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T-Mobile G1 (HTC Dream) review

7.0

Editors' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:Free

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... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Full QWERTY keyboard
  • 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth
  • Google Android OS offers good integration with Google applications as well as access to YouTube
  • Will become a more powerful smartphone as more applications become available

Cons

  • No Microsoft Exchange support
  • Lacks a standard headphone jack and stereo Bluetooth
  • Some annoying design quirks make it uncomfortable to hold and difficult to use
  • Speakerphone quality could be better

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 56x17x118 mm
Weight: 158 g
Built-in devices: camera, GPS receiver, keyboard, phone
Operating system: Google Android
Processor: Qualcomm MSM7201A
Clock speed: 528 MHz
Memory expansion: MicroSD
Installed ROM: 256 MB
Installed RAM: 192 MB
Display size: 3.2 in
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
Expansion slots: microSD

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