Got me a G1 !!

Early B.
Early B. Posts: 7,900
edited November 2008 in The Clubhouse
I made an impulse buy -- I ordered the T-Mobile G1 with Google Android. I guess that makes me an early adopter.:p The phone arrived today. I set it up, but I'll need to play around with it much more extensively to learn the basic features. At $179, the price of the phone is relatively reasonable, but you gotta pay $25/month for unlimited email and Internet access.

So far, it's a very cool device. :cool:

I'll report back once I've had a chance to experiment with it.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited November 2008
    $25/month is what I pay with AT&T for unlimited internet (which includes email)
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,151
    edited November 2008
    Early B. wrote: »
    ... I'll report back once I've had a chance to experiment with it.
    Well done! There hasn't been much buzz that I've noticed so far, but for that price, it's not really a big deal, and all of the T-Mobile plans are cheaper than the three other main carriers, in my experience.

    It's always nice to have a new toy ...
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited November 2008
    Can it be used as a modem for a laptop?
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited November 2008
    I guess I am the only one that still has a phone that only makes and receives calls......
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited November 2008
    Ricardo wrote: »
    I guess I am the only one that still has a phone that only makes and receives calls......

    Don't feel bad. I have one that doesn't even do that:D
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,151
    edited November 2008
    Ricardo wrote: »
    I guess I am the only one that still has a phone that only makes and receives calls......
    Nope. I have a nice phone, IMO, a Nokia (I just prefer their software to everyone elses), but I have no need for E-mail or internet on my cell phone, and will certainly not pay extra for it. The wifey and I pay $50/mo. for 1000 minutes (anywhere in the U.S.), and that's about it. I am going to try the Nokia PC suite at some point, just for reminders and stuff like that, since it is free.

    It's still nice to see technology develop and enable new things, so Early can try them out!
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  • mutelight
    mutelight Posts: 1,054
    edited November 2008
    I briefly got to play around with one of my friend's the other night and it seems like a very solid phone. :cool:
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited November 2008
    Let's see...

    This phone surfs the net, gets e-mail, plays music and videos, GPS system, 3 megapixel camera with autofocus, and a host of other features. Oh yeah, it happens to be a phone, too.

    So far I'm lovin' it.
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    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,151
    edited November 2008
    Early B. wrote: »
    Let's see...

    This phone surfs the net, gets e-mail, plays music and videos, GPS system, 3 megapixel camera with autofocus, and a host of other features. Oh yeah, it happens to be a phone, too.

    So far I'm lovin' it.
    Let us know how the GPS thingy works, and how good it is! It sure sounds like a bargain so far ...
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  • mutelight
    mutelight Posts: 1,054
    edited November 2008
    Early B. wrote: »
    Let's see...

    This phone surfs the net, gets e-mail, plays music and videos, GPS system, 3 megapixel camera with autofocus, and a host of other features. Oh yeah, it happens to be a phone, too.

    So far I'm lovin' it.

    Have you upgraded the memory yet?
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    // Polk Audio FXi A6 // SVS PB12-NSD Subwoofer // Logitech Harmony Ultimate // Pro-Ject Debut III //
    // Oppo BDP-103 // Microsoft Xbox One Day One Edition // Sony Playstation 4 1TB SSHD // Nintendo Wii U //
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  • bruss
    bruss Posts: 1,039
    edited November 2008
    how about the size of it? It looks a little bigger than the other smartphones
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited November 2008
    mutelight wrote: »
    Have you upgraded the memory yet?

    The device comes with 1 GB. I bought a 4 GB miniSD card for about $10, but I really don't need it. I suppose if you're gonna use the G1 as an MP3 player and/or store videos and pics, you'd want more memory, but for general use, it's not necessary. Besides, that stuff gobbles up battery life.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited November 2008
    bruss wrote: »
    how about the size of it? It looks a little bigger than the other smartphones

    It's the same dimensions as the iPhone, except the G1 is thicker and heavier.
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