Monday, December 08, 2008
HTC Dream
This is a very internet centric device which focuses on putting mobile computing in the palm of your hand which will make it a great handset for those that like to stay connected to the web wherever they go.
For Business users I would hold off on it until they improve battery life and get business e-mail support like Microsoft Exchange or Lotus Notes. If your a business user that uses Google services such a Gmail, Gmail Calendar, Google Docs and Google Contacts then this device is ready for you and all you’ll need is the extra battery.
The camera isn’t all too bad, but I was expecting more out of a 3 megapixel camera. Performance even in daylight didn’t work out too well, and pictures never got that sharp and crisp look I was looking for.
As far as smartphones go, it’s one of the worst experiences I've had. Google Talk is the best out of AIM, Yahoo, Live Messenger, but it’s still not that good. Reconnects rarely worked,it would sign in and out for no reason, you can’t hide offline buddies, and while you can press menu + space to flip between conversations, the whole thing is clunky at best.
The Android platform is impressive but very novice at the same time and will take some time before it develops and become a true competitor in the Mobile OS competition. I think the up-and-coming mobile consumer/prosumer will love the G1 as long as they know it’s not a BlackBerry, Sidekick, or iPhone.
