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Manufacturer: HTC Part number: G2TMB
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- Some minor issues aside, the T-Mobile G2 is one of the carrier's top Android smartphones, offering an excellent QWERTY keyboard, speed, and plenty of features.
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CNET editors' review
T-Mobile G2 price range: $169.99
- Reviewed by: Bonnie Cha
- Reviewed on: 10/05/2010
- Released on: 10/06/2010
The good: The T-Mobile G2 boasts a premium design and easy-to-use QWERTY keyboard. It's the first smartphone to support T-Mobile's HSPA+ network, and offers speedy performance and good call quality. It ships running Android 2.2 with the stock Android interface.
The bad: The G2 doesn't offer tethering or mobile hot spot capabilities. We have some concerns about the slider hinge.
The bottom line: Some minor issues aside, the T-Mobile G2 is one of the carrier's top Android smartphones, offering an excellent QWERTY keyboard, speed, and plenty of features.
User reviews
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Knocked my socks off! Unbelievable phone.
by want2cbetter on September 30, 2010
Pros: Great build quality. Keyboard is the best I've used since my Blackberry. Screen quality is amazing. 800mhz processor is fast. Good battery life. Android 2.2 out of the box.
Cons: May be too heavy for some (although I enjoy the substance). No movie preloaded on it like the HD2 and Vibrant :(
Summary: This is my first Android device and what a device it is It feels firm in your hand - solid, quality build. The processor is fast - much faster (at ...
Summary: This is my first Android device and what a device it is It feels firm in your hand - solid, quality build. The processor is fast - much faster (at 800mhz) than my HD2 (at 1ghz). The battery life is impressive. The keyboard is very very easy to get used to - and the programmable keys are a great touch. going from a 4.3" screen on my HD2, I thought the screen would seem small - not at all. And the quality of the picture is real, real good. An all around good phone.... and I didn't even mention the fast HSPA+ speed of it on the network.
-as to the Z hinge. It feels very solid. I don't share the concerns of some others as to the durability of it. I think it will do just fine. (as a side note, this was a concern of G1 users at first too and nothing came of it)
Updated on Oct 3, 2010
-comments on some sites about the unit not staying open when held upside down..... come on people, really? - I can say this much. I use my unit upside down occasionally and my hands naturally line up (index fingers) so that the unit stays open while I type.
-battery life is THE BEST of any smartphone I have used. It is slightly better than the excellent battery life I got out of my Blackberry 9700 and I use this phone much more
Updated on Dec 31, 2010Update on 12/31/2010:
I've now had this phone for 3 months (received it on the pre-order before the release date) and I still love it. The phone is still ultra-fast; I have many, many apps installed and still have plenty of memory; the keyboard & hinge still work very well.
I use this phone as my mp3/music player (Pandora, Grooveshark & Tune In Radio too), eReader (Nook for Android - I read a book every 1-2 weeks on it), camera, TVGuide and even as my Tivo Remote, & for more. Since having this phone I have decided NOT to buy the following because my phone already does it for me: iTouch, Nook Color, a new remote for my TV.
As a testimony to what I think about this phone: I have two accounts with T-mobile, each with 5 lines. One of those accounts is for out Smartphones. That account now has 5 (yes 5) G2 phones on it. The 5 users gave up the following phones when they saw what a great phone the G2 is: an HD2, a MyTouch 3G 1.2, two with Blackberry 9700s, and a Motorola Cliq.26 out of 45 users found this user opinion helpful.
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T-Mobile's New King of the Hill
by ComeToTerms on October 6, 2010
Pros: Beautiful design, sturdy and heavy, beautiful super lcd screen, great feeling keyboard, as fast as any phone i've used via HSPA+, big plus for its bluetooth connectivity.
Cons: Using this Z Hinge takes a little getting use to. Prefer better placement of the microSD Card. External or something similar to the MyTouch Slide.
Summary: I've had the G2 for 3 days now and after tweaking and adding apps, making calls...this is just thee phone to have if your on the Tmo network ...
