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Apple iPhone 3G vs Google Android G1

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I don’t think after gathering the following information, I require to explain anything further. Both Apple iPhone 3G and Google Android G1 are launched few time back and would be missing some software features and applications if compared to the applications on other developed handhelds and smartphones. But if you ask me, these software features can be added later anytime by upgrading the firmware. What really matters is the hardware which according to me Apple iPhone has better than the G1. But, Google Android is only focusing only on the OS for which device needs to be developed by the mobile manufacturers.

Features

Google Android G1

Apple iPhone 3G

Processor

Qualcomm 400 MHz

ARM 620 MHz

(under-clocked to 412 MHz)

Memory (RAM)

192 MB

128 MB SDRAM

Storage (ROM)

1 GB

8 GB or 16 GB

Dimensions (H x W x D)

117.7 x 55.7 x 17.1 mm

4.60 x 2.16 x 0.62 in

115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm

4.50 x 2.40 x 0.48 in

Weight

158 grams, 5.57 ounces

133 grams. 4.7 ounces

Screen

Non-multi touch 3.2” 480×320, un-specified ppi

Multi touch 3.5”

480×320, 163 ppi

Input

Sliding keyboard, Trackball, 6 Buttons, Touch-screen

Home Button,

Multi-touch screen

Expansion ports

microSD Card Slot, ExtUSB (USB + Audio)

Headphones, Dock connector (USB + Power)

Wireless

WiFi 802.11 b/g,

Limited Bluetooth 2.0 EDR

WiFi 802.11 b/g,

Limited Bluetooth 2.0 EDR

Mobile Network

Quad Band GSM/EDGE

UMTS + 3G

Quad Band GSM/EDGE

UMTS + 3G

Camera

Fixed focus 3.2 MP

Fixed focus 2.0 MP

Others

Motion Sensor, Digital Compass, GPS

Motion Sensor, Assisted GPS

Software features

Fully supported Cut & Paste

Pinch zooming
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T-mobile G1 by HTC with Google Android

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T-Mobile G1 by HTC
T-Mobile G1 by HTC

If AT&T had joined hands with Apple to sell iPhone then T-Mobile has come up with Google and HTC for first ever Android based phone G1.

T-Mobile, HTC and Google had launched the first Android based mobile phone in New York on September 23, 2008. It will be available in U.S. market next month from October 22 with a price tag of $179, which is $20 less than the arch rival Apple iPhone 3G.

Following are some of the features posted on HTC official site

  • 3.2-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen with HVGA (320 X 480 pixel) resolution.
  • Full 5-row QWERTY keyboard.
  • One-click Google Search.
  • Customizable Home screen with instant Email, text message and IM notifications.
  • Instant access to Google services (Gmail, YouTube, Maps, Google Talk, Calendar).
  • High-speed 3.5G network connection.
  • Wi-Fi technology with seamless transition to open networks.
  • Android Market with access to variety of software and media downloads. (some fees may apply)
  • 3.2 megapixel color camera with auto focus.
  • microSD™ (SD 2.0 compatible) expansion slot for all your storage needs.

G1 Official links

Now the question is how will Microsoft lust the customers to stay in the mobile OS battle with Apple and Google. Where Google Android and Apple iPhone are offering free applications through their online application stores, Market Place and App Store respectively, Microsoft has not yet announced any similar strategy.

Whereas the Google and Microsoft has the edge over Apple because they only need to work seamlessly on the OS part of the mobile only, Apple has to plan for the hardware also. As per the analysts G1 can not make the similar impact as the iPhone.

“I am not sure people are going to be lining up at stores for this device,” said Rajeev Chand, an analyst with Rutberg & Company. “The iPhone was a game changer from a consumer perspective. The Google phone may be more of game changer from an industry perspective.”

 

Well, who will take the edge will be clear in the coming month when G1 will come in the hands of the consumers and techies.
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iPhone 3G Experience

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iPhone 3G
iPhone 3G

I bought my first Apple product, i.e. Apple iPhone 3G. I was the second person to buy the iPhone 3G from Hyderabad’s Airtel showroom when it launched in India on 22 August, 2008. I preferred for a black 16GB handset, simply magnificant in the first look. I should say Apple has a class of style for every thing. However it was Rs.5,100 extra from the base 8GB model (8GB for Rs.31,000 and 16GB for Rs.36,100), but I have always preferred a better configuration in gadgets.

It’s already been around 1 month I have used it and I had come the following conclusion

Points to avoid

  • Short battery life (Might be I am using push mail).
  • Higher cost (But at least no additional monthly commitments).

Points to go for it

  • Big storage.
  • iPod.
  • Light and sleek.
  • Best User Interface.
  • Lots of free applications at one single place, i.e. App Store.
  • Last but not least………………………it’s Apple after all.
Well to be true, I am satisfied with it.
I will keep posting about my experience of iPhone 3G.