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As the current leader in the Android market, phone manufacturer, HTC, released one of the most successful Android phones for T-Mobile, the myTouch 3G Slide. The myTouch 3G Slide is a new and improved version of the T-Mobile’s previous phone, the original myTouch. The new myTouch 3G Slide features a slide out keyboard (where the phone gets part of its name from), a 600MHz processor and the 2.1 Android operating system. Beyond that, HTC has also provided several extra features to give this Android phone ahead of the pack of other Android smart phones.

The myTouch 3G Slide and myTouch 3G Slide accessories appeared on the market in June to compete with the multitude of Android phones currently flooding the market from other providers. While it doesn’t have a high power processor and processing speed as its competitors, the myTouch 3G Slide does have a very effective voice to text command system known as Genius. It also boasts a MyModes feature which allow users to customize the overall look and feel of the OS, based on their preferences or the location. The Faves feature allows the user to keep track of up to 20 friends through social connections such as Twitter and Facebook.

As an entry level Android phone, the MyTouch 3G Slider is hard to beat. The keyboard makes it an easy choice for those new to touchscreen phones. The voice recognition is excellent, giving new users even more ability to maneuver with this phone. The phone’s slightly larger 3.4″ screen is large enough for pleasant viewing, yet comfortable in the hand, not bulky like many of the competing devices. Even more important for an entry level phone, call quality is excellent on the myTouch 3G Slide. Though phone calls seem to be the least of what Android phones are used for, they are still the primary function for those just getting into their first smartphone.

The phone itself is reasonably priced, currently running at around $180 after $50 mail-in rebate. There are also some added accessories that should be considered for those new to smartphones as well. One of the main concerns for any smartphone is battery life. While the myTouch 3G Slide has excellent battery life for a smartphone, a car charger is a must for making full use of the navigation and voice search features. Also necessary for any touchscreen phone, items such as a myTouch 3G Slide case and myTouch 3G Slide screen protector are very important buys for protecting the user’s investment.

Though the myTouch 3G Slide is not on first blush a bold step for T-Mobile, it still helps them to stay within the mix of the expanding Android market. While some technology junkies may be unimpressed with the 600MHz processing of this latest Android device, most users will be satisfied with the functionality and intuitive menus this phone has to offer. The design may not win awards in originality, but the first MyTouch was a very popular phone with few complaints about its look and feel. The MyTouch 3G Slider should entice far more supporters than detractors for T-Mobile.

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.

The technology and communications giant, T-Mobile, has just released their newest smart phone: the myTouch 3G Slide. It is designed to target the growing market of consumers who have become intrigued by smart phones but who would choose not to spend too much for a phone that offers unessential features that they don’t need. Yet, while the myTouch 3G Slide may be aimed toward first time smart phone purchasers, it does not neglect some of the basic and essential features people have come to expect in smart phones, like rapid texting capabilities, wireless web access, and all being ran with Android, Google’s smart phone operating system. Additionally, it is possible to purchase a range of support equipment for the phone, and there is a growing market of myTouch 3G Slide accessories to help buyers get the most from their new purchase.

The myTouch 3G Slide’s physical keyboard is what will probably draw the most attention from the phone. Just slide the screen to your right, and you will have access to all twenty six letters of the alphabet at the touch of your fingertips. Speaking of the sliding screen, you can keep it from getting broken, scratched, or dented by purchasing one of the new myTouch 3G Slide screen protectors made specifically for this smart phone. But let’s go back and disscuss the keyboard: while it can seem as if every other smart phone out there today comes with a multi touch screen and a virtual keyboard, not everyone prefers such keyboard systems. The myTouch 3G Slide allows you to type with tactile feedback, which can provide faster texting, web surfing, and general navigation compared to virtual systems that provide no feedback to your fingers. If you buy a Slide and decide you would like to try out a virtual keyboard anyway, it’s not a problem at all. That’s because every myTouch 3G Slide also includes an onscreen keyboard for people who want to multi-touch, and you can use the keyboard to type both in landscape and portrait modes. There is also an additional Swype keyboard, which means that you have several options to enter text when you buy a myTouch 3G Slide.

The myTouch 3G Slide comes in a sleek package, measuring 4.6 inches in length, 2.4 inches in width, and having .6 inches in thickness. Weighing in at about only 5.8 ounces, the myTouch 3G Slide will never weigh you down when you put it on your pocket or purse and get ready to go out for a night on the town. On the other hand, it can still be a good idea to search for one of the many myTouch 3G Slide cases available in stores nationwide or from dozens of online vendors. A case offers you the security of knowing that the accidental pocket drop will not bring a sudden death to your smart phone. However, you should not have to worry about an early death to your myTouch 3G Slide, as it is as sturdy in shape as it feels and looks, with a scratch resistant body and screen