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Wow, how did I miss this? I guess because I wasn't expecting it?
[[Rogers Dream handset problems]]


Open source(r), Java, compass, keyboard, ok camera (no LED though).. the hardware is a bit clunky, but IT WILL BE MINE!!!!!!!!
[[Android programming]]
 
[[Neat Android apps]]
 
[[Switching from Fido to Rogers Mobile]]
 
[[Rogers Dream fiasco and Canada reasonable carrier provisions]]
 
[[Android in Canada Sites]]
 
== Specs ==
 
Weight: 158g
 
http://www.phonewreck.com/wiki/index.php?title=T-Mobile_G1 G1 teardown
 
Comparison to the T-Mobile G1
* http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3940582&postcount=7
* http://www.eetimes.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=211600733
 
== Questions ==
 
Can sketch accurately on screen? - sort of, not as accurate as finger nail/stylus
 
== Advantages ==
 
* More open source
* Java(ish)-based
* Compass
* Autofocus camera
* GMote - use it as a mouse/keyboard for Windows/Linux http://androidcommunity.com/forums/107205-post38.html
* Just one checkbox to install non-official apps
 
== Possibilities ==
 
* Multi-touch http://lukehutch.wordpress.com/2009/01/25/get-multi-touch-support-on-your-t-mobile-g1-today/
* Hacking - http://phandroid.com/2009/05/08/g1-specs-leak-could-mean-developer-hacking-heaven/ For example, can you currently do TV Out with your G1? Nope. But did you know that the chip in the G1 DOES allow for TV out and it simply isn’t wired? Now you do. Access to these specs will allow the hacking geniuses of the world (nods to XDA Devs) to enable things like USB-OTG, USB-HOST, TV-OUT, Bootloader Hacks and Radio Hacking.
** USB host mode - http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=738
 
With all this potential, it would be really nice if Android and the hrdware were really open. Maybe if 10000 people kicked in $100 each, it could be explored.
 
== Drawbacks ==
 
* No call recorder http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=2117
us Google market has apps that allow call rec. - aRecorder is one - are they not avail on Rogers?
* <s>Clunky hardware, "chin" interferes with keyboard</s>
* no LED
* Poor camera quality
* "Special" headphone connector (required dongle)
* Can't listen to wired headphones and charge at the same time
* Battery life?!??!?!!! http://gizmodo.com/5132895/seidio-2600-mah-jumbo-battery-pack-turns-your-g1-morbidly-obese
* No light sensor, have to adjust between battery consumption and being able to see in sunlight
 
== Accessories ==
 
http://www.amazon.com/Available-Touch-Through-T-Mobile-Sensitive-Protector/dp/B001KK941K/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
 
 
[[Category:Android]]

Latest revision as of 18:28, 29 March 2010

June 2

Rogers Dream handset problems

Android programming

Neat Android apps

Switching from Fido to Rogers Mobile

Rogers Dream fiasco and Canada reasonable carrier provisions

Android in Canada Sites

Specs

Weight: 158g

http://www.phonewreck.com/wiki/index.php?title=T-Mobile_G1 G1 teardown

Comparison to the T-Mobile G1

Questions

Can sketch accurately on screen? - sort of, not as accurate as finger nail/stylus

Advantages

Possibilities

With all this potential, it would be really nice if Android and the hrdware were really open. Maybe if 10000 people kicked in $100 each, it could be explored.

Drawbacks

us Google market has apps that allow call rec. - aRecorder is one - are they not avail on Rogers?

Accessories

http://www.amazon.com/Available-Touch-Through-T-Mobile-Sensitive-Protector/dp/B001KK941K/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

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