T-Mobile G1: What we didn't get
Kent German | Sep 24, 2008
With the new T-Mobile G1,
a.k.a. the HTC Dream, the Google Android OS is now a reality. The touchscreen device
with the QWERTY keyboard offers a host of intriguing features, but there a few things left
off the list, some of which are surprising. Here's what we noticed so far.
The T-Mobile G1 doesn't give us everything that we wanted. (Credit: T-Mobile)
Sure, this may come later, but this is a glaring omission on any handset that's hoping for a slice of the smartphone pie. Of course, that also means there's no Outlook calendar and contacts syncing, either.
Video recording
We've raked Apple over the coals for not including this on the iPhone, so we'll have to to the same for the G1. Video should just be standard on a phone with a 3-megapixel camera.
Stereo Bluetooth
The support for the new Amazon MP3 Store shows the T-Mobile G1 is not taking its music player lightly. Stereo Bluetooth is a common feature these days, and the G1 should have it, particularly since there's no 3.5mm headset jack (that's next).
3.5mm headset jack
Seriously, HTC and T-Mobile, no 3.5mm headset jack? The port uses a proprietary connection? Wow... that's just wrong. Even if you can use your own headset with an adapter, you shouldn't have to.
Interface
The G1 won't have Apple's multitouch interface either, but that's something we can live without.
No tethered modem
Apparently, the G1 will not offer modem capability. That's pretty low on our list, but it's worth noting just the same.
What else were you hoping for? Is there anything that you think that the G1 should have?
Via Crave CNET
Talkback
kalmo says...
builtin memory can be expaned by microSD to 8GB (now) which makes it 9GB...but..mostly...outlook of this G1 is wrong!! Check out the other HTC's own house mobiles....maybe..google has different design theory....
Sep 24, 2008 14:00
builtin memory can be expaned by microSD to 8GB (now) which makes it 9GB...but..mostly...outlook of this G1 is wrong!! Check out the other HTC's own house mobiles....maybe..google has different design theory....
Sep 24, 2008 14:00
isaac976 says...
WHAT ./.. no 3.5mm headset jack again ? come on ..
Sep 26, 2008 19:34
WHAT ./.. no 3.5mm headset jack again ? come on ..
Sep 26, 2008 19:34
djunio says...
Actually, the G1 storage is not built-in its a 1GB microsd card, also it supports the new microsdhc format which is expandable up to 32 GB. iPhone's max is 16Gb.
Oct 01, 2008 04:27
Actually, the G1 storage is not built-in its a 1GB microsd card, also it supports the new microsdhc format which is expandable up to 32 GB. iPhone's max is 16Gb.
Oct 01, 2008 04:27
kalmo says...
well, it's depend on how you think...but, G1 is $179.00 and Max. microSD capacity available is 16GB from SanDisk. Not sure on price however, if you add this to G1....total cost is even expensive than iPhone....I don't see any advantages on pricewise even they cut off $20.00 compare to iPhone.
Oct 01, 2008 08:09
well, it's depend on how you think...but, G1 is $179.00 and Max. microSD capacity available is 16GB from SanDisk. Not sure on price however, if you add this to G1....total cost is even expensive than iPhone....I don't see any advantages on pricewise even they cut off $20.00 compare to iPhone.
Oct 01, 2008 08:09
djunio says...
The 32 Gb will be out by the end of the year, google it you'll see...lol. Futhermore, everything that the phone can't do currently all can be added through third party developers who I'm sure right now are working on them.
Oct 01, 2008 08:40
The 32 Gb will be out by the end of the year, google it you'll see...lol. Futhermore, everything that the phone can't do currently all can be added through third party developers who I'm sure right now are working on them.
Oct 01, 2008 08:40
djunio says...
Slight correction, 16 will be out in a month or two, 32 will be released Q1 next year.
Oct 01, 2008 09:11
Slight correction, 16 will be out in a month or two, 32 will be released Q1 next year.
Oct 01, 2008 09:11
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Well, most of the features that it doesn't have, can't really make it a huge competitor for the iPhone. Especially since it only has 1/2GB of inbuilt storage...
Sep 24, 2008 13:22