The Google G1 Phone: Let the Hype Begin
What's On This Page
- G1 Phone Specifications & Information
- About the Google G1 Phone
- T-Mobile Google GI Phone Commercial
- Web 2.0 + Corporate Partnerships = G1 Phone
- The Wall Street Journal reports on the G1 Phone
- How the G1 Phone will Revolutionize the Hand Held Device Market
- The Price Is Right
- The G1 Phone's Competitive Advantages
- Buy the Google G1 Android Phone
- Google G1 Phone Links
- Google G1 Phone: Reader Feedback
G1 Phone Specifications & Information
- Release Date: October 22, 2008
- Introductory price: $179
- Type: Slide-out keyboard phone
- Software Platform: Google Android
- Service features: 3G Network, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
- Weight: 158 grams
- Battery charge life: 5 hours talk time, 130 hours standby
- Screen size: 3.2"
- Camera Resolution: 3 mpx
- Memory: 2GB (expandable to 8GB)
About the Google G1 Phone
Enter the "GPhone!"
Just when you thought the mobile device market was over saturated, the only company capable of stepping in the ring, has! In a partnership with carrier T-Mobile, Google introduced its new "G1 Phone," finally, after many months of hype.Since we're talking about Google here, you can expect the G1 Phone to accommodate all of your favorite Google accounts, including Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, and good old Google.com search...not to mention, prospects of expanded GPS capabilities, local business search and much more. Would you have expected any less?
T-Mobile Google GI Phone Commercial
Web 2.0 + Corporate Partnerships = G1 Phone
Google seems to be making all of the right moves in this major market entrance, as it partners up with giants like Amazon.com to offer G1 Phone users a 6 million+ large DRM-free digital MP3 store to take on iTunes.In addition, T-Mobile has become the official carrier of the phone, taking on the tag team rival of AT&T and the iPhone. Lastly, touch screen contender HTC joined in the party as a member of the "Open Handset Alliance," a group of corporate sponsors who support the ongoing development of cross-platform development and open standards for hand held devices.
It gets better: thanks to the open-source platform, Google Android, G1 Phone owners will be able to enjoy a repository of cool software downloads, made by the community (or Google themselves).
The Wall Street Journal reports on the G1 Phone
Google Sets Android Loose with G1 Phone
The first ever Google-branded phone was unveiled on Tuesday. But even though the phone doesn't seem to break new ground with its interface, its the open source platform that has developers excited. WSJ's Amol Sharma reports. (Sept. 23)
How the G1 Phone will Revolutionize the Hand Held Device Market
There are already talks of rival copy-cat devices from Verizon, including its software which is slated to compete with Android, called Linux Mobile.The G1 Phone is already expected to be a direct contender against current best sellers, including Blackberry, the iPhone (and all of its clones), and Windows Mobile Devices. How these brands will compete with this new development is currently unforeseen.
The Price Is Right
The G1 Phone's Competitive Advantages
If you enter into a saturated market, you better have the credentials to justify the move. In this case, the Google brand name alone is its heavy advantage. Building on the principle of "simplicity" as it always has, Google carries this spirit into its G1 device.Don't think for a minute that Google didn't reference its counterpart, the iPhone, when designing the G1. Google's phone touts extremely receptive touch screen response with the elegance of an iPhone, and the backing of world-famous Google apps and network.
Buy the Google G1 Android Phone
T-Mobile G1 Android HTC Google Smartphone Black
Amazon Price: $497.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
List Price: $495.00
* 3.2-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen
* HVGA (320 X 480 pixel) resolution.
* Full 5-row QWERTY keyboard.
* High-speed 3.5G network connection.
* 3.2 megapixel color camera with auto focus.
* Customizable Home screen with instant Email, text message and IM notifications.
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Google G1 Phone Links
- T-Mobile Google G1 Phone official site
- Get a sneak peek at T-Mobile and Google's new partnered hand held device!
- Google Android official site
- Learn more about the software behind the G1 Phone on its official site.
Google G1 Phone: Reader Feedback
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hotbrain wrote...
I tried to view the G1 commercial but it is no longer available :( I have not seen a G1 commercial yet and I am sooo curious :) Hopefully there's another one out there.
Great site! I've been playing with my G1 for many hours now, and I am convinced that the G1 Phone really does rock! Here's why.
Posted February 15, 2009
WII-Lady wrote...
Wii-Lady Loves to stay in touch with her new Google Phone. Designed for the movers and shakers
GPhone say's style.
Posted September 27, 2008
