It is not uncommon for a company to release an upgrade to an existing phone. In reality no cell phone is perfect and it often takes a couple of models to get it just right. This can be said about T-Mobile. They released the Dash and while it was a good phone it was far from perfect. It needed some tweaks and adjustments made. T-Mobile answered these problems with the T-Mobile Dash 3G.
Firstly the Dash 3G is a very good looking phone. It was expertly designed. One of the best improvements over the first Dash is the soft finish which covers the back of the phone. The soft finish makes the phone appear to be more sophisticated and professional than other smartphones. The Dash 3G is a nice size and isnt too big or too small. It will fit nicely into ones pocket. A major drawback of the phone is its small screen. With a resolution of only 320×240 the Dash 3G clearly is lacking in this department. When viewing large websites or messages you will need to scroll to read/view the entire thing. Also due to the low resolution you may see some unsightly pixels here and there in photos and videos. Thankfully everything else featured on this phone works amazingly well. The trackball navigator is great and works very well. Another plus is the spacious and comfortable full QWERTY keyboard. There is a good amount of space between each key and the buttons are individually raised and curved. The letters and numbers on each key are very easy to read because of the vibrant color and ink they were printed in.
The phone obviously offers 3G service. This is a great addition because there hasnt been a suitable 3G phone available from Sprint. Websites, videos, songs, etc will load with great speed. This phone is a great upgrade from either the Sidekick LX 2009 or the G1. The Dash 3G also allows users to link up their email and instant messaging accounts, allowing them to instant receive email and message alerts. Another addition to the Dash is the expansive GPS services. Using TeleNav Navigation you are able to receive real time voice guided directions to your destination.
The phone features a very impressive 2 megapixel camera. It is an obvious improvement over the 1.3-megapixel camera found on the previous Dash. There are many image capturing options and presets which help you take the best looking photo possible. The phone can also record video. The video quality is decent but as expected too much movement will result in grainy video.
The Dash 3G is a great upgrade for anyone who already owns the Dash. The Dash 3G is such an improvement on the Dash and offers users a lot more functions and features. Despite its small screen it is still a great phone many people can still utilize.