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T-Mobile G1 for Google Android Software or Hardware?

T-Mobile G1 for Google Android Software or Hardware?

By: Peter Chubb | October 20, 2008 | 5 Comments

With just two days to go until the launch of the T-Mobile G1, the first Google phone to run on the Android OS, we have to wonder what people will be buying the handset for. When Apple first launched the Apple iPhone, you knew that not only were you getting a cell phone with good hardware, but also with good software to match.

As the G1 is the first open source Android phone, many buyers will be rushing out to get their hands on it, but will they want it for its software or its hardware. Early reviews have said that the G1 has great software, but it is the hardware that lets it down. You have to wonder if buyers will rush out to get their hands on the T-Mobile G1, not knowing what they are actually buying.

Since we first learned about the launch of the first Google Android phone, some people will think that the it is more about the Android software. When the iPhone first launched, buyers were not buying the handset for the Mac OS, they knew that the phone was the complete package.

The T-Mobile G1 still looks on paper to be a capable handset, with its 3.1-megapixel camera, that already better than the iPhone. The G1 also has 8GB of memory, 3G, GPS, Bluetooth and a 480 x 320 HVGA display. These features look good, but will it be enough for cell phone users who wants the perfect balance with software and hardware. That is something that is very difficult to do.

Will you buy the T-Mobile G1 for Google Android Software or Hardware?

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  • THE MOBILE GOD

    Well, the hardware just look like a sleek mini laptop that slides out, and I’m sure glad it looks this way because Iphoners would claim we’re trying to be like them, and I actually think that Tmobile & HTC did that purposely to deflect all the attention to the GooGLe OS. The hardware and exterior is comfortable to brag about, but the software makes it looks even more impressive. It’s like an average looking guy with intelligence beyond human ability, that’s packing more money than Warren Buffet and Bill Gates together. I’m sure any smart gal would date him and every guy would be his best friend. But to summ it all up the Caseing is no problem, it’s sleek and nicely design, the Iphone looks to girlish, like it’s biased. If I was typing on the G1… I would appear business oriented, but if I was touching that cute Iphone at the job, it’ll look like I’m typing to a BOY FRIEND (I’M NOT GAY). So I would prefer the G1 hands down, besides, don’t you notice more women are arguing the Iphone case (MY GOD). I won’t even get into the softWARE because we all know where that ends… it doesnt! LoL. Anyhow, alot of women are being turned on to the G1 and men simply LOVE it. So this won’t be an issue.

  • twiz

    yo god of all that is mobile, any chance i could manage to run android os on my t-mobile wing

  • THE MOBILE GOD

    Unfortunately, I don’t believe this OS will be makeing its way back to the Tmobile Wing. Maybe on a newer version but not the older one. Man I have to tell you that thee G1 is more better than the wing, the response of this device beats a lap top, you need to contemplate about getting one, reviews even show that the G1 destroys the Iphone 3rd device in its prime… (wow!) Get one

  • Twiz

    boot time something beats the iphone, apple’s shit is getting so good that one might think they have Japanese developing their resistors in dark closets, lol. I would love a g1, but im currently in college, so the chance of me having an extra $200 is very slim. The wing was actually a recent gift, so ill just have to be content with tricking it out for now. I like the wing, but the internet explorer is lame. I cant even find a flash player that actually works. I was just thinking if i could wipe the thing clear and load android on it would be way siiiicker, but i figured it was developed side by side with the g1, so this wouldn’t be possible

  • THE MOBILE GOD

    I love the G1! Man… this is an awesome cell, maybe they might allow you to download the Android OS and get sued by MS (Microsoft OS).