Just sold my 3g buying an android g1 today

[sprintrjm]

I am tired of the boring 3g.

Dont get me wrong. the 3g is solid. But boring.

I have jail broken, and tweaked my 3g. yawn.

I have previously come from a developer community. Where we constantly pushed each other to tweak and develop our platform.

The iphone community is filled with 5% geeks, whom i love, and 95% soccer moms, which i hope to love, but have no geek love for.

I have been a

Hitachi g1000 user
htc 6600
htc 6800
htc 6700
htc 6900

user. The communitys were huge, and geeky, and always developing.

If your confused, then go to ppcgeeks . com, or xda-developers . com and then you will understand.

I sold my 6800 and bought the iphone. Its fun and slick. But im soooooo bored.

I am going the android rout. If only for the community spirit.

Its been fun.

Tell BigSix, he's 95% in the closet. Only his boyfriend really knows.

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

So, how long until you get bored of the G1?

[Tex]

I got bored reading that.

[connie]

Bye!!!!:tounge:

[OJsakila]

ummm And why would you think we give crap?



Don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.

[chris]

You'll be back, they all come back eventually. In the meantime, check out this Android community (http://www.everythinggphone.com/forum).

[mittenman]

You'll be back, they all come back eventually. In the meantime, check out this Android community (http://www.everythinggphone.com/forum).


Nice shameless plug:wink:

[jsntrenkler]

Good luck with the G1 ... Android does look pretty cool, perhaps by the time they release the G5 or so they hardware will look equally impressive.

[Youngbinks]

Man I love my iPhone but the G1 has all of those buttons. And it runs on T-Mobile's expanding 3G network!

[jsntrenkler]

Man I love my iPhone but the G1 has all of those buttons. And it runs on T-Mobile's expanding 3G network!

LOL --- We don't have 3G here in Tucson yet, dang it ... Actually, I really look forward to the slew of real world reviews coming from actual users. I called the T-Mobile store here in Tucson and the agent said "We have one for the store, and it works surprisingly well one edge." --- I am still laughing.

[ILL16GB]

the g1 looks like it's fun to use but I have say it's one ugly phone and if you do stay with a touch screen Iphone is the best by far and if your a keyboard guy then I would go with the bold....the g1 is more like I phone I would play with for 1h or 2 and the give it back it has nothing that really attracts me....but that's just me I hope u enjoy it

[BigCiX]

Tell BigSix, he's 95% in the closet. Only his boyfriend really knows.

how did my name pop up in this conversation? Besides you spelled my name wrong if your refering to me.

[macc55]

OK? And you are here why? Your point is?Tell you your dog or something, why would anyone in THIS FORUM GIVE A S----CRAP?!:tounge:

[jsntrenkler]

I Care. Nice to know when people leave us for other devices. Or how folks have joined us for that matter.

[NoRegrets78]

t-mobile = teh suck around here.

Seriously they're like worse than sprint.

[psylichon]

[golf clap] Have fun.

[OCiBot]

I must admit that I love new devices which is the reason for my own financial crisis but the looks of the G1 don't impress me much. However, I've never tried one so I can't be too critical. Regardless, I just love the iPhone and thanks to the EIC I might just have a new one, soon. The iPhone does leave a lot to be desired unless there's a "jailbreak" but I'm still happy with mine.

[psylichon]

Be sure to know the good and the bad if you haven't checked it out already:

http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/t-mobile-g1-review/

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

OK? And you are here why? Your point is?Tell you your dog or something, why would anyone in THIS FORUM GIVE A S----CRAP?!:tounge:

Wow! Why all the animus?

[ravman]

The android technology looks good, but couldn't they have picked a better phone? That is like the ugliest phone I have ever seen. Who picked it? Some mainframer or something?

But I guess the next Android phone (hopefully HTC Touch HD) will rock. That will be good competition for the iPhone. Apple needs competition to get it to move quicker with iPhone updates.

[jarofclay73]

The android technology looks good, but couldn't they have picked a better phone? That is like the ugliest phone I have ever seen. Who picked it? Some mainframer or something?

But I guess the next Android phone (hopefully HTC Touch HD) will rock. That will be good competition for the iPhone. Apple needs competition to get it to move quicker with iPhone updates.

http://www.sfgate.com/blogs/images/sfgate/techchron/2008/10/14/bu-google24_ph_0499190270.jpg

Ugly. Agreed. Even the Blackberry Storm looks better. The physical keyboard looks hard to hold.

