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HTC Magic heading to T-Mobile as myTouch 3G

Unto Darkness   on 23 June 2009 - 11:11 · 9 comments & 3962 views

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After prior release in Europe and Asia, the long awaited HTC Magic looks set to go on sale in the United States rebranded as the myTouch 3G. Mobile network operator T-Mobile U.S.A. will be carrying HTC's second Android based handset and will start taking pre-orders from current customers starting July 8. These orders are expected to ship in late July, whereas others can get the device nationally by early August. The myTouch 3G will cost $199 with a 2 year contract.


The myTouch 3G will be available in 3 colours: White, "Merlot" and Black

The myTouch 3G is widely regarded as an update to T-Mobile's G1 Android handset. It features the "Cupcake" update, which brings a virtual keyboard (available both in landscape and portrait modes) and the ability to record videos. The myTouch 3G also fixes some problems which plagued the G1, such as poor battery life. The myTouch features a larger battery which should equate to longer battery life. The device will also include Microsoft Exchange support.

Here is a list of features:
  • 3.2 inch 320 x 480 resolution capacitive touch screen
  • 3.2 Megapixel camera
  • 3G
  • GPRS
  • WiFi
  • Built in GPS navigation
  • Triband
  • Bluetooth
  • Touch screen
  • Email (includes Exchange support)
  • Video recording capability
  • MP3 player

The HTC Magic, when first released in Europe and Asia, received a very positive response from users in general over its great styling, beautiful screen and long battery life. If you wish to learn more about the device, you could check out a review of the Magic by our forum member mrk.

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#1 zeke009 on 23 Jun 2009 - 14:02
It looks nice, but I'm jumping ship from T-Mobile this summer. I'm just waiting for my wife's contract to expire before I pay the rape fee to get out of mine. Too bad that law to pro-rate the fee wasn't retroactive.
#2 ripgut on 23 Jun 2009 - 14:19
Been waiting for this for eons, i want the red one bad. Already signed up for pre-order yesterday
(1 reply) #3 betasp on 23 Jun 2009 - 14:38
Still no 3.5mm jack. .
#3.1 Faisal Islam on 23 Jun 2009 - 15:36
+1
#4 Airlink on 23 Jun 2009 - 16:25
What, no physical keyboard?
No sale.
#5 Rudy on 23 Jun 2009 - 17:29
I was debating between this one and the HTC Dream and I will be picking up an HTC Magic in July
#6 freeza on 23 Jun 2009 - 17:31
Lookin good, too bad I don't have T-Mobile.
(1 reply) #7 zer0day on 23 Jun 2009 - 19:12
I'll stick with my g1 thanks, can't beat a proper keyboard. The vk works for most things but I'd hate to use it as my only input method :o
#7.1 Frank Fontaine on 23 Jun 2009 - 19:38
I like the virtual keyboard as well, very easy to type texts on. as my contract has about a year to run, I'll be waiting for newer android devices to update to

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