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I finally got my hands on a G1 over the weekend, and the phone itself feels pretty solid to me. The keyboard snapped in and out nicely. I was expecting something less robust. So, what's the consensus on the G1 keyboard? How easy is it to use? I've read some complaints about the "chin" getting in the way? Is this a real issue?
Steve and 3 other people, Marc van Waardenburg, AndroidJunky and FFing Enigma liked this
The main problem I have is the battery life. Way too short.
- David Schmidt
Coming from a Treo, the 'chin' took a bit of getting used to, but I certainly don't consider it a huge problem. The apps and location awareness more than make up for it. Awesome device - but yes, plan on getting a better battery.
- John Craft
John, I've currently got a Treo as well. Are higher capacity batteries available?
- Joe Bonner
Once I got used to the chin, I don't even notice it's there.
- FFing Enigma
The G1 comes with an 1100mah battery. Seidio makes a 1400mah replacement in the same form factor, and a 2600mah with a replacement back. Also, mine's almost 9 months old now, and it's not lasting as long as it did in November.
- John Craft
I only notice the chin if I have something plugged into the mini-usb port (charger, usb cable, headphones). I have to wrap my fingers around the plug.
- Brodie Austin
When typing your right thumb and forefinger wrap right around the "chin." It forms sort of a natural handle. It does not get in the way. The keys seem jusssst a bit too flat for me, but your fingers adapt.
- Mike Cassidy
Yeah the only time i notice the chin is the same with Brodie, when i have it charging. But other than that, best phone I've had
- Ⓐ ☠ slayerboy ☠ Ⓐ
Thanks everyone for your comments. Christopher, besides the myTouch and the i7500, what else is coming this year?
- Joe Bonner
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i don't really like the phone its self - i got my G1 got the Android side of the coin. Although with the update to cupcake - the phone feels more natural - i haven't used my slide out keyboard since the update.
- Chris Jackson
Christopher, thanks for the rundown. The HTC Hero looks great, I just don't know if I can wait for it to come out :)
- Joe Bonner
G1's keyboard is a huge plus and useful, too. However, the build quality and the battery life of G1 sucks, really.
- Özkan Altuner
Just wrote a little Android app. Nothing special but a good learning experience. Going to bed in a few minutes.
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