Reviewing: HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1)
The T-Mobile G1 (also marketed as the Android Dev Phone 1 and the HTC Dream in other parts of the world) is an Internet-enabled smartphone with an operating system designed by Google and hardware designed by HTC. It is the first phone to the market that uses the Android mobile device platform. It was released in the US and the UK in October 2008, and is now available in other countries including Australia, Netherlands, France and Germany.
Title: T-Mobile G1 Review
Pros: Highly responsive touchscreen. Ultra user-friendly interface. Slick web browser and GPS performance. High speed connectivity options
Cons: Boring design. Rudimentary camera. No video capture capabilities. No Stereo Bluetooth support. No integrated 3.5mm headphone jack or adapter
Overall Score: 8 out of 10
T-Mobile’s G1 is a fresh slice of mobile phone history. While its outer crust has been baked by experienced smartphone chef HTC, it’s the exciting new filling – Google’s open source Android OS – that has got us salivating. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for the G1’s looks. Thicker and heavier than the elegant iPhone and tank-like Sony Ericsson Xperia X1, it has the sex appeal of a Volvo family estate car.
by Stuff.tv on 28/04/2009 9:00:40 AM
