“It’s not just a phone, it’s a collector’s item” – is how T-Mobile is trying to convince people to buy an Android phone that’s bordering-on but not-quite last-generation technology. T-Mobile has also laid down the BIG BUCKS and got Eric Clapton on board to promote its Fender Edition myTouch 3G.
If anyone can convince your dad it’s time to upgrade his Nokia 3310 to something a bit more modern, it’s Eric Clapton.
Although it won’t be Eric Clapton having to explain to dad how to work the bloody thing, will it? No, Eric Clapton, that’ll be US. You swan off with your money, leaving us to spend several hours a day telling dad how Android’s contacts system works. Thanks for NOTHING, Eric.
We’re sure there is a very important man at T-Mobile really regretting this idea right now. Spend loads of money making a limited edition of a phone no one’s talking about any more? Madness. Still like the look of it, though, just not enough to lift a finger to organise getting one.
It even comes with “totally custom” wood-style headphones. Nice. But the world has moved on.
Motorola’s latest flagship dual-core Android monster is a massive, original powerhouse, that’s a big improvement on previous MOTOBLUR mobiles – but still isn’t a total winner.
A slim and glamorous phone from Sony Ericsson, with the sharpest display around. It’s no powerhouse and the screen’s not the biggest out there, but we don’t mind. Because it’s cute.
LG’s first glasses-free 3D phone is a heavy, fat monster, with a clever 3D effect that works rather well. As a smartphone, though, it’s heavy and underwhelming.
A very shiny thing from Sony Ericsson, with a 3.7″ screen and Android 2.3.3 inside. But is it exciting enough to win fans in today’s spec-obsessed market? Can man live on one core alone?
INQ’s Android phone is an interesting “boutique” piece of hardware, packed with unique interface customisations that go far beyond the headline Facebook integration. We like it a lot.
anonymous
/ January 16, 2010Hey enough with your basic consumerism! This device may be “so 2009″ to you but it is still perfectly fine. I can’t believe this.
EURODROID 00001
/ January 16, 2010Hey, I was only saying that to please the rabble! I’m using a Magic myself right now and absolutely love the thing.