| Longtime Verizon user who likes it..... I know these types of threads always get the trolls touting that carrier XXX sucks or something like that... I guess it's to be expected when anyone who knows how to type is allowed to post?
I use arguably the best network out of the bunch but you know I was pleasantly surprised how well T-Mobile works in my area and how good the voice quality was compared to my Verizon phones I've used.
Now that I think about it, I've come to realize that I don't need national cellular coverage I only need it to work in the areas I travel to most. There was a point when I had to use a landline or payphone somewhere for service..... now that was spotty service. 
I think as a former VZW employee I bought into the whole coverage thing and became blinded to the over priced MRC and draconian polcies they had. Is having coverage in areas you'll never need it worth the extra $50 per month? You decide.
Anyways, this device is great and looks much better in person. My boss picked up one on Pre-order and let me have it for a few days to test it out so naturally I was stoked to have this opportunity.
It's small, compact and syncs effortlessly with your Gmail email, contacts and calendar functions. POP3 email access is a breeze to setup for other providers and it supports Exchange email out of the box.
The onscreen keyboard will take some acclimadation coming from a full qwerty keyboard, but the challenge is small change in exchange for a much better OS and awesome HTML browser.
I can tell by using this that a lot of thought was put into the details.
If you're a huge lumber jack with gigantic hands, you probably won't like the small size of the keyboard. (Thank God not all of us are) If you are a photo enthusiast, you may be annoyed at the lack of a flash for the camera. Not a big deal to me though.
The App store has all the apps anyone could need including the coveted Google Voice one. T-Mobile throws in a Free App Pack which gives you LBS Sherpa, Visual Voicemail, Enhanced My Account Access, Hot Spot Locator and more.
I'm hoping that in a future update they will improve the virtual keyboard so that the buttons near the corners are more responsive.
I got the white one. I've had a lot of compliments on the way it looks but one girl did say it did look a bit girly Oh well to each his/her own, right? I had two people at the gym come up to me last night and asked me if my phone was the new "myTouch?" People are definitely aware of this phones existance regardless of how some industry employees (Sprint, ATT, Verizon) employees try to spin things.
If you are a T-Mobile sub wanting an advanced touchscreen smartphone or an user from another provider looking for a better value, I'd recommend this device. Just don't be too easily swayed against the onscreen keyboard. It will take a while for you to get used to it.
In conclusion, I challenge all you haters to give this device a chance before you start spreading FUD. If T-Mobile works poorly in the areas you need it that's one thing, but if you're experience is 5 years old and/or you just have a poor understanding on how wireless mobility networks operate, step outside your shell and into the light. |
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djeremy
join:2004-07-12
San Francisco, CA | You're right about T-Mobile service. I've had nothing but great coverage here in San Francisco and everywhere I've traveled with my G1. T-Mobile seems to be very strong in California and my bill for unlimited voice/data/text is only $94 a month including taxes.
How is your battery life with the myTouch? That's my biggest complaint with the G1. I can't get through the day without charging my phone. Luckily I have an extra battery that T-Mobile sent me for free after complaining about the horrible battery life. |
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 ScottMoOnce in a LifetimePremium,MVM
join:2000-12-15
Stony Brook, NY | My wife's had her myTouch for a week. Battery life is the same as what you've said, ie: poor. If she's using it often (she texts quite a bit) and checking email, it can't get through the day. |
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| My battery lasts all day.
As you can imagine it's new and I'm constantly touching the screen and checking my various email accounts. I use Yahoo, Gmail and Exchange.
I also stream lastFM at work. Throughout a full work day with WiFi on, I keep around a 50% battery life. Not bad for the amount I use it.
Left idle on a full charge this thing hangs on to the 100% mark for a long time. |
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