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T-Mobile G1 (HTC Dream) review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D):	56x17x118 mm
Weight:	158 g
Built-in devices:	camera, GPS receiver, keyboard, phone

OS & software
Operating system:	Google Android

Processor
Processor:	Qualcomm MSM7201A
Clock speed:	528 MHz

Memory
Memory expansion:	MicroSD
Installed ROM:	256 MB
Installed RAM:	192 MB

Display
Display type:	TFT
Display size:	3.2 in
Native resolution:	320x480 pixels

Connectivity / expansion
Wired connections:	USB 2.0
Wireless PAN:	Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Wireless LAN:	802.11b, 802.11g
Wireless WAN:	GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, GPRS, EDGE, 3G, HSPDA
GPS receiver:	Assisted GPS
Expansion slots:	microSD

Power
Battery type:	Li-ion
Claimed battery life:	6.8 h

Miscellaneous
Accessories:	AC adapter, wired headset, 1GB microSD card, soft protective case, reference material
Cables:	USB sync

Input devices
Touchscreen:	Yes
Stylus:	No
Navigation button/wheel:	Yes
Keyboard:	Yes

Audio
Audio input:	microphone
Audio output:	speaker, headset
Voice recording capability:	Yes

Overview

T-Mobile G1 (HTC Dream)

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Editors rating: 7.0

Verdict

The design isn't great and we'd have liked some additional features, but the real beauty of the T-Mobile G1 is the Google Android platform, as it has the potential to make smartphones more personal and powerful. It's not quite there yet, so for now the G1 is best suited for early adopters rather than business users.

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