T-Mobile G1 (black)

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126 Reviews | About the ZDNet Score

Though we're not in love with the design and would have liked some additional features, the real beauty of the T-Mobile G1 is the Google Android platform, as it has the potential to make smartphones more personal and powerful. That said, it's not quite there yet, so for now, the G1 is best suited for early adopters and gadget hounds, rather than consumers and business users.

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Reviews

  • 7.0

    CNET Review

    October 15, 2008 | 9:03 PM PDT

    The Good: The T-Mobile G1 features a full QWERTY keyboard, 3G support, Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth. The Google Android operating system offers good integration with Google applications as well as access to the Amazon MP3 Store and YouTube. As more applications become available, the G1 will also become a more powerful smartphone for all types of users.

    The Bad: The G1 doesn't include a standard heaphone jack and lacks Microsoft Exchange support. There are some annoying design quirks that make the smartphone uncomfortable to hold and difficult to use. You can't save downloaded applications to a memory card. Speakerphone quality wasn't the greatest.

    The Bottom Line: Though we're not in love with the design and would have liked some additional features, the real beauty of the T-Mobile G1 is the Google Android platform, as it has the potential to make smartphones more personal and powerful. That said, it's not quite there yet, so for now, the G1 is best suited for early adopters and gadget hounds, rather than consumers and business users.

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  • 8.0

    alaTest.com

    May 21, 2012 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 1615 reviews of HTC G1 with Google (Google Phone) from international magazines and websites.

    The Verdict: Experts rate this product 73/100 and users 77/100. Comparing these reviews to 835263 other Cell Phones & Smartphones reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 80/100 = Very Good.

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  • No Rating

    geardiary.com

    November 7, 2009 | 12:00 AM PST

    Review Summary: After using the G1 for about three months, I came to one conclusion.  The battery life just sucks.  You can't get through a day with light use and if you are a heavy user, like myself, you will need to charge before you even get halfway through a day. ...

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  • No Rating

    associatedcontent.com

    October 11, 2009 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: Neo-Fight gives detailed tech product reviews for the not so geeky. This video will focus on the T-Mobile G1 Android Phone .

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  • 8.0

    electricpig.co.uk

    June 10, 2009 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: Much fuss was made about the T-Mobile G1 on its release, not least because it was the first mobile phone to be unveiled using the fabled Google OS Android. And, like a good meatball sandwich that's overflowing with sauce, it doesn't disappoint.

    The Verdict: The Androids are coming! The G1 is the first mobile to sport Google's OS, and it does a pretty good job. Subsequent

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  • No Rating

    techsmart.co.za

    June 8, 2009 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: One of the first two Android devices released here in SA, the Dream makes its debut on the MTN network. One of the main things about this device is the way it integrates with Google's services.

    The Verdict: That’s not to say we didn’t enjoy the Dream. The operating system worked well and integration with Google’s application was top notch. The browser was awesome, and this goes double for the QWERTY keyboard. Unfortunately the Dream is let down by bad...

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  • No Rating

    mobilesyrup.com

    May 18, 2009 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: While we sit back and enjoy our Canadian holiday today we took some time and gathered a selection of video reviews for the upcoming June 2nd launch of the Rogers Android devices, the HTC Dream and HTC Magic. Both of these devices have a 3.2 inch LCD...

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  • No Rating

    geek.com

    May 6, 2009 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: T-Mobile USA has just sent word that its T-Mobile G1 customers will be receiving version 1.5 of Android (Cupcake) beginning next week. According to the company, the roll-out of the new OS will start at the end of next week and wrap up by the end of...

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  • No Rating

    letsgomobile.org

    April 19, 2009 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: Google software is something that has been eagerly anticipated by many. For the first time in the history of mobile telephony, the operating system has become more important than the actual handset itself. T-Mobile's G1 is the first mobile phone that...

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  • No Rating

    tracyandmatt.co.uk

    March 25, 2009 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: I don't like the phone design itself, as I have said, I really like the uniqueness of the OS, given time, with even more development of the programs and the addition of this system on a better looking and more useable phone this will be a great move...

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  • No Rating

    gsmarena.com

    March 20, 2009 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: The T-Mobile G1 is the Googlephone. Did we really need to say that? Well, there's more Google in this story than there is phone, so we guess we did. We've got a new contender on the race track but we're talking no rookie here...

    The Verdict: if you prefer. The first impression sure is important. So, there we go

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Price Range: $159.99 - $159.99

  • Manufacturer: HTC
  • Part number: 8977627

General

  • Product Type
    Smartphone (Android OS)
  • Form Factor
    Slider - Full keyboard, Touch screen
  • Integrated Components
    Voice recorder, GPS receiver, Digital camera, Digital player
  • Width
    2.2 in
  • Depth
    0.7 in
  • Height
    4.6 in
  • Weight
    5.6 oz
  • Body Color
    Black

Cellular

  • Technology
    WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
  • Band
    WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900
  • Mobile Broadband Generation
    3G
  • Service Provider
    T-Mobile
  • Operating System
    Google Android
  • Input Device(s)
    Touch sensitive screen, QWERTY keyboard
  • Phone Navigation Buttons
    Trackball

Messaging & Internet

  • Cellular Messaging Services
    SMS, MMS
  • Supported Email Protocols
    POP3, IMAP4

Communications

  • Data Transmission
    HSUPA, HSDPA, GPRS, EDGE
  • Wireless Interface
    IEEE 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
  • Communication Features
    Internet browser, Mobile Email client

Phone Features

  • Phone Functions
    Call timer, Conference call, Speakerphone, Vibrating alert
  • Polyphonic Ringer
    Yes
  • Polyphonic Ring Tone Voice Qty
    40
  • Additional Features
    Integrated digital compass, Built-in motion sensor

Media Player

  • Supported Digital Audio Standards
    MP3, WMA, MIDI, AAC, AAC +, AMR, WAV

Processor

  • Type
    QUALCOMM MSM7201A
  • Clock Speed
    528 MHz

Memory

  • RAM
    192 MB
  • ROM
    256 MB
  • Supported Flash Memory Cards
    microSD

Digital Camera

  • Sensor Resolution
    3.2 megapixels
  • Focus Adjustment
    Automatic

Navigation System

  • GPS Navigation
    GPS receiver

Display

  • Type
    LCD display
  • Technology
    TFT
  • Diagonal Size
    3.2 in
  • Display Resolution
    320 x 480 pixels

Connections

  • Connector Type
    Data port - 11 pin HTC ExtUSB

Battery

  • Technology
    Lithium ion
  • Capacity
    1150 mAh
  • Run Time Details
    Talk - up to 406 min, Standby - up to 402 hour(s)

Miscellaneous

  • Included Accessories
    Power adapter , Power adapter

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2 Stars
G-1 another junk
madziek@... Updated - 21st Oct 2008
I didn't have a time to check if there are some 3-rd party software working on this phone. What the reason to buy the phone with such a serious number of limitations ?
Folks... let's stop buing these sh*t-quality toys. Let's show m.f . that we are demanding customers.

kris-Toronto
9 Stars
Excited
sj_h1 21st Oct 2008
I think that anything in a phone thats not Microsoft and not Apple already has something good to say about it. The reviews and videos have been great and as a programmer I can't wait to write something for it. All in all..I just placed an order for mine.
8 Stars
very cool
julieboston 22nd Oct 2009
awesome

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