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Round Robin: WMExpert Dieter Bohn’s Final Thoughts on the T-Mobile G1
Our good friend Dieter Bohn over at WMExperts has finally finished off his full review of the T-Mobile G1! Dieter is no stranger to the Android platform, but is a die-hard Windows Mobile guy, so his perspective is unique and definitely worthy of a read. Because of my personal belief that Android is going to take a lot of Windows Mobile’s marketshare, it’s interesting to see how Android and Windows Mobile measure up.
In all, this is the last review of the T-Mobile G1 from another editor, which means, expect Android Central’s own take of the T-Mobile G1 very, very soon!
Head over to WMExperts to see Dieter’s Final Thoughts!
This is an Official Round Robin Contest Post, Comment to Win a T-Mobile G1 !— More Details Here
The Smartphone Round Robin Extended to January 10th!
Well, lucky you! Due to the holidays, the time each device takes, the depth of each article…and of course a bit of irresponsibility on our part (sorry!) we’re going to extend the Smartphone Round Robin until January 10th! So though you won’t be able to rock the T-Mobile G1 as your daily driver (if you win, of course) when the ball drops to 2009, you’ll certainly have 10 more days to enter the Win a Smartphone contest!
So to remind you of what you can win here at Android Central: the T-Mobile G1, the BlueAnt Z9 Bluetooth Headset, and SPE Screen Protectors. Not a bad deal to ring in the new year! And to make it even easier for any latecomers who’ve just heard about the Round Robin or even if you want a refresher on all the reviews from an Android User’s perspective, we’ve tidied up a list of all the eligible posts after the break.
So what are ya waiting for? Comment on any of the posts to give your chance a shot at winning! You have until January 10th! Heck, we’ll even make THIS post a Round Robin contest post!
This is an Official Round Robin Contest Post, Comment To Win a T-Mobile G1! – Details Here
Round Robin: Answers to Your Palm Treo Pro Questions
To wrap up the Palm Treo Pro round of the Smartphone Round Robin, we’re going to give you the answers to a few of your questions on this HTC built, Windows Mobile powered, Palm branded device.
It seems that a lot of folks were wondering about the keyboard (and its smallness) and the cracking issues. I don’t think the Treo Pro’s keyboard layout is ideal (it’s a bit too tight) but I do find the quality of the keys to be superb. With the cracking issues, I can’t give a definitive answer since I’m not a day-to-day Treo user but I did do my best!
Read on to see your answers to your questions about the Palm Treo Pro!
Also, this is an Official Round Robin Contest Post, Comment to Win a T-Mobile G1 !— More Details Here
Round Robin: T-Mobile G1 Video Review
It feels so good to be home! The Smartphone Round Robin is over and we’re all back on our original devices, meaning I’m finally, finally done with Bolds, Fuzes, iPhones, & Treos! No more non touchscreens, closed systems, or resistive touch! I’m back on the most potential packed, exciting smartphone OS and do-it-all hardware available in today’s smartphone market.
But like all the other devices in the Smartphone Round Robin, we’re going to take a look at the T-Mobile G1 in a Video Review and then follow up with a comprehensive, in-depth written review that’ll compare the G1 with the other devices and also examine the status of Android. So stay tuned to Android Central where it’s going to be all T-Mobile G1 and Android once again.
This is an Official Round Robin Contest Post, Comment To Win a T-Mobile G1! – Details Here
Update: The Smartphone Round Robin isn’t exactly over (the part where I have to use other phones is done, though). We’re in the last round of the Round Robin so we’ll be wrapping things up in the next few days, stay tuned!
Round Robin: Palm Treo Pro Review & Final Thoughts
Our time with the Palm Treo Pro has come to an end and that means the Smartphone Round Robin is over and we’ll be back on the G1 in no time! Was it a learning experience? Did I have fun? Well, these are all questions I’ll get into next week because we still have to talk us some Treo!
The Palm Treo Pro, as mentioned before, is a confused device—it’s built by HTC, runs Windows Mobile, and branded a Treo by Palm. Is this a good thing? Or is this a case of too many chefs spoiling the broth? Is there an identity crisis with the device? Possibly a disconnect due to miscommunication?
