Comments on: Round Robin: Questions About the Google Android G1? http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/ More of everything iPhone and iPad Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:23:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Delbert http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-210871 Delbert Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:23:58 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-210871 <p>I?ve lately started a website, the info you offer on this web page has helped me tremendously. Many thanks for all of your time & operate.</p> I?ve lately started a website, the info you offer on this web page has helped me tremendously. Many thanks for all of your time & operate.

]]> By: Amani http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-24854 Amani Wed, 24 Dec 2008 21:48:36 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-24854 <p>Does the keyboard feel sturdy?</p> Does the keyboard feel sturdy?

]]> By: Jordan Hanna http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-23775 Jordan Hanna Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:38:26 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-23775 <p>Hello</p> Hello

]]> By: Jordan Hanna http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-23717 Jordan Hanna Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:40:08 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-23717 <p>go tipb</p> go tipb

]]> By: Jordan hanna http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-23622 Jordan hanna Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:32:25 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-23622 <p>Plz</p> Plz

]]> By: Jordan Hanna http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-23429 Jordan Hanna Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:31:44 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-23429 <p>Blah!</p> Blah!

]]> By: Amani http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-23410 Amani Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:11:05 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-23410 <p>I really hope they fix the data problem on the g1. I dont wanna go on vacation and end up spending more money on roaming then I did on my plane ticket.</p> I really hope they fix the data problem on the g1. I dont wanna go on vacation and end up spending more money on roaming then I did on my plane ticket.

]]> By: Jordan Hanna http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-23082 Jordan Hanna Tue, 09 Dec 2008 01:40:39 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-23082 <p>nice conetition</p> nice conetition

]]> By: Jordan Hanna http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-22858 Jordan Hanna Sun, 07 Dec 2008 01:17:02 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-22858 <p>I love this site.</p> I love this site.

]]> By: Jordan Hanna http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-22744 Jordan Hanna Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:57:54 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-22744 <p>iPhone is the official phone of jesus.</p> iPhone is the official phone of jesus.

]]> By: Jordan Hanna http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-22575 Jordan Hanna Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:18 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-22575 <p>God help me win.</p> God help me win.

]]> By: Jordan hanna http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-22326 Jordan hanna Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:41:21 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-22326 <p>So beautifullll</p> So beautifullll

]]> By: Jordan Hanna http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-22213 Jordan Hanna Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:58:37 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-22213 <p>Android just can't compete.</p> Android just can’t compete.

]]> By: KLutes http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-22022 KLutes Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:58:35 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-22022 <p>I would really want to know how complete Adroid feels. I know it isn't all the way there but how polished does it feel. It is always portrayed as having exposed frayed edges but I wonder how true that is. Shame its too late.</p> I would really want to know how complete Adroid feels. I know it isn’t all the way there but how polished does it feel. It is always portrayed as having exposed frayed edges but I wonder how true that is. Shame its too late.

]]> By: Jordan Hanna http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-21966 Jordan Hanna Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:17:26 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-21966 <p>If I win I'll be so greatfull.</p> If I win I’ll be so greatfull.

]]> By: Jordan Hanna http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-21847 Jordan Hanna Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:27:01 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-21847 <p>Let me win !!</p> Let me win !!

]]> By: Jordan Hanna http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-21656 Jordan Hanna Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:16:13 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-21656 <p>I've posted every single day!</p> I’ve posted every single day!

]]> By: Jordan Hanna http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-21616 Jordan Hanna Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:02:59 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-21616 <p>Entry #50. I really hope I win.</p> Entry #50. I really hope I win.

]]> By: Jordan Hanna http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-21518 Jordan Hanna Thu, 27 Nov 2008 22:56:44 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-21518 <p>Pleaseeeee!!</p> Pleaseeeee!!

]]> By: Jordan Hanna http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-21415 Jordan Hanna Thu, 27 Nov 2008 03:16:22 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-21415 <p>iPhone rulz.</p> iPhone rulz.

]]> By: Jordan Hanna http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-21281 Jordan Hanna Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:17:15 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-21281 <p>I mean n 96</p> I mean n 96

]]> By: Jordan Hanna http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-21280 Jordan Hanna Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:16:49 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-21280 <p>Yea the n95 is good.</p> Yea the n95 is good.

]]> By: hedgie http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-21196 hedgie Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:23:34 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-21196 <p>looking forward to a keyboardless model</p> looking forward to a keyboardless model

]]> By: MrDude http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-21181 MrDude Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:36:59 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-21181 <p>How about competing the N96 if you talkin about a good IPhone opponent</p> How about competing the N96 if you talkin about a good IPhone opponent

]]> By: Jordan Hanna http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-21120 Jordan Hanna Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:30:56 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-21120 <p>The g1 is ok, but with some practice, google will make the G5 unbeatable</p> The g1 is ok, but with some practice, google will make the G5 unbeatable

]]> By: Jeff http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-21080 Jeff Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:58:26 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-21080 <p>I wonder if anyone will ever produce something that truly is an 'iPhone killer', and then how long will we have to wait for Apple to coutneract and reclaim the handset title?</p> I wonder if anyone will ever produce something that truly is an ‘iPhone killer’, and then how long will we have to wait for Apple to coutneract and reclaim the handset title?

