Android Phone owners thread

[XFreeRollerX]

The current OP is slated with info for T-Mobile G1 based ANDROID phone. If you wish to see info/specs on other phones, ask and it shall be done!

I'm making this thread for the (currently) T-mobile exclusive G1 Android cell phone made by HTC and Googe (OS)! I wan't to compile some info for OCN users and for myself before I buy this phone so I know what to expect

T-Mobile's official site: http://www.t-mobileg1.com/
HTC's G1 Webpage: http://www.htc.com/www/product/g1/overview.html


Highlights

• 3.2-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen with HVGA (320 X 480 pixel) resolution.
• Full 5-row QWERTY keyboard.
• One-click Google Search™.
• Customizable Home screen with instant Email, text message and IM notifications.
• Instant access to mobile Internet services (Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Maps™, Google Talk™, Google Calendar™).
• High-speed 3.5G network connection.
• Wi-Fi technology with seamless transition to open networks.
• Android Market™ with access to variety of software and media downloads. (some fees may apply)
• 3.2 megapixel color camera with auto focus.
• microSD™ (SD 2.0 compatible) expansion slot for all your storage needs.

Specifications

• Processor: Qualcomm® MSM7201A™, 528 MHz
• Operating System: Android™
• Memory:
• ROM: 256 MB
• RAM: 192 MB
• Dimensions (LxWxT): 117.7 mm x 55.7 mm x 17.1 mm
• (4.60 in x 2.16 in x 0.62 in)
• Weight: 158 grams (5.60 ounces) with battery
• Display: 3.2-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen with 320 x 480 (HVGA) resolution
• Network: HSPA/WCDMA:
• Europe: 2100 MHz
• US:1700/2100 MHz
• Up to 7.2 Mbps down-link (HSDPA) and 2 Mbps up-link (HSUPA) speeds
• Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE:
  850/900/1800/1900 MHz *(Band frequency, HSUPA availability, and data speed are operator dependent.)
• Device Control: Trackball with Enter button
• Keyboard: Slide-out 5-row QWERTY keyboard
• GPS: GPS navigation capability with Google Maps™
• Connectivity: Bluetooth® 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate
• Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11b/g
• HTC ExtUSB™ (11-pin mini-USB 2.0 and audio jack in one)
• Camera: 3.2 megapixel color camera with auto focus
• Audio: Built-in microphone and speaker
• Ring tone formats:
• AAC, AAC+, AMR-NB, MIDI, MP3, WMA, WMV
• 40 polyphonic and standard MIDI format 0 and 1 (SMF)/SP MIDI
• Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery; Capacity: 1150 mAh
• Talk time:
• Up to 350 minutes for WCDMA
• Up to 406 minutes for GSM
• Standby time:
  Up to 402 hours for WCDMA
  Up to 319 hours for GSM
  (The above are subject to network and phone usage.)
• Expansion Slot: microSD™ memory card (SD 2.0 compatible)
• AC Adapter: Voltage range/frequency: 100 ~ 240V AC, 50/60 Hz
• DC output: 5V and 1A
• Special Features: Digital Compass, Motion Sensor

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[TheHoff]

I wants, but I'm stuck to verizon for two years

[XFreeRollerX]

Originally Posted by TheHoff

I wants, but I'm stuck to verizon for two years

I happen to have ended my contract last month so I am just waiting on some input before dropping the hammer on adding two more years

[Spart]

FYI It's not made by google. It's made by HTC. Google merely made the OS.

http://www.htc.com/www/product/g1/overview.html

[Sistum Id]

Originally Posted by XFreeRollerX

I happen to have ended my contract last month so I am just waiting on some input before dropping the hammer on adding two more years

Thanks for making this thread. My contract is up at the end of this month and after seeing how Wal-Mart will be selling them at a good price, I too would like some input from the OCN community before adding another 2 years.

[The Cake is a Lie]

Looks like a cool phone, I hope it's transition to Canadian providers does not take as long as the bloody Iphone did.

[Spart]

Originally Posted by The Cake is a Lie

Looks like a cool phone, I hope it's transition to Canadian providers does not take as long as the bloody Iphone did.

it's T-Mobile exclusive sir. this phone will never go to another carrier. The OS might but the phone won't.

[mrkryz]

I have one for mobile gaming development and heres my take:

- Too Bulky, thick, heavy and bad form factor
- Screen is too small for the market segment its competing in.
- Poorly weighted - once screen is open its weight makes it dip forward in your hand.. like holding a pail of water.. the weight shifts and is very uncomfortable.
- User interface is poor by comparison to iPhone. non-intuitive and cludgy at best.
- TMobile is by far the worst network

+ Open platform, not a walled garden for developers and breeds competition in the market
+ It will do for open platforms what the iPhone did for re-inventing mobile appliances.

[XFreeRollerX]

Originally Posted by Spart

FYI It's not made by google. It's made by HTC. Google merely made the OS.

http://www.htc.com/www/product/g1/overview.html

Thank you for mentioning that, I fixed the OP

Originally Posted by Sistum Id

Thanks for making this thread. My contract is up at the end of this month and after seeing how Wal-Mart will be selling them at a good price, I too would like some input from the OCN community before adding another 2 years.

Yep! anytime man

Originally Posted by mrkryz

I have one for mobile gaming development and heres my take:

- Too Bulky, thick, heavy and bad form factor
- Screen is too small for the market segment its competing in.
- Poorly weighted - once screen is open its weight makes it dip forward in your hand.. like holding a pail of water.. the weight shifts and is very uncomfortable.
- User interface is poor by comparison to iPhone. non-intuitive and cludgy at best.
- TMobile is by far the worst network

+ Open platform, not a walled garden for developers and breeds competition in the market
+ It will do for open platforms what the iPhone did for re-inventing mobile appliances.

Can you provide a tad more details on the issue with the screen? Does it wobble? this might be a defect you have, or at least thats what it sounds like... I hope...

I can see your point about bulky and heavy as I did use it at the TMobile store and it was usually weighty for a phone, but coming from a guy who uses a slim phone and an iPod Nano, I was open minded about it... I think I can deal with it

I strongly disagree with T Mobile being the worst network. I have been a customer for them for years now (almost 8) and I have never had a problem, never had a dropped call, never had an area without service, never had bad customer service. DO also note I have never had their data plan so I cannot compare how their data network is. IF that is what you were referring to, please do be more specific.

I agree about the user interface being not as good as the iPhone. The iPhone I was able to pick up and start using IMMEDIATELY and start texting in seconds... I still have not found the button on the G1 that lets me text.. I had to go through contacts and use the "msg this person" feature... so its quite obvious the user interface is not nearly as good as Apple's... my initial reaction was "wow that is a lot of stuff, how do I make a phone call or text?"

[G|F.E.A.D|Killa]

this phone will be unlocked with in a few days jsut watch. if it is i will grab it. i love my HTC 8525 so this must be amazing