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HTC Dream / T-mobile G1

 

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  • User Score (827)
    7.7 7.7 from 827 reviewers
  • Expert Score (24)
    7.1 7.1 from 24 reviewers
  • Design (28)
    5.4 5.4 from 28 reviewers
  • Value for money (3)
    4.4 4.4 from 3 reviewers
  • Features (29)
    5.1 5.1 from 29 reviewers
  • Ease of use (17)
    5.5 5.5 from 17 reviewers
  • Performance (4)
    5.1 5.1 from 4 reviewers
  • Reliability (10)
    6.2 6.2 from 10 reviewers
  • Battery performance (12)
    4.4 4.4 from 12 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (10)
    6.4 6.4 from 10 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

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7-8
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5-6
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3-4
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1-2
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Users:
9-10
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7-8
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5-6
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3-4
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1-2
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Digitaltrends

    Digitaltrends
    7.5/10
    19 October 2008

    The T-Mobile G1 which we review, is the first phone to run on Google's fun, and flexible Android mobile operating system. Read more

    • Android operating system; bright 3-inch touchscreen; user customizable; excellent sound
    • Clunky and heavy; no 3.5mm headphone jack; short battery life for music playback

  2. Bright Hub

    Bright Hub
    9.0/10
    21 November 2010

    The HTC Dream is a unique and interesting mobile device. It is powered by Google Android and first launched as the HTC G1 in the U.S and in Europe. At the time of launch it was the only handset running the Google Android OS and was very popular as a result... Read more

  3. PC World

    PC World
    8.0/10
    15 October 2008

    The G1 has great Read more

    • Highly responsive touchscreen, Android OS offers great flexibility
    • No standard headphone jack, Fair battery life

  4. Wired

    Wired
    5 December 2008

    Between the Youtube videos, fan sites, and ever-cranking rumormills, it’s like we knew all about the first Googlephone before we ever got our mitts on one: a boatload of apps available through the Market, built-in Amazon music store, 3G, Wi-Fi, Google Maps with Street View, that crazy shape-driven lock code, and so on. Read more

    • Android is legit, and future iterations should get even more impressive. 3G on a T-Mobile phone. Tons of apps that will keep you entertained for the duration of your 2...
    • Fugly. Bulky. No 3.5mm headphone jack and no adapter that lets you plug your own buds into the HTC mini USB multi-port. T-Mobile’s 3G network not as quick as AT&T’s, a...

  5. PhoneNews

    PhoneNews
    10/10
    15 October 2008

    Some will ask flat-out, is Android better than iPhone? Some will yell at us for brining up that question (yes, we read your comments… all of them). The answer is two-fold. As a not-yet-released phone, the G1 and Android do not have the polish that Apple has been able to build with a two year lead time. But, that said, the G1 has the promise to beat the iPhone down the road. Read more

    • Google Android platform, no walled garden, responsive, fast, stable.
    • Missing headphone adapter, thick size, limited T-Mobile 3G coverage, video player in development.

  6. MobileTechReview.com

    MobileTechReview.com
    7.0/10
    20 October 2008

    The T-Mobile is a great start for Google's first Android phone. While it might lack features like video recording, A2DP and a built-in video player, usability is top notch and the core functions work well: phone, web and basic email. The G1 isn't a good fit for business users given its lack of desktop and Exchange syncing and its Gmail, POP3 and IMAP-only email support. Read more

    • Fast and responsive, very easy to use, easy to download applications via the Android Market directly to the phone. Very good capacitive display, good camera photo qual...
    • No 3.5mm headphone jack, can't shoot video, no A2DP, keyboard on brown model lacks contrast. On-board multimedia applications are weak other than the good mobile YouTu...

  7. CNET

    CNET
    7.0/10
    15 October 2008

    Though we're not in love with the design and would have liked some additional features, the real beauty of the T-Mobile G1 is the Google Android platform, as it has the potential to make smartphones more personal and powerful. That said, it's not quite there yet, so for now, the G1 is best suited for early adopters and gadget hounds, rather than consumers and business users. Read more

    • The T-Mobile G1 features a full QWERTY keyboard, 3G support, Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth. The Google Android operating system offers good integration with Google applica...
    • The G1 doesn't include a standard heaphone jack and lacks Microsoft Exchange support. There are some annoying design quirks that make the smartphone uncomfortable to h...

