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Forums › Android › Should I buy the G1?


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Ultimate Geek
Topic # 28137 19-Nov-2008 19:14 Send private message

Hi all,

After reading many reviews I'm not sure whether or not it will be a good idea to buy the T-Mobile G1. I have been looking at many ebay auctions but just don't know whether I should jump ship as the reviews dont seem to be all that great...


Ideas?

Chris

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  Reply # 178911 19-Nov-2008 19:45 Send private message

Personally, no. The phone it self is not so appealing. I may consider future releases.




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  Reply # 178924 19-Nov-2008 20:35 Send private message

I feel the same way. While I only want a phone with a physical keyboard the design just doesnt leap out and say "look at me"

Anyone know of other devices that android will be running on?

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  Reply # 178925 19-Nov-2008 20:38 Send private message

subscribe here you'll be the first to know Wink




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  Reply # 178933 19-Nov-2008 21:15 Send private message

phone and android itself suck. that would last for an year... and would go no where as with UIQ3 :)

 

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  Reply # 178980 20-Nov-2008 06:42 Send private message

kobiak:

phone and android itself suck. that would last for an year... and would go no where as with UIQ3 :)

 

cheers



Doubt it Google won't be spending time on it if it is not going to carry on with it.




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  Reply # 178981 20-Nov-2008 06:51 Send private message

Like the others say I'd steer clear for now. Like the iPhone 2G this is a sophomore effort and its just not quite there yet. There may be some Android phones worth buying another year or so, but this ain't one of 'em.




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  Reply # 179189 21-Nov-2008 10:41 Send private message

I've had a good play round with the G1 and it's not a bad phone.  The touchscreen UI is not as cute as the iPhone's but leagues ahead of Nokia's first touchscreen effort.  Overall I'd say it's worth a tilt if you're interested in something different although I'd wait until it (or one of the other Android devices that has been announced) either arrive in NZ or are available without subscription to an operator elsewhere.

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  Reply # 179193 21-Nov-2008 11:00 Send private message

Honestly I would prefer the iPhone. Google Android has a lot of power but I don't think they have harnessed it to its full potential. Remember first generation releases are bound to have some problems




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  Reply # 179339 22-Nov-2008 04:32 Send private message

why G1, why not iPhone? I think you should wait till few more companies put Android into test.

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