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Manufacturer: HTC Part number: 9096006
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- Though we're not in love with the design and would have liked some additional features, the real beauty of the T-Mobile G1 is the Google Android platform, as it has the potential to make smartphones more personal and powerful. That said, it's not quite there yet, so for now, the G1 is best suited for early adopters and gadget hounds, rather than consumers and business users.
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CNET editors' review
T-Mobile G1 (white) price range: $176.46
- Reviewed by: Bonnie Cha and Nicole Lee
- Edited by: Kent German
- Reviewed on: 10/15/2008
- Released on: 10/22/2008
The good: The T-Mobile G1 features a full QWERTY keyboard, 3G support, Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth. The Google Android operating system offers good integration with Google applications as well as access to the Amazon MP3 Store and YouTube. As more applications become available, the G1 will also become a more powerful smartphone for all types of users.
The bad: The G1 doesn't include a standard heaphone jack and lacks Microsoft Exchange support. There are some annoying design quirks that make the smartphone uncomfortable to hold and difficult to use. You can't save downloaded applications to a memory card. Speakerphone quality wasn't the greatest.
The bottom line: Though we're not in love with the design and would have liked some additional features, the real beauty of the T-Mobile G1 is the Google Android platform, as it has the potential to make smartphones more personal and powerful. That said, it's not quite there yet, so for now, the G1 is best suited for early adopters and gadget hounds, rather than consumers and business users.
User reviews
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I can not believe CNET and its Biased Review!
by BoodieN on February 10, 2009
Pros: Keyboard
Wifi
OS platform
Screen resolutionCons: there are bugs and the phone needs to be updated, but because it has an open source platform the android, all bugs will be taken care of, and the phone will continue to grow and expand! not like any other phone.
Summary: After years of using CNET and its review and opinions,i finally made an account. and the only reason i made the account was the VENT OUT AGAINST CNET AND ...
Summary: After years of using CNET and its review and opinions,i finally made an account. and the only reason i made the account was the VENT OUT AGAINST CNET AND THEIR BIASED REVIEW!..i can not believe this is even a review of a phone. they had a bad comment about the phone on everything they can get their hands on. "the touch screen is great,,but doesn't have multi touch so we cant zoom in pictures". THE PHONE CAN BE UPDATED BY DEVELOPERS. that means you do not need to go buy a new phone like from the iphone to the iphone 3g. The G1 will keep growing and growing. when a new phone that is using the android system comes out, the only change would be the looks and physical features, no software change because you can do that already on the G1. Not to mention an article just came out on yahoo news explaining that APPLE asked GOOGLE not to put mutli-touch on the g1. Hard to believe? well Eric shzatwatc (or however u spell his name, the Google CEO) is one of the Apple board of directory. Any how, i will never use CNET for help again. G1 will become the great phone that it is.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Returning to BlackBerry from G1
by CJP808 on March 11, 2009
Pros: intuitive interface, customize desktop, white color detracted from bulkiness, sturdy, lots of free apps, loud speakerphone & ringer, Cut, copy & paste, If you hard press on screen it'll show you more options & shortcuts, Auto sync calender
Cons: Browser frequently foreclosed, frequently freezes & missed calls while downloading apps dimly lit keyboard, shutter camera delay, limited options when customizing calender, notification alerts, no detailed call log. no video recorder, no FB app
Summary: I've used the G1 for about a month and was still unsure if I was satisfied with it.
I would've returned it within the 14-day buyer remorse policy, ...Summary: I've used the G1 for about a month and was still unsure if I was satisfied with it.
I would've returned it within the 14-day buyer remorse policy, but got distracted thinking it'll take awhile getting used to it. I never did. It's a great gadget phone. Very fun. The G1 has many advantages, but I need something with certain features for work. And, I can't play around on the G1 too much and risk losing a possibly important phone call again. Overall, I like it. The G1 gets an 'A' for effort. But I'm going back to BlackBerry, for now. I previously had a BB Pearl & had no complaints in four yrs, except for the crappy browser. I decided on the new BB Curve. I hope it works out. I email & msg A LOT so the iPhone (or any other touch screen typing phones) will slow me down. I hear the Curve browser is better, but it's still slow to upload websites, even in WiFi.
