10/06/2008

Google G1 "Google Phone" - Pros & Cons

Ah, finally the iPhone has a worthy competitor, the Google G1. It's a phone similar to the iPhone, but has some more distinct features like the QWERTY keyboard and a 3-D view of Google Maps. Here are some basic pros and cons after testing the Google G1 prototype version. Enjoy.

Pros:
- QWERTY Keyboard
- Touch-Based Onscreen User Interface
- $179 (Cheaper than the iPhone)
- Trackball for extra navigation
- Third Party Programs available through "Market"
- Virtual Side & Task Bars
- Fast notifications & fast response times
- Web Browser
- Google & Other Email/Instant Message Services
- Google Maps 3D Street Views
- Youtube Videos
- Copy & Paste feature
- High Resolution Camera (Higher than iPhone's)
- Very customizable desktop/home screen
- Removable battery
- Music Player
- Amazon MP3 Download Service
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, & GPS

Cons:
- Only for T-Mobile Network
- Must have a Google Account to use phone
- Can't synch with Microsoft Exchange
- Can't synch with Microsoft Outlook
- 30% Thicker than iPhone
- 20% Heavier than iPhone
- Somewhat smaller screen than iPhone
- Can't tap/pinch screen to zoom like iPhone
- Doesn't record video
- Only 1 Gigabyte (Although can upgrade to 8GB)
- Can't use standard headphones without a special adapter
- Can't change view of website/photo by rotating phone physically
- Can't scroll through photos by "flicking" screen

All in all, it's not perfect, but it does have some new features compared to the iPhone. And hey, it's $20 cheaper than the iPhone!

5 comments:

Unknown said...

Great list of pros and cons, very helpful information.

Anonymous said...

I might just have to check one out I've been looking at the iPhone.

Icymar "Iceman" Tagimacruz said...
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Anonymous said...

well google phone is good

Anonymous said...

Droool, makes me think of getting this or the iPhone