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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
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Overview

T-Mobile G1 (HTC Dream)

Editors rating
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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