If only RIM's BB, Apple iPhone & HTC's G1 all got together and made one kick-ass phone....all of us here would be happy campers!
Hopefully this will help someone make a decision in selecting a phone. Your decision should be based on what you plan to use the phone for.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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I LOVE this phone!
by merrymacmurphy on December 16, 2008
Pros: white phone looks sleek
cool/free applications
fast internet
slide out keyboard
touch screen is very responsive
Feels comfy in my hand
buttons make it quick to navigateCons: camera is not great
battery life poor
can't use itunes for ring tonesSummary: This is my first "smart phone" and I am thrilled! I orriginally wanted an i-phone, but I still had 2 years on my T-mobile contract so I got the G1, ...
Summary: This is my first "smart phone" and I am thrilled! I orriginally wanted an i-phone, but I still had 2 years on my T-mobile contract so I got the G1, and now I am so happy that it worked out this way because there are a few things about this phone I like better than i-phone. First, I love how the white phone looks. It reminds me of my macbook, very elegant. the narrow shape makes it very comfortable to hold and the rubberized back give me a good grip, so I don't feel like it will slip out of my hand. The main reason I prefer it to the i-phone is the slide out key board. It makes texting so easy. The white phone has a metalic keyboard which I find easier to see than the darker phone's keyboard. At first I was bummed, because I did not think I would be able to get the apps that i-phone has. But, yes! I found all kinds of really cool apps, including Shazam! There are so many great apps, I am not missing the i-phone at all. So far they all are FREE! The internet is faster than my lap top! I am amazed at how quickly it connected to the internet, You tube, amazon etc. All the apps I have used so far work great., and the Android website has user reviews so you can tell which apps are probably best to download. I can't stop playing with this phone, it has so many cool features. As far as the head set plug not being the standard one, no biggie because it comes with an adapter so you can just use any head phones you want. The camera is not the greatest, but I have a good digital camera I use and I am not a big phone camera user, so it is good enough for me. Finally, I like having a few buttons at the bottom. I find the "back" button, the "menu" button and the "home" button make it faster to navigate than my i-pod touch, which is sorta like an i-phone.
One thing, you can't use your itunes for ring tones.
I highly recommend this phone. (I still use my i-pod touch too, so I have the best of both worlds!)1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Expectations Superseded.
by mb00 on November 25, 2008
Pros: It's sleek, fast and SUPER EASY to use.
Cons: No flash or video recorder. Only rotates when you open screen.
Summary: Okay, so I just got my White G1 (yes, I was one of the firsts in the U.S.) but I wasn't quite sure if I'd like it ...
Summary: Okay, so I just got my White G1 (yes, I was one of the firsts in the U.S.) but I wasn't quite sure if I'd like it and was going to immediately return it. That is until I opened the box. The phone is just AMAZING. The photos that you see on print and websites do it no justice what so ever. It really is an attractive phone. The front is a nice glossy white, while the back plate is a light gray and has a really great rubbery feel to it. The screen is so sleek and easy to navigate through. It's got all of the features that cnet and all reviewers have mentioned and then some. It's really great to be able to customize the home screen with the icons that you find most useful.
ok, I'm so wwwwaaaayyyy over this phone. It really is just not all that capable of doing much anymore. I can't wait to get rid of it and go with something else.
The Android Market is in full force as well and growing, the great thing about it is that most of the apps are free.
The camera leaves a bit to be desired lacking flash, though if you aren't all that picky about the perfect photo (it's a cell phone after all), the pics aren't too shabby.
For those that love recording stupid videos, then you're out of luck. My previous phone has a video recorder and in the two years since I've had it, I think I only recorded once for new years. No biggie.
