T-Mobile Google Android G1 event, we’re live
9:57 AM: Alright folks, we’re on the ground and ready to rock. Hit the jump for the rest of the updates!
10:18 AM: We’re in!
10:21 AM: Is it just me or does this music suck?
10:23 AM: This shindig is starting in 7 minutes, people. Get ready!
10:25 AM: Oh great. Our brand new Dell Latitude XT just BSOD’d like 8 times. Thanks, Dell!!!
10:27 AM: Everything is all set up and music is stopping…
10:30 AM: And we’re starting!
10:31 AM: Christoper isn’t funny…
10:34 AM: I’m sorry, I zoned out… Is someone still on stage?
10:36 AM: Andy Ruben is on stage talking about how open Android is.
10:38 AM: Nice, Peter Chou is on stage from HTC now. He’s congratulating the team on the Android “vision, strategy and execution.”
10:39 AM: “HTC has worked with Google and T-Mobile to develop unique iconic design.” His quotes, folks.
10:42 AM: Here it is, guys. The official G1. Video!
10:45 AM: They are showing an in-depth video of the G1 now after that had sexy photo time with the phone on stage.
10:48 AM: Still playing this in-depth video, but there’s GTalk! Holla! Also you can open multiple web pages… nice.
10:51 AM: They keep reinforcing this is open, and 3rd parties will “drive the innovation of the mobile internet.”
10:52 AM: Another video…
10:54 AM: I need a cigarette.
10:55 AM: Here are some 3rd party partners. First one is an app that let’s you track your carbon footprint. Another one is a barcode scanner.. boo! That shizz has been around for years. Anyone remember the catmouse scanner thingy?
10:56 AM: Ok so now, there are microphones going out. Question time!
10:57 AM: Pricing is $179 with a 2-year. Existing customers can order online today. Launch date is October 22nd. There will be a $25 unlimited data with “some” messaging, and $35 unlimited everything plan.
10:58 AM: By middle of November, 17 markets will be 3G hotness.
10:59 AM: Early November in U.K. and across Europe in early 2009.
11:00 AM: Google has a “pretty focused” roadmap and they’re looking forward to the future.
11:00 AM: Peter Chou just said something. Sorry. But. This. Is. Boring.
11:00 AM: Semi-decent question from some chick. No tethering, and the cool $25 data plan requires a voice plan.
11:01 AM: Any Microsoft Office document support and Exchange support? 3rd party devs will be the Exchange supporters so that’s cool at least. Roadsync, get at us!!!! And it is SIM locked to T-Mobile.
11:02 AM: Gmail is push on here.
11:03 AM: Desktop app for syncing everything? Nope, not initially. Everything happens over the network.
11:04 AM: It will be available outside 3G markets, but you’ll have to order it online. Plus, it does have Wi-Fi, BITCHEZ.
11:06 AM: Nice Sergey And Larry are here!
11:18 AM: Sorry but you sick Android freaks overloaded our servers. It’s hands on time now, back in a bit!
“You can open multiple web pages”… Have you ever used Opera Mobile 9.5? Multiple tabs, nothing new.
IT HAS WIFI!
Ordering too…I don’t feel like extending for two years though.
geez. give an inch take a mile.
Lol, at overloading the server, I was wondering what happenned, gr8 reporting so far BGR, 35 data unlimted everything doesn’t sound so bad. May have to ditch the Sidekick …
how do i go about ordering it? i am in a 3g served area.
Yeaahhhh Budddyyy!!
ORDER CONFIRMATION
Order Summary
Thanks for ordering the T-Mobile G1TM!
Your T-Mobile G1 will be delivered to your door on October 221. When it arrives, follow the instructions in the quick start guide, and you’ll be surfing, messaging, and talking in minutes. Get ready…your G1TM is coming!
LOL @ bbrim… Asked if the Touch HD was coming to T-Mobile with Android. THE ENTIRE boasting feature of the Touch HD’s software is the fact that it has TouchFLO 3D, which runs over WM6.1… Just an ignorant statement, I’m sorry.
DO YOU THINK AT&T WILL COME OUT WITH THE OMNIA WITH IPHONE SOFTWARE? OMGZ THATD BE KEWL.
This is ridiculous. I’ve been trying to order this phone for the last 15 minutes and the damn page times out every time.
I think the device is fine looking. But out here in the Midwest, we will not feel its full effects until we get 3G. Will I order one? Time will tell…..
BG, GET BACK HERE YOU SLUT
we miss you and your wealth of information
Just watched the whole video of the event. Good lord they are boring. Apple does a WAY better job presenting products.
Plus, they had no demo! Just a video. Apple always does hands on demos in their launches so you can see everything in action.
I almost closed the video 3 times I was so bored.
Plus, now that we are learning more, I’m not as excited. Unlimited data plan is capped at 1GB. Horrible. It has no 3.5mm headphone jack. Horrible. It has no ability to sync with Outlook. Horrible. 3G will be available in a whole 17 markets by years end. Horrible.
All that, and the device is FUGLY!! I’d be embarrased to be seen in public holding that turd.
I have been wanting to leave Verizon and jump on board with one of these cool phones for awhile now. But every device has major oversights and shortcomings. The iphone is missing a ton of stuff, but it’s better than the G1 by a mile right now.
I guess I’ll be waiting another year for the 2nd Android phone (hopefully correcting these hardware problems), for developers to get the holes patched in the software (Outlook sync please!), and for Tmobile to get their 3G in at least 50% of the markets I travel to and offer a truly unlimited plan.
Either that, or maybe Apple will finally respond by including the items they’ve ignored and I’ll finally jump on that bandwagon.
By the time these guys get their crap together, S60 touch and WM7 may be out. So who knows, maybe 2009 will finally be the year we get everything we want in a device.
I want it in pink!!!!!!!!!
I don’t love the look, but I love the functionality. Me want. Looks like a good show too. YouTube unboxings are already showing up as are cases for the device! Doesn’t take ‘em long. http://www.sfbags.com