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T-Mobile G1 begins to ship and the first reviews hit the web
Krunker —
... also happens to be a very solid phone.
Boy Genius Report – T-Mobile G1 Review
In the meantime, we think the up-and-coming mobile consumer/prosumer will love the G1 as long as they know what it is. It’s not a BlackBerry, it’s not a Sidekick. You could think of it as the adult Sidekick though, and that, my friends, is what people have been waiting for, for a very long time.
Gizmodo – T-Mobile G1 Google Android Phone Review
This isn’t something ...
T-Mobile G1 Review Round-up
I4U News —
... share this view of the G1. It is a "project phone" and only fun for those how like to spend a lot of time with their gadgets or even want to develop for it. The other main issue is that all contact management is done via the Google service and now other system is supported - e.g. Outlook. If the open source community is not jumping on the G1, then it will not succeed. T-Mobile G1 Reviews: WSJ, Walter Mossberg Engadget BoyGeniusReport ZDNet InfoSync Gizmodo David Pogue, NY Times Posted on Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:22:54 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr ...
T-Mobile G1 Google Android review roundup
Boing Boing Gadgets —
• Gizmodo: The G1 phone and the Android operating system are not finished products..
• Engadget: The G1 isn't going to blow anyone's mind right out of the gate.
• Om Malik: Will I recommend this phone to anyone out there looking for a smart phone? The answer is yes, especially if you don’t much care for either Windows Mobile or Apple’s iPhone device..
• Mossberg: The G1 is a very good first effort, and a godsend for ...
T-Mobile Reviews Round-up
Gadgetizer.com —
... phone..and both of them look like knock-off imitations.
The G1, on the other hand, is a entirely new force, and is a really compelling, innovative, and unique product. The phone will officially be out in the wild next Weds, and reviews are starting to come in from a variety of places. So here’s a round-up of some of the best looks at the phone.
Engadget - The team over at Engadget has written a massive review, covering all aspects of the device.
Gizmodo - Not to be outdone, the other gadget blog has an in-depth look at the device ...
T-Mobile G1 reviews wrapup - verdicts mixed
Gear Diary —
... ( My Summary: Surprised that running multiple open apps doesn’t lag the phone like WM, point out need for second batter which is a recurring theme in reviews) Gizmodo - T-Mobile G1 Google Android Phone Review ( My Summary: Keyboard not great, a good start, phone is primarily a showcase for Android potential, background apps run well, stable OS, interface needs work, GMAIL ties your account to one active mail account but lest you manage 5, GMAIL is push which they incorrectly report as the only push email - it’s not - Blackberry BIS pushes email all day long and has done so ...
Initial Reviews of Android-based G1 Phone: It Does Not Look Good but It Does Not Matter
Profy —
... But that was basically about it until yesterday when embargo lifted and bloggers that received the G1 phones from T-Mobile to review started to publish their opinions. Now that those T-Mobile customers who have preordered the phone are even more eager since they will probably receive their phones as soon as on Friday, these reviews are definitely worth reading for everyone contemplating the purchase.
So a number of bloggers and reporters (from Engadget, Gizmodo, GigaOM, Los Angeles Times, and other media outlets) received the pre-release ...
Google phone: Will open win over closed?
mathewingram.com/work —
... it isn’t really *the* Google phone. It’s just one of what will presumably be many Google phones, with different features, from different manufacturers. Don’t like the side-flipping keyboard or the fact that the tilt sensor doesn’t auto-rotate the display? Maybe the next Google phone will be more to your liking. ...
G1 Google Android phone on T-Mobile gets reviewed
Newlaunches.com —
... HTC. - The five face buttons on the device—call, home, back, power/end and menu are all user friendly. - Switching between the trackball and the touchscreen can be a bit quirky. - The touch screen is good enough but there have been instances that the interface has not registered the input. - A full charge lasts about a day and charging from near empty to near full takes only about two hours. - Decent browsing speeds via 3G. - You need to manually switch on the default off GPS. Head here to read the complete review. ...
The G1 Review - Super Mega Ultra Deluxe Meta Edition
AndroidGuys —
... “Despite all the UI quirks and bad design decisions, it’s still better than other smartphone OSes out there. It’s not perfect, but for people who like tinkering, its cons are outweighed by its pros.” Gizmodo ...
G1 Reviews
dailywireless.org —
... Just days after going on pre-sale the G1 sold out, which sent T-Mobile scrambling to place more orders.
The amount of units pre-sold is reported to be around 1.5 million. It took 74 days for Apple to hit a million iPhones. But Engadget says T-Mobile’s G1 presales aren’t “even close” to 1.5M, a figure Motley Fool came up with.
The reviews are coming in. Here’s a rundown from C/Net, Engadget, Gizmodo, Gigaom, TechCrunch, ZD Net, David Pogue, Walt ...
