The HTC G1 aka Google Android is Unveiled

Earlier today, T-Mobile and Google unveiled the highly anticipated HTC G1 aka the Google Android. The Android is set to compete directly with the iPhone.

With a gorgeous 3.17″ color touchscreen that runs in HVGA (480×320) resolution, the G1 is certainly a looker. However, it’s more than just a pretty face. The G1 is chock full of apps. There will be an Android Market that will allow the downloads of various Android apps for the phone. In addition, Amazon’s MP3 store will be preloaded on every G1, giving users the access to download 6 million DRM-free tracks. You will need a Wi-Fi connection for that. You will also be able to preview music tracks over T-Mobile’s network.

Two other interesting apps are Ecorio and ShopSavvy. With Ecorio, you can keep track of your daily grind and have have a mobile carbon footprint. ShopSavvy helps the user with comparative shopping.

Check the full specs and video after the jump.

A capacitive touchscreen
Dedicated YouTube Player
Google Streetview with built-in compass
Full QWERTY 5-row keypad that slides away when not in use
4.60 x 2.16 x 0.62; Weight: 5.6 ounces
Internet navigation button controls
3.6Mbps HSDPA
1150mAh battery
128MB RAM / 256MB ROM[
1GB MicroSD card preinstalled. Supports 8GB MicroSD.
Qualcomm MSM7201A processor at 528MHz
3.1MP camera (no flash), 2048 × 1536 resolution
Battery Life - 5 hours talk time, 130 hours standby
Frequency - GSM/GPRS/EDGE/Wi-Fi and UMTS/HSDPA
Screen size is 3.17 inches (81 mm) with HVGA (480 × 320)

Google Mobile Products on Android

Web Browser on Android

The Android is currently available for purchase in store only.

This entry was posted by Atane on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 at 3:19 pm

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JMS 09/24/2008 03:11 PM 1 point
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This is pretty cool. I want one!

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p0ps 09/24/2008 03:52 PM 1 point
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As soon as my iPhone AT&T contract is up (I have another 9 or 10 months) - I want a gPhone. I hope by then they have an all virtual keyboard tho. I don't need the extra bulk of a slide out keyboard.

More things I want which are not addressed here is:
• streaming outgoing video - like Qik
• tethering a laptop to the connection
• create a wireless hotspot from the connection
• VoIP calling
• podcatcher
• streaming from Pandora & Last.FM
• live sampling and purchase of music from Amazon
• streaming movie purchase

Can I get that? in 9 months, please?

Otherwise, I'm going for a Nokia N96

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pink mobiles 11/13/2008 02:32 AM 1 point
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ill be waiting for that one, hope it will be available on christmas! I'll be checking on other phones as well while waiting~

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Atane 11/13/2008 09:39 AM 1 point
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Waiting on the G1? It's available right now, but in store only however.

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Valerie 11/13/2008 02:48 AM 1 point
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G1 seems to be an interesting phone. Its applications and specs are nice. I love its full QWERTY 5-row keypad.

Well, iPhone seems to have a competitor now.

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