Lester Chan's Website » G1 http://lesterchan.net Lester Chan's Website | lesterchan.net Fri, 25 May 2012 06:48:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 SingTel Launches HTC Dream aka G1 http://lesterchan.net/blog/2009/02/20/singtel-launches-htc-dream-aka-g1/ http://lesterchan.net/blog/2009/02/20/singtel-launches-htc-dream-aka-g1/#comments Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:31:18 +0000 Lester Chan http://lesterchan.net/?p=1387 Today, Singtel launches HTC Dream aka G1. It will be available at all Singtel Shops and Singtel Hello Shops tomorrow. Alongside with the launch of HTC Dream, Singtel also announces 3 new Flexi plans that is targeted towards the HTC Dream.

HTC Dream Specifications

  • Processor: Qualcomm MSM7201A, 528 MHz
  • Operating System: Android
  • Memory: 256 MB (ROM) and 192 MB (RAM)
  • Dimensions (LxWxT): 117.7 mm x 55.7 mm x 17.1 mm
  • Weight: 158 grams with battery
  • Display: 3.2-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen with 320 x 480 (HVGA) resolution
  • Keyboard: Slide-out 5-row QWERTY keyboard
  • GPS: GPS navigation capability
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth® 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate, 802.11b/g, HTC ExtUSB (11-pin mini-USB 2.0 and audio jack in one)
  • Camera: 3.2 megapixel color camera with auto focus
  • Expansion Slot: microSD memory card (SD 2.0 compatible)

3 New Voice + Data Plans

  • 3G Flexi Lite – SGD$39
    • 500 MB Data
    • 100 Mins Outgoing Voice
    • 500 SMS
    • HTC Dream Price: SGD$438
  • 3G Flexi – SGD$56
    • 1 GB Data
    • 200 Mins Outgoing Voice
    • 500 SMS
    • HTC Dream Price: SGD$338
  • 3G Flexi Plus – SGD$95
    • 2 GB Data
    • 500 Mins Outgoing Voice
    • 500 SMS
    • HTC Dream Price: SGD$238

Note