HTC G1 Android Phone

Sachimo2000 · 31st January 2009, 10:14 PM

Hey guys, been contemplating buying one of these from the states and getting it shipped over.

Anyone here have one? Opinions?

Cheers!

Aratama_Bashi · 1st February 2009, 3:31 AM

why not just wait for optus to start flogging them here? at least then youll have a warranty....

Campo · 1st February 2009, 10:20 AM

When are they going to release them?

Aratama_Bashi · 1st February 2009, 12:41 PM

not solid yet, but not far off

http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/communi...9294378,00.htm

Campo · 1st February 2009, 2:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Aratama_Bashi

not solid yet, but not far off

http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/communi...9294378,00.htm

I need a new phone soon. Might wait for this. How long do we think it will be OCAUers?

res · 3rd February 2009, 2:17 AM

The phone itself is OK, the only reason to get one at the moment is because it runs Android. If you are getting it just because of Android then fine, but if you are looking for a new phone regardless of OS then I would look elsewhere.

Buzzard · 3rd February 2009, 2:57 AM

I got a G1 Dev phone just before Christmas and so far no complaints (though I've never really had a highish end phone before, my last two phones were a M600i and a SK65)

I've only had one or two app crashes (3rd party programs) and the OS has been perfect. Battery life is a little iffy, but turning off GPS and Wifi when you're not using them really helps.

The default browser is fairly fast (not as fast as my N800, but close), even with lots of images. There is fairly good integration with Google Calendar, Gmail, and GTalk (with syncing on contacts) too.

The marketplace is pretty simple and needs some work, but everything works. It's very simple to download/install/remove apps and apps themselves seem to be quite powerful, I have a 3rd party SMS app running now (with on screen keyboard) rather than the default one.

My favorite app ATM is a SSH client, with the G1s decent keyboard it's very usable.

One thing that does annoy me is the lack of a on screen keyboard (I'm actually missing the weird M600i keys a little too) but that's coming in the next Andriod update (Cupcake)

I've barely used the camera, but the quality seems pretty poor (but I don't really have anything to compare with)

res · 3rd February 2009, 7:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Buzzard

I got a G1 Dev phone just before Christmas and so far no complaints

Did you get one to develop for or because you wanted the actual phone?

Buzzard · 3rd February 2009, 8:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by res

Did you get one to develop for or because you wanted the actual phone?

I justified the cost by telling myself I wanted to write an app.. But really I just wanted a phone

res · 3rd February 2009, 9:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buzzard

I justified the cost by telling myself I wanted to write an app.. But really I just wanted a phone

Fair enough

Drnrg · 3rd February 2009, 10:16 AM

a few of my mates work at google and have given it to me for a play, not very happy with it personally, i much prefer my E71.
OS wise they're ok, hardware wise not so much

Sachimo2000 · 3rd February 2009, 10:14 PM

Yea it would definitely be for Android. We'll see, maybe I'll wait a month or so and see if it looks like coming out here or if there are any new phones out by then.

Buzzard · 3rd February 2009, 11:41 PM

May not have the wait that long after all...

Gizmodo: HTC Dream Android Phone Launching Thursday On Optus (Unconfirmed, But Likely)

chainbolt · 4th February 2009, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by res

The phone itself is OK, the only reason to get one at the moment is because it runs Android. If you are getting it just because of Android then fine, but if you are looking for a new phone regardless of OS then I would look elsewhere.

Exactly, basically nobody would go for this phone, if it were not for Android.

prezident doom · 4th February 2009, 1:01 AM

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Originally Posted by chainbolt

Exactly, basically nobody would go for this phone, if it were not for Android.

+1

The phone is very ordinary but Android itself has a lot of potential.

31st January 2009, 10:14 PM	#1
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3rd February 2009, 2:57 AM	#7
Buzzard Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Dandenong Posts: 759	I got a G1 Dev phone just before Christmas and so far no complaints (though I've never really had a highish end phone before, my last two phones were a M600i and a SK65) I've only had one or two app crashes (3rd party programs) and the OS has been perfect. Battery life is a little iffy, but turning off GPS and Wifi when you're not using them really helps. The default browser is fairly fast (not as fast as my N800, but close), even with lots of images. There is fairly good integration with Google Calendar, Gmail, and GTalk (with syncing on contacts) too. The marketplace is pretty simple and needs some work, but everything works. It's very simple to download/install/remove apps and apps themselves seem to be quite powerful, I have a 3rd party SMS app running now (with on screen keyboard) rather than the default one. My favorite app ATM is a SSH client, with the G1s decent keyboard it's very usable. One thing that does annoy me is the lack of a on screen keyboard (I'm actually missing the weird M600i keys a little too) but that's coming in the next Andriod update (Cupcake) I've barely used the camera, but the quality seems pretty poor (but I don't really have anything to compare with) __________________ project-2501.net \| "Real programmers don't comment their code. It was hard to write, it should be hard to understand." \| Soran / Nagrand Holy Paladin Last edited by Buzzard; 3rd February 2009 at 3:01 AM.

3rd February 2009, 2:17 AM	#6
res Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: California Posts: 841	The phone itself is OK, the only reason to get one at the moment is because it runs Android. If you are getting it just because of Android then fine, but if you are looking for a new phone regardless of OS then I would look elsewhere.

3rd February 2009, 10:16 AM	#11
Drnrg Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,093	a few of my mates work at google and have given it to me for a play, not very happy with it personally, i much prefer my E71. OS wise they're ok, hardware wise not so much __________________

3rd February 2009, 10:14 PM	#12
Sachimo2000 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Adelaide, SA Posts: 130	Yea it would definitely be for Android. We'll see, maybe I'll wait a month or so and see if it looks like coming out here or if there are any new phones out by then. __________________ Trades: smargs2, eckles, Mordain, AgentVX, SirVinh, wrabbit, khanage, reanimator [x2], winterstide, Shion, Havoc_1710, hobo-jo, ViperzX, ShaneHm2, Onoff, AusDemon, biomaster, M320k173 Mi Goreng Noodle Club

3rd February 2009, 11:41 PM	#13
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