As for the speed of the browser and searching through the internet. I can't say how surprisingly pleased I was. I live in an area where T-Mobile doesn't offer 3G yet, but running on Edge, it's FAST and even faster if you turn the WiFi on.
As for the 35mm ear jack, you do have to use the different connector, but the newer phones are coming in with an included adapter that you plug into your phone and then your 35mm head set. It's not a huge adapter either, so it ends up looking like a regular 35mm cord.
Some people don't like that it doesn't support stereo bluetooth, I don't really care either way, so long as I can hear the other person clearly, I'm cool with that.
The speaker phone isn't exactly a boom box, but it works just as fine also. Again, I think the cons I have are just nit picking at it.
The calls are very, very loud and clear.
Yes, it is a little bulkier than the ever mentioned & compared iphone, but for someone like me with large hands, I need something that I can hold on too, not something paper thin.
Oh, and before I forget, the keyboard isn't so bad either. It's nice having it, the keys are nice and flat, but not flat enough to where, again, someone with large hands and fingers can't get to. They keyboard keys are nicely spaced, not all crammed up together.
I've only had it for 24 hrs., so am still learning more & more about it and from what I know now, it truly has superseded my expectations thus the "5 Star" rating from me.
Updated on Feb 24, 2009
Don't waste your money.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Fun device - OK phone.
by MATTKATS on December 12, 2008
Pros: - Android OS - just speechless!
- Screen! Just awesome!
- Full QWERTY very responsive.
- Loud speaker.
- Sync with Gmail/calendar/contacts.
- 3G on T-Mo is really fast in NYC.Cons: - Poor one-handed phone operation.
- Backlighting on the keyboard. Wasn't a problem for me as you wind up memorizing it anyways.
- A bit on the bulky side, but not too bad.Summary: have had the G1 for a little over a week and will be sending it back to T-Mobile today. I want to keep this device really bad, but I just ...
Summary: have had the G1 for a little over a week and will be sending it back to T-Mobile today. I want to keep this device really bad, but I just can't rationally justify it. Here's why:
The device is great! The OS is so much fun to play with! And the applications (all free at this point) are great. I had this phone for about 10 days and couldn't put it down for a second. The Android is awesome! The hardware isn't bad either, the screen is top notch and very responsive. The keyboard is very easy to use and the "chin" is not in the way of typing at all. (But the backlight on the White model is a problem in certain lighting.) It is on the bigger side, and that was one of the problems for me - but if you don't wear tight pants then it won't be a problem for you. And as for the battery - not bad at all if you turn off 3G/GPS/WiFi. Really you can turn those on when you need them!
But the reason I'm returning it - it's not a very functional phone. For the first 2 days I was in love, and then I had to drive somewhere and the problem started. Dialing someone while driving is impossible! The hard keys for "send" and "end" are placed at the bottom and pressing them during one-hand operation is very uncomfortable. And using the touch screen while driving! OMG! I almost crashed 4 times. Then, the next day I was walking on the street with a bag in one hand and the phone rang - again problem operating it with one hand. As much as I love the device, I just couldn't rationalize keeping it if it is not easy to use as a phone! So for now, I'm back to my BB Pearl.
Overall, I think it's an awesome device, just not right for me!1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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best, phone ever
by Michaelcow on December 27, 2009
Pros: touch screen
full QWERTY keyboard
app store
everything (:Cons: battery life
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It's not an iphone and that makes me very happy!
by wonnder on October 3, 2009
Pros: Responsive touch screen
Free apps
CustomizationCons: Battery life
Rogers
No 3.5mm headphoneSummary: This article reads like anyone who bought the Dream/G1 REALLY wanted an iphone and couldn't get it and that's not fair. After extensive playing with an iphone ...
Summary: This article reads like anyone who bought the Dream/G1 REALLY wanted an iphone and couldn't get it and that's not fair. After extensive playing with an iphone 3GS I realized I wanted a touchscreen but the only one I DIDN'T want was an iphone. With Rogers (Canada) I could have had either for the same price.