Summary: I've had the G2 for 3 days now and after tweaking and adding apps, making calls...this is just thee phone to have if your on the Tmo network to date. It feels great in the hand. Call quality has been the best i've had in recent date. The bluetooth connectivity has to be mentioned here. I've had the MyTouch Slide and when using that phone paired with a bluetooth headset, about 3 feet would cause static, while 10 feet will completely disconnect it from the phone. This G2 connects strongly with my Plantronics and theres no static whatsoever. This is a big point for me. The keyboard feels great. Love Swype. Stock Android should be the prefered OS. The metal battery cover is a very nice add on (Love the HTC G2 incraving in the metal) plus instead of struggling to get the battery cover off, they added a slidding button on the side that easily pops that cover off (wallla!!). This is the design i've been looking for! Almost a Nexus One looking with a QWERTY keyboard. Like i said my only desin flaw may be the placement of the microSD card. I really prefer an external entry for these instead of it being hidden under the battery. The hinge, i have no issue with. Love this phone! HTC did it again!
10 out of 14 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Overall this phone is one of the best out there
by indiantechie on October 22, 2010
Pros: Beatiful Screen, Fast Processor, Amazing Keyboard,Great Camera, Really Fast, Testing easy,PHONE FEELS SO PREMIUM!!!!!!!!!!
Cons: Screen not as good as galaxy s but then again no other phone is, Come with some extra software but if you can afford this phone you can afford an SD card and with one the extra software doesnt take up that much memory, no tethering or hotspot
Summary: The complaints that people have are minor screens not as good as the galaxy s but then again galaxy s is gold standard for screens beating out iphone 4 so ...
Summary: The complaints that people have are minor screens not as good as the galaxy s but then again galaxy s is gold standard for screens beating out iphone 4 so no other phone has a screen that good, another is that its comes wit too many google apps but if you can afford this phone then you cand afford a SD card and some of the apps were fun and useful a few times, then another complaint is that no tethering or hotspot feature only time when tethering or hotspot would come in handy is if u NEED internet and ur latop has no wifi, but those feature are built in so it will be activated eventually, and the final complaint is the hinge and so fa while i wouldnt say i prefer it to the sliders its just as good and a viable option, and have no prolem using the hinge, its strong and won't break easily, plus if your complaining that i closes whe you hold it upside down then get real when the crap are you going to hold it upside down ,while it may not beat out vibrant hands down(even though it should since it has already beat out the Samsung Epic and the Epic is better than the VibranT), either way its a win win for tobile customers they et two great phones
I have had this phone for 40 days and I must say, I am content, there's is anything this phone cannot do, and I mean anything, it pulls down my email flawlessly, I've customized to an extent I never could with my iPhone 3GS, I use multiple IM services and all of them pull down the chat just as fast as my PC, Same thing with my Email, my social networking sites are easy to get to, no matter what site I have Flash and HTML5 if it has a video I can see it, I think the "800 MHz" is vastly under clocked I actually think it around the speed of the hummingbird processors found in the GalaxyS which is around 1.05 to a 1.1 GHz processor, the hinge could take it if I drooped the phone when it was open(I have butterfingers) Also as to the tethering and hotspot stuff, they recently released an update that allows you to do that but you have to pay T-Mobile 5 more dollars a month, if you don't roll that way, there is an app that does that for free, If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.
Updated on Nov 29, 2010
Updated on Mar 3, 2011Alright so this is going to be the last update to my review of this phone, because recently my baby cousin accidentally killed this phone, when I went it (I had a warranty) they wouldn't give me another G2, because they recently added more money to the price, Instead of paying more for the same phone I instead opted for the cheaper Galaxy S 4G. However I had it for 3 months and 13 days. Over those 3 month's I couldn't have been happier with my phone. In those 3 month's we went through CES & MWC, and both were full of newer "more" capable phones and I am sure if I had bought any other phone I would have had buyers regret. However no matter what they showed whether it was dual core, or had the best screen in the world. I wasn't even slightly threatened the only two phones that even SLIGHTLY piqued my interest were the Moto Atrix because of the raw specs, and the Xperia Pro, because it looked to be a really good slider. (continue reading till the second update for full update.
