T-Mobile G1

While none of us will know what the computer industry will look like in ten years, its safe to assume that people will all be running around with a smartphone in their hand. Google has tried attacking Microsoft on many fronts including Internet browsers lately when it released Google Chrome. But smartphone are still in their infancy, they will likely mortf into the next big thing.



For these reasons, Google has launched the T-Mobile G1.












It has a 3.2 magipixel camera, 3.2 inch touchscreen, a sliding QWERTY keyboard, 256 MB flash memory with micro SD card expandable, and Goggle's own operating system-Android 1.0. This operating system allows users to create their own software, unlike the iPhone were one must get permission from the Apple.
It combines the iPhone's touch only screen with RIM's Blackberry QWERTY system. The problem was that the iPhone was grate for internet browsing but poor when it came to text messaging. RIM's Blackberry was excellent for text messaging but poor for Internet use. Google seems to be targeting those that want to easily use both in one phone. However, it has small buttons which mach the problems of the touch screen QWERTY keyboard of the iPhone.

Because its a 3G phone it can quickly download huge amounts of data unlike the typical 2G cell phone. Its this new data hungry market Google is hoping to capture. It can access Goggle maps among other applications. One big downside is that the 3.2 magapiziel camera cannot capture video, nor can it digitally zoom. Most cameras in phones are poor anyway, which is why I carry around a $350 digital camera. The phone comes with a much needed 1GB micro SD memory card to store pictures, MP3's and so on. The battery last about four to five hours and has over 100 hours of standby time. Like the iPhone, it can since its orientation. This is an overview of the new Google phone.

Its anyone guess as to how well Google can tap into this emerging market. The question with smartphones is what will they do next? A whole lot more is the answer. The next thing to look out for is if Microsoft can afford ignore this trend towards advanced phones.