[clue-tech] Google Android

[Stephen Lehr]

I was already a T-Mobile customer.  I took my new phone in to my dealer
and had it turned on with the data plan.  The unlocked aspect is not
just that I could use the phone with another service, it also means I
can go in and tear up the OS.  I haven't tried any of that yet, but I
intend to study on it.

-----Original Message-----
From: clue-tech-bounces at cluedenver.org
[mailto:clue-tech-bounces at cluedenver.org] On Behalf Of erik at ezolan.com
Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 2:46 PM
To: CLUE tech
Subject: RE: [clue-tech] Google Android


> It's possible to order the G1 direct from Google.  Have to join 
> Android Market for $25.  Phone is $400 delivered.  It is slightly 
> different from the ones in the store - unlocked.

Huh, that's an interesting fact. I can see where that would be very
useful for a team of developers.

My VoIP box died last week, and after dealing with horrible customer
service, I figured I'd cancel my account and put the money towards a
cellphone plan. It worked out to be roughly the same price.

So that was what I needed. And on top of that, having wireless internet
access wherever I go is great. Having applications that know where you
are creates a new class of utilities I've never considered before.

So I'd never get a G1 without a service. Voice and Data is part of what
makes it great.

I've heard the G2 that will be coming out in a few months will be
"Carrier Agnostic". I was going to hold off on buying a replacement
phone until then. But I also heard it won't be coming with a mechanical
keyboard, which is something I wanted.

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