As much heat as the "myTouch" name has taken, we're starting to understand why T-Mobile went with it -- the
myTouch 3G is a
very customizable device. At device launch, we're counting no fewer than 17 trinkets to go along with your phone -- not including color variations -- ranging from the ultra-mundane (a USB cable in your choice of black or white, for example) to the awesome (a snap-on battery extender that'll add 50 percent more juice) to the crazy (a myTouch logo commuter mug). Buyers will also be able to get custom-designed shells through Skinit and have access to a fitness belt, meaning you now have absolutely no excuse not to get on the trail and run that ten miles with that trusty
Magic firmly attached to your arm. Well, except the fact that
The Hills is on. Right after
The Hills, though, we swear.
posted Jul 8th 2009 12:54PM
If only Apple products had a lot of trinkets you could add-on.................
Cart before the horse, people. Cart before the horse.
I think this will be the mytouch highest selling point ...
too much junk
uummm... you do know it is optional to buy...
"...the myTouch 3G is a _very_ customizable device." If you believe it's a positive thing that the myTouch has so many accessories, why do you call it a "plethora?"
pleth⋅o⋅ra
/ˈplɛθərə/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [pleth-er-uh] Show IPA
–noun
1. overabundance; excess: a plethora of advice and a paucity of assistance.
Because no one person would ever use all accessories at once
Chris' point in the post is that the phone is very customizable because it has a great number of accessories. Indeed, something would be less customizable if it had fewer accessories. Thus, a great number of accessories is not an overabundance, and therefore it is not a plethora of accessories.
While plethora denotes overabundance, Chris' usage is not incorrect. There is now a positive connotation to the word (unlike overabundance, which is negative).
Recent usage (which is the ultimate determinant of correctness, in the ever-evolving English language) is that of bountifulness, abundance, and variety.
Cheers.
D
Chris' usage is incorrect. It's just that the incorrect usage is widespread, and it could become correct. However, no dictionaries have recognized that alternate usage of "plethora," including the OED and Webster's. (Then again, the OED claims it's "Internet" and not "internet," which is silly.)
Like all etymological arguments, the only argument each side can produce is "it sounds correct to me," vs. "I think it sounds incorrect."
Jefe: I have put many beautiful pinatas in the storeroom, each of them filled with little suprises.
El Guapo: Many pinatas?
Jefe: Oh yes, many!
El Guapo: Would you say I have a plethora of pinatas?
Jefe: A what?
El Guapo: A *plethora*.
Jefe: Oh yes, you have a plethora.
El Guapo: Jefe, what is a plethora?
Jefe: Why, El Guapo?
El Guapo: Well, you told me I have a plethora. And I just would like to know if you know what a plethora is. I would not like to think that a person would tell someone he has a plethora, and then find out that that person has *no idea* what it means to have a plethora.
Jefe: Forgive me, El Guapo. I know that I, Jefe, do not have your superior intellect and education. But could it be that once again, you are angry at something else, and are looking to take it out on me?
The Hills are alive...
I think T-mobile is pretty smart. In a world where little dogs are accessories; having "trinkets to go along with your phone" is a good move. How much could producing those trinkets actually cost? Vs. the price they'll be sold for you're in the black.
still looks like a regular g1 only without the sliding out keyboard.
@JFredricks In hand... it's very different from the G1. unlike the G1 it's very comfortable and light. I never cared for the slide-out mechanism on the G1 which made it very awkward to hold. The myTouch (HTC Magic) is very balanced and again very comfortable to hold. It's also quite a bit smaller than the G1. Other than that.. it's the same UI and specs are similar.
NO IT DOESN'T!!! TAKE IT BACK!
They should make custom backs for more cell phones. Would add a huge touch of style to a many boring phone. And well made ones too, like actual leather instead of cheap PVC.
The phone still looks cheap I'm afraid.
Google Ion is the best phone ive ever had.
i wonder if you can buy these withought buying the phone