Abstract: You’ve read all about the new Google Android phone, but you probably haven’t gotten your hands on one. We’ll be your eyes, ears, and hands. What’s the first thing you’d check out if you got to see one in person? We’ve got Blackberrys and iPhones to com...
Abstract: Again, the about-to-be-released T-Mobile G1 isn’t a Windows Mobile phone; rather, it uses Google’s Android software. But in this weeks column I want to point you to some of the initial reviews, since it’s an exciting device and an...
Abstract: Theres been quite a buzz about the worlds first Google Android powered phone, the T-Mobile G1. Android is an open source phone operating system developed by Google, and the OS runs on the Linux 2.6 kernel with Java applications on top. Since the pla...
Android operating system best available, other than iPhone, Bright 3.17-inch touchscreen, Physical QWERTY keyboard, Complete user customization, Access to online music and application store, Excellent music player, Excellent sound
Clunky and heavy, No 3.5mm headphone jack, No comprehensive iTunes-like sync software, Lack of T-Mobile 3G markets, No native video playback, Short battery life for music playback, *
Even with all that weve covered here, weve barely touched on the G1s overall sophistication: Its a wondrous achievement for a first-gen operating system. As such, the G1 is the Phil Mickelson of cell phones – that is to say, it ranks as a st...
Mediocre keyboard, short battery life, weak IMAP/POP email client, incomplete Bluetooth support, no included video support
Whether you view the T-Mobile G1 as a success or not will depend largely on your expectations. If you are a hard core smartphone user that travels in enterprise circles and expects to find a huge assortment of software available for your device, the G...
Innovative new OS, Great hardware keyboard, Responsive touchscreen
UI is uneven in places, Camera poor for even casual use, Browser performance was sluggish
It's hard to believe, but rumors of a "Googlephone" have been floating around since 2006. To put it in perspective, the first Gphone post on Engadget was written by Peter Rojas. Needless to say, it's been a long, slow ride to get to Android, the Open Hand...
Published: 2008-10-16, Author: Peter , review by: techcrunch.com
Abstract: If you’ve been waiting for Android then I suggest you keep waiting. The overall OS seems to be held together by duct tape and needs a lot of work. Apple focuses on the minute details to enrich the overall experience for iPhone users and Android could l...
First Google Android phone. Connects to Google services. Very good Web browser. Highly configurable. Solid call quality.
Poor music and video options. Subpar document support. No Flash support in browser. No Microsoft Exchange e-mail connectivity. Nonstandard headphone jack.
The T-Mobile G1 is a basic introduction to what could be a blockbuster mobile platform. While it lacks key features right now, its a decent smartphone that will surely grow with time....
Abstract: Are you a geek? An early adopter? You dont have to keep up with the Joneses, you are Mr. Jones. Such is the market for the HTC G1, the first handset running Googles Android platform. HTC is well known for its Windows Mobile smartphones. It brings i...
Abstract: The innovative T-Mobile G1, the first smart phone using the Google Android mobile operating system, is a worthy competitor to Apple and its iPhone. The T-Mobile G1 is a strong consumer offering, but enterprises should wait until more corporate features...
