Big review of T-Mobile G1

ZDnet have got it and looked at it in a lot of detail. There are 100’s of pictures and a few videos for you to sink your teeth into alongside a whopping 7 page review. Generally the review is very positive and most interestingly the reviewer has pointed out quite a few omissions from the hardware. Video and overview after the break.

Things that need to be updated:-

• Improved Bluetooth profiles (A2DP, keyboard, file transfer)
• Better camera functionality (panorama, macro, black & white, etc.)
• Video capture capability
• Video/movie viewer (already provided in the Android Market though)
• On screen text input methods (sometimes I don’t want to open the keyboard)
• Multiple Google Calendar support (even for viewing calendars like we can on the desktop)
• File Explorer (I can’t believe this isn’t on there already)
• Ability to assign keyboard shortcuts to controls (Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS)
• Internet sharing/tethering utility
• Note taking application (this should have been included at launch)

There are also some things that I recommend changing in the hardware for the G2 and this includes the following:

• Headset jack type and placement (it is tough to type with the headset jack plugged in)
• Flash and better camera hardware
• Brighter keyboard backlight with controls for the brightness
• Auto display brightness control
• Stereo speakers