]]> By: Steve http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-20998 Steve Sun, 23 Nov 2008 22:12:18 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-20998 <p>Another wannabe.... like everything else that's ever competed with Apple in the last 25 years.</p> Another wannabe…. like everything else that’s ever competed with Apple in the last 25 years.

]]> By: Eric http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-20708 Eric Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:41:55 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-20708 <p>Do you like the physical keyboard better than the iPhones virtual one?</p> Do you like the physical keyboard better than the iPhones virtual one?

]]> By: Scott http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-20648 Scott Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:22:58 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-20648 <p>royk, as a G1 user and a iPod touch user, I'd say 1) I think the G1 needs the Android store to have a web-based interface like the iTunes store. I can "see" my iPod apps on my PC AND on my device. So far, I only see real interface with Android Market on my phone. Maybe I'm missing something. Also, updates to apps are automatic and clear on my iPod. I don't know if the Android Market even will notify me if there's an update. 2) I think the iPhone needs it's user community to be more open minded and less dogmatic.</p> royk, as a G1 user and a iPod touch user, I’d say 1) I think the G1 needs the Android store to have a web-based interface like the iTunes store. I can “see” my iPod apps on my PC AND on my device. So far, I only see real interface with Android Market on my phone. Maybe I’m missing something. Also, updates to apps are automatic and clear on my iPod. I don’t know if the Android Market even will notify me if there’s an update. 2) I think the iPhone needs it’s user community to be more open minded and less dogmatic.

]]> By: Rey http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-20609 Rey Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:05:43 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-20609 <p>I would LOVE to see the barcode price scanning feature/app at work in a video.</p> I would LOVE to see the barcode price scanning feature/app at work in a video.

]]> By: royk http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-20569 royk Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:24:18 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-20569 <p>what's one thing the g1 does better than the iphone? what's one thing the g1 could learn from the iphone?</p> what’s one thing the g1 does better than the iphone? what’s one thing the g1 could learn from the iphone?

]]> By: Amani http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-20565 Amani Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:50:47 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-20565 <p>I'm pretty interested in seeing how the apps and the browser compare, just the whole web experience. Hopefully I'll get to check it out firsthand :3?</p> I’m pretty interested in seeing how the apps and the browser compare, just the whole web experience. Hopefully I’ll get to check it out firsthand :3?

]]> By: Alex Radu http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-20554 Alex Radu Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:02:58 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-20554 <p>How's the camera on the G1? Both in terms of quality and features and options... Because that's one department where the iPhone is seriously lacking.</p> How’s the camera on the G1? Both in terms of quality and features and options… Because that’s one department where the iPhone is seriously lacking.

]]> By: Firas http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-20550 Firas Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:09:01 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-20550 <p>I can't imagine the G1 being more intuitive than the iPhone, but I wonder if my 3 year old nephew would enjoy using it as much as my iPhone. My nephew picked up my iphone and new immediately how to access the Halloween applications I downloaded for him. Would that be possible with the G1? I doubt it. I also bet cleaning the slobber and snot off the qwerty board would be more of an issue with the G1 also.</p> I can’t imagine the G1 being more intuitive than the iPhone, but I wonder if my 3 year old nephew would enjoy using it as much as my iPhone. My nephew picked up my iphone and new immediately how to access the Halloween applications I downloaded for him. Would that be possible with the G1? I doubt it. I also bet cleaning the slobber and snot off the qwerty board would be more of an issue with the G1 also.

]]> By: yoyobo http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-20546 yoyobo Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:21:48 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-20546 <p>hopefully we'll be able to compare the storm along with these 2 products soon.</p> hopefully we’ll be able to compare the storm along with these 2 products soon.

]]> By: Luis http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-20545 Luis Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:19:34 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-20545 <p>i would also like to hear more about google's app store. plus one of my favorite things about the iphone is the fact that i can jailbreak and use winterboard, is there anyway to change the icons on the G1? how customizable is the whole android os?</p> i would also like to hear more about google’s app store. plus one of my favorite things about the iphone is the fact that i can jailbreak and use winterboard, is there anyway to change the icons on the G1? how customizable is the whole android os?

]]> By: Deathscaller http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-20536 Deathscaller Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:20:15 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-20536 <p>Whats the internet speed like compared to the Iphone and(if it has WiFi) how does that compare.</p> Whats the internet speed like compared to the Iphone and(if it has WiFi) how does that compare.

]]> By: Jordan Hanna http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-20531 Jordan Hanna Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:57:16 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-20531 <p>i deserve to win</p> i deserve to win

]]> By: jhunt4231 http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-20526 jhunt4231 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:26:37 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-20526 <p>Does the G1 run flash?</p> Does the G1 run flash?

