T-Mobile Slides Out The MyTouch 3G Slide
Once again capitalizing on the overwhelmingly popular droid phones, T-Mobile and HTC have released another new Android product onto the market. The HTC myTouch 3G Slide phone is the latest edition to the HTC myTouch family most T-Mobile Android users have become familiar with. While this product should be able to help attract new users to use the Android operating system, it is a bit of a disappointment to those who were expecting something a but more flashy and competitive.
While initially seen as a competitor for the HTC Incredible or Droid 2, this is really more of a mid-range phone within the same class of the LG Ally or the original Motorola Droid. The processor speed is a disappointing 600mhz for those looking for a high end product, though the HTC version of the 2.1 Android operating system performs fairly well despite this. Although the myTouch 3G Slide is not the device most thought it would end up to be, the price of it surely makes up for it and fits within the category it fits into.
For those who are new to the Android touch screens, the slide out keyboard is a great new feature. The rounded keys do make a far better solution than the more flat design seen by other slide phones like the original Motorola Droid or the Devour. The touch screen is larger than the original myTouch, coming in at 3.4 inches. To some, this might not even seem like much of an upgrade over the 3.2 inch screen of the original myTouch , but it makes a huge difference in viewing and use. The detracting factor from this screen is the resolution. The screen resolution on this device only comes in at 480 x 320.
Even though that keyboard is a positive improvement, we’re most likely to see more action with the touch screen since the myTouch 3G Slide features Swype typing capability. A 3G MyTouch Slide screen protector is apt to be a good investment, even for those who initially think they will use the keyboard for most operations. As far as myTouch 3G Slide accessories are concerned, a myTouch 3G Slide case might be an important get as well. This is because the overall build of the phone seems a little weak and cheap
It is uncertain when the myTouch 3G Slide can be expected to update to the 2.2 operating system. The proprietary software running on this phone would make it likely for that update to take some time to come through. Because HTC is one of the first users to apply the Android operating system into their phones, they have improved the OS working with their phones, making this well of an issue. The Genius button allowing for voice commands is top notch and will also make this a draw for new users. The Faves gallery gathers social network information for up to 20 friends making this a very social friendly phone. The Slide can be favorably compared to most mid-level Android phones.

