HTC G1 Cell Phone
What’s Good: Android experience is excellent; Web browser is amongst best available on cell phones; Great touchscreen; Touchscreen plus trackball plus QWERTY board provides multiple input options; Notifications bar is handy; Great GMail & Google services implementation; 3G and WiFi for fast data speeds; Amazon provides DRM-free mp3 downloads via WiFi
What’s Not Good: Big, bulky, heavy, and not particularly attractive; QWERTY thumbboard is not as good as those on other recent HTC phones; Lacks 3.5mm headphone jack; No Stereo Bluetooth or video capture/playback support out of the box
Bottom Line: Android will change the game, and while far from perfect, the G1 is more than compelling. I have a list of complaints a mile long but they’re overshadowed by how fun the Android user experience is on the T-Mobile G1.
Specs:
- Processor : Qualcomm® MSM7201A™, 528 MHz
- Operating System Android™
- Memory ROM: 256 MB RAM: 192 MB
- Dimensions (LxWxT) 117.7 mm x 55.7 mm x 17.1 mm (4.60 in x 2.16 in x 0.62 in)
- Weight 158 grams (5.60 ounces) with battery
- Display 3.2-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen with 320 x 480 (HVGA) resolution
- Network HSPA/WCDMA: US:1700/2100 MHz
- Up to 7.2 Mbps down-link (HSDPA) and 2 Mbps up-link (HSUPA) speeds
- Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
- GPS GPS navigation capability with Google Maps™
- Connectivity: Bluetooth® 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate
- Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11b/g
- HTC ExtUSB™ (11-pin mini-USB 2.0 and audio jack in one)
- Camera 3.2 megapixel color camera with auto focus
Read full review » Are you one of those people who thinks that phone hacking looks like a lot of fun but is just too risky to try on your own device? Maybe you hack phones all day and just want to add another one to the colleciton. Whatever the case, check out this contest over at DroidDog. It has got to be the quickest and easiest way to get yourself into a rooted G1. All you have to do is log into Twitter and send the following tweet:
RT @PhoneDog_John Win a... I haven't had the chance to test this one out for myself yet but it looks pretty great. I think it's safe to say you shouldn't be running the auto-rooting app on your myTouch. From what I've read, that phone presents a different set of problems in terms of hacking. Progress is being made though. I don't have a G1 on hand right now, but when I do I'll post the results. As always: I don't recommend doing anything remotely like this. IT CAN RUIN... Noah pits Apple's iPhone OS 2.2.1 vs Google's Android OS 1.5 in a QWERTY dogfight. Both platforms now offer virtual keyboards with auto-correct spelling. Which is the best to use? Find out what Noah thinks. [EDITED] Haykuro is no longer working on ROMs. Haykuro was receiving a lot of attention - good and bad - because he's a 17-year-old coding superstar who got hot stuff out fast. But there are still others to to keep your eye on. The video offers an early look at the software that will ship with the HTC Hero, which includes a cool new interface known as Rosie. This video is primarily meant to be a preview for those that are curious about what to expect from HTC's coming Android phones. For the hackers and modders, I've given all the resources you need
to run this yourselves. No flash - just some adb and an apk. The QWERTY is indicative of the kind of changes we will see different OEMs (and carriers?) work into their own builds of Google's OS. That is what Android is all about, after all - openness.... As the coder states, we can expect better performance when some better Android phones are released. But this program is working pretty well already, if you ask me. The applications of the code go beyond the most obvious context of gaming - not that I can think of any practical examples off the top of my head. Check out the dev's project page here. I found this at Android Guys. What Phones Are We Carrying and Why?
Thanksgiving 2009 Edition
Two questions we get asked all the time: 1) What's the best phone? and 2) What phone do YOU use?
The answers we usually give? 1) Depends on what you want to do with it, and 2) We test so many phones, it changes all of the time.
Now we can't really give you a better answer to #1, though we can help you sort out which phones might best serve your needs, wants, and budget. We can,... Verizon jumped into the Android game with both feet last Friday, selling the much hyped Motorola Droid and its more-than-capable little Sis, the HTC Droid Eris in stores across the nation. With the US' number one wireless carrier now selling phones built around Google's Android OS, the platform is poised for a big uptick in mass consumer adoption. Heck, AT&T might even start carrying a Google phone before too long.
