Hardware
T-Mobile G1: $179
I just watched the New York press conference announcing the T-Mobile G1, the first handset to use Google’s Android mobile OS. It’ll be available October 22 in the US, November in the UK, and Q1 ’09 across Europe. Price is $179 with a two-year T-Mobile contract. Two data plans available: $25 with unlimited data and some SMS, $35 with unlimited data and SMS.
Aside from the previously leaked details, Google released the rest of the specs and launch apps. The G1 avoids the pitfalls of the iPhone keyboard by including a slide-out QWERTY keyboard aside from the touchscreen. Additional notes from the presscon: Click here to continue reading “T-Mobile G1: 9″…
Google Android Phone Leaked Details
With mere minutes to go before the official announcement of the first Google Android phone, the T-Mobile G1, here are the leaked details so far:
* In-store, immediate sales only available in locations within 5 miles of a 3G covered area. If a store is beyond that range, representatives will walk customers through a T-mobile.com purchase
* One touch access to: Search, Maps, Gmail, Youtube, Calendar, and Google Talk
* Gmail account and data plan required
* GPS
* 3.1 mp camera, no video recording
* No stereo bluetooth (A2DP)
* Dimensions: 4.6 x 2.16 x 0.63 in
* Weighs 5.6 ounces
* 480×320 65K color screen
* 5 hour talk time, 130 hour standby time
* Expandable up to 8GB
This first piece of Android hardware looks like it aims to be more accessible than impressive. We’ll probably see more of Android’s capabilities in later high-end handsets. Recall that Qualcomm’s upcoming Android phone is an OpenGL unit that plays Quake.
