile is terrible and they will continue to send you replacement phones until your warranty runs out and then you will be forced to buy a new phone. Knowing what I know now, you could not pay me to purchase this phone. If you're having these problems, demand to speak to a supervisor/manager until they agree to send you a different model. They'll say they can't do it, but just keep asking for a supervisor until they do. I should have a new Motorola Cliq by 7/5/2011. I REALLY hope it's not defective.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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This phone has been problematic at best.
by drewkahana on November 30, 2010
Pros: Very sleek, it fits nicely in your pocket
Cons: This phone has failed on every critical event in which I needed to use it. I think I got one that was made on a Friday.
Summary: Getting a new one, will re-evaluate at a later time.
Summary: Getting a new one, will re-evaluate at a later time.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great picture quality! HORRIBLE PHONE OVERALL!
by unfoolishgrl08 on November 21, 2010
Pros: Has a keyboard so that makes it easier to text, GREAT CAMERA, apps work pretty good as well. Battery life is satisfactory, GPS works great, internet is satisfactory.
Cons: Phone looses service, interrupts ur calls, sometimes when u try to mke a call the phone will reboot, "undelivered messages" very frequently, messaging forcecloses, i constantly have to do a MASTER reset which causes me to have to keep reinstalling!!
Summary: I had the first Mytouch for a year and i decided to upgrade to the mytouch slide because i was very satisfied with the mytouch phone in general. unfortunately, the ...
Summary: I had the first Mytouch for a year and i decided to upgrade to the mytouch slide because i was very satisfied with the mytouch phone in general. unfortunately, the slide has given me more problems then i ever could have bargained for. I love the picture quality and the amount of things that the phone has to offer... especially the keyboard, but when it is time for this phone to show its talents, you will be very disappointed! My experience with this device would have been great if there werent so many problems. ive had to excange my phone 3 different times now so i am currently waiting for my mytouch 4g. hopefully it goes well. ive given the mytouch slide a 2.5 rating out of generosity because i do love the camera and keyboard, everything else sucks!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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great GSM phone with a keyboard and Android goodness.
by chepdao on August 20, 2010
Pros: It just works. A must for those who needs a physical keyboard!! Swype is awesome without the keyboard (one of the most important things for me.)
Just the right size for me (EVO is huge!)Cons: Battery runs out fast (prob ave among competitors.)
Runs out of memory quickly. Theres no way to install apps on SDcard.
No front-facing cam.
Cam quality blah. vs iPhone 4G).
(waiting for 2.2 upgrade. now it lacks foreign fonts which I need.)Summary: I've had this phone for about 2 months. I was deciding between the iPhone 4G, Sprint EVO, Verizon droid, and this one. Since I'd rather have the physical ...
Summary: I've had this phone for about 2 months. I was deciding between the iPhone 4G, Sprint EVO, Verizon droid, and this one. Since I'd rather have the physical KB and needed a GSM phone, I went with the Mytouch Slide.
update: I meant to rate this 4.5 stars but somehow it came out as almost 4 stars... Sorry!
Call-data quality is very good in NYC. Works great as a phone, websurfing/social networking device, and personal organizer. The WiFi antenna is good while traveling. Music sound is very good through a decent set of earbuds. Comes loaded with good softwares and there are many more on the Android market. Use "DoubleTwist" to sycn/import with iTunes library and other files. (I wish the sync feature is more polished to compete with iTunes/iPhone.)
Smartphone features are great. Google and Facebook integrations are easy and very useful. Personally I dont find the "Fave" stuff that useful but many users seem to like it.
Keyboard has a great feel. Swype feature works wonderfully. (now I cannot live without it. The iPhone has none.) The Genius button works well transcribing my commands.
Photo-Video quality is so-so. I also really wish I could install more apps on the SD card as the phone memory fills up quickly. There are great apps out there! Would have been perfect if I could store MAPS on the SD card and could run MAP and GPS offline. (my old Nokia could do this.)
Bottom line: I dont know why most reviews say it is a "mid tier" phone. Maybe the processor is not the fastest but it feels very snappy to me and all the features (actually USEFUL ones) are there. Almost 5 star rating except for the CONS above. As far as I know this is one of the best GSM quad band Android phones with a Keyboard out there at the moment.
Updated on Aug 20, 20101 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: HTC
- Part number: MYTOUCHSLIDEBLKTMB
- Bottom Line: The T-Mobile MyTouch 3G Slide isn't the flashiest Android device on the block, but its midrange feature set and friendly user interface make it a good choice for first-time smartphone buyers.
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