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T-mobile G1 A Smartphone With Open Source Operating System
The 3.2-inch TFT LCD 320 x 480-pixel touch-sensitive screen is breath taking. Users simply tap or slide a finger to maneuver through the phone, and with every screen, experience pure clarity. Sliding the display, or front face, of the phone slightly upwards will reveal a full QWERTY keyboard. Rather than having an on screen keyboard, T-Mobile felt that a true QWERTY keyboard would allow consumers to be more efficient with their typing. Knowing that Google developed the operating system, it should be no surprise that many of the default applications are also Google. (Applications like Gmail, Google Maps, Talk, and Calendar.) However, there are other applications like Windows Live and Yahoo Messenger, which are standard on the G1. Through the collaboration on Android Market, many other applications are also available. The G1 is at the top of the line for Smartphones, and there is one reason for this - the operating system - Android. The operating system was created for consumers, so they could create applications that they want to use. Not only can consumers create their own applications, they can also share them with other Android users. The G1 gives consumers a true "always-connected" experience. With the combination of 3G and Wi-Fi, consumers seamlessly transfer between networks when necessary. The transition is unnoticeable to consumers, or to the people they are talking to. The only difference, users might notice, is when browsing the web or using GPS functionality on the 3G network. The speed, on the 3G network, is phenomenal - you would never know you are connecting through a phone. Many other features are included with the G1. One-touch Google search, web browsing, instant messaging, e-mail, and a 3.2-megapixel camera are just a handful of the additional features. The camera, while a nice feature, is not a very functional feature. The outcome, that this camera produces, typically looks like a 4 year old was the photographer. It appears as if there needs to be some sort of image stabilizer integrated into the phone to help with picture capturing. The battery life, on the G1, is nowhere in comparison with other Smartphones. The average lifespan, on a fully charged battery, appears to be around a couple hours. It is rumored that this issue will be fixed, but until then, it would behoove you to purchase a car charger. There are other minor features missing, from the phone, like stereo Bluetooth, video recording, and an on-screen keyboard. If these features are prudent to you, the G1 may not be the answer to your dreams. The G1 offers many features and applications, along with an open source operating system like no other. Surprisingly, for such new technologies, the price tag is low at $179.99 (with a new or extended contract with T-Mobile). While the phone has a few minor flaws, and missing features, it does provide consumers with a completely new experience in cell phones. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Author Matt Ryan can help you save money on T-Mobile Cell Phones. Visit MiracleShopper to research and get information and pricing on Cell Phone Accessories and more. |
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