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The T-Mobile G1 phone, unveiled on September 23, 2008, carries the Linux-based open source Google Android platform. Early reviews praise the G1's operating system and smooth integration with Google services, but feelings are mixed regarding the camera, connection speeds, and the jutting "chin" at the bottom of the phone.Engadget: T-Mobile G1 review (October 16, 2008)
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Fast Facts
- Official launch: October 22, 2008PC Magazine: Google, T-Mobile Launch 'Game Changing' G1 Phone (September 23, 2008)
- Operating system: Google AndroidPC Magazine: Google, T-Mobile Launch 'Game Changing' G1 Phone (September 23, 2008)
- Initial price: $179PC Magazine: Google, T-Mobile Launch 'Game Changing' G1 Phone (September 23, 2008)
- Data plans: $25 or $35 per monthPC Magazine: Google, T-Mobile Launch 'Game Changing' G1 Phone (September 23, 2008)
- Dual-band HSDPA (1700/2100)PC Magazine: Google, T-Mobile Launch 'Game Changing' G1 Phone (September 23, 2008)
- Quad-band GSMPC Magazine: Google, T-Mobile Launch 'Game Changing' G1 Phone (September 23, 2008)
- Manufacturer: HTCPC Magazine: Google, T-Mobile Launch 'Game Changing' G1 Phone (September 23, 2008)
- Screen size: 320x480PC Magazine: Google, T-Mobile Launch 'Game Changing' G1 Phone (September 23, 2008)
- Hidden keyboardPC Magazine: Google, T-Mobile Launch 'Game Changing' G1 Phone (September 23, 2008)
- Uses 3GPC Magazine: Google, T-Mobile Launch 'Game Changing' G1 Phone (September 23, 2008)
- Wi-fi-capablePC Magazine: Google, T-Mobile Launch 'Game Changing' G1 Phone (September 23, 2008)
- Trackball-operatedPC Magazine: Google, T-Mobile Launch 'Game Changing' G1 Phone (September 23, 2008)
- Touch screenPC Magazine: Google, T-Mobile Launch 'Game Changing' G1 Phone (September 23, 2008)
- 3-megapixel cameraPC Magazine: Google, T-Mobile Launch 'Game Changing' G1 Phone (September 23, 2008)
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Review Quotes
"Google's first effort at a mobile phone is a good one, but Apple's (AAPL) iPhone 3G is still the high-end smartphone to beat." -- Silicon Alley InsiderSilicon Alley Insider: Apple's iPhone Still Beats...GPhone (September 23, 2008)"It certainly doesn't disappoint in its 'Google-y-ness.'" -- TechRadarTechRadar: Hands On: T-Mobile G1 Android Review (September 23, 2008)
"The Android software is far more interesting than the G1 hardware... The G1 is a data-hungry phone that will mostly be stuck on slow networks." -- Business WeekBusinessWeek: Google's Android Nips at iPhone's Heels (September 23, 2008)
"Its main plus points are that the G1 happily steals the best features of the iPhone and BlackBerry -- two of the best smartphones on the market." -- Times OnlineTimes Online: Google's T-Mobile G1 Android Phone: the First Review (September 23, 2008)
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View All T Mobile G1 Reviews Questions (10199) | Ask a QuestionWhat are the must-have applications for the T Mobile G1? (7 Answers)Here are a couple of websites: 1.)TOP TEN EXITING APPS: http://gizmodo.com/5053280/androids-10-most-exciting-apps 2.)NON-MARKEY ANDROID (G1) APPS (games, navigation, education, entertainment, organizer, etc: http://www.androidapps.org/ 3.)10 ANDROID APPS YOU WILL ACTUALLY USE: http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/10_android_apps_we_will_actual.php ... read moreWhat are the best apps for the T Mobile G1? (3 Answers)So far I reckon the best Apps for the T mobile G1 can be found from the following websites listed below do check them out.They are reviews by pcworld dot ... read moreWhat is the best deal for getting a T Mobile G1? (3 Answers)If you are in the US, $179.00 is about the best you can do right now. The individual plan with 300 anytime minutes will cost you $29.99 and you will ... read moreDoes T-Mobile offer an unlimited Data Only(no calls) package for the G1? (6 Answers)Well i gleaned this off from some/ somewhat authoritative sites and blogs and this is what they had to say,i quote. "If your total data usage in any billing cycle ... read more
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