  8. Macworld UK

    Macworld UK
    6.0/10
    5 December 2008

    In many ways it's a shame that the T-Mobile G1 has been lined up as a potential "iPhone killer", because that's a hard tag to live up to. And we'll get straight to the point and say: "no, it isn't". Read more

    • Faster web browser than iPhone; seamless integration with Google calendar, Gmail and contacts, Android Market has free applications and no restrictions; GPS and 3G bui...
    • Syncing contacts and calendars can be tricky (especially if you don't use Google's online apps); both syncing and playing music and movies is awkward; no on-screen key...

  9. APC

    APC
    29 March 2010

    It’s not often that the Yanks get a smartphone before we do. Apple did it with the original iPhone, and last October, HTC did it with the Dream, which was dubbed the T-Mobile G1 but widely referred to as ‘the GooglePhone’ because of its strong software ties to the Internet juggernaut. Read more

  10. smartphonenation.com

    smartphonenation.com
    17 June 2009

    As you may have noticed by now, Rogers has released the HTC Dream on June 2nd (known as the T-Mobile G1 in United States). The HTC Dream was the first Android phone released as well as one of the first Android phone released on Rogers and in Canada. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Got mobile in excellent condition

    Amazon
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Amit Gupta, Amazon
    21 July 2011 See Product at Amazon ($158.56)

    This is first time I ordered a mobile from Amazon. This was a risk for me but when I opened the packed I was relieved. The mobile is in good condition and working fine. I liked this HTC due to Google applications but the mobile seems to be slower than I can use. I am using it in India and have GPRS (internet) in mobile. But my mobile works very slow while connected to internet. Read more or see product

  2. "Pretty good smartphone"

    CNET
    7.0/10
    Reviewer: iPod_master9888, CNET
    19 December 2011

    It's a really nice phone but it lacks a lot of android features like the basic ones. No 3.5mm Headphone jack. If it was updated to 2.3 or 2.2 it would be a great phone. I would recommend this phone it to anybody. Read more

    • Keyboard Android Camera Music player
    • Battery Life Touch Screen Speed The phone it self Crashes

  3. Great Google phone

    Phone Scoop
    9.0/10
    Reviewer: jmastrol, Phone Scoop
    1 November 2011

    Okay, so by today's standards the G1 is not a fabulously powerful and fully featured device. I will give you that. However, for its day, it gave features and potential that few could rival. I purchased one the day it was released and have used it as my "backup" device once I bought an updated handset (hardware). Read more

  4. T-Mobile G1 What's not to like? (Very little)

    epinions.com
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: ghoulish66, epinions.com
    4 January 2009

    I'm not a professional reviewer nor do I have a lot of experience with mobile OS's but I know what I Read more

    • Quality phone reception-responsive touch screen-five row QWERTY keyboard.
    • Crappy camera-crappy headphones-takes too long to access phone settings.

  5. CNET

    CNET
    4.0/10
    Reviewer: Tom Disturrbed Jones, CNET
    6 May 2011

    My first ever Android phone, I now own a Samsung Galaxy Apollo. I had this phone for a few days, It was an absolute brick to hold, my hand barely fits round it, and not even slightly practical. The android is Android 1.5, which is quite frankly the most out of date Android you can get on a phone. So about 100,000 of the apps on the Android Market automatically won't work, and all you'd want this phone for is Android. Read more

    • Android, and fast internet
    • Out of date Android, slow processor, rubbish Qwerty keyboard and too big.

  6. Sazze

    Sazze
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Orkun K., Sazze
    27 September 2010

    The T-Mobile G1 smartphone is not an iPhone killer but is a very nice phone for the avid Google application user that wants their Gmail and calendar synced on a smartphone. The robust Web browser and maps application round out the feature set that make this phone an enticing prototype for the Android platform. Read more

  7. Easy Pleaser

    Overstock
    6.0/10
    Reviewer: Overstock
    5 June 2010

    I was searching for something stylish to accent my phone. Once I seen this product I fell head over hills for it. It's a great product and easy to snap onto my phone. Read more

  8. Your Mobilephone Review

    Your Mobilephone Review
    10/10
    Reviewer: Matty - Co Durham , UK, Your Mobilephone Review
    8 January 2009

    Looking at this phone to buy & read both your reviews, thanks. Just to confirm would your recommend this phone to someone that doesn't want the iPhone but is looking for something similar. Read more

