The T-Mobile G1 (Google/Android) Phone.

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

I've liked T-Mobile, but their policy of customers having to maintain a separate deposit account in order to have access to directory assistance really pisses me off.

1-800-GOOG-411 is free.

[Moonliner]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

1-800-GOOG-411 is free.

See ISM? Google is your friend! Trust them! (but do note, it only works for business listings not residential)


Ps... What the fudge? A separate deposit account for directory assistance? What is up with that? I've been with T-Mobile since the year dot and that's a new one on me. I almost never use their directory service because the fee is outrageous (they charge like $0.75/call) but a separate account? That sounds fishy.

[Bootstrap Bill]

Originally Posted by Moonliner

See ISM? Google is your friend! Trust them! (but do note, it only works for business listings not residential)


Ps... What the fudge? A separate deposit account for directory assistance? What is up with that? I've been with T-Mobile since the year dot and that's a new one on me. I almost never use their directory service because the fee is outrageous (they charge like $0.75/call) but a separate account? That sounds fishy.

http://www.anywho.com from your web enabled phone.

Free directory assistance, both residential and businenss listings.

There are others. I think Yahoo has one.

[swanie]

OK - I did it...I jumped on the G1 bandwagon today.

I went to my local store completely skeptical. In fact, I had pretty much talked myself out of it. I really only wanted to see it to confirm my decision. I played with it for 30 minutes and then went home to mull it over. I was back a few hours later to pick it up.

I've only had it for a mere 4 hours but I am mucho impressed. The web browsing on the 3G network is as fast as my Cox @ Home. I'll post more once I get a little more into the features, but what I have been able to use is as good or better than billed.

I'm a happy camper.

[Moonliner]

Originally Posted by swanie

OK - I did it...I jumped on the G1 bandwagon today.

I went to my local store completely skeptical. In fact, I had pretty much talked myself out of it. I really only wanted to see it to confirm my decision. I played with it for 30 minutes and then went home to mull it over. I was back a few hours later to pick it up.

I've only had it for a mere 4 hours but I am mucho impressed. The web browsing on the 3G network is as fast as my Cox @ Home. I'll post more once I get a little more into the features, but what I have been able to use is as good or better than billed.

I'm a happy camper.

I'm a jealous camper.

[Moonliner]

Originally Posted by swanie

OK - I did it...I jumped on the G1 bandwagon today.

I went to my local store completely skeptical. In fact, I had pretty much talked myself out of it. I really only wanted to see it to confirm my decision. I played with it for 30 minutes and then went home to mull it over. I was back a few hours later to pick it up.

I've only had it for a mere 4 hours but I am mucho impressed. The web browsing on the 3G network is as fast as my Cox @ Home. I'll post more once I get a little more into the features, but what I have been able to use is as good or better than billed.

I'm a happy camper.

So hows it going?

Despite the acknowledged flaws, I went ahead and pulled the trigger on one. It should arrive in a week or so.

[swanie]

Originally Posted by Moonliner

So hows it going?

Despite the acknowledged flaws, I went ahead and pulled the trigger on one. It should arrive in a week or so.

I'm still loving it...quirks and all.

• The Google contacts/calendar sync is seamless. I organized everything this weekend and I can't believe the ease of use.
  
• Google maps has been good. I had the opportunity to use the traffic view Friday night going to a concert and it was incredibly accurate. But after seeing Katiesue's Verizon Navigation program, Google has a long way to go. Google is functional but not spectacular.
  
• I had issues last week sending emails with attachments, but after two system updates this weekend I haven't had any trouble since.
  
• I've used it in 2 states and haven't had a real lapse in coverage. In fact, I had very consistent coverage (better than my old Nokia) driving from Phoenix to OC and San Diego to Phoenix.
  
• I've also been pretty lucky with the 3G network. The greater Phoenix area has really good coverage, and the areas I was in over in Orange County and San Diego were fine. I'm curious to see how it does in Anaheim this weekend and Florida in January.
  
• The battery life sucks. It is the first phone I have definitely needed a car charger for. They said a longer life battery should be available shortly.
  
• I love the flexibility of having the touchscreen, tracking ball, and the keyboard. Katiesue thought the keyboard was a bit weird, but having never had a smart phone before...it isn't an issue for me. If it is quirky, I really don't know the difference.
  
• I really wish it had video capabilities. Maybe the G2 will.
  
• I had a heck of a time finding accessories for it since it was so new. I believe T-Mobile has them out now, but when I bought mine...the didn't have anything for it...no cases, chargers, etc. My T-Mobile store did warn me not buy anything other than an HTC charger for the phone. I guess there is a Motorola charger that would fit it, but they said it could damage the phone. On the other hand, Best Buy was pushing their non-HTC chargers because they hadn't received a dedicated G1 charger yet. I'm sure I could have been hoodwinked on this one, but since they were the same price I bought the HTC.

I hope this helps!