One of the best things about Android is that you’re not locked into a one-size-fits-all design. There’s a wide range of form factors, from big touchscreen-only phones (like the Evo 4G and Droid X) to BlackBerry-like designs (like the Motorola Droid Pro). Those looking for a physical keyboard and a big screen in one package will find the best of both worlds in an Android-powered slider.

There’s nothing necessarily wrong with typing on a touchscreen, but a good slider should provide better accuracy. A physical keyboard doesn’t cover up important content, either, like a touch layout does. (This is especially annoying when composing e-mails.) Plus, if you want to bang out a quick reply or enter a URL on that capacitive screen, the option is always there.

Here are our top 5 Android slider phone picks.

Next

5. T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide

It's not the newest or flashiest slider on the block, but the myTouch 3G Slide still has plenty going for it, including a sturdy and comfortable keyboard, convenient voice recognition features, and the ability to create multiple user profiles.

Read the full review of the myTouch 3G Slide

Follow Mark Spoonauer on Twitter,Google+. Follow LAPTOPMAG on Twitter, Google+ or Facebook.