Someone on my blog says he likes the G1 and defends it to the hilt. There's no T-Mobile 3G network in Hawaii and he's still a G1 fanatic and is willing to wait until the END of 2009!!!! Now THAT is a gross fanboy!
People are suing Apple and AT&T because they had no 3G the day they bought the v2 iPhone!

[psylichon]

Its weight, keyboard, and browser really turn me off. Pretty much everything else about it excites me, though. Remember, folks, this is only the beginning of development for this thing. There will be better handsets and more exciting software less than a year from now.

I think it's all great. What an awesome time to enjoy using your cellphone, eh?

[jarofclay73]

Hey, did everyone get a caricature of themselves from the same artist? And nobody told me! :tounge:

[ravman]

I know, they're all being "clicky" man. We know when were not welcome :wink:


Hey, did everyone get a caricature of themselves from the same artist? And nobody told me! :tounge:

[psylichon]

Hey, did everyone get a caricature of themselves from the same artist? And nobody told me! :tounge:

I know, they're all being "clicky" man. We know when were not welcome :wink:

You don't have to be in the "clique"... ya just have to pay attention :tounge:

http://www.everythingicafe.com/forum/off-topic/cool-avatars-38236.html

http://www.faceyourmanga.it/faceyourmanga.php?lang=eng

[jarofclay73]

You don't have to be in the "clique"... ya just have to pay attention :tounge:

http://www.everythingicafe.com/forum/off-topic/cool-avatars-38236.html

http://www.faceyourmanga.it/faceyourmanga.php?lang=eng

Now THAT'S what I was waiting for. :2cool:

[danipoak]

I guess I am alone in thinking that the G1 looks pretty good. The iPhone looks better but I am a fan of the G1 looks.

[psylichon]

I wouldn't kick it out of bed. But I'm a geek. I think the iPhone has more universal appeal.

[Londonrockz568]

Oh please... just let him jump to the "next must have gadget" After his little high wears off the G1 he'll prolly move to the storm and when apples next phone is here he'll be back.
He refers to himself has a geek, however i'd rather call him a tech junkie...always needs to have the latest gadget/toy/electronic to show off to his friends like some tool.

Anyways as he leaves take the apple usb cord and tie it around your arm...its time for your next hit of google g1....mmmmmm yes (eyes roll back) yes feels nice... but the high will only last so long.

[chris]

Its weight, keyboard, and browser really turn me off. Pretty much everything else about it excites me, though. Remember, folks, this is only the beginning of development for this thing. There will be better handsets and more exciting software less than a year from now.

I think it's all great. What an awesome time to enjoy using your cellphone, eh?

It's actually pretty light. I'm surprised at the keyboard. First off, it has to appeal to sliders (aka Sidekick style fans). Plus, it's not so easy to type on. Isn't the idea of a physical keyboard to offer tactile feedback. Not so much with the G1. Pac Man rocks though.:tounge:

Browser is going to take some getting used to. Where as Safari is super easy to use, I haven't gotten the hang of the zoom in/out on the G1.

One cool feature that would be iPhone worthy is notifications. You just drag the tab at the top and you can see SMS/new email. Perhaps Apple would be borrow it down the road and make even better.

[psylichon]

It's actually pretty light.

5.57 oz vs a V1 @ 4.8 or a 3G @ 4.7 oz.

Maybe not much, but it's still over 16% heavier than my V1, which I already consider to be a heavy phone.

One cool feature that would be iPhone worthy is notifications. You just drag the tab at the top and you can see SMS/new email. Perhaps Apple would be borrow it down the road and make even better.

That is one of those things that I think will really catch on. I hope.

Is Android development FULL access? Like... do developers have hooks to OS-kernel-level type stuff like notifications and hardware access? If so, it will likely prove to be an incredible platform.

[Londonrockz568]

To me it looks like what the Sidekick should have been. Sharp needs to step it up or be lost among the powerful.
I dont like how its just so... windows looking. Buttons everywhere, swivel up this, track ball geeze. I'd rather have a phone thats sleek, in one nice and tidy effecient package.
The problem with the android G1 is its trying so hard to do so many things at once. Why have a touch screen, then have a full keyboard, again why touch, but then have a track ball. Its like they tried to make EVERYONE happy. Apple just made more sense and made an effecient design thats not backtracking itself. Now apple didnt try to make everyone happy but in reality no one ever is, so ppl will just have to build a bridge and get over it...even tho MMS and cut n paste is like wtf apple.

