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T-Mobile G1 - 256 MB - Black (T-Mobile)
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T-Mobile G1 - Black (T-Mobile) Smartphone first Android phone.
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I love my Wing, the design, the size, the color and the applications. However, I hate the fact that in 3 years time I have probably gone through 4 or 5 of them usually because some aspect of it fails, the touch screen, the menu buttons, the back door doesn't stay on, the phone freezes, on and on. Additionally one of the main reasons that I bought it for (using the programs like Outlook, mobile word and adding applications) is not really possible because the memory is just not sufficient enough to do it. There are some solutions out there like purchasing a microSD card with high storage capacity and install your applications on there, but if your not that computer savvy this can seem daunting in an of itself. The camera I've never been able to get a really good picture with but I don't really use it that often. Anyway for whatever reason I still love my Wing; maybe it's the Qwerty keyboard, the excellent t-mobile service, the slide-out keyboard, the great organization that comes with the tasks feature and the calendar with its reminder function, the internet access, the video playback ability or the MP-3 player. Additionally it's really easy to sync it with your computer using ActiveSync, a major plus for me because as I said I'm not that computer savvy at all. I don't know something keeps me buying one (potentially gonna fail) Wing after another. Maybe it's just that I haven't found another phone that links all of the features I love so much together as well as the Wing has done. It's my Love/Hate relationship with the Wing!!Read full review
The HTC G1 is an excellent low cost phone for an introduction to the android series. The user interface is easy to manage. The availability of a full physical keyboard for better typing accuracy and the touch screen makes navigation easy. Everything works great with the phone and comes with features like Bluetooth and wi-fi connectivity. But there should be some notices that this is one of the first generation sets of android phones so it's capabilities are limited compared to modern android phones, for example: 1. The battery life of the phone isn't as efficient as other android phones. That coupled with the age of the battery if you're buying this without a new manufactured battery leads to a less than appetizing battery life. The battery life will easily get you through the day but expect it to not last more than 2 days with minor use. 2. The phone has low internal memory that is already occupied by the majority with it's apps and operating system. There is an expansion memory slot for a micro SD card, but with it's stock android operating system, it can NOT use this memory to install apps, only save their .apk files. With that being said, bringing up the next point. 3. I would strongly recommend not rooting this phone past it's current android operating system release. I believe there is an update available up to 1.6, but going any further would possibly strain the phone to do more than it's capable of. This is a 2008 phone, and with that carries 2008 technology. That being said, the phone is great for use and easily trumps any non-smartphone available to this day. But find yourself another android phone with an operating system 2.2+ and/or with larger internal memory if you're buying one for loading several online apps.Read full review
The good: Supports 3g and wifi, fairly large and vibrant screen, touchpad(capacitive) as well as physical keyboard, great keyboard design, fairly good call quality/speaker, very durable, gps function with Google support. The bad: Not a very attractive phone, hard to fit into pockets, picks up background noise very easily, trackball is tiny, can be laggy sometimes, text messages will randomly not send, voice dialer is buggy, wish it supported .pdf format. This phone (of the ones I have owned) is VERY nice. I love it...for the features. The design is, let's face it, unattractive. It's also quite a thick phone, so ladies with small pants/purse pockets beware. The android OS is amazing, hands down. Easy to learn, easy to use. The only problem I have is that it can sometimes be very slow when trying to view webpages (especially if 3g is not available). Another thing about being slow: be sure to keep your text inbox clean, because those all those texts sitting there will really slow it down. The texting interface reads like instant messages all on one screen--no more going from text to text to read a conversation because they are all right there. The capacitive touchscreen is pretty accurate if you use the keypad, but I prefer the keyboard. The spacing of the keys is ideal and the buttons are raised slightly so texting by feel is a snap. There are so many apps for this phone it's rediculous and they can all be downloaded for free on the android market. Some of the apps cost money, but I usually don't use those anyways :). The gps saves my life. It comes installed out of the box with Google maps that makes navigating a breeze. Just turn on your phone's gps and go wherever. Overall: If you want a phone for the looks, I would choose something else, but this a great smartphone for the price. Overall a fantastic phone.Read full review
The HTC G1, while not in the latest generation of smartphones, is actually a good purchase for someone like me. To explain, I have a prepaid account with T-Mobile. I would drool over smartphones and all their nifty capabilities, but I couldn't justify the added cost of a contract plan with data. Thankfully, you can take your T-Mobile prepaid sim chip, and put it into another phone, like the HTC G1. T-Mobile even has a Web Daypass that you can purchase through the browser, allowing you to have unlimited data for 24 hours. So you can get the smartphone, without having the smartphone plan. Now to the features. Having owned an Ipod touch, I felt that the touchscreen required a lot more pressure to register when I had touched something, and sometimes when there are many tiny things on the screen, it confuses which one I want. Thankfully, the trackball helps solve the latter issue. The keyboard is a little awkward, since only the touch screen moves to reveal it, but it is manageable, and a big improvement from trying to text on a numberpad. Regardless of which OS you put on it (I'm running CyanogenMod Android 2.2), it is probably going to run a little slow: there's a delay between when you select something, and when it actually pulls up the screen. Also, the battery life is something to be aware of. My phone can make it through about a day without charging, but that's without making a lot of phone calls, texting, surfing the web, or using the GPS, all of which drain your battery faster. So, if you do by this phone, I recommend also buying a spare battery, and possibly a way to charge that spare battery when it's not in your phone. The battery life is the biggest drawback, but given how old this phone is and what advancements have been made, I think it's a minor one. Overall, I like this phone. It has all the basic smartphone features that you want, as long as you're willing to put up with the few issues. My boyfriend has a Motorola Droid, and I can do almost anything his phone can do on the HTC G1. It might take a little longer to get through the screens, and I have to worry about carrying around a spare battery, and keeping things charged, but I think that's a minor issue for what is essentially a great phone that won't cost you an arm and a leg.Read full review
The Good: The G1 has an excellent physical keyboard and a unique sliding mechanism that allows for a much larger keyboard than most other sliders. Capacitive touch screen is very responsive. Uses a standard mini USB port to charge. MicroSD card allows for expandable memory. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3G & GPS capable. Runs Android! The Bad: No 3.5mm headphone jack, Android 1.6 is the highest supported firmware version, needs to be charged every day with moderate use Other thoughts: More recent versions of Android (up to 2.2 using Cyanogen at time of writing) can be used with the G1 if you're willing to put forth the time and effort to learn how to root your phone. Rooting also provides many other benefits, such as the ability to take screenshots, use your phone as a WiFi hotspot, use custom boot logos... Rooting gives you complete access to your phone, so the possibilities are endless. The Bottom Line: The HTC Dream / T-Mobile G1 is the best device I have owned thus far. It's a great smartphone and is far less expensive than some of the newer ones. It's specs are lacking in terms of RAM and CPU, but it's 3 years old, so I can't complain too much. In the future I plan on trying out the G2 (not released for another four days) or another higher end Android device. If you're thinking about getting an Android phone, but don't want to spend $200+ for a nice one, this would be a great starter phone.Read full review
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