]]> By: dpnlife http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-20518 dpnlife Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:54:42 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-20518 <p>Nice' but the mac's Api framework, and core levels ie, cocoa touch, openAl, etc. Not to mention Safari's web 2.0 savvy, makes the G1 strain for acceptance. "ahh' mobile is on" -dp</p> Nice’ but the mac’s Api framework, and core levels ie, cocoa touch, openAl, etc. Not to mention Safari’s web 2.0 savvy, makes the G1 strain for acceptance. “ahh’ mobile is on” -dp

]]> By: James http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-20515 James Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:29:01 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-20515 <p>is there any way for you to type up messages an emails while still in portrait mode?</p> is there any way for you to type up messages an emails while still in portrait mode?

]]> By: Lead http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-20509 Lead Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:53:37 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-20509 <p>Is there a software keyboard?</p> Is there a software keyboard?

]]> By: Dimietriev http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-20504 Dimietriev Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:17:40 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-20504 <p>Also, what are the options, if any, if you want to back-up the device?</p> Also, what are the options, if any, if you want to back-up the device?

]]> By: Glenn http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-20500 Glenn Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:06:59 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-20500 <p>I think a side by side comaparison of the android app store and the iPhone app store would be nice. How they differ how they Are similar and so on. I think a general video that did side by side overview of the browser interface app store would be really nice!!!</p> I think a side by side comaparison of the android app store and the iPhone app store would be nice. How they differ how they Are similar and so on. I think a general video that did side by side overview of the browser interface app store would be really nice!!!

]]> By: Keil Miller http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-20498 Keil Miller Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:00:43 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-20498 <p>The device has too many methods of input, and it is unclear as to which you need to use. Will android be on other phones and allow for less confusing methods of input? Ex) iPhone is all touch. Some are buttons and touch. Keyboard + buttons + touch + trackball = too much to handle.</p> The device has too many methods of input, and it is unclear as to which you need to use. Will android be on other phones and allow for less confusing methods of input? Ex) iPhone is all touch. Some are buttons and touch. Keyboard + buttons + touch + trackball = too much to handle.

]]> By: Leanna http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-20497 Leanna Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:53:36 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-20497 <p>Is the touch screen just as nice and responsive? Or do you need to push harder or hold your finger down for longer?</p> Is the touch screen just as nice and responsive? Or do you need to push harder or hold your finger down for longer?

]]> By: Dimietriev http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-20494 Dimietriev Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:45:07 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-20494 <p>How easy is it to buy and download apps from the android store. With the iphone, you can do it fairly quickly, especially from the phone.</p> <p>Also, how do you think the swinging hinge will hold over time(long term)? You refer to the word 'creaky'.</p> How easy is it to buy and download apps from the android store. With the iphone, you can do it fairly quickly, especially from the phone.

Also, how do you think the swinging hinge will hold over time(long term)? You refer to the word ‘creaky’.

]]> By: ernie http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-20490 ernie Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:35:58 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-20490 <p>iphone rules</p> iphone rules

]]> By: patrick http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-20481 patrick Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:45:35 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-20481 <p>If I didn't like the iPhone so much I would get the g1 for sure.</p> If I didn’t like the iPhone so much I would get the g1 for sure.

]]> By: cherryhead25 http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-20479 cherryhead25 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:40:48 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-20479 <p>Obviously their apps are tied into Google but have you found the phone productive at all? I mean is there a document/spreadsheet editor, or alarms for tasks? What are the calendar views like compared to the iPhones PIM? What about foreign language support like the iPhone has built in, specifically Asian languages. These are deal breakers for me so please elaborate on the productivity side of things.</p> Obviously their apps are tied into Google but have you found the phone productive at all? I mean is there a document/spreadsheet editor, or alarms for tasks? What are the calendar views like compared to the iPhones PIM? What about foreign language support like the iPhone has built in, specifically Asian languages. These are deal breakers for me so please elaborate on the productivity side of things.

]]> By: fassy http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-20478 fassy Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:39:54 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-20478 <p>What are the major differences between Android's WebKit browser and Mobile Safari? Do sites render differently, and, if so, how? Can/does the G1 use iphone-optimized versions of sites? Is the G1's browser any more (or less) stable than Mobile Safari?</p> What are the major differences between Android’s WebKit browser and Mobile Safari? Do sites render differently, and, if so, how? Can/does the G1 use iphone-optimized versions of sites? Is the G1′s browser any more (or less) stable than Mobile Safari?

]]> By: JK http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-20477 JK Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:34:45 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-20477 <p>Does it have an international keyboard (ability to type other languages) like the iPhone?</p> Does it have an international keyboard (ability to type other languages) like the iPhone?

]]> By: Jason http://www.imore.com/2008/11/20/robin-questions-google-android-g1/comment-page-1/#comment-20475 Jason Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:32:19 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=5557#comment-20475 <p>We've heard a lot about how the iPhone is still very superior to both the G1 and the Android OS, but in what user-friendly ways does the G1 shine? I know the open OS is a big deal for developers, but what about the average user?</p> We’ve heard a lot about how the iPhone is still very superior to both the G1 and the Android OS, but in what user-friendly ways does the G1 shine? I know the open OS is a big deal for developers, but what about the average user?

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