HTC touchscreen is just better. I never have to fight with it. The keyboard was very uncomfortable for the first day, but I quickly got used to it. I agree, that a soft keyboard is nice for when you want to fire off a quick text. But in the States you can update to cupcake which has that. In Canada, where Rogers has blocked cupcake (and no, there is no rhyme or reason to that except promotion of Magic.) You have to download an app and file as a workaround, but I now have a keyboard and that has made this phone fantastic.
No freezing as I experienced with the iphone NUMEROUS times in a lunch hour. The article complains about how hard it is to browse? Really? Cause I manage just fine thanks. And I find it funny that in their review of the iphone they complain about call quality. As fun as this phone is, I don't really want a phone that has poor PHONE capabilities. Call quality on this guy is awesome. So, since there wasn't a comparison there they went on about the speakerphone. Silly. "The G1 lacks Microsoft Exchange support." Uh...yeah it does. "You can't save downloaded applications to a memory card." Uh...yeah you can.
Expandable memory...yay. Removable battery...double yay. I'm sorry cnet, but this review has tainted my opinions of your reviews which I used to rely on. I just can't stomach that kind of bias. I'm glad I went with my gut and ignored you.
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its very handy. once you have it u cant live without it
by yeta88 on August 3, 2009
Pros: the white one is the best
Cons: no vidio recorder but i dont need that
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Love this phone
by azleo on July 2, 2009
Pros: Great apps and easy to use
Cons: Does force close from time to time
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Great phone, Great PDA, it makes me happy!
by goldenballer on May 19, 2009
Pros: It is not windows moble, has the same apps as the Iphone plus it gets picture mail, very easy to use. You have to check it out for yourself.
Cons: Copy and paste makes me miss Windows Moble, The GPS could be ALOT better. The little lip part does get a little annoying to your right hand when your typing.
Summary: I have had this phone for about 3 months now. I am a former SK2, MDA, and a dreded peace of junk T Mobile Wing (that was a totel waste ...
Summary: I have had this phone for about 3 months now. I am a former SK2, MDA, and a dreded peace of junk T Mobile Wing (that was a totel waste of money). From all of the PDA phones I have really enjoyed the G1 the most. It is easy to use and it is a fun phone. It stays connected like the Sidekicks so the IM works just as good as the sidekicks and it is backed up on Google servers so you never have to worry about losing your contects. The open source applications makes the phone that much more fun with the apps that are out. Me and a freind of mine (who is an Iphone user) compared his Iphone to my G1 and the applications are basicly the same.
Hoonselty I dont see any difference between the Iphone and the G1. Even thought the Iphone has a smoother interface (just a tad) the G1 is neck to neck with it because it does offer Picture mail. Many of the apps are now including the virtual keybord and it automatcillly flips from landscape to portrate, but I like the physical keyboard better.
The main thing they need to improve is the GPS navagation part of the phone. It doesnt reroute, speek the road your on, or give you altrunet routes. Thank GOD I have a Garman. But i do use Google Mapes to find the address to type in my Garman.
