The hype is actually more about the OS-Android. Wats the point of having a pretty phone with an OS that sucks n needs constant rebooting (Read: Windows Mobile). The outstanding capabilities of Android trumps any shortcomings the hardware MIGHT have. Remember Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder.

woosh...nice quote man... but i still think the design looks good & nice

same like iphone's screen but smaller? but is it as smooth as iphone's OS? same or better or worse?

although i never own an iphone b4 but its definately more exciting than iphone.... but iphone look is good le

If some Dev dare enuf port Android OS to the current iPhone 3G body, I'm sure we all will go for it ^^), including myself!!
Surely my droid dream for it day day!

meaning google OS better but iphone's body is better..right? btw, how much is it? g1

You can say that. In fact, any recent phone design will be better than the G1. BUT the G1's design is more functional. I like the slide-out display where the keyboard is revealed. Of course, a lot of people criticized on the angled 'chin'. Thats functional too because if the G1 was to be placed face down, the chin will prevent the ball pointer from touching.

Yes its boring but it is OS is what we're pursuing. The Magic will be better in terms of design. This is all for a good start. We've already seen announcements from many manufacturers adopting Android recently. Lets hope they will contribute more beautiful phones.

Oh by the way, the price for Dream is around RM1800-2000. Scout around Low Yat or the Garage Sale section.

This post has been edited by davidmak: Apr 7 2009, 12:58 PM

1800 to 2k.. i see. well i dont mind the 'chin' design as long as it works..

any extra/unique functions of g1 that is diff from other conventional s60 phones?

Muah...ha...ha... now my droid doesn't need chompsms ^^P, doesn't need a third party virtual keyboard anymore

Because updated it to Magic Rom 1.5 (Magic Radio rom also) with Cupcake goodies.

It needs to do a wipe, now have to restore with mybackup.

Still checking/testing on its stability ^^)

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Aiks!! Lost auto-rotate function ------ jorry, it actually works, just have to enable it under settings ^^]

The firmware size is bigger than JF1.43h, not much space left for other apps installation.

Lost multi-touch in the browser.

Oops... Power Manger Pro aslo not working

Maps doesn't have Latitude yet.

This post has been edited by grazy: Apr 8 2009, 09:37 AM

G1 ala magic

Ha...Ha... no need pening!! Just a Hybrido Droid (G1 body + Magic Firmware)

Really!! Now have to trim down my apps since not much space for me to play around leh!! ^^(

Anyway, UI is sleeker and the OS is more responsive, maybe it is due to the wipe. Placebo!! Heh!

Grasy: are you able to help me to update my G1 to RC33 and version 1.1? Willing to pay a small fee or maybe starbucks on the house... keke

but you said a lot of features are not working or lost right?

Since you have rooted G1, updating to JF RC33 or any JF versions will be pretty straight forward.
Anyway, add me (whlooi@gmail.com) in your gtalk, I see how I can help ^^

Yes, most of the apps still based on 1.0/1.1 structure, the new firmware is 1.5, some more it's for the Magic not meant for our G1 ^^]

So far lost Latitude, Auto-ratate, and multi-touch browser only, others new features like improved camera, video recording, native virtual keyboard, stereo bluetooh A2DP, improved memory management....

Heh! Most of the current apps still can be used like atrackdog, photoslide, dxtop, Bigplanet, Documents to go, Mybackuppro ... but i missed my powermanager ^^(

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Sorry, the auto-rotation is a built-in feature for Magic, just have to enable it under the settings, it has a nice transition screen also when switching rotation ; p

This post has been edited by grazy: Apr 8 2009, 09:42 AM

its something like give and take la right.. lose this and gain something else.. hehe

btw, release date for magic?

New android user reporting in!
Just go my G1 from someone in Garage Sales.... taking time to enjoy and explore it!

Woot! Our darkforce are getting stronger heh ^^;
Welcome to the world of possibilities!

Let us know which feature interested you the most ^^

Guys, sorry for my mistake on the auto-rotation, amended them edy.

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Did you notice the floaty bar in ur android Gmail (through browser)? - Google updated Android gmail, make it more user friendly.

This post has been edited by grazy: Apr 8 2009, 01:42 PM

Welcome to the world of new and exciting experiences bro.

A very welcome to the club!!!

Grazy's problems are expected because it was a direct port from Magic. Remains to be seen when Cupcake G1-version is made available. I guess most of us will be happier. Hehehe...

Lets hope Cupcake is not half-baked