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: The Google Android platform unearths an abundance of possibilities in terms of applications, from the ridiculous to the sublime.
Cons: While we can just about forgive the lack of a 3.5mm headset port, to not include Stereo Bluetooth is infuriating.
Overall Score: 8 out of 10
There is a lot to like about the T-Mobile G1. It is easy to get to grips with, which is not something you can say about many touch-screen devices. We also loved the three-tier homepage approach and the messaging capabilities are top notch, especially the text/conversation feed. While there has been some caution expressed with regards to the Google Android platforms vulnerability to bugs and dud applications, it is sure to change the mobile application world for good.
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- Design
- 6 / 10
- Features
- 8 / 10
- Battery
- 6 / 10
- Performance
- 8 / 10
by 3G.co.uk on 28/04/2009 9:00:40 AM
