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Mobility

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

By matthewmiller July 21, 2009, 1:55 PM PDT

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Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

myTouch 3G retail packaging

myTouch 3G retail packaging

T-Mobile was the first US carrier to launch a Google Android device last Fall with the T-Mobile G1. HTC and T-Mobile partnered again to bring us the new myTouch 3G that offers a refined piece of hardware targeted to a custom user experience. The intent of the myTouch 3G is to make it an extension of yourself and with the powerful and open Google Android operating system this is made possible. The myTouch 3G launches on 5 August.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

Back of myTouch 3G packaging

Back of myTouch 3G packaging

The back list some of the features of the myTouch 3G.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

List of inside contents

List of inside contents

You can open up the outer sleeve and inside you will find a listing of the box contents.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

Inside packaging artwork

Inside packaging artwork

The myTouch 3G has one of the most interesting packages I have ever seen on a phone and the inside is fully decorated with features of the myTouch 3G.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

Carrying pouch inside the sleeve

Carrying pouch inside the sleeve

T-Mobile provides you with a very nice zippered case that contains the myTouch 3G materials. You can take out the foam pieces and use the case as a travel pouch.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

Heavy branded to a custom experience

Heavy branded to a custom experience

The myTouch 3G is being promoted as a device that you can customize to your own liking. You will find “my” and myTouch 3G in several areas on the packaging.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

Zipper labeling

Zipper labeling

Here you can see the stamped zipper on the case closure mechanism.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

Opening up the zipper pouch

Opening up the zipper pouch

When you first unzip the case you will find the myTouch 3G over on the right side in a bed of foam cutout to fit the device.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

Behind the myTouch 3G foam

Behind the myTouch 3G foam

If you take out the foam piece you will find the warranty card and an envelope to send in a recycled mobile phone. The case can also be used to carry accessories and gear with the foam removed.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

Center flap

Center flap

There is a piece in the center that has a small pocket for documents and other papers.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

Contents from the center flap

Contents from the center flap

Inside the center flap pocket you will find the accessory guide, tips & tricks pamphlet, screen protector, and advertisement/coupon for a custom Skin It back cover.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

Opening up the accessory guide

Opening up the accessory guide

There are quite a few accessories available for the myTouch 3G, including a battery extender, cradle, and more.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

Tips & tricks pamphlet

Tips & tricks pamphlet

The tips & tricks pamphlet is quite handy, especially for new myTouch 3G and Google Android owners.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

Left side of the inside pouch

Left side of the inside pouch

There are loads of gear placed in the left side of the pouch, including a headset, travel charger, slip case, and USB cable.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

Travel charger

Travel charger

The travel charger is modeled after the myTouch 3G and has a look, feel, and color like the device.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

A little chin like the myTouch 3G

A little chin like the myTouch 3G

The travel charger has a small chin like the device.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

Prongs and USB port

Prongs and USB port

The prongs flip out to plug into an outlet. You insert the USB cable in the bottom to charge up the myTouch 3G.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

Remaining left side contents

Remaining left side contents

The myTouch 3G case includes a slip case, USB cable, 3.5mm wired headset, and slick adapter.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

Headset adapter

Headset adapter

The headset adapter plugs into the HTC extUSB port and has an opening on the other end for a standard 3.5mm headset. The grat thing is that the dongle on the adapter contains the microphone so you can use any headset you want with the adapter to handle calls.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

Call handling dongle

Call handling dongle

There is a button and mic on the end of the adapter closest to the 3.5mm headset port.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

T-Mobile G1 and myTouch 3G

T-Mobile G1 and myTouch 3G

Here you can see a comparison between the two Google Android devices on the T-Mobile USA network.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

myTouch 3G on top of T-Mobile G1

myTouch 3G on top of T-Mobile G1

The myTouch 3G is a higher quality and more ergonomic device than the G1 with a slightly thinner form factor.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

Side view of the two T-Mobile Android devices

Side view of the two T-Mobile Android devices

Here is a side view so you can see the relative thickness of the two devices.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

Bottom of the myTouch 3G and G1

Bottom of the myTouch 3G and G1

Here are the bottom of the two Android devices.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

myTouch 3G in hand

myTouch 3G in hand

The myTouch 3G feels excellent in your hand and should appeal to a large group of people looking for a slick smartphone.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

Hardware buttons on the myTouch 3G

Hardware buttons on the myTouch 3G

HTC reworked the hardware buttons on the front of the myTouch 3G since there is no longer a keyboard available. The buttons are well spaced and well laid out.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

Left side hardware buttons

Left side hardware buttons

Here you can see the Home, Menu, and send buttons on the left.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

Right side buttons and trackball

Right side buttons and trackball

The search, back, and end buttons are found on the right side. The end button also serves as the power button. The trackball is a bit larger than what was seen on the G1 and lights up to indicate notifications.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

Back of G1 and myTouch 3G

Back of G1 and myTouch 3G

This photo shows the comparison of the backs of both devices.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

Exchange support on the myTouch 3G

Exchange support on the myTouch 3G

There is limited Exchange support, but at least you get support for email. Exchange email appears in the Work Email icon.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

Enter your Exchange settings

Enter your Exchange settings

Enter your Exchange email and password and the myTouch 3G will attempt to auto-fill out the rest of your Exchange details.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

Full Exchange settings

Full Exchange settings

If your Exchange server doesn’t fully support auto-fill then you will have to enter all of your Exchange settings manually.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

Menu options in Work Email

Menu options in Work Email

These are the available options in the Exchange client on the myTouch 3G.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

More Exchange settings

More Exchange settings

Here are some more settings found in the Exchange client.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

Saving attachments to the storage card

Saving attachments to the storage card

You can choose to have attachments saved to the microSD card.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

Send & receive settings

Send & receive settings

As you can see there are several send & receive settings available in the Exchange client.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Google Android device

Sort your inbox

Sort your inbox

There are several ways to sort your inbox contents as you can see here.

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