Updated on Mar 3, 2011Now for my experience over those 3 months, I have already stated my views on the speed through email's text's and everything. The screen on this phone is beautiful, Even when I see stuff on the Galaxy S devices or the iPhone 4 I didn't see that much of a difference, the build quality of this phone is underrated people say it is heavy and the hinge is stupid. Think nothing of it, the weight and bulk is only noticeable if you wear extremely skinny jeans or compare it to the ridiculously thin phones, and simply the bulk and weight are reassuring. (Read on to the next update for the rest of it)
Updated on Mar 3, 2011The connectivity is also underrated it IS not the 4G T-Mobile is advertising it as but it is fast enough to be considered as it. I can only tell you my real life experiences, recently my 2 best friend's and I got into an argument over which of our 4G capable phone is faster. They had an Evo and an Inspire; we all downloaded a random app, and went to Cnet.tv.com. I won both, it wasn't by some outrageous amount, but I did win, my now dead G2 was the fasted out of all three, now that is only the cellular signal the phone in speed of use was so fast I wasn't sure whether or not it was normal at times, only time I actually experienced LAG of any type was when I visited a site literally drenched in flash, otherwise everything was fast smooth and zippy. The Keyboard is AH-MAZ-ZING, I won't get into flame war's over which keyboard is better, but once I got used to the layout it took me 8 minutes and 35 second to pound out a 2 paragraph email. (Read on to the next update for the rest of it)
Updated on Mar 3, 2011Android market was so big that I found an App for EVERYTHING. What do "Fandroid's" say that iPhone lame because the only functionality it offer's is that "there's an app for that." Well I say that argument isn't valid because not only are there an app for everything you need, most of them are free. Now HTC has a bad history with camera sensors usually they being the weakest part of the phone this camera is great, because it does what it is supposed to take pictures like a CAMERA PHONE, not like a point and shoot the pictures are clear clean and still the same quality if you blow it up it won't replace your point and shoot, but it was never meant to. Overall the G2 was a spectacular phone it did everything I wanted it to, and I will sorely miss it. (Read on to the next update for the rest of it)
Updated on Mar 3, 2011The very last "(Read on to the next update for the rest of it)" was a typo sorry.9 out of 12 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The Hinge is Really a Non-Issue
by roleesun on October 7, 2010
Pros: Fast, configurable, solid, classy design...beginning to love swype. It's the German car of cell phones...
Cons: It's a little on the heavy side, charger port location, battery life, speakerphone is a bit raspy.
Summary: This phone is beautiful, solid and well designed. The hinge is really a non-issue unless you hold your phone upside down, clenched between your fingernails or hold it upside down ...
Summary: This phone is beautiful, solid and well designed. The hinge is really a non-issue unless you hold your phone upside down, clenched between your fingernails or hold it upside down gripping just the bottom edge of the keyboard. The complaints are like saying the lid of a pot falls off when you put it on the stove upside down.
TMobile has since pushed an update with wifi calling and wifi hotspot capabilities to the G2. Both features work well and as far as I can tell are free. I know the tech articles say that the wifi calling feature does not switch the phone from wifi to network when out of wifi range, but I have not had any phone calls drop when i move out of wifi range. The battery life is much better now that i am not constantly playing with the phone...also it depends a lot on the wallpaper. I have begun to use the keyboard more and swype less (now that the novelty of swype has worn off). I must say...i LOVE having a physical keyboard.
So far the phone has been great! Most of the things that I didnt like had an app that was able to make the phone the way I want it. All the phone functions work well. Google Voice works well as a way to avoid using plan minutes. The phone seems fast. Its really beautiful to look at...and fun to use. I love Swype for times i dont feel like really typing. It's surprisingly accurate. As far as the HSPA+...its fast when its available, but it seems to cut in and out a lot.
