http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/ Engadget Comments for http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/Sep 23rd 2008 12:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/
The only thing is since it's a "me too" device and doesn't offer much over the iPhone (they should have enabled video capability by default) .. it is priced too high. They need to make this phone $99 or less instead of $179.
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and...

"3G coverage is available only in certain markets. See coverage map. If your total data usage in any billing cycle is more than 1GB, your data throughput for the remainder of that cycle may be reduced to 50 kbps or less. Your data session, plan, or service may be suspended, terminated, or restricted for significant roaming or if you use your service in a way that interferes with our network or ability to provide quality service to other users. Some devices require specific data plans; if you do not have the right plan for your device, you may not be able to use data services. Some downloads, such as movies, music, and games, not included. Domestic use only. "

A freaking 1GB DATA CAP.... isn't this retarted?!!! SO WHAT ACCOUNTS FOR ALL THAT DATA BEING PULLED DOWN BY GOOGLE MAPS, STREET VIEW. Why didn't anyone ask how you can use Google Maps and StreetView at 50 kbps?? And when did 27 markets amount to 80% of ................?? Sigh, i give up.

My decision to stay with Sprint for more than 8yrs keeps getting better and better. At least i've enjoyed 3G for yearssss now and Sprint is part of the O.H.A so some Android goodness so be coming to Sprint eventually.

After seeing the bit about the data cap, i'm all deflated. Moving on and waiting for my Touch Pro.]]>Sep 23rd 2008 2:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/
How can it be "capped" at 1GB if it has a microSD slot?

Anyway, both phones have similar specs and both uses Webkit. I think we can file the browser-choppiness under '1.0 bug'.
Though it's nice to see the first Android phone 'in the flesh', I'm more interested in seeing the platform a year from now when most of the kinks have been ironed out and there are a few more devices out on the market.]]>Sep 23rd 2008 2:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/Sep 23rd 2008 3:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/
The data cap, coverage area, and all other crap like tethering are solely the problem of T-Mobile.

Having a g-mail account: takes 5 minutes, and you can always set up another account afterwards.

The accelerometer is slick. There isn't any lag in the video when the guy flips over the phone. The iPhone takes at least a second to "realize" that it has been flipped on the side. (The new iPod nanos, however, act exactly like this phone- instant that is.)

For all the people who though that the interface on this phone was fugly, may I remind you how it looks to change from one home screen to another. Not only was it seamless, but the BACKGROUND changed (shifted perspective) as well. That is really classy.

Also, bluetooth stereo stack will be released, so stop complaining about that. The fact that it doesn't have a 3.5" headphone jack is HTC's fault, as the Mogul will attest.

I really just want to play around with one. These remarks are just from watching real use and promotional video.

P.S. I also thought that the push service was extremely speedy.]]>Sep 23rd 2008 7:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/Sep 24th 2008 11:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/
As for the ridiculous "unlimited" Data plan (35 MB/day).... that's a whole other throwback.

So yeah, the iPhone can enjoy yet another victory. Maybe down the line, an Android device with much better hardware and software could easily triumph... but NOT the G1.]]>Sep 23rd 2008 9:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/I can't tell if you're kidding, trolling, or just plain don't know, but that comment was hilarious.]]>Sep 24th 2008 3:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/Sep 23rd 2008 12:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/
I also "hate" that Chrome doesn't have an adblock plugin yet. lol]]>Sep 23rd 2008 12:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/Sep 23rd 2008 5:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/
Google is an advertising company.]]>Sep 23rd 2008 8:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/
Does that not imply that they are the best in their respective field?]]>Sep 23rd 2008 12:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/Sep 23rd 2008 12:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/Sep 23rd 2008 12:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/Sep 23rd 2008 12:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/Sep 23rd 2008 12:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/Sep 23rd 2008 12:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/Since 'Zooming' is done with 3-taps, not 2 like the guy tried for about four times. : /

Anyway, its pretty hot for a business-class phone. Not as sexy as the S.E. X1, but that'll be twice as expensive.
Too bad the resolution is 480x320 though, I'd at least wanted a VGA screen (or preferably a WVGA). Now I rather wait for a (W)VGA Android (capable) phone.]]>Sep 23rd 2008 1:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/Sep 23rd 2008 1:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/only just noticed it actually says Sexy..
]]>Sep 23rd 2008 1:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/
Seriously I can't believe the freakin keyboard thing keeps coming back. You've never use an iPhone to say that! Alright i might some typo with it sometimes but most of the time the dictionnary does the trick just fine! All I can say is i'm typing a lot faster with my iPhone than with the Blackberry I used to have and the WinMo I had before that!

