CNET takes a hands-on look at T-Mobile's latest Android device. Check out the MyTouch 3G Slide photo gallery here.
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The T-Mobile MyTouch 3G Slide is the carrier's latest Android device. It goes on sale June 2 for $179.99 with a two-year contract and will be available in black, red, or white.
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Slider design
Unlike the MyTouch 3G, the Slide has a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. It also features a 3.4-inch capacitive touch screen with an HVGA resolution.
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Keyboard
Overall, we found the keyboard very spacious. The buttons are also raised above the phone's surface, making them easy to press. It takes some time, however, to figure out where the symbols keys are before you can type comfortably.
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Size
Despite having a slide-out keyboard, we found the MyTouch 3G Slide to be a relatively compact device. It measures 4.6 inches tall by 2.4 inches wide by 0.6 inch thick and has a solid build.
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Bottom view
The bottom of the device has a Micro-USB port, which you can use for charging and for transferring and syncing data with your computer.
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Right side
On the right spine, you'll find a single camera activation/capture button.
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Camera
The MyTouch 3G Slide features a 5-megapixel camera with flash and video recording capabilities.
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Picture quality
Despite having a 5-megapixel camera, we were pretty disappointed with the picture quality. Images came out looking gray and dull.