Then there are the things that I wish the phone had...not because i would necessarily use them, but because they would be cool to have. Tethering, mobile hotspot, front facing camera.
The phone is a bit heavy, but you get used to it. The battery life could be better...but I am used to a Blackberry lasting a few days. i am not sure how it compares to other smart phones in the same class. The battery lasts me from about 7am to 9pm with moderate use. The location of the charging port makes it awkward to use when its charging.
Updated on Dec 29, 20109 out of 12 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Tethering is coming soon . . . or now
by pjcamp on October 6, 2010
Pros: Outstanding user interface, call quality, value for the money
Cons: Smudgy screen, obnoxious notification sounds
Summary: I bought this outright, contract free, to replace a Blackberry Curve that was becoming increasingly annoying. I am over the moon with the choice. The only drawback I can mention, ...
Summary: I bought this outright, contract free, to replace a Blackberry Curve that was becoming increasingly annoying. I am over the moon with the choice. The only drawback I can mention, and it isn't much, is that the screen is shiny and shows smudges easily. But then so does the iPhone and at least my screen isn't made of glass. I've lost count of the number of broken iPhones I've seen.
Update: I have to modify my original impressions. It was announced yesterday that the G2 stores key components of the OS in read only memory. The purpose is to set itself back to a factory state if any modifications are made to the OS. Since ROM can generally not be changed without hardware surgery, I don't see how the phone can generally be upgraded to a new OS. If the upgrade needs to change the stored components, well, it can't. They're read only.
cNet is partially wrong. You can tether the G2. It is not yet officially supported but will be soon. And there are third party apps (EasyTether, for example) that will work quite nicely.
I've had no problems with the Z-hinge (other than it not being obvious which side it is on when you want to open it) and have a hard time imagining why you would want to use your phone upside down. But if you're in the habit of doing that, you always have the Android keyboard with Swype as a backup.
I imported some less obnoxious notification sounds from the default Windows noises. The ones built in are far too loud and jangly to use in an environment where you have lots of meetings or classes.
There's also a nice calendar extension, Quick Calendar, which makes the calendar searchable and also puts your next few meetings on the notification bar on the home screen. That's useful. Now if only Google will let me delete past appointments, I'll be set.
Updated on Oct 8, 2010
If it is true that the ability to upgrade the phone to new Android versions in the future is limited, it seems to me this is a significant issue that T-mobile should have mentioned up front.. I wouldn't have purchased the phone and I regard this sale as fraudulent. I've asked T-mobile for a response and will post an update if they reply.11 out of 19 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Replacement for iPhone. Success!
by Pseudochris on October 8, 2010
Pros: - Fast Processor
- Solid Feel
- Great Battery Life!
- HSPA+ = Very fast browsing
- Great Camera (BRIGHT Flash)
- Large, Responsive, and Beautiful Touch Screen.
- Great Call Quality
- Greatly improved battery/Sim door (from G1)Cons: - Track pad (too small to be useful)
- No root access? (yet.. :p)
- Volume controls are easy to accidentally toggleSummary: The phone is comparable to the iPhone in side and weight. It's a little larger and heavier. But then again I don't feel like it would break if ...
Summary: The phone is comparable to the iPhone in side and weight. It's a little larger and heavier. But then again I don't feel like it would break if it dropped it, compared to the shattering iPhone screen.
The android software took a day or two to get used to but overall I like it as much and possibly even better than the iOS on the iPhone. The tactile keyboard is a nice option. And swipe is much better than the iPhone's "auto-incorrect" feature. I like the interactive widgets as an option for apps that are used more often than others. These are better than any widgets I've used for the iPhone, especially after getting the "Beautiful Widgets" app.
The basic music player is NOT as good as the iPhone, but meridian media player supports FLAC files. And since more than half of my music collection is in FLAC format, this is a huge plus for me. And there are other alternative music player apps that you can download. (even one that looks like the iPhone player)
I tried switching from the 2G to the G1 when the phone first came out.. and it was unsuccessful due to how new the android software was and the low battery life of the G1 brick.
