Everything you need to know about the G1!

Launch Date

Ladies and gentlemen, the launch date is quickly approaching for T-Mobile USA’s shiny new flagship phone. The Android taunting HTC Dream is set to launch on October 13th, 2008 (confirmed)[props to the guys over at TmoNews for getting it right!]. Yes, that means that in less than 8 weeks, you can finally have the phone in your hands!

So what about the whole Pre-order rumors we keep hearing about?

Well, those rumors are true too! [hats down to TmoNews again on that one]. On September 17th (confirmed), T-Mobile has scheduled to make an announcement about the availability of the Dream for pre-order to existing customers. Effective that same day, existing T-Mobile customers will be able to pre-order the phone. Pre-orders will end October 3, 2008 at 5pm EST.

Who can pre-order this bad boy?

Only existing customers will be able to pre-order the phone. Pre-order will not be available to FlexPay, Prepaid, or Employees.

How do I pre-order my new baby?

Pre-orders will ONLY be done online. MyT-Mobile.com will have an area to re-direct you to the order site. That site will only handle phone orders, not accessories. If you wish to buy accessories, T-Mobile.com will handle that job (not myt-mobile.com)

I heard I had to have an expensive feature added on to my plan, that’s a deal breaker for me!

Actually, a feature will be required, but it’s not expensive at all. To features will be available for the device, the first will be $35 and will include Unlimited Data & Messaging. If you thing about it, T-Mobile currently offers Internet for 20 bucks and Messaging for 15 bucks (20+15=35) so really its actually the same price. They will also offer a $25 feature that will include Unlimited Data & 400 Messaging for those people who don’t do much messaging.

How much will the phone cost me? Do i have to sign a contract?

Here are all the pricing details:

New Activation 2 Year Contract $199.99
New Activation 1 Year Contract $249.99

Full Upgrade 2 Year Contract $217.99
Full Upgrade 1 Year Contract $267.99
Partial Upgrade $367.99

Pre-Order Full Upgrade 2 Year Contract $167.99
Pre-Order Full Upgrade 1 Year Contract $217.99
Pre-Order Partial Upgrade $317.99

Retail Price $399

(upgrade pricing includes the $18 upgrade fee)

The best part about it is that you will not have to mail in a rebate or anything like that. The ENTIRE subsidize will be INSTANT!

What does my money get me?

- Touch Screen
- Full Qwerty keyboard
- 3G/ WiFi
- Full HTML internet capabilities
- Easy access to all Google applications (Gmail, Gtalk, search)
- Maps
- Street view
- You Tube
- Phone
- IM/Text
- Email
- Camera 3.0mp
- Video (playback only, no recording)
- Music player & 1GB memory card pre-loaded
- Applications, all available in Google marketplace (icon on the homescreen)

(This is not the complete feature list!)

Color Options: Black, Brown, White

Is there anything else I should know?

In addition to the phone price, you will have to pay an upgrade fee of $18. There will be NO shipping fee. A Gmail account will be required for the phone to work. You will receive the phone the day it launches (Oct. 13, 2008).

ENJOY!!!