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T-Mobile G1

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Pros
Highly responsive touchscreen
Android OS offers great flexibility
Cons
No standard headphone jack
Fair battery life

T-Mobile G1 Smart Phone Review

by Melissa J. Perenson

- At first glance, the T-Mobile G1 ($179 with a two-year contract) doesn't seem to merit much attention. It looks like just another bland, HTC-manufactured phone. But use the G1--the first phone to run Google's Android operating system--for 5 minutes, and you'll start to see why it's one of the best-designed phones you can buy. Not only is the G1 intuitive to use, but its customization options (via Android) makes it a tweaker's delight.

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