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

[Gn2Dlnd]

Originally Posted by Moonliner

For example, let's say I want to create the "Theme Park Oracle". It uses the phones GPS signal to determine not only which park I am at but which attraction as well. As I expience the park it automatically notes when I enetered a queue and when I left it. Once there are enough people using the application, anyone can pull up the front end a see in real time what the lines are like all over the park. With perhaps little gold stars marking where their friends are in real time. Is that an application that Apple would approve? Perhaps, perhaps not.

I assume you will be writing this app?

[CoasterMatt]

LoQ systems has an app like that in the pipeline.

[Moonliner]

Originally Posted by CoasterMatt

LoQ systems has an app like that in the pipeline.

Tell them to shoot me an email for some free advice. Otherwise I'm sure they'll muck it up by doing something stupid like trying to make money from it.

[Moonliner]

Originally Posted by Gn2Dlnd

I assume you will be writing this app?

From what I understand, Geobased advertising is one of the things Google is pushing with the Android. So in theory, as you sit down on the tram your Android phone pops up with an ad for "Theme Park Oracle":

Look at all those people in front of you.

Would you like to know how to avoid them?

I can tell you.

Your friend: T.P.O.

[Moonliner]

The official release happens in about 5-min.

You can catch it live here if you are interested.

Reading the various blogs I'm afraid this phone from this carrier will not be the one for me.

[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!