Thread: Latest G1 Review!

REVIEW

It's a bit raw, and the clunky hardware isn't too inspiring, but the Android-powered G1 is the first touchscreen handset I've seen that's a true iPhone competitor—and a good one.

While it lacks the iPhone's spit and polish, the G1 benefits from the peppy, easy-to-use Android OS, not to mention the open-source freedom that'll probably lead to a riot of inventive applications. Priced at just $179 and set to ship October 22 (you can pre-order it here), it's no wonder the G1 is already a hit.

But first, let's just say it: The HTC-built G1 isn't much to look at. Available in black and brown (the two flavors are actually tough to tell apart), the 4.6 by 2.16 by 0.62-inch handset isn't nearly as sexy as the iPhone, and at 5.6 ounces it's nearly a full ounce heavier. The 3.17-inch touchscreen slides up and over (somewhat stiffly) to reveal the roomy QWERTY keypad beneath, while below the screen you'll find five buttons—Menu, Call, Home, Back, and End—and a pea-sized trackball. A volume rocker is on the right side of the G1, while the camera shutter is on the left. Missing in action: A physical "silent mode" switch (instead, you must press and hold the Power button and select the silent option).

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