However, now I'm switching from the 3G to the G2, and I have to say I don't think I'll be looking back. HSPA+ is FAST, and it's nice not needing to jailbreak (or root) my phone on the T-Mobile network. Also, I'm a huge fan of open-source software and Apple's iOS signature/anti-jailbreak/anti-customer garbage has really turned me away from the last device Apple had me hooked by the pocket with.
5/5 Stars. There are only a few minor software issues or hardware annoyances. But nothing limiting or restricting during normal or extensive use.5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great phone. Tmobile Hit a Homerun.
by moeclash on October 6, 2010
Pros: I love the design. This phone is fast, I'm coming from a Nexus One. And this baby is definitely faster. It dosent have amoled sreen like the nexus one. But it's a great screen very bright and clear. The sound is good. I love stock android. Track pad
Cons: Not really a con. But I wonder can the hinges hold for years to come. Only time will tell.
Summary: I purchased this phone on the third of October. And I don't regret it at all. I still have my Nexus one. This is definitely an considerable upgrade. Its ...
Summary: I purchased this phone on the third of October. And I don't regret it at all. I still have my Nexus one. This is definitely an considerable upgrade. Its basically the nexus on steroids. Faster, Bigger and Stronger. And we still have Vanilla, so updates should hit this phone first. This baby is future proof. 2 years from now it will still be ticking. People yes the phone really does have the 4gb as advertised. Google G2 forums, xda has found the missing 2gb. Froyo is unable to read more than 2gb of internal storage, fix should be out soon.
The display dosen't have the black levels, nor the color like the nexus one has. But it's brighter and the colors look more natural and realistic. The sound is slightly louder. The speeds are great if you are in an hspa+ area. I'm in Cincinnati and in those areas I have reached downloads speeds of 9000 kbps where my Nexus one would give me around 4000 kbps. You will only see this difference in hspa+ areas. Regular 3g areas the speed is the same on both devices. So some of you may not see the benefit of the hspa+ yet. For example, in my home I have a mediocore 3g signal. Both devices average around 600 kbps download speeds. So just be patient, this baby is fast.
Now the hinge, which does come loose when you hold the phone upside down. But why and how can you use the phone like that. Personally I trust HtC, this company has a proven track record. So don't let that defer you from enjoying this delicious dish of creamy Vanilla. Pure android at it's finest.
The keyboard is nice and pretty well design. You have three programmable keys maybe one to many. Just my opinion. Also a designated @ key and www. key which is shared with .com. Also Quick office is a great app. And it's pre-installed. If you're looking for a new phone, check this baby out.4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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4g Speeds On This Amazing Phone - Move Over Droid 2 / X
by Tmobiletxuser on October 18, 2010
Pros: 4g makes online radio and streaming youtube a joy. I love the feel of the phone and the Android interface is amazing as always. I will never go back to my jailbroken Iphone again. The phone is much faster than my wifes hd2 (jb with android 2.2)
Cons: I wish it had dedicated number keys on the physicial keyboard.
Summary: Awesome phone with fast internet speed. Dont let the 800mhz processor scare you away from this phone. The phone is just as fast as other compairable 1gh processor phones (im ...
Summary: Awesome phone with fast internet speed. Dont let the 800mhz processor scare you away from this phone. The phone is just as fast as other compairable 1gh processor phones (im guessing this is due to the phone's dedicated graphics process Adreno 205) Battery life is extended due to underclocking this phone's processor - I no longer have to charge my phone at work just to make it through the day. If you want a physical keyboard and love the Android OS you have to get this phone.
4 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Premium device that feels excellent in hand
by kasrhp1 on October 6, 2010
Pros: The phone is a premium device, and feels that way the moment you touch any part of it. The stainless steel lends to a great feel for the phone. The performance has excelled compared to my Nexus One. It feels smoother in day to day operation.
Cons: I wish T Mobile did not remove the wi-fi tethering feature found on the N1. I also wish all of the Google branded apps were not pre-bundled wirth the phone. I don't use Google Earth, and I have no interest in it taking up so much storage space.