We want to take you on a... It's no secret that HTC's G1 - the first device to ship with Android - has become a hacker and modder playground. As far as I know, it is the most tweaked and twiddled phone in the annals of (somewhat) mainstream consumer-grade gadgetdom. People who couldn't wait for highly-anticipated features or accept the limitations imposed by security concerns made the G1 exactly what they wanted it to be; perhaps what it should have been from the start.... Citrix used the iForum 2009 in Singapore to show off an Android version of their receiver software, which is already available for iPhone. Citrix compares their virtualization experience to turning on a television. It's a one-time, 15-minute set up. I'm really tempted to ask why anyone would want to do such a thing, but I recognize the significance of the ability to run Office on an Android device. I just don't need it personally.
... So you're in love with Sense, but can't afford (wait for/settle for the US 2G of) HTC's Hero. Well, LevelUp Studio has what you need in the form of five Hero-inspired beautiful widgets called...Beautiful Widgets. They cost €0.99, which is about $1.40. I purchased mine the day they were released, which I would guess was about two weeks ago. Since then, there has been one widget added, and at least one fix for the clock/weather widget,... Man, oh man. Once you get sucked into the culture of cooked ROMs, it's hard to break free. Don't get me wrong, I don't have the vaguest understanding of how subversive coders accomplish the fruits of their (and others') labor, but I sure am seduced by said fruits...and pastries. Donut will be dropping soon for those with a rooted G1, and I suppose I'm obliged to try it out and prepare for a bit of show and tell. This is especially true because a... Pros: very stylish, easy to use & we get compliments all the time...touch screen and keyboard makes life so easy...GPS is wayyyy better then our TOM TOM (we don't get lost on dead end roads anymore) Cons: battery...but the more it does, the more power it uses...which is understandable Summary: my husband and i both have the same phone in the bronze color...we have had smart phones and this is the best ever!!! camera takes great pics for a phone and texting is sooo easy. Pros: -Android OS is simply outstanding! From the browsing experience to the Android Market, there isn't a shortage of great things it can do! -Maybe I'm in the minority, but I like the look and feel of the phone. It wasn't as bulky and heavy as I thought it would be, and it's comfortable to hold, type, and to carry around. I really like the slide out qwerty keyboard, and I'm getting used to the virtual keyboard. I didn't think I would like touch screen, but I find myself using it more and Cons: -The music player layout. This is probably me nitpicking, but I'm not a fan of the music player. It sounds fine, but the layout isn't as smooth as, say tcpmp (the player I used on my previous phone). It's something that doesn't bother me too much, though. -The battery life. Although it's a LOT better than I expected, I wish HTC would have included a longer lasting battery for those of us who use this phone while on the go a lot. I am going to purchase one of those extended batteries f Summary: Overall, I love the G1! I've had it for a few days, and I'm very happy with my purchase! I cannot express how awesome the Android OS is! The phone part itself (funny how we forget that sometimes) is nice. I've had no problems on that end. If you're looking for a smart phone that won't drain your wallet, consider the G1. If anything, you'll fall in love with the Android OS! 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful Pros: capacitive touch screen, good resolution, excellent web browsing,nice querty keyboard,marketplace.custom desktop with widgets and apps Cons: no 3.5mm headphone jack must use usb adapter,not very stylish,battery life not the greatest expandable up to 2600 mah if your willing give the phone some thickness stock battery is 1150mah Summary: i have been following the g1 since the rumors first escalated of the device and i must say i,m not mad that i followed this phone. first and foremost the phone is not stylish not the least bit but features this phone have are very good with all the apps,different widgets and the growing android operating system you make this phone your own.It proves there is much more to come in mobile world Pros: It runs Android. Amazing Capacitive Touch Screen -Best Screen I've used since the iPhones. Android interface is nice and responsive and comes with Android Market for 3rd party programs. Cons: Battery life could be better just make sure to charge it every night. I wish that it had better styling, I'm not big on the plastic but it looks and feels nice and solid in the hand for being mostly plastic. A problem with Android is that your tied to Google services, which you can port stuff over so it's not that big of a deal it's just a bother. Summary: It's a good phone, but your paying for it with the required