The dream has come true: T-Mobile G1 with Google
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Out of the box the G1 is capable of reading Word, Excel and PDF documents, though there is no editing capabilities. Exchange is not currently supported, but they were quick to point out that Android is open and there is nothing stopping a third party developer from bringing that functionality to the phone. When the G1 is released Google will make the entire OS available, and no doubt it's strength will be the support of developers.
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Other features include a 3 megapixel camera, which from the looks of things will be integrated into many exciting apps. There is a dedicated search button on the QWERTY keyboard, and its function changes based on where you are on the phone. For example, if you're on the web it will bring up web search, but in your phonebook it will search your contacts. YouTube will also be integrated into the device, and we'd expect the user to be albe to upload videos directly to the site from their device. MMS is supported, and users will eventually be able to upload pictures directly to their personal blog.
Data pricing will run $25 for unlimited web and limited messaging and $35 for unlimited messaging, a bit steep but better than $50. This is T-Mobile's pricing, and it will be interesting to see what Sprint, who currently offers a $30 package for unlimited everything else (including navigation, TV and more,) will do when they launch Android devices in the coming months. There will be no tethering with the G1, though it wasn't clear if that was a limitation of T-Mobile, the device or the OS.
Let the revolution begin.
T-Mobile's G1 site
HTC's G1 site
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1. (unregistered) posted on 20 Oct 2010, 01:42 0 0
wow... this looks excellent except the fact that it doesn't have stereo bluetooth and led or xenon flash for the camera but you can live without them so its all good
7. (unregistered) posted on 23 Sep 2008, 12:41 0 0
I've heard that A2DP is available ;)... but i'd like to see it first
14. (unregistered) posted on 23 Sep 2008, 15:06 0 0
It's a bluetooth profile that supports stereo sound.
21. (unregistered) posted on 23 Sep 2008, 21:26 0 0
a2dp is not available, can connect only mono headset, and bluetooth file sharing is missing too
2. (unregistered) posted on 23 Sep 2008, 11:29 0 0
is it me, or does the screen look crooked when the keyboard is present?
3. (unregistered) posted on 23 Sep 2008, 11:47 0 0
I guess something is wrong with these pictures. I'm fan of this phone and may get one once they appear without a contract.
9. (unregistered) posted on 23 Sep 2008, 13:27 0 0
i think it looks crooked because of the shape of the screen you have a round corner on one end a a slightly less round corner on the other so it may look like it is and you can see the way the light is hitting it. is it me or does this look like a sidekick on steriods
30. (unregistered) posted on 29 Sep 2008, 19:52 0 0
it does look crooked...this worries me! Hopefully the final version wont be like this..
4. (unregistered) posted on 23 Sep 2008, 12:00 0 0
The screen is straight the picture jus doesnt angle the phone very well
31. (unregistered) posted on 29 Sep 2008, 19:53 0 0
look at it again. it is VERY crooked. the bottom part where it says MENU is straight...notice the top part, screen, angling toward the left. crooked :(
5. (unregistered) posted on 23 Sep 2008, 12:22 0 0
will you be able to transfer files with the bluetooth?
6. realism121 posted on 23 Sep 2008, 12:25 0 0
I just got the Instinct a few days ago and am SERIOUSLY thinking about returning it and just waiting for Sprint to come out with their own Android phone. The browser is EXTREMELY slow on the Instinct and I just have a feeling I would be better off waiting. Anyone have any suggestions for me? Wouuld I be wasting my time?
15. (unregistered) posted on 23 Sep 2008, 15:08 0 0
Supposedly there is an update to the Instinct's browser that is scheduled to hit tomorrow, so you may want to wait a day and see if it helps you out.
10. (unregistered) posted on 23 Sep 2008, 13:42 0 0
to bad it is on tmobile right now....wait for verizon to get one.
13. (unregistered) posted on 23 Sep 2008, 15:03 0 0
to(o) bad verizon isnt participating in the open handset alliance.... so theyre not getting one, and if they do join the alliance, wait for a good 2 years for a crippled android phone with a vga camera, no flash...
19. likeabite (unregistered) posted on 23 Sep 2008, 19:37 0 0
Verizon is a part of the alliance...as evidenced by their new month-to-month contracts and previous interviews.
22. (unregistered) posted on 23 Sep 2008, 23:23 0 0
vzw and att are NOT members. http://www.openhandsetalliance
.com/oha_members.html
12. Matt_Seattle (unregistered) posted on 23 Sep 2008, 14:27 0 0
Is it only me or there are people out there who think the same. I have been waiting for this phone for 6 months but was disappointed with the fact that it is so BIG, the bottom part, below the screen is so unnecessary - it fills up the pocket. HTC has made nice phones with sleek design such as Diamond. Why did the choose this kind of design? Also, they should have added video-capture (which is a typical feature in other cheap phones too) and FM radio. These two features, I can live with but the bulkiness of the phone, emmmm. I haven’t decided completely but I am thinking about waiting for Samsung Omnia with AT&T. Anyway, let me wait and hear from professional independent reviews (phonearena.com and gsmarena.com). Since it is the first generation device, there is also a chance of being a test-customer. Anyway, time will tell, but good job T-Mobile, the first true smart phone device. Also, thumbs up for Google for its first mobile OS. Let me hear what you have to say fellows.