Over all. If your a techy like me and you use your phone to do everything beond making calls and sending text, this is a great phone for you. I would call this an "Iphone killer" Because you have people that just loves Apple and they should because it is a great PDA phone, but if you dont want to pay for that coastly device and still not get your picture mail and deal with a none replaceible battery no way to change your memery card or upgrade it, the Google 1 is a great choice. I dont know what Cnet and some of the other users were talking about, I think Google did and Great job with this phone.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: HTC
- Part number: 9096006
- Description: In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to lose track of the really important things in your life. Your social calendar is just a bit out of synch and friends are just a bit too far out of reach. Until now... The T-Mobile G1 redefines what it means to be kept in the loop. Feel the exhilarating power and freedom of having all the communication tools you're used to in your hand. Google services are at your disposal with quick one-touch access to Gmail, YouTube, Google Talk and Calendar. Smartly integrated Google maps let you see where your online contacts live in the off-line world. Explore even more of the world with detailed street, traffic and satellite views. Dazzle your friends with the large sensationally crisp 3.2" display. The touch-sensitive navigation is finger friendly and super intuitive but you can swing it out of the way to use the full five-row QWERTY keyboard. There is plenty of room to respond to emails, messages and even chat. G1 delivers an extraordinary browsing experience. The G1's browser comes with a clever multi-page window pane; it lets you surf multiple websites at the same time. Drag the page around with your finger to pan, or move from one link or textbox to another with the handy trackball positioned perfectly for your thumb. And don't worry about waiting for pages to load. The G1 is equipped with 3.5G and Wi-Fi technology... seamlessly switching to always offer you the best connection. Instant notification bar discretely alerts you of emails, text messages or IM sent your way. Whether you're getting mail from Gmail, another POP or IMAP account or receiving IMs from any of the most popular services, you'll be alerted as soon as a message comes in. Make the G1 your G1 with instant access to android market. The market is constantly updated with exciting applications for your T-Mobile G1. Download and install your favorite software, music or games and more. The fully customizable home screen lets you put all the tools and gadgets within your finger tips.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Smartphone
- Form Factor Slider - Full keyboard,
Touch screen - Integrated Components Voice recorder,
GPS receiver,
Digital camera,
Digital player - Width 2.2 in
- Depth 0.7 in
- Height 4.6 in
- Weight 5.6 oz
- Body Color White
Cellular
- Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
- Band WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900
- Mobile Broadband Generation 3G
- Service Provider T-Mobile
- Operating System Google Android
- Input Device(s) Touch sensitive screen,
QWERTY keyboard - Phone Navigation Buttons Trackball
Messaging & Internet
- Cellular Messaging Services SMS,
MMS - Supported Email Protocols POP3,
IMAP4 Communications
- Data Transmission HSUPA,
HSDPA,
GPRS,
EDGE - Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g,
Bluetooth 2.0 EDR - Communication Features Internet browser,
Mobile Email client Phone Features
- Phone Functions Call timer,
Conference call,
Speakerphone,
Vibrating alert - Polyphonic Ringer Yes
- Polyphonic Ring Tone Voice Qty 40
- Additional Features Integrated digital compass,
Built-in motion sensor Media Player
- Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3,
WMA,
MIDI,
AAC,
AAC +,
AMR,
WAV Processor
- Type QUALCOMM MSM7201A
- Clock Speed 528 MHz
Memory
- RAM 192 MB
- ROM 256 MB
- Supported Flash Memory Cards microSD
Security Features
- SIM Card Lock no
- Restrict Access to Phone Book no
Digital Camera
- Sensor Resolution 3.2 megapixels
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
Navigation System
- GPS Navigation GPS receiver
Display
- Type LCD display
- Technology TFT
- Diagonal Size 3.2 in
- Display Resolution 320 x 480 pixels
Connections
- Connector Type Data port - 11 pin HTC ExtUSB
Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Capacity 1150 mAh
- Run Time Details Talk - up to 406 min,
Standby - up to 402 hour(s) Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Power adapter , Power adapter
Product series
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Manufacturer: HTC
Specs: T-Mobile,
WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM,
Up to 300 min,
5.6 oz,
3.2 megapixels,
3.2 in -
Manufacturer: HTC
Specs: T-Mobile,
WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM,
Up to 406 min (GSM),
Up to 350 min (WCDMA),
With digital camera,
5.6 oz,
3.2 megapixels,
3.2 in -
Manufacturer: HTC
Specs: T-Mobile,
WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM,
Up to 406 min (GSM),
Up to 350 min (CDMA),
With digital camera,
5.6 oz,
3.2 megapixels,
3.2 in
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:HTC
- Address:
13920 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98005 - Phone: (425) 861-9174
- Email: info@htcamerica.net
- Fax: (425) 861-1715
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