Apple= simplistic in design and use giving you everything you need in a very effecient package with no extra un-needed things.
G1= complicated in design giving you everything you need and some you really could have gone without in a very bulky needs to do everything make all people happy look.

[psylichon]

Well, yes... but that's quite a biased view ya got there. On a phone you've never used. I agree with your sentiments regarding design, but there is certainly room in the market for a phone like the G1.

It will be popular. We must accept this.

[Londonrockz568]

I have used the G1, is pretty nice (i try not to be biased lol i guess) the open-ness of it is what will make it popular....but mainly amongst guys and the techno inclined. Girls just care if its pretty looking and takes pictures lolz. Apple wins but i digress.

The market is opening up, Apple iphone is no longer the main "multimedia" phone. It was only a matter of time before the other companies caught up. (I call these new all in one phones multimedia since they pretty much do everything) its just like how they have "SMS" phones (sidekicks, voyager, Samsung F700 etc) "picture" Sony ericssons, 6mp and up type phones "Internet" Palms etc and "budget" etc etc...

Anyway the market is open its time for battle between the big 3.
Iphone 3g vs G1 vs Storm.

Pretty much
Iphone - Trendy, younger, music, creative market.
G1 - Windows platform phone OR windows most comfortable, creative market.
Storm - The buisness, CEO powerhouse windows user, young market.

[Abominogg]

I am tired of the boring 3g.

Dont get me wrong. the 3g is solid. But boring.

I have jail broken, and tweaked my 3g. yawn.

I have previously come from a developer community. Where we constantly pushed each other to tweak and develop our platform.

The iphone community is filled with 5% geeks, whom i love, and 95% soccer moms, which i hope to love, but have no geek love for.

I have been a

Hitachi g1000 user
htc 6600
htc 6800
htc 6700
htc 6900

user. The communitys were huge, and geeky, and always developing.

If your confused, then go to ppcgeeks . com, or xda-developers . com and then you will understand.

I sold my 6800 and bought the iphone. Its fun and slick. But im soooooo bored.

I am going the android rout. If only for the community spirit.

Its been fun.

Tell BigSix, he's 95% in the closet. Only his boyfriend really knows.OK, now you can join an Android forum and hang out there! LOL:tounge:

[s8n666]

ah Google, the only company that is more evil than Apple (but still not as cool).

[jarofclay73]

This manga creator is taking forever!

[Londonrockz568]

I disagree, no comany is more evil than Apple. Steve's drive and passion can be taken the wrong way but the way i look at it is if your not willing to bully for what you want then your vision wont be realized...which is why when he got back into Apple he fired all those diluted people.

Speaking of evil companies Microsoft isnt exactly the nice humble child...watch Browser wars battle of IE vs Netscape on the discovery channel. It's pretty amazing to watch stuff like that.

[macgirl]

It's actually pretty light. I'm surprised at the keyboard. First off, it has to appeal to sliders (aka Sidekick style fans). Plus, it's not so easy to type on. Isn't the idea of a physical keyboard to offer tactile feedback. Not so much with the G1. Pac Man rocks though.:tounge:

Browser is going to take some getting used to. Where as Safari is super easy to use, I haven't gotten the hang of the zoom in/out on the G1.

One cool feature that would be iPhone worthy is notifications. You just drag the tab at the top and you can see SMS/new email. Perhaps Apple would be borrow it down the road and make even better.

I think it's chunky. :D I agree that the keyboard isn't easy to type on, and there are some parts that are so unintuitive, like the browser, as you mentioned. It does seem to have potential, and I'm sure it will mature and get more polished over time. I'm jealous of the MMS and the direct link to the DRM-free Amazon music store, though. If only I could take those features and meld them into my iPhone... (sigh)

[justahsquirrel]

in the words of that AOL guy...to the guy leaving for the G1 ... :Good-bye"

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

This manga creator is taking forever!

It's a shame it doesn't seem to support guys who are bald on the top...:frown:

[SikShift]

This manga creator is taking forever!
How so? Have you not received the email with your avatar?

[jarofclay73]

How so? Have you not received the email with your avatar?

Nope. :frown:

[SikShift]

Nope. :frown:
That's odd, I made two avatars and received the email containing the pic within seconds after completing them. Are you sure you entered your email addy correctly?

[jarofclay73]

That's odd, I made two avatars and received the email containing the pic within seconds after completing them. Are you sure you entered your email addy correctly?