  9. First impressions

    eXpansys
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: eXpansys
    30 December 2008

    Had it a week. Camera sucks. Stability rocks. Battery sucks. GUI is very simple and intuitive and the Android Market already adds so much and they're not even allowed to charge to apps yet.If you like/use Google Mail and Calendar, this phone is irreplaceable. Read more

  • WikiFreak Description

HTC Dream

The HTC Dream is a mobile phone that features applications from Android Market™, and allows its users to browse global cities in 360 with Google Maps™ Street View as well as the internet with Google™ search. The unit is powered by a Qualcomm® MSM7201A™ 528 MHz processor with a 256 MB ROM / 192 MB RAM memory. It measures 117.7 mm x 55.7 mm x 17.1 mm and weighs 158 grams with battery. The mobile phone features a 3.2-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen with 320 x 480 (HVGA) resolution, a…

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HTC Dream

The HTC Dream is a mobile phone that features applications from Android Market™, and allows its users to browse global cities in 360 with Google Maps™ Street View as well as the internet with Google™ search. The unit is powered by a Qualcomm® MSM7201A™ 528 MHz processor with a 256 MB ROM / 192 MB RAM memory. It measures 117.7 mm x 55.7 mm x 17.1 mm and weighs 158 grams with battery. The mobile phone features a 3.2-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen with 320 x 480 (HVGA) resolution, and is a Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) that also supports HSPA / WCDMA networks at 2100 MHz for up to 7.2 Mbps down-link (HSDPA) and 2 Mbps up-link (HSUPA) speeds. The mobile phone has a trackball with enter button control, a slide-out 5-row QWERTY keyboard and features GPS navigation capability with Google Maps™, Bluetooth® 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate and IEEE 802.11b/g Wi-Fi® connectivity as well as HTC ExtUSB™ (11-pin mini-USB 2.0 and audio jack in one) support. It also features a 3.2 megapixel color camera with auto focus, built-in microphone and speaker, AAC, AAC+, AMR-NB, MIDI, MP3, WMA and WMV file support and 40 polyphonic and standard MIDI format 0 and 1 (SMF)/SP MIDI ringtones. It is powered by a 1150 mAh rechargeable Lithium-ion battery that provides up to 350 minutes (WCDMA)/ 406 minutes (GSM) talktime and up to 402 hours (WCDMA)/ 319 hours (GSM) standby time. It also features an expansion slot for microSD™ memory card (SD 2.0 compatible), Digital Compass and Motion Sensor.

Features

The HTC Dream is a mobile phone that features one-touch access to mobile Internet services such as Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Maps™, Google Talk™, Calendar and Google™ Search. These applications are network provider dependant. It also features 3.5G and Wi-Fi High-speed connecitivity with customizable home screen with instant Email, text message and IM notifications that helps users stay in touch online anytime anywhere. The mobile phone also features a 3.2 megapixel color camera with auto focus capability, and memory expandability via a microSD™ (SD 2.0 compatible) expansion slot for all storage needs. You can view images captured by the camera on a 3.2-inch TFT-LCD3.2-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen with HVGA (320 X 480 pixel) resolution.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

Experience the web just like on your computer, wherever you are with your T-Mobile G1. The browser makes your web experience fluid and natural by integrating it with other applications and features on your phone. Click on a phone number from a website, and your phone will dial it. Save images from the web as wallpaper. The list goes on and on.

HTC G1 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 HSDPA 2100 HSDPA 2100 117 x 55.7 x 17.1 mm Camera 3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels, autofocus And…

Specifications

  • Processor
    Qualcomm® MSM7201A™, 528 MHz
  • Operating System
    Android™
  • Memory
    ROM: 256 MB RAM: 192 MB
  • ROM:
    256 MB
  • RAM:
    192 MB
  • Dimensions (LxWxT)
    117.7 mm x 55.7 mm x 17.1 mm (4.60 in x 2.16 in x 0.62 in)
  • Weight
    158 grams (5.60 ounces) with battery
  • Display
    3.2-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen with 320 x 480 (HVGA) resolution
  • Network
    HSPA/WCDMA: Europe: 2100 MHz US:1700/2100 MHz Up to 7.2 Mbps down-link (HSDPA) and 2 Mbps up-link (HSUPA) speeds Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz (Band frequency, HSUPA availability, and data speed are operator dependent.)

Release Date

  • First seen
    19 August 2008

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