data service at $25 a month and $200 initial price tag. I recomment whole heartidly. Pros: Android! And a keyboard + trackball! Cons: Silly shape & sliding design, wonky USB port. Summary: ANDROID! This is everything good about the iPhone, on a decent handset! Coming from the iPhone to the G1's physical keyboard, I make practically no mistakes while typing. Thanks to the trackball, I don't really need to zoom in on web pages anymore, and for any complaints about it's native browser, you have options! I have personally tried Browser, Opera, and Steel, with Steel being my personal favorite. Flash is compatible and in the works, more than can be said for the iPhone. The apps, while not as numerous, are pretty amazing, with access to more hardware functions than any other phone out yet, making them MUCH more useful. The only things that bothers me is that the screen, when extended, doesn't hold itself in a straight line, parallel to the top row of keys. With my Libra Moon, I like my lines to have angularity! Like everyone, I also don't understand why there isn't a standard headphone jack, even if it had to be next to the proprietary ExtUSB one. Hopefully other Android phones will utilize other sliding mechanisms (like on the TouchPro2!) and port designs in the future! 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful I have an iphone 3g and a Tmo G1. The G1 beats it hands down. I also have the G2 and am not crazy about it at all, the touch keyboard is too finicky for me. The Market has apps comparable to those of the iphone. I think the iphone is overrated....imho. I'm currently using an iphone 2g on tmobile and am really considering on buying a g1 for the 3g data. Would it be a good switch?
>>>>Thanks To use the G1 service with T-Mobile you have to pay $25.00. With AT&T, I beleive the minimum is $10 or $15 dollars. Big difference in monthly fees and T-Mobile requires its customers to pay that amount whether you use the apps or not. AT&T gives you the option to use and a trial period as well. One of the reasons why I switched to AT&T. We'll see for how long. Hello. I was wondering if the T-mobile G1 have an international keyboard(like the one that iPhone has) or not?
If it doesn't, will I be able to find it in the market?
If it does, how does it work? Just like the iPhone where u could just switch while typing, or do you have to go to the setting and only enable one at a time?
Thank you so much for answering!! Hi!!:)
I was wondering if the T-mobile G1 have an international keyboard (like the iPhone) or not.
If it doesn't come with the phone, is it in the market?
If it does, how does it work? Same as the iPhone? Or differently? How?
Thank you so much for answering!!!<3. :) Soooo i got a tmobile g1 but canceled the data plan and ive had trouble sending and receiving picture messages. Tmobile rep told me that i need the data plan.
does anyone know a hack or app or something? Cause id really rather not get the data plan.
Please and thanks. Have a good one If you like your current phone and service, then don't change. I had the G1 and currently have the iPhone 3G (not S). There's not much difference in speed to justify a switch. I didn't like T-Mobile's service in my area and the area I traveled in. Otherwise, I would have been fine with the G1.
I miss the G1's customizability compared to iPhone for certain things. The iPhone does have a lot more apps. But the question is, are you going to use... I know that it is late, and maybe there is already an answer to the question, but on the off chance that it hasnt been answered, or that someone else like me stumbles onto this topic it would be nice to have an answer posed.
What your talking about are 2 seperate things. Using an application to compare pricing info, and someone using a device for fraudulent purposes.
Yes the G1 does have the ability to check barcodes through applications...
I've had a G1 since November 2008. The rest of my family (2 parents and 2 siblings) all have iPhone 3GSs and are on AT&T. I had the original iPhone for a month when it was released but reverted back to the sidekick. This was before the App Store came out. I like my G1, but there's just something about the speed of the iPhone 3GS that makes me want to get it, along with the multitude of apps that it offers. I'm not sure whether I should get... Hi, I'm living in Norway and want the Android Dev Phone 1 or T-mobile G1 badly! But google dosn't send the phone to Norway. And I want off course the phone to be unlocked. Annyone who knows how i can get it or can send it to me? Please answere Buying choicesWith new service  With pre-paid service This item is not being sold with a pre-paid service service plan by any online merchant. Purchase phone only Accessories Purchase compatible accessories for this phone Ringtones & MediaShop for compatible mobile content for this phone
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4.2 out of 5
and how do i send a picture through Bluetooth????
excelent good:x
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