If you’re looking to get into the Google Android mobile OS, now’s probably the best time to do so: Amazon is selling the T-Mobile G1 for $97.99 (minor price changes applicable) with a 2-year contract. You get a comprehensive description of the phone and the OS on Amazon’s product page.
Here are the basic tech specs listed on Amazon:
- Google Android OS-powered smartphone in black with slide-out keyboard–compatible with T-Mobile’s 3G network (available in select markets)
- Wi-Fi networking, Bluetooth for handsfree calls; 3-megapixel still camera; MicroSD expansion; push email from Google Gmail plus instant messaging services
- T-Mobile’s MyFaves service provides unlimited calling to your five most called contacts; access to Android Market for downloading applications
- Up to 5 hours of talk time, up to 130 hours (5.4 days) of standby time
- Includes: handset, battery, charger, 1 GB MicroSD card, USB cable, wired stereo handsfree headset, user manual
Of course, you probably know the skinny of this phone by now, so might as well head on to Amazon and grab a black or white G1.
[via engadget]
July 11th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
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