Well, in short, no. The penultimate review of the Smartphone Round Robin isn’t going to be that dramatic—the Palm Treo Pro is a great and very solid device. The form factor was well designed, the hardware buttons were very useful and Windows Mobile felt more at home. But how does it work for an Android user?
Read on for the full review of the Palm Treo Pro!
Also, This is an Official Round Robin Contest Post, Comment To Win a T-Mobile G1! – Details Here
Smarpthone Experts Round Robin Round Table 2
It happened live last Tuesday, but you can listen in to the (slightly foreshortened) version in our podcast feed: the 2nd (and last) Smartphone Round Robin Rount Table. Join Casey, Kevin, Rene, and Dieter as we discuss the final two devices in our Smartphone Round Robin: the T-Mobile G1 and the the HTC Fuze. Plus, we answer your questions live — well, it was live then, so forgive the slightly worse-than-usual sound quality.
Naturally, this is an official Round Robin post, every day you make an entry here qualifies you for a chance to win a G1 and more. Full details here
Round Robin: Questions on the Palm Treo Pro?
You got questions? We’ll give you answers. So our time with the Treo Pro is nearing its end but before we finish up our full review of the Treo Pro, we’re here to ask you if you G1 users out there if you have any questions on the Treo Pro? Any concerns about the hardware? Think Windows Mobile isn’t for you? How about the keyboard? Ask away in the comments!
And if you didn’t know, here at Android Central (and every other SPE site), anytime you comment on an official Round Robin post, you’re qualified to win a T-Mobile G1 (or a Bold, or a iPhone, or a Fuze, or a Treo Pro)! Flippin’ sweet right? Well, ask away my friends!
This is an Official Round Robin Contest Post, Comment To Win a T-Mobile G1! – Details Here
Round Robin: WMExpert’s Dieter Bohn Video Review of the T-Mobile G1
For Week 4 of the Smartphone Round Robin, the T-Mobile G1 is in the hands of our good friend Dieter Bohn! Dieter just finished up his Video Review and first impressions of the T-Mobile G1 but instead of choosing the normal route of detailing the hardware and software, he elects to do something entirely different–he defends the G1’s hardware.
Let’s face it. The G1 has caught a lot of flack for its supposed “ugly” and “bland” design. Deserved or not, even we at Android Central admit its not the prettiest in the bunch. So for Dieter to go out and defend the hardware? That’s bold.
You should check out his Video Review to see the great points he raises on the design and it just might make you re-evaluate the way you saw the T-Mobile G1. One more thing. He even defends the chin.
Go check out Dieter’s Video Defense of the T-Mobile G1’s hardware!
This is an Official Round Robin Contest Post, Comment to Win a T-Mobile G1 !— More Details Here
Round Robin: Palm Treo Pro Video Review
The Smartphone Round Robin is in Week 4 and this will be the last week we spend on another smartphone platform! Obviously, I’m eager to jump back onto the G1 but before we do that we have to give a fair and honest review to the Palm Treo Pro!
The Palm Treo Pro is a bit of a joint effort from a lot of important companies. The hardware was designed by HTC, the software runs Windows Mobile, but in the end its branded a Palm Treo Pro. Interesting. Either way, this is the Treo that combines everything you’d want spec-wise–3G, WiFi, GPS–in a smartphone. Is it too little too late? Or not nearly enough?
To give you a preview of my first impressions: I’m a HUGE fan of the form factor. It’s not too wide, not too thin, and really feels easy to hold in the hand. And with Windows Mobile? I’m already instantly more comfortable using it than I was with the AT&T Fuze. Check out the video for the rest of Android Central’s first impressions of the Palm Treo Pro!
This is an Official Round Robin Contest Post, Comment To Win a T-Mobile G1! – Details Here
Round Robin: Answers To Your Blackberry Bold Questions
With week 3 of the Smartphone Round Robin nearly over, here are the answers to your questions on the Blackberry Bold!
A lot of folks were wondering how good the screen is on the Bold and if you didn’t see my reaction to it in my Video Review or in the in-depth Review, you’ll get a final answer today. I’m definitely going to miss the Blackberry Bold and hope/pray for similar hardware to come to Android. Blackberry Way, Bold, RIM, whatever–it’s a fine device!
Read on to see the answers to your questions on the Blackberry Bold!
Also, this is an Official Round Robin Contest Post, Comment to Win a T-Mobile G1 !— More Details Here
