HTC Dream Google G1 Smartphone from T-Mobile

The Google G1 was the first Android compatible smartphone and was produced by well known handset manufacturer HTC. The phone was launched as a T-Mobile exclusive in 2008. Response to the Google phone has been fairly mixed. From a looks point of view, the G1 was never going to win any awards with its relatively chunky body (thanks to a 5 row QWERTY keyboard) and quirky ‘chin' which you either love or hate. That said, the physical keyboard is ideal for those of you who still haven't gotten used to touchscreen keyboards and may be worth the extra weight.
From a technical perspective, the phone comes with everything we've come to expect from HTC devices including 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support together with a passable 3.2 Megapixel camera and GPS. Being a Google-branded device, integration with all of the Google applications (search, mail, talk, calendar, maps etc.) is seamless and intuitive as is the rest of the Android UI. The phone ships with a 1150mAh Lithium-ion battery and is quoted as having up to 406 minutes of talk time on GSM although reviews seem to indicate that battery life is nowhere near as good as it should be. Extended 2200mAh batteries are now becoming available and are highly recommended for heavy users.
Overall of the Google G1 is a nice phone that handles adequately. It may not have the wow-factor visually or even technically but as a first mover it is a good example of the potential of Android-powered smartphones. Now bring on the G2.