So far as an early adopter I'm not as impressed as I thought I would be. I think the release of the G1 would have been better if they had spent some more time on beefing up the hardware.
Cons
1. The phone itself is flimsy and not what I would think as sturdy.
2. The OS is slow due to certain apps running in the background.
A. Because the phone is taxed the experience is diminshed. Choppy browsing, crashing, etc
3. Battery life is the worst!!
4. As open source as this handset is it's still just like all the others. Locked down to specific vendors and contracts.
5. I'm an att user and having an unlocked G1 is not what I thought it would be. The internet is ok. Service sucks. 3G is the way to go "if" u got it.
6. Navagating the phones settings is troublsome unless u create shortcuts.
7. If u do create shortcuts then u use the valuable realestate of the phone and may forfeit other app shortcuts. The realestate issue is my biggest annoyance. What happened to customizing?
Pros
1. Well intagrated with google services out of box without any additional apps needed.
2. The apps are very cool and fun to play with.
3. If ur an advanced user then rooting ur phone can create an even greater experience w. The SDK.
4. Camera is great. I mean barcode scanning must require a certain level of resolution right. Takes great pictures.
5. Its keyboard was hard to get used to but I prefer it to any touch screen.
6. There is a following for the phone and anyone can get tech help easily. +++
7. I haven't figured out the best way to set the phones sound up for quick profiles but maybe someone can help me with that. The speaker isn't bad and video I'm still trying to get up with super C but it seems it should work and that always good.
8. Future pro is that android will have flash @ some point this year ya!
Summary:
I don't think I would buy this phone over an iPhone. The iPhone is faster sleeker and well integrated with most of the services the G1 has and apps too.
Just my thoughts
Cons
1. The phone itself is flimsy and not what I would think as sturdy.
2. The OS is slow due to certain apps running in the background.
A. Because the phone is taxed the experience is diminshed. Choppy browsing, crashing, etc
3. Battery life is the worst!!
4. As open source as this handset is it's still just like all the others. Locked down to specific vendors and contracts.
5. I'm an att user and having an unlocked G1 is not what I thought it would be. The internet is ok. Service sucks. 3G is the way to go "if" u got it.
6. Navagating the phones settings is troublsome unless u create shortcuts.
7. If u do create shortcuts then u use the valuable realestate of the phone and may forfeit other app shortcuts. The realestate issue is my biggest annoyance. What happened to customizing?
Pros
1. Well intagrated with google services out of box without any additional apps needed.
2. The apps are very cool and fun to play with.
3. If ur an advanced user then rooting ur phone can create an even greater experience w. The SDK.
4. Camera is great. I mean barcode scanning must require a certain level of resolution right. Takes great pictures.
5. Its keyboard was hard to get used to but I prefer it to any touch screen.
6. There is a following for the phone and anyone can get tech help easily. +++
7. I haven't figured out the best way to set the phones sound up for quick profiles but maybe someone can help me with that. The speaker isn't bad and video I'm still trying to get up with super C but it seems it should work and that always good.
8. Future pro is that android will have flash @ some point this year ya!
Summary:
I don't think I would buy this phone over an iPhone. The iPhone is faster sleeker and well integrated with most of the services the G1 has and apps too.
Just my thoughts