Tried again and finally got it.

[SikShift]

Tried again and finally got it.
w00t! :smile:

[aenti]

android does seem very appealing, but why make the switch when there is no decent handset out for it yet? At least wait for moto's release.
And just to let the op know, I'm not a soccer mom, haha.

[Ramesh]

I like the G1, based on what I've read - but the phone that has my attention is the Storm. I may go back to Verizon. ATT sucks ass, and I can't take it anymore. I TRIED to have a conversation today, and it disconnected 12 times in less than 7 minutes. We finally gave up until later in the day. That's just absurd.

[sdge]

He refers to himself has a geek, however i'd rather call him a tech junkie...always needs to have the latest gadget/toy/electronic to show off to his friends like some tool.

Wow, ************

[Ramesh]

[deleted]

man - totally unneeded.

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

Wow, a guy named "Londonrockz568" with an English flag for his avatar is calling someone else a tool.

Huh?! .......

[jsntrenkler]

Wow, a guy named "Londonrockz568" with an English flag for his avatar is calling someone else a tool.

LOL --- Okay I got that one!

[Londonrockz568]

Wow, ********

Thats funny, especially coming from such a pale person trying to pose off his lack of "guns".


This isnt E-harmony mate.

[chris]

sdge....not acceptable. Please let's get back on topic. For anyone who needs a refresher, here are the forum policies (http://www.everythingicafe.com/forum/iphone/everything-iphone-forum-policy-6737.html).

[Twinnie]

I'm impressed by Android but not by the G1, I'll be waiting for better hardware and for the UI to have a makeover. Android will probably be on my next phone though.

[ClarkKent724]

The android technology looks good, but couldn't they have picked a better phone? That is like the ugliest phone I have ever seen. Who picked it? Some mainframer or something?

But I guess the next Android phone (hopefully HTC Touch HD) will rock. That will be good competition for the iPhone. Apple needs competition to get it to move quicker with iPhone updates.

Agreed! Competition will be getting very fierce within the next year. Two words for anyone really trying to get into this touch screen market though - Multi Touch. I don't think there is anything else in the market now that actually uses multi touch is there? There are plenty of devices that boast a touch screen, but only allow use of one finger at a time.

[psylichon]

Yeah if Apple holds as many patents as I think they do, it could be a while before we see multitouch on another mobile. At least, in an implementation as smooth and natural as Apple's.

[Londonrockz568]

sdge....not acceptable. Please let's get back on topic. For anyone who needs a refresher, here are the forum policies (http://www.everythingicafe.com/forum/iphone/everything-iphone-forum-policy-6737.html).


Thanks Chris... my comment wasnt directed to him, idk but i guess he felt the need to exercise his inner E-bully.

Back on topic....

Just how many other phones use multi touch? Just the iphone or other phones, i thought the Storm would be using multi touch.

[monkeysrock0622]

Thanks Chris... my comment wasnt directed to him, idk but i guess he felt the need to exercise his inner E-bully.

Back on topic....

Just how many other phones use multi touch? Just the iphone or other phones, i thought the Storm would be using multi touch.
No, just the iPhone. One of the 200+ (or was it 300+ ?) patents introduced by Apple with the original iPhone :D

[dimensiondvdrob]

I used the G1 today for a little bit. I liked it a lot, but maybe it was because it's something new. I did like the browser for how fast it loaded and rendered pages. The texting part is somewhat foreign to me, since I am so used to the iPhone and opening up the keyboard is not something I am used to right now. I am also not used to the use of the menu button on the phone, which the iPhone does not use. I feel the iPhone is a more streamlined phone in terms of usability, but I can see the G1 being great for people that don't like the iPhone or people who like Tmobile better, or people that don't want to break their contract.

[jarofclay73]

I used the G1 today for a little bit. I liked it a lot, but maybe it was because it's something new. I did like the browser for how fast it loaded and rendered pages. The texting part is somewhat foreign to me, since I am so used to the iPhone and opening up the keyboard is not something I am used to right now. I am also not used to the use of the menu button on the phone, which the iPhone does not use. I feel the iPhone is a more streamlined phone in terms of usability, but I can see the G1 being great for people that don't like the iPhone or people who like Tmobile better, or people that don't want to break their contract.

The one reason why I cannot recommend the G1 to people here in Hawaii is because there is no T-Mobile 3G network in our state. And even a G1 user here told me that there is no plans for a 3G network in the forseeable future. This G1 user *hopes* that T-Mobile rolls out 3G sometime next year. That's like iPhone users *hoping* for cut & paste.

