eWEEK Likes the T-Mobile (Android) G1
As the first publicly released smart phone running the Open Handset
Alliance’s Android mobile operating system, the T-Mobile G1 with Google
is a qualified success. But while packed with innovative features and
well-designed capabilities, the device is also overrun with a raft of small,
first-generation bugs and idiosyncrasies. Despite the problems, as a consumer, I would be happy to get a G1 when my
current service contract expires, if only to take advantage of what should be a
vibrant developer community. However, for corporate mobile administrators, I
would recommend waiting—until the bugs are fixed, until more corporate features
and applications come out, and until more models are available. Companies
considering Android adoption should start their internal development programs,
however...
The
innovative T-Mobile G1, the first smart phone using the Google Android
mobile operating system, is a worthy competitor to Apple and its
iPhone. The T-Mobile G1 is a strong consumer offering, but enterprises
should wait until more corporate features are included.
