Image Gallery: Hands on with the T-Mobile G1 Android device
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T-Mobile G1 Home screen
T-Mobile G1 Home screen
I was lucky enough to be able to attend the T-Mobile/Google launch event for the T-Mobile G1 and took a few photos of the hardware and various screens on the device.
Main settings display
Main settings display
There are several settings on the T-Mobile G1 as you can see in the main settings display.
Wireless controls settings
Wireless controls settings
You can manage the wireless radios from this settings page.
Mobile network settings
Mobile network settings
There are few further menu pages in wireless settings and this is an example of the T-Mobile network settings.
Manage your call settings here
Manage your call settings here
There are several call settings to manage on this display.
Sound settings
Sound settings
Here you can manage volumes, ringtones, and alerts.
Data sync options
Data sync options
From this display you can choose which Google services will auto-sync. Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts are currently supported.
My Location sources settings
My Location sources settings
Google did a good job with location management on the G1 and on this display you can manage those settings.
SD card management
SD card management
The G1 has a microSD (supports SDHC) card slot and you can manage that card with these settings.
Time and date formats
Time and date formats
You can manage your time and date formats with this settings page. (Again, sorry about it being blurry.)
Text settings
Text settings
It appears that a spell checker is supported on the G1, but I need to spend more time with it to answer that question fully.
Firmware version
Firmware version
I wanted to post this so I could compare what the shipping ROM will look like when I get a chance to get my hands on a device.
A look at the Android Market
A look at the Android Market
Here is a shot of what is currently found in the Android Market application store. There seems to be a few applications to choose from and I hope for more very soon.
Camera options
Camera options
As you can see there is very limited functionality with the camera and the two settings will be shown in the next image.
Only two camera settings
Only two camera settings
You won’t see anything like panaroma, black and white, and all the other settings you expect on a device. Instead you will see the same lame options as the iPhone.
In-call main screen
In-call main screen
This is the display when you make a call in portrait mode.
In-call options
In-call options
These are the options you have available during a phone call.
T-Mobile G1 in hand
T-Mobile G1 in hand
The device is a bit long, but it actually feels good in your hand and is also quite solid. It looks better in person than in photos too.
Bottom right side of the keyboard
Bottom right side of the keyboard
Here you can see the flush keys on the right side. It is nice to see two shift keys.
Trackball navigator
Trackball navigator
I like the Pearl/Curve like trackball navigator and found that it worked pretty well in my initial testing.
Device in landscape mode
Device in landscape mode
You can only enter text with the keyboard so you will spend a considerable amount of time in landscape mode.
Slider/hinge mechanism
Slider/hinge mechanism
The display doesn’t flip up or slide up directly as seen on other devices, but slides out and up in a slight arc with this special hinge. It seems quite durable and it will be interesting to see if it remains this stiff after lots of usage.
Curved casing and microSD slot
Curved casing and microSD slot
There is a slight curvature to the entire lower part of the device that must be for ergonomics when using the keyboard. The microSD slot is externally accessible under this small door on the lower left hand side.
Bottom miniUSB connector
Bottom miniUSB connector
HTC uses their proprietary connector that also works with miniUSB. This port is used for syncing, charging and the headset. I would have preferred a 3.5mm headset port.
Another look at the banana curvature
Another look at the banana curvature
Here is a view of the curvature from the right side of the G1.
Home screen menu options
Home screen menu options
When you press the menu button (found above the trackball in the center) these options appear on the Home screen.
Closer look at the Home screen
Closer look at the Home screen
The display is fantastic at 480×320 and looks even better in person. You can customize the background image too and I am sure we will see lots of tweaks here with 3rd party apps and utilities.
Application shortcuts
Application shortcuts
When you press the applications key you see all of the apps loaded on the device in this launcher.
Barcode scanner app
Barcode scanner app
There were a couple applications announced at the event, including this barcode scanner call ShopSavvy.
ShopSavvy main display
ShopSavvy main display
You can see some of the functionality of the application here.
Google Maps main display
Google Maps main display
Google Maps is one of the premier apps on the device. Here you can see options for Street View.
Using Steet View
Using Steet View
Street View uses the onboard compass and turns as you turn. This can be very handy for walking around cities.
Selecting a Google Maps mode
Selecting a Google Maps mode
As you can see you are not limited with this Google Maps application.
Standard Map mode
Standard Map mode
Here is a shot of the standard Map View mode in Google Maps.
Web browser menu
Web browser menu
This is the menu that appears in the web browser. I need to spend lots more time playing with the browser before I can fully judge it.
Multiple windows in the browser
Multiple windows in the browser
This display lets you choose different windows you have open in the browser.
Included applications, shot 1
Included applications, shot 1
First shot of the shortcuts for the included applications.
Included applications, shot 2
Included applications, shot 2
2nd section of the included applications.
Included applications, shot 3
Included applications, shot 3
3rd section of the included applications.
