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: Excellent, fun and intuitive new interface design from Google. Solid messaging and Web browsing options. Surprisingly good camera.
Cons: Dull hardware design. Serious reception problems hurt voice quality. Lacks many necessary options, including business e-mail and video player.
Overall Score: 7.9 out of 10
The T-Mobile G1 may not have the visual panache and artistry of Apple`s UI, and some basic features are missing or slightly undercooked, but in terms of navigating the phone`s myriad and diverse feature set, Google has created an interface in Android that is fun, intuitive and quite powerful. The phone offers convenience beyond belief without redundantly stacking menu items on top of each other. The apps included with the device, and some of the earliest apps we`ve downloaded from the Google Market, are fresh and in many cases mindblowing. From the Google Maps Street View that creates a virtual world with the built-in compass and accelerometer to the Amazon MP3 store that offers DRM-free downloads to the Compare Everywhere app that scans barcodes and finds local deals on popular products, the T-Mobile G1 offers capabilities and developer access beyond any handheld device we`ve seen. Though we did encounter some reception issues and problems with call quality, we`re hoping these will improve as T-Mobile builds out their 3G network.
by InfoSyncWorld on 28/04/2009 9:00:40 AM
