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June 8th, 2010

So Long G1 - Hello MyTouch 3G Slide

DigitalFanGirl

It’s been so long since I’ve blogged and I really missed it, but I feel refreshed and ready to get back on the blogging train. Today is a great day for one main reason………..I just upgraded from my G1 to the new MyTouch 3G Slide!!! I left the Blackberry world for Android June of 2009 and I haven’t looked it. The G1 and I spent some wonderful times together, but I have given it a run for its money. I could not go another day with the G1. I have killed it, overworked it, put it on the slave train – I had to bury it so it can finally rest in peace.

So now I have the MyTouch 3G Slide and I’m hoping this device can keep up with me. I waited a while to see what was coming on the T-Mobile line and I was hoping and praying it would be an Android with an actual keyboard and then came the MyTouch 3G Slide. I was honestly eyeballing the Droid Incredible and was almost prepared to buy it unlocked, but I am not ready to go exclusive with a screen based keyboard. I email and text way too much. I’m just not ready nor prepared to give up the speed and accuracy of typing on an actual keyboard. I know, call me an old foggie, but hey, a sista likes keys (hehe).

Out the box the MyTouch 3G Slide is shorter than my G1, but has a slightly bigger screen which is really nice. The phone also appears to be slimmer, but I think it’s actually the same width as my G1, but for some reason the way the MyTouch 3G Slide is designed makes it feel thinner (bazaar)… The phone came in some really nice packaging. I think all phones should come in a case like this one. The box is padded on the inside and securely holds the phone, charger and other components. It’s a nice touch.

Setting up the phone was easy as usual, but there are a few new things I noticed in the set up that pleased me. On set up it of course asked for your Gmail account, but it also asked for your Flickr (you know I love Flickr – check out my photostream), Facebook (can’t stay off of it) and Twitter. I use Flickr for ALL of my photos, so I was pleased to see this automatic integration.

Being as though I just set up the phone thirty minutes ago, I will give this phone a 7 day test run and blog about my experience with this MyTouch 3G Slide.I can wait to give it a good spin. I am already impressed with what I’ve seen thus far….

Stay tuned for Hello MyTouch 3G Slide Part Deux!

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  • http://twitter.com/Southernbg Natalie Akpele

    For the last 7 years, I have been a blackberry girl. Today, I am moving in the world of Android’s and hope that I never look back too. I was also looking at the Incredible ( very nice phone by the way) but decided to wait for the Motorola Droid X. I’m hoping that I don’t miss the actual keys. The was my main concern in switching to this phone. I can’t wait to hear how you and your My Touch Slide make out.

  • http://twitter.com/Southernbg Natalie Akpele

    For the last 7 years, I have been a blackberry girl. Today, I am moving in the world of Android’s and hope that I never look back too. I was also looking at the Incredible ( very nice phone by the way) but decided to wait for the Motorola Droid X. I’m hoping that I don’t miss the actual keys. The was my main concern in switching to this phone. I can’t wait to hear how you and your My Touch Slide make out.

  • http://twitter.com/Southernbg Natalie Akpele

    For the last 7 years, I have been a blackberry girl. Today, I am moving in the world of Android's and hope that I never look back too. I was also looking at the Incredible ( very nice phone by the way) but decided to wait for the Motorola Droid X. I'm hoping that I don't miss the actual keys. The was my main concern in switching to this phone. I can't wait to hear how you and your My Touch Slide make out.