Reviewers greet new T-Mobile G1 with a rousing “Not bad”
GMSV —
The initial hands-on reviews of the about-to-be-released T-Mobile G1 smartphone, the first to run Google’s Android operating system, are out, and the consensus seems to be that it’s a good first try at giving Apple’s iPhone some competition — or as the Cult of Mac translated it for the kids, it’s “a playa, not a killa.” Given the early opportunity to work out the G1, reviewers from Walt Mossberg to Gizmodo to Engadget (two takes: hardware and software ) found plenty to admire, plenty to niggle over and mostly plenty of promise. ...
Update: T-Mobiles Android G1: The verdict is in
TG Daily - All News —
... and Windows Mobile handsets. However, the phone has "a lot of ground to cover before it's really making the competition sweat." Engadget described the hardware as "not particularly impressive" but noted "there is tremendous potential for Android OS on mobile devices." The conclusion: It is a "fine, solidly designed device that has enough style to please most users" mainly because of Google: "Think of it this way: if it were running Windows Mobile, it'd be a footnote in HTC's history." Gizmodo: G1 is for gadget enthusiasts Gizmodo labels the G1 and Android as work in progress, ...
Early G1 Reviews Leak Out
InformationWeek - All Stories And Blogs —
... said it has a "simple, easy and comfortable keyboard designed with real people in mind. The keys are small buy well spaced and comfortable to type with thumbs." The touch screen is capacitive like the iPhone's, and it seems to be bright, crisp, and responsive. Gizmodo did say "there are cases when screen presses don't register properly -- they're not too often, but often enough to be noticeable." Many didn't like the lack of a standard headphone jack (and HTC apparently doesn't provide an adapter!), and the trackball generally got good reviews. Many were annoyed that there ...
G1 Gphone Reviews Are In: As Good As the iPhone, Or Not Quite Ready?
Andy Beal's Marketing Pilgrim —
... Both have the ability to easily download third-party apps, or programs.
But the two devices have different strengths and weaknesses, and are likely to attract different types of users.
If you’ve been lusting after the iPhone’s functionality, but didn’t like its virtual keyboard or its user interface or its U.S. carrier, AT&T, the G1 may be just the ticket for you. But it does have some significant downsides.
Jason Chen, Gizmodo (with lots of pictures of the device in action):
Despite all the UI quirks ...
Google’s Android Getting Coddled Like An Infant
MacBlogz - One Stop Apple News —
... device running Android. The device has been dubbed the “T-Mobile G1 with Google,” and some early reviews have begun to appear. In a nutshell, it seems that the Android OS as a whole is being coddled by many. The best review I’ve read is here, mainly because the author is able to approach the device from a non-biased perspective, putting aside the open-source and linux devotion to Android, while reviewing the device in the honest light it deserves. ...
What Do You Want To Know About Google's T-Mobile G1 'GPhone'? (GOOG)
Silicon Alley Insider —
Google's (GOOG) first Android smartphone, the T-Mobile G1, finally goes on sale Wednesday. (Though supplies could be short -- new pre-orders won't be delivered until Nov. 10, T-Mobile warns.) But we've got one now -- a review loaner from T-Mobile. Most formal reviews came out last week when we were on vacation -- see Walt Mossberg, Gizmodo, etc. -- so we'll opt out of that race, and crowdsource ours instead.
What do you want to know? Ask away in comments about features, usability, etc., and we'll respond to as many questions as we ...
Google Android G1 review
T3.com All —
... to report it didn't let us down once, although GPS is disabled by default - it doesn't take too much effort to switch it on. It appears in the US, however, T-Mobile's network isn't quite as polished as here in the UK, with Engadget in particular having a tough time with the GPS. Conclusion We could go on for pages about the G1, as there's literally so much to mention, but if you're looking for a lengthier review, we'd heartily recommend heading over to Techradar , Gizmodo or Engadget for their takes on one of the biggest handsets of the year. The G1 ...
Jason Chen on the Google Android G1
T3.com All —
... it's been more like a controlled blaze, on par with a Boy Scout marshmallow-roasting campfire or a sacked Lehman Brothers employee burning documents in his trash can. Compared to the panty-throwing, lunch-losing, chicken-with-its-head-cut-off excitement of the iPhone launch last year, the G1 launch feels like a busy day at the mall. I can stop with these lousy analogies now; you get the picture. Why are only the most hardcore getting worked up over the T-Mobile G1? Because, as Gizmodo's own review and ...
G1 is now dubbed “G3.5″ - Headphones Rejoice
Android Phone Fans —
... It seems one of the largest gripes over the G1 has partially (if not mostly)subsided today - the G1 is now shipping with an obligatory USB to 3.5mm headphone adapter. And although it’s not the most minimalistic version that could’ve been used, I’m getting a sneaking suspicion that new G1 owners will be more than pleased with the chance to listen to their music through a pair of only “slightly” better headphones. I’m sure your ears will be thanking you later on. Now, about that carrying case… ...
Death Match: Storm vs Android vs iPhone
dailywireless.org —
JK OntheRun compares AT&T’s iPhone, T-Mobile’s G1 and Verizon’s Storm. ...
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