Today T-Mobile announced, with Google and HTC, the new G1 Android based phone. The phone will be available on October 22, 2008 and will run $179 with a 2 year contract (and $18 upgrade charge for current customers, how nice).
T-Mobile has the announcement online for everyone to watch here.
The T-Mobile G1 with Google is the first commercially available phone to run on the ‘Android’ operating system, which empowers developers with tools to create and offer consumers applications that add value to their lives.
A few of the features include:
- Touch Screen
- One Touch Google Search
- Customizable Home Screen
- 3 Megapixel Camera
- Google Maps Street View
- Full QWERTY Keyboard
First commercial for the G1 on YouTube:
I have an urge to want to buy this phone, but have been thinking about canceling my T-Mobile service when my contract is up in February. I bought the iPhone last month and signed a 2 year contract with AT&T, so there is really no point to have T-Mobile anymore. If the price without a contract isn’t extremely expensive I may have to pick one up anyway. Carrying two mobile carriers isn’t too bad, right? Minus the two $100+ bills.
If you are a current T-Mobile customer you can order yours today. G1 Preorder.
T-Mobile customers, order your G1 today while they last.Order the new T-Mobile G1 for as low as $179.99 (plus taxes and fees; two-year agreement required), exclusive to T-Mobile customers only, and be one of the first to get the T-Mobile G1 delivered right to your door as early as October 22, 2008.*
