I wish these were around back when I got my MyTouch a few months back.

After seeing the Clapton commercials for the Fender MyTouch Android phone, I finally got to play with one “in-person” during a recent visit to my local T-Mobile store.

I have to say that even despite the faux vernier (yes, that’s “fake wood”), it’s one good looking phone.

And at least, I guess, the “plastic wood” isn’t much of a fire hazard, as compared to carrying a wooden phone in your pocket.

Even the matching “wooden” ear-buds that come with it look incredible.

And it’s probably good they’re “fake wood.”

Splinters in the ears would be a real bummer.

Overall, it’s the coolest looking phone I’ve ever seen (kudos, T-Mobile).

I can’t wait to see how Apple responds (a Les Paul iPhone would be cool?).

I just wish T-Mobile hadn’t made Clapton goof with that cheesy “guitar app” in the commercial. That really seems to cheapen the offering, but alas.

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