Rogers Android Dream (G1)

June 2

Wow, how did I miss this? I guess because I wasn't expecting it?

Specs

Weight: 158g

Questions

Can sketch accurately on screen?

Advantages

• More open source
• Java-based
• Compass
• OK Camera
• GMote - use it as a mouse/keyboard for Windows/Linux http://androidcommunity.com/forums/107205-post38.html

Drawbacks

• No call recorder http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=2117
• Clunky hardware, "chin" interferes with keyboard
• no LED
• "Special" headphone connector
• Can't listen to wired headphones and charge at the same time
• USB host mode? http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=738
• Battery life?!??!?!!! http://gizmodo.com/5132895/seidio-2600-mah-jumbo-battery-pack-turns-your-g1-morbidly-obese

Accessories

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