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T-Mobile MyTouch 4G (white)

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  • "Major New 4G!"
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    on by ThomasMatte

    Pros: + Fast, Fast, Fast
    + Large 3.8 inch display
    + Freedom of Android OS
    + Seamlessly linked to Google
    + Life time free navigation on Google Maps

    Cons: - T-Mobile modified software
    - The power button at the top of the phone is not recessed

    Summary: I was a loyal G1 user. I had decided to upgrade to either the G1 G2 or the 4G MyTouch. I was scared to go keyboard-less, being used to the slide keyboard. I also felt that somehow I would be abdicating my loyalty to Android if I bought the 4G, so I chose the G2. I realized that the 4G was also Android-based, but without a slide keyboard and a little bit of a different look, I felt more comfortable staying with the G-series. But after a couple of days I was disappointed, mainly because the keyboard flops open on it's own if held upside down. I had read a reviewer say that that shouldn't matter as 'who texts upside down?' but the fact is it is goofy. In my car I set the phone down on the passenger seat upside down when I'm not using it or when I'm using handsfree. So when I go to pick it back up, the keyboard slides out, half-way. Hated it.

    I returned the G1 for the MyTouch 4G. After a few days using the on-screen touch keyboard of the 4G, I didn't even miss the slide-out. Besides, the slide-out on the G2 is quite a bit smaller than the G1's and I was not liking it so much- it felt cramped.

    The 4G is amazing. It is still Android all the way, but better than the G1 or the G2. It seems to be a more advanced phone, and more intuitive. A lot of the programs and menus are a step up even from the G2. One small example is the Clock- it has a rolling clock feature and animations which are neat. I'm finding more advantages over the G2 the more I use the 4G. Navigating around is a blast. Some people say the screen is clearer or crisper on the G2- to me that seems insane- they both have great looking screens.

    Other things I've found that I like:
    It seems faster than the G2
    And things that the MyTouch has that are not on the G2:
    Voice Recorder
    The Camera has an instant zoom feature that is easy to use via an on-screen slider.
    How about "Sharing Media on your Home Network"? Have not tried it, but it seems neat.
    There is a Genius button that is an amazing shortcut.

    The main keys across the bottom of the phone are raised- I much prefer that over the G2.

    Update after about a month's use:
    Fantastic phone. The speed is really good- reboots to desktop in less than five seconds.
    Other advantages over the G1- no screen timeout while on phone calls; battery life is WAY stronger. The customization and graphics are sweet, and by the look of the packaging and case that the phone came in, I get the idea that T-Mobile has put a lot more effort into this phone over the G1 and G2.

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  • reply on March 12, 2011 by JackWadley

    I had a plain 'ol flip phone before this. After doing some checking around, I decided to take the smartphone plunge, and decided on this. Why? I wanted a real keyboard instead of a touchscreen one. The result? I regret not getting this sooner. Love the android apps, the real keyboard & everything else. This is worth every penny.

  • reply on March 12, 2011 by BrandonBouchard

    it's a great phone
    blazing fast with 4g.
    iPhone 4g doesn't stand a chance against MyTouch 4G.

  • reply on March 12, 2011 by EdwardWalmsley

    very nice phone. The battery life is not good, but if you use T-mobile WiFi calling feature (change setting to wifi preferred), it saves the battery. I also turn off the data connection when wifi is on.

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MSRP: $399.99

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Quick Specifications

  • Release date11/3/10
  • Service provider T-Mobile
  • Cellular technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
  • Combined with With digital player / digital camera
  • Weight 5 oz
  • Sensor resolution 5 megapixels
  • Diagonal screen size 3.8 in
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