T-Mobile Fender MyTouch 3G in the wild, due for launch January 20

A lot's happened since T-Mobile first announced the myTouch 3G Fender Limited Edition, but if you're looking for last-gen Android hardware in the sweetest case around, your wait is almost up: test units are going our to T-Mobile reps, and that formal launch will occur on January 20th. No word on pricing, but we can't imagine it'll be cheaper than the current myTouch 3G, especially since it adds a much-needed 3.5mm headphone jack and has that fancy woodgrain finish, bundled 16GB microSD card, and preloaded music. Yeah, we'll still take the Nexus One, although we'd bet the myTouch 3G actually has... 3G.

T-Mobile Fender MyTouch 3G in the wild, due for launch January 20

[glenskey Posted Jan 12th 2010 4:36PM]

wait, that thing isn't out yet?

[KevinLWright Posted Jan 12th 2010 4:38PM]

All those DROID and Nexus One buyers are really regretting that purchase now.

[TareG Posted Jan 12th 2010 6:45PM]

@KevinLWright
I hope you're being sarcastic. While the wood finish is cool, it's still a low-end smartphone, compared to the Droid and Nexus.

[n8equalsd Posted Jan 12th 2010 8:06PM]

@TareG
I thought his sarcasm was pretty
obvious.

[wildsage Posted Jan 13th 2010 12:15AM]

@n8equalsd
the internet is no place for sarcasm

[TacticalTimbo Posted Jan 13th 2010 6:03PM]

@TareG

Do you mind, I have one and it aint that low-end.

[lesliefenders Posted Feb 13th 2010 12:02PM]

@KevinLWright This limited edition, features a new sunburst finish inspired by Fender guitars as well as a number of enhancements centered around, not surprisingly, music. Information: http://bit.ly/mytouch-3g-fender-leaked

[Floppy Posted Jan 12th 2010 4:42PM]

If that were real Fender wood, I could definitely do this.

Because it's not, I could still get on board.

[NaJaKwa Posted Jan 12th 2010 4:42PM]

It should be called a Squire if its not made of real wood.

[Cam Posted Jan 12th 2010 5:12PM]

@NaJaKwa not to be an ass...
squiER

[doobie Posted Jan 12th 2010 4:43PM]

are you guys still bitching over non-existant 3G issues on the Nexus? it all boils down to people in areas with spotty 3G coverage who don't understand signal loss. get a damn grip.

[craiglernerymailcom Posted Jan 12th 2010 4:43PM]

thats hot

[pbase Posted Jan 12th 2010 4:45PM]

All that's needed now is the android version of Guitar Hero.

[HardToBelieve Posted Jan 12th 2010 4:48PM]

Preloaded with a digital chord fingering chart, and and a "Pocket Guitar" game?

[S3RG10 Posted Jan 12th 2010 5:01PM]

would have been great if it were 2009.

[Taknarosh Posted Jan 12th 2010 5:03PM]

Question is, is this a 32A or a gimped 32B?

If it's a 32A than this basically is an HTC Hero in the MyTouch 3G clothing.

It would make for a fantastic device for Rooting and using Custom ROMs.
Especially those Sense UI ROMs designed for 32A phones.

[kpgalligan Posted Jan 12th 2010 5:06PM]

@Taknarosh Dude, I'm nerdy, and I have a rooted phone, but I think you put everybody here to sleep.

[HardToBelieve Posted Jan 12th 2010 5:45PM]

@kpgalligan

Agreed. a very yawn-worthy post.

[Taknarosh Posted Jan 12th 2010 6:23PM]

@kpgalligan Sorry. =[
But really though, if it's the version of the phone with less RAM this is pretty worthless.

[Gold Mamba Posted Jan 12th 2010 7:35PM]

@Taknarosh It's identical to the Rogers 32A HTC Magic.

[Taknarosh Posted Jan 12th 2010 10:38PM]

@Gold Mamba Well I'll be damned, this phone will be able to used the Sense UI + Android 2.1 Update that HTC will be putting out to the Rogers HTC Magic.

[Bb Posted Jan 12th 2010 5:45PM]

wonder what the actions like?

[pcwzrd13 Posted Jan 12th 2010 5:49PM]

...but will it play "If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out" by Cat Stevens??

[Retardo Posted Jan 12th 2010 6:06PM]

Sweet, but a bit cheesy IMO.

[MattFryy Posted Jan 12th 2010 6:27PM]

I don't care if theres a Nokia 3310 inside, I NEED that case in my life!

[pspkicks Posted Jan 12th 2010 6:32PM]

@pachi72
Because 2009 was 2 years ago.

[Fireblade72 Posted Jan 12th 2010 6:44PM]

Fender is not the first company that comes to mind when you see a bookmatched piece of flamed maple.

[TareG Posted Jan 12th 2010 7:50PM]

@pachi72
Exactly. I don't think it would even run Android 2.1... FAIL.

[pyehac Posted Jan 12th 2010 8:59PM]

Meh, too little too late. With that wood back cover, I won't be able to use a custom cover without it not matching. I wonder if it'll come with an updated firmware though?

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 12th 2010 9:17PM]

whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy?????????????????

[Taknarosh Posted Jan 12th 2010 10:39PM]

@TareG If this phone truly is a 32A device, it will be able to use the Sense UI + Android 2.1 Update that HTC will be putting out to the Rogers HTC Magic.

[Bugdog Posted Jan 13th 2010 12:25AM]

I'm so ready to pay just a wee bit more for my service if I can get a reasonably good goddam phone. What a farce.

[Ned Scott Posted Jan 13th 2010 2:53AM]

God dammit, Engadget. It's bad enough that you guys make an article every time a cellphone company sneezes, but to not just cover... but have multiple updates on what is nothing more than a fucking cell phone case... Just stop, just fucking stop. That is not technology.

[JakeMG Posted Jan 13th 2010 6:44AM]

I have to say, though, that the earbuds that come with the MyTouch are probably the most uncomfortable earbuds in the history of all mankind.

[jasongantz Posted Jan 13th 2010 11:27AM]

alrite. can someone please tell me when my t mobile my touch is gonna get the 2.0 or 2.1 update? and a flash player.

[jasongantz Posted Jan 13th 2010 11:49AM]

@pachi72 is there gonna be any over the air updates? what you told me sounds way to hard. but thanks. maby ill look into it though.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 13th 2010 12:24PM]

I am trying to understand this one but I can't quite get it through...this is the same old phone same old weak cpu \ specs with a new case? Wow...I thought this was already out? Lol.

[Taknarosh Posted Jan 13th 2010 10:10PM]

@(Unverified) Slightly more RAM than the MyTouch3G.

This allows it to be good enough to run Sense UI + Android 2.1

[Taknarosh Posted Jan 13th 2010 10:11PM]

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=5357409

Confirmed it's a 32A device. Expect to see that Sense UI + Android 2.1 goodness hacked to it.