Summary: The overall product is an excellent device. The phone feels extremely premium in hand, and the only complaints are the mandated apps T Mobile adds and the missing 2 Froyo ...
Summary: The overall product is an excellent device. The phone feels extremely premium in hand, and the only complaints are the mandated apps T Mobile adds and the missing 2 Froyo features. I have not seen any extra play in the hinge, and that seems very tight to me. I can't see any reason why it wont last.
4 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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great phone. the hinge may be an issue soon.
by perrypainter on October 4, 2010
Pros: This phone is very solid. Feels perfect in hands. I love the google maps and navigation. Really cool. g-chat preloaded. keyboard is NICE (although i agree about quick keys.) sync with facebook and google contacts seamlessly.
Cons: ONLY 2GB internal storage! another issue I have is the difficulty in organizing my contacts. If I have a contact from google AND Facebook, can't link them. Unable to edit facebook contacts. The screen wobbles everytime i touch it while open.
Summary: This is a really nice phone. Everything seems well thought out. It is really great because everything google comes preloaded. It's solid when closed, and pretty solid open. A ...
Summary: This is a really nice phone. Everything seems well thought out. It is really great because everything google comes preloaded. It's solid when closed, and pretty solid open. A HUGE issue I have is that I cannot find a way to link duplicate contacts. I want all contacts to have all info under one name, with their facebook picture. This may have been overlooked when opting not to load with HTC sense. The incredible was a lot easier to organize and customize. (PLEASE comment if there is a way to do so on the G2 that I have overlooked)
The HINGE. It is definitely getting looser and it's not even a week in. I'm definitely waiting for the next batch to come out and make t-mobile swap it out. Hopefully they'll have increased internal memory to the promised 4 gb.
The track pad is pretty nice as well. It takes getting used to remembering that it's there. When you do, it makes navigating web more effortless, since your thumb is pretty much right there...
Updated on Oct 9, 2010
Wifi signal is ALWAYS weak! never have more than two bars.
Also, it comes shipped with some pretty useless Apps, that I can't get rid of without rooting the phone, gets annoying when Finance and photobucket start up every time i use it..
Those things aside, along with intermittent glitches, the phone is pretty rad.
Updated on Oct 25, 2010SAME HERE!!! I've posted about the problems I have had on here. I thought I was the only one. I too am on my third one! Glitches include, when exiting out of an app, NONE of the shortcuts on my home page will be visible, but they are there cuz if you click on it, you'll go to whatever app is there.
Every time I close the screen, one of the icons will be highlighted.
Navigation sometimes never acquires satellites.
Screen wobbles when tapping on it while phone is closed, it's not closed all the way.
I hope most of these issues will be fixed with an update. but who knows. I had to get a phone due to my sister adding me and not wanting to extend contract any further. But I would hold out for the new mytouch hd.
Updated on Oct 25, 2010SAME HERE!!! I've posted about the problems I have had on here. I thought I was the only one. I too am on my third one! Glitches include, when exiting out of an app, NONE of the shortcuts on my home page will be visible, but they are there cuz if you click on it, you'll go to whatever app is there.
Every time I close the screen, one of the icons will be highlighted.
Navigation sometimes never acquires satellites.
Screen wobbles when tapping on it while phone is closed, it's not closed all the way.
I hope most of these issues will be fixed with an update. but who knows. I had to get a phone due to my sister adding me and not wanting to extend contract any further. But I would hold out for the new mytouch hd.4 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: HTC
- Part number: G2TMB
- Bottom Line: Some minor issues aside, the T-Mobile G2 is one of the carrier's top Android smartphones, offering an excellent QWERTY keyboard, speed, and plenty of features.
General
- Product Type Smartphone
- Width 2.38 in
- Depth 0.58 in
- Height 4.68 in
- Weight 6.5 oz
Cellular
- Operating System Android 2.2 OS
Display
- Diagonal Size 3.7 in
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:HTC
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