HTC, Google, and T-Mobile Announce first Android Device: G1
Well, folks, it’s been a long time coming and we all knew this day would come, but T-Mobile, Google, and HTC made it official: The G1 featuring Google Android is here! From first looks, it certainly doesn’t disappoint – Android is amazing! First, the phone itself is really neat with the slide-out screen revealing a full QWERTY keyboard, a large, vivid touch screen, and simple soft keys and trackball for some wicked easy navigation. As far as connectivity, we already know that T-Mobile has been flooding the States with 3G and the device has WiFi for easy hotspot access. Remember, because this device is sporting Android, you can bet that everyting Google will be available for this phone: GMail, Google Maps with Street View, and so much more. If that weren’t enough, the app store that T-Mobile will be releasing will bring a host of new reasons to grab this phone – just this morning we were getting e-mails from developers who saw the first few minutes of Android footage and were excited beyond belief to get on it and launch their own apps. For everyone who just couldn’t hold their a minute longer, these awesome devices are available for pre-order today! And, as of October 22, the G1 will be available in store for you to get your fingers on and snag for $179 with a new contract (voice and data agreement). That’s right – $179. Can anyone really say that that isn’t a good deal without being facetious?
sorry to double post but this is for search queries in google
“no white G1 on t-mobile pre-order page” “?”
“G1 preorder” “?”
“G1 return” “?”
only black and brown G1s on t-mobile pre-order page
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Is it just me or is the screen in the above shot crooked? It appears to reflect poor quality workmanship… that sucks, I like this concept.
@BGR or anyone who knows the answer …. Has anyone asked if the Keyboard letters light up? I notice all the pictures seems to have the keyboard with no lights.
In addition, the 179 price is for those who have completed their previous upgrade requirments, which i believe is 8 months into a one year contract, or 22 months into a two year contract. In addition, if you are currently not under contract, you will be offered the 179 price. Anybody else not meeting those stipulations, this is the reason y your price is registering higher …
$179 is a VERY nice price…if you’re no longer under a contract. Otherwise you’ll be treated like a SHIT by T-Mobile and will get fu…ed by them. I found this out just today when after logging in the price I was getting was $299. After being with T-Mobile from DAY 1 of their launch in Chicago (7 years now)…and only Two shitty phones (the second one was a MotoRIZR which I got rid of within two weeks after getting it..such a piece of crap) I now have to wait until April (well actually February) in order to qualify for the upgrade price. By then the phone will be obsolete. I guess that’s the way to treat long term supporters. Way to go T-Mobile.
@Fujistujeff
I did a quick google search and found this
http://blog.radioactiveyak.com/2008/09/android-powered-t-mobile-g1-launched.html
“Backlit Keys. The keys on the handset are all backlit so you can use it in the dark.”
Am I the only one who thinks the product photo looks crooked?
just wanted to mention that if you purchase your phone online or through telesales it will have to be returned online as per Tmobiles retail store policies which im afraid some customer service representatives are unaware of in every wireless company across the board. Upgrades eligiblity is 11 months on a 1 year contract and 22 months on a 2 year contract.. Just so everyone has the correct information
@Alan – I’m with you.
no i got mine for $179 am and have been a customer for years you have to be eligible for at least 12 months after yoyur last purchased phone before you get the full discount of the 179 dollars you obviously got a partial discount thats why.
no cuz on tmobiles site where it has a fqa frequent questions and answers no you have tohave a 2 year contract
Nathan I think you may have misunderstood. Whenever returning a phone within the standard 14 day buyers remorse period (30 days in Ca) it has to be returned to the facit it which you orderd your device . If you buy in store return to store, if you buy on line or via customer care then youll be given the return center in Lagrange Ga to return the device. All the other post that cant upgrade at 179 that simply means that if your in a 2 year contract you got a phone less than 22 months ago….