Here is a flippin’ huge picture of the new G1 Touch from T-Mobile…
And for comparison purposes, the new G1 Touch (on the left) next to the old G1:
Well then. If you were ever in doubt about Android and the way ahead for the platform, I think you should begin to relax.
You can pick up this new G1 Touch free on an 18-month price plan at £40 per month. There’s no physical keyboard, instead it’s touchscreen. That might not be for everyone — I myself prefer a physical QWERTY screen, but that said, I’m pretty impressed by the 5MP camera. Of course, as the MIR T-Shirt points out, it’s not about the megapixels, dude.
I think it’s a fair assumption to assume that the camera will be better than the old G1.
Here are the key points from the G1 Touch release:
– Large multi-touch screen
– Exclusive black edition available only from T-Mobile
– 5 Mega pixel camera with auto-focus and video capture
– Live photo gallery updates with friends pictures
– All contacts on and offline sync together in a live phonebook
– Compatible with Microsoft Office Outlook, Hotmail and other email providers
– Standard 3.5mm headphone jack
– High-speed web browsing and instant access to Google services including Maps, Google mail and Street View using T-Mobile’s award-winning mobile internet network
– Access to Android MarketTM for a choice of thousands of applications to download direct to your phone
I’m pleased to see a proper headphone jack there. This caught my attention:
T-Mobile predicts that one in five of its regular mobile internet users will have an Android device by the end of 2009
Shocking.
Absolutely shocking.
But you know what, I can believe that. I am seeing more and more normobs carrying G1s as I walk around London.
Now, that screen on the G1 Touch looks rather nice doesn’t it… more on that in the next post.
Keep watching on T-Mobile UK for details.
Now, a word on upgrades. I spoke to Oliver from T-Mobile PR, who explained that the G1 Touch is an addition to the range, not necessarily a direct upgrade path. (e.g. If you’re keen on a physical keyboard, the original G1 is probably still the handset for you). Therefore those who took out an 18-month contract with the G1, well, you’ll be able to upgrade to the G1 Touch — but you’ll be treated like any other customer. If you’ve been spending a TON of money with T-Mobile, you might be able to wangle a deal. But otherwise, the G1 Touch is a new contract or an upgrade at the end of your contract.
That said, who’s going to be getting the G1 Touch?
T-Mobile UK launches 5MP G1 Touch next month: http://ping.fm/1Wply
Android: T-Mobile UK G1 Touch http://yweb.com/64a …5MP, due next month
T-Mobile UK launches 5MP G1 Touch next month: http://ping.fm/1Wply
Android: T-Mobile UK G1 Touch http://yweb.com/64a …5MP, due next month
The specs are interesting. Is it made by HTC again like HTC Dream/T-mob G1? In any case, I'm not going to buy one, I've just got myself a new device. You guys are going to get angry/disappointed (especially Ewan :P), but it's a Samsung i780. Windows Mobile device. The out of the box experience was downright terrible, second only to the Siemens C35i. But after tweaking it a bit it's great – runs quick, multitasks nicely, brilliant satnav programs, good PIM functions, pocketable and the QWERTY is nice. It's way more powerful than most other Windows Mobile devices, especially HTC's. All the new HTC's are less capable than Windows Mobile PDAs from a few years back. Heck, even the TyTN II has less processing power than the first TyTN! And unfortunately, it probably won't change.
The T-mobile version of the HTC Hero looks like my next phone. Maybe. http://is.gd/1cVY8
Putting an analogue clock on a digital display is like having a “Kindleshelfâ€. Stop it! http://is.gd/1cXir
The T-mobile version of the HTC Hero looks like my next phone. Maybe. http://is.gd/1cVY8
Putting an analogue clock on a digital display is like having a “Kindleshelfâ€. Stop it! http://is.gd/1cXir
Isn't this just a T-Mobile version of the recently announced HTC Hero?
Looks nice… but I was hoping for another QWERTY android to replace the orginal G1.
I don't mind the branding myself!
That does look like a beautiful bit of engineering.
Dubbed the 'T-Mobile Daft' by a certain well-known UK tech commentator.
To find out why, just see why – Patryk – yes it's the HTC Hero but dumbducks T-mobile aren't branding it with that!
Isn't this just a T-Mobile version of the recently announced HTC Hero?
Looks nice… but I was hoping for another QWERTY android to replace the orginal G1.
I don't mind the branding myself!
looks familiar to me?maybe a HTC phone rebranded???