What can the G1 Google Phone do?

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I should have bought it months ago!

Dang it, I'm just too frugal! Or maybe I just don't hang out with enough geeky friends who can show off their gadgets to me...

Because I hung on to my old blackberry for way too long!

This phone is going to make me money!

Here's a bit of all it can do....

As of Feb. 14, 2008, all of the programs discussed here are FREE. I downloaded all of them through the Market icon on the G1 phone. They were all very fast to download, too!

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T-Mobile G1 Phone with Google, Black (T-Mobile)

Amazon Price: $49.99 (as of 11/30/2009) Buy Now

The G1 Google Phone can do

GPS, Wi-Fi, Music Player, 3.2 MP Camera, Web browser.... and much more! Below are some of the less advertised features...

Sample Picture, Taken with the T-mobile G1 Google Phone 

withe gPhone Camera :)

The phone really does pretty well for a camera phone. I do find that I have to hold it steady for a few seconds for it to focus (while pushing down the button halfway) and then a few more seconds after I fully press the button.. If I press the shutter button and then move right away, the picture will be all blurry and wrong.. It did take a couple of tries to get the hang of.. All in all, a pretty handy 3.2 megapixel camera!

Use the Google Phone as a Barcode Scanner! 

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The Barcode Scanner program (available at the Android Market) uses the camera to scan and interpret barcodes. In addition to regular product barcodes, it will read 2D barcodes called QR codes. These barcodes can have contact information, links, map locations, plain text, and more in them.

You can use this website to create a QR barcode!

ShopSavvy Program shows lowest online price, reviews, and more 

Just scan a barcode with your phone, or type in the title or barcode... and then voila! A few seconds later this is what you get!

Quick Ebay Search (even Completed Auctions!) 

using the Pkt Auctions ebay application from the android market

This program allows me to do very fast searches on Ebay! It will even search completed auctions without having to sign-in. As you can see in the picture, it downloads 30 results at a time and even displays the gallery picture!

The "Price Check" feature lists the maximum, median, and minimum prices, too. This program also has a "My Ebay" section, which displays items being watched and also items you bid on, etc... You can even make a bid!

Quick Amazon Search 

Although it is very possible to view the regular amazon website on this G1 Android phone, sometimes you might want a quick way to search amazon. The program Amazon Droid does this elegantly.

Multiple Browser Windows 

something I long desired has finally come true!

I am the queen of multitasking! On my home computer, I often have over 10 tabs open! The Android browser makes viewing regular websites very easy, and as you can see, you can easily switch between different browser windows. Added bonus: it will save your password!

Get a Deal on Ebay 

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Stock Ticker with Stock Pro Application 

This app will display any stock quotes you add.. Plus you can view stock charts, stock news, and more.

The Best G1 Accessories 

SanDisk 8GB microSDHC Card CLASS 2 (SDSDQ-8192, Bulk Package)

SanDisk 8GB microSDHC Card CLASS 2 (SDSDQ-8192, Bulk Package)

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Premium Transparent Clear Snap-On Hard Cover Protector (3 Piece) Case for T-Mobile HTC Google G1 Dream GPhone

Premium Transparent Clear Snap-On Hard Cover Protector (3 Piece) Case for T-Mobile HTC Google G1 Dream GPhone

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Reusable Screen Protector for HTC Android G1 Google Phone

Reusable Screen Protector for HTC Android G1 Google Phone

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NEW Google Phone G1 Android Leather Carrying & Protection Case (Perfect Fit)Vertical Case with a clip on the back

NEW Google Phone G1 Android Leather Carrying & Protection Case (Perfect Fit)Vertical Case with a clip on the back

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Which is better: iPhone or G1 Google Phone?

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Kelli says:

I have a G1 and my friends with iPhones proved that the iPhone is way better.

G1

 

Videos Showing Off the G1 Google Phone 

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Buy the G1 on Amazon 

T-Mobile G1 Phone with Google, Black (T-Mobile)

Amazon Price: $49.99 (as of 11/30/2009) Buy Now

Voice Recognition on the G1 Android Google Phone 

Now the G1 has built in Voice Search! It works really well, as you can see in this video... There is also a program called QuickSearch for the G1 which will recognize your voice and then you can use that program to search Google, Yahoo, Ebay, Amazon, Facebook, My Space, Flickr, etc.....
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Credits 

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First photo on this site was adapted from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/14769149@N08/3227605518/

Other photos of the G1 were taken by ME, Hotbrain!

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