And, according to the T-Mobile site EDGE in our state is quite spotty. For a phone that's supposed to provide a great internet experience, it would be tough to achieve that without a GREAT connection.

[BigCiX]

cnet review for the android was ok:
http://reviews.cnet.com/htc-dream-t-mobile-g1/

now the storm(what im waiting on):
http://reviews.cnet.com/smartphones/rim-blackberry-storm/4505-6452_7-33311850.html

[Londonrockz568]

No, just the iPhone. One of the 200+ (or was it 300+ ?) patents introduced by Apple with the original iPhone :D


NO WONDER no one else has made such a high quality and very smart touch technology.

Apple holds the patents, which is why its taken quite some time for the competition to even get to simple touch screen.

[aenti]

To anyone who wants to read the developing convo on the g1 forums, click here. (http://www.everythinggphone.com/forum/general-discussion/g1-vss-the-mighty-iphone-22.html)
It's kinda funny for me.

[jarofclay73]

To anyone who wants to read the developing convo on the g1 forums, click here. (http://www.everythinggphone.com/forum/general-discussion/g1-vss-the-mighty-iphone-22.html)
It's kinda funny for me.

Well, it's not like the forum is bustling with action. :tounge:

[jsntrenkler]

LOL ... That forum hasn't even really taken off. I still think the iPhone is the better device. Although I am excited to test drive a Storm when it is released.

[Londonrockz568]

Well most of the other forums are well established Windows/simbian forums.

EIC, and modmyiphone are pretty much the TOP when it comes to iphone forums.

[jsntrenkler]

EIC is a great forum, Chris and team do a wonderful job.

[Londonrockz568]

Yeah, i love how this forum is soo up to date on the latest news regarding Apple products/problems/apps.

Which reminds me, that thread about the Gizmodo one step closer to 3g freedom, needs to be on the main page for news ASAP.

[jsntrenkler]

Perhaps you could PM chris with the news link.

[Londonrockz568]

Good idea lol

[jsntrenkler]

You are welcome --- LOL

[HELPmepLox]

is that thing any good? im planning on buy that porsche design phone. looks tight cost abit more, but i like the idea of how im not running into another iphone everywhere i go haha. 300 black in the us and 60 white so they're kinda limited whihch i was told

[chrisbone123]

my 2 cents. ( trying to be unbiased)..

tmobile is the worst....

service is horrible..

customer support is horrible...

customer care for phone problems is horrible..

the G1 phone look ugly...

the keyboard and buttons really defeats the touch screen idea..

it looks awkward to use..

the open platform is a great idea and will make it awesome to play with..

to me it looks like a next gen sidekick..


but to each his/her own.

and yes im speaking as a former ( tmoblie / sidekick customer).

[BigCiX]

and yes im speaking as a former ( tmoblie / sidekick customer).

most sidekick owners would love this phone

[aenti]

Yeah, i love how this forum is soo up to date on the latest news regarding Apple products/problems/apps.

Which reminds me, that thread about the Gizmodo one step closer to 3g freedom, needs to be on the main page for news ASAP.

Haha, sweet. I would love to see it up there. I posted it, but no one commented?

[dturner]

my 2 cents. ( trying to be unbiased)..

the G1 phone look ugly...

the keyboard and buttons really defeats the touch screen idea..

it looks awkward to use..


My thoughts exactly.

[Londonrockz568]

Haha, sweet. I would love to see it up there. I posted it, but no one commented?


I PM'd it to chris, and voila....its the there on main news.

[Haze347]

i am tired of the boring 3g.

Dont get me wrong. The 3g is solid. But boring.

I have jail broken, and tweaked my 3g. Yawn.

I have previously come from a developer community. Where we constantly pushed each other to tweak and develop our platform.

The iphone community is filled with 5% geeks, whom i love, and 95% soccer moms, which i hope to love, but have no geek love for.

I have been a

hitachi g1000 user
htc 6600
htc 6800
htc 6700
htc 6900

user. The communitys were huge, and geeky, and always developing.

If your confused, then go to ppcgeeks . Com, or xda-developers . Com and then you will understand.

I sold my 6800 and bought the iphone. Its fun and slick. But im soooooo bored.

I am going the android rout. If only for the community spirit.

Its been fun.

Tell bigsix, he's 95% in the closet. Only his boyfriend really knows.

noone cares peace out