The first week using the touchscreen keyboard on the iPhone was a pain in the ass I can give you that, but when you get used to it, it's a solid solution (when it's not lagging that for sure but since 2.1 came out i've had no keyboard lag).

As for the Android, I kind of like what i've seen so far... Although the UI looks like crap, it seems to be working great and thats what it needs more than being pretty so thats great! It kinda suck though if you can only used gmail... I'm a fan of gmail but still I find it odd that the only syncing option is with gmail!!! Or am I mistaken?]]>Sep 23rd 2008 3:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/Sep 24th 2008 4:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/
The best G1 can do is cannibalize WinMo sales.]]>Sep 23rd 2008 12:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/]]>Sep 23rd 2008 12:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/Sep 23rd 2008 12:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/

1. Apple iPhone - 79.8%
2. Apple iPod Touch - 16.0%
3. Nintendo Wii - 1.1%
4. HTC P3650 (aka Touch Cruise) - 0.5%
5. Nokia N95 8GB - 0.4%
6. Nokia N95 - 0.3%
7. HTC X7500 - 0.2%
8. LG VX10000 Voyager - 0.2%
9. Nokia E90 - 0.2%
10. Nokia N82 - 0.1%
11. Nokia E51 - 0.1%
12. Nokia N95-3 NAM - 0.1%
13. Palm Treo 755p - 0.1%
14. Nokia E61 - 0.1%
15. Sony PlayStation Portable - 0.1%

]]>Sep 23rd 2008 1:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/Sep 23rd 2008 1:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/Sep 23rd 2008 1:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/Sep 23rd 2008 1:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/Sep 23rd 2008 1:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/Sep 23rd 2008 1:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/
Like I have mentioned before, unable to see beyond his blinders. Just like a Clydesdale. LOL

Here you go ZG. It seems as though your unable to read more than one line of sentences. Try to go below this line. It will be difficult for you, but you can try.

1. Apple iPhone - 79.8%
2. Apple iPod Touch - 16.0%
3. Nintendo Wii - 1.1%
4. HTC P3650 (aka Touch Cruise) - 0.5%
5. Nokia N95 8GB - 0.4%
6. Nokia N95 - 0.3%
7. HTC X7500 - 0.2%
8. LG VX10000 Voyager - 0.2%
9. Nokia E90 - 0.2%
10. Nokia N82 - 0.1%
11. Nokia E51 - 0.1%
12. Nokia N95-3 NAM - 0.1%
13. Palm Treo 755p - 0.1%
14. Nokia E61 - 0.1%
15. Sony PlayStation Portable - 0.1%

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The reason you don't see many HTC phones is because the phone companies rebadge them pretty hard i.e my friend had one I could not tell it was HTC till I pulled the battery out ]]>Sep 23rd 2008 4:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/Sep 23rd 2008 4:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/
ahaha, the Clydesdale has spoken. Actual data ZG. The court jester of Engadget still has his blinders on.


1. Apple iPhone - 79.8%
2. Apple iPod Touch - 16.0%
3. Nintendo Wii - 1.1%
4. HTC P3650 (aka Touch Cruise) - 0.5%
5. Nokia N95 8GB - 0.4%
6. Nokia N95 - 0.3%
7. HTC X7500 - 0.2%
8. LG VX10000 Voyager - 0.2%
9. Nokia E90 - 0.2%
10. Nokia N82 - 0.1%
11. Nokia E51 - 0.1%
12. Nokia N95-3 NAM - 0.1%
13. Palm Treo 755p - 0.1%
14. Nokia E61 - 0.1%
15. Sony PlayStation Portable - 0.1%

]]>Sep 23rd 2008 4:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/Sep 23rd 2008 4:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/
On my Diamond ive changed the User Agent tag in Opera Mobile 9.5 to appear like Windows Vista computer using an IE6 equivalent browser so that i never get 'mobile versions' of sites. I guess their logging system wouldnt count me either, but then again i usually just use the RSS feed program to view the stories instead of browsing to their page. I have Flash too.]]>Sep 23rd 2008 5:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/
]]>Sep 23rd 2008 6:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/...
4. HTC P3650 (aka Touch Cruise) - 0.5%
...
7. HTC X7500 - 0.2%
...

If you added all the HTC devices together, maybe you'd get over 1%... In any case, it makes perfect sense to me. I have always had smart phones with web browsers, and I have never used them to surf the web until the iPhone came along. Now I still mostly use my computer but I also use the iPhone occasionally. It just works well. The other devices are "I can surf the web" devices, whereas the iPhone is an "I want to surf the web" device.]]>Sep 24th 2008 9:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/Sep 23rd 2008 12:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/t-mobile-g1-video-hands-on/
This phone would be great if it were cheaper than it is.
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