Why the iPhone is superior to the T-Mobile G1
The first Google Android phone, the T-Mobile G1 was released yesterday with quite a fanfare. While the phone may be pretty to look at, it has quite a few flaws as well. With all the thing’s it’s lacking, the iPhone is still a better bet than the G1.
You can only use one Google account with the phone
A lot of us have more than one email account. I personally have one for work email, one for family email, and an entirely different account I pass out to those websites that really only want it to sell it to spammers. One thing I enjoy with my iPhone is that all three email addresses are synced with my phone. I usually have the spam mail turned off, but I can turn it on and check it, as well as easily navigate between all three accounts. With Android on the G1 you can only use ONE Google account at a time. If you want to use another account you reportedly have to go back to the FACTORY settings on the phone to make it happen.
No Desktop Syncing
Another great feature of the iPhone for me is that it automatically syncs my contacts and calendars from my computer onto the phone. All of your information has to be stored in your Google account in order to work with Android. You can’t just sync your address book on your computer, or any other calendar program you may be using…it has to be Google. This is bad A) because Google now technically has all your personal information. Where as with the Phone all of that information is stored on your personal computer, now you have to store all that information in cyberspace instead.
No Standard Headphone Jack
There’s also no standard 3.5-inch headphone jack on the device…it uses an ExtUSB connector that ties microphone, power and headphones into one which can make for some pretty annoying music listening.
For me the iPhone is still the far superior device. Gizmodo did a pretty good round-up of features Android is lacking, you can check that you here. What do you think?Is Andriod worth all the hype?
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September 24th, 2008
NO TOUCHSCREEN?
What are you saying? Get your facts straight before reviewing!
September 24th, 2008
Android is the OS. G1 is the device. There will be more phones from other companies running the OS with different options.
You can knock the G1. However, unlike the iPhone you aren’t going to be locked to one carrier or manufacturer.
I hope no one is paying you for this.
September 24th, 2008
Emily, do a little research before you review something. Your article is very inaccurate. This phone absolutely has a touch screen. Did Steve Jobs pay you to write this?? And this device will sync with your PC. It just wont link with outlook out of the box. That feature will be added with a free download app if you want it. It does support headphones via the mini usb, which an adapter can be bought for 6 bucks. I agree with reuben, get your facts straight before reviewing. Also how can you review a product that hasnt even been released and you have even used?
September 24th, 2008
wow…this post is SO misleading it ought to be pulled.
September 24th, 2008
The touchscreen bit has been corrected-I was mistaken about that fact.
It’s my understanding you ARE locked into T-Mobile with the G1, just as you’re locked to AT&T with the iPhone.
According to T-Mobile’s site “two-year service agreement, qualifying rate plan, and data plan required.”
http://www.t-mobileg1.com/pre-order-g1.aspx
September 24th, 2008
You ARE locked into a 2 year agreement with T-Mobile when you buy this phone, just as you are with AT&T and the iPhone.
http://www.t-mobileg1.com/pre-order-g1.aspx
September 25th, 2008
Emily once again you are mistaken, per t-mobiles policy users will be provided the unlock code after 90 days so the phone can be used on any network. This applies to all t-mobile handsets including the G1
December 30th, 2008
Emily, did you actually got to test the G1?? seems that you are writing your review on what you have read or told, not the actual phone. Did you forget to mention that iPhoes sucks on SMS usability while Android has an awesome interface. I actually have both phones and played with both.
January 5th, 2009
Emily this review covers just several of the major highlights that the iPhone has over the G1. I too believe the iPhone is a better device, but next time please come to the battle with weaponry, this review helps absolutely no one. The facts you managed to get right are common knowledge. No touch screen? Are you smoking crack?
January 29th, 2009
you have the phone for one day then write a review on it HAHAHA….Pure Genius. You can in fact use any email you want, i have all of mine linked to the phone. Also who keeps their contacts stored on the computer anymore, its 2009, lets get it together people….computer hard drives fail like people get into car accidents….it happens. Good thing with the G1 your contacts are always going to be around. G1 is far superior to the delicate iphone that you have to put re-inforced steel case that makes it the UGLIEST Phone ever just to protect it….and it still wont last for the length of the contract.