Why I want a T-Moble G1
October 26, 2008 Posted by mitch | android, technology | 0 Comments
I have AT&T and a first gen iPhone... and I want a G1.
Because of AT&T's brilliant use of contracts... that I didn't know I'd be agreeing to... but none the less... my used iPhone automatically extended my plan by 2 years... I'm stuck paying to get out of it or, just get an unlocked phone and use it on AT&T's network. Some will complain that using an unlocked G1 on AT&T's network is dumb... I disagree... and let me tell you why.
It is true that the 3G network will not work with the G1 on AT&T, and the reason is purely technical (not a software/vendor restriction). T-Mobile's 3G network runs in the 1.7Ghz and 2.1Ghz ranges... Where AT&T's 3G runs in the 1.9Ghz range. For a phone to work on both 3G networks, it would need a radio able to talk on all of those frequencies. Not typical of a cell phone.. as that adds to cost.
So, yes I'm saying I would like to have a G1 on the old slower EDGE network. I figure, why not... that's what I have currently, and while painful when I'm out and about... Its not that bad, and the WiFi abilities are nice and are around in placed I usually roam.
Why would I be willing to put up with it when I have an iPhone? Well... if you knew me, you'd know I only use a Linux Laptop, and iTunes, being windows/mac only.. is lame anyway you look at it. I also don't like the fact that they lock down the rigntones... I loved my Sony Ericsson because I could just bluetooth transfer my mp3 ringtones (self made) from my laptop, as well as txt documents and notes I would need while out. Sadly, these two options are the things I miss most and I'm willing to give up my iphone for.
I do like the email and web browsing of the iPhone, but thats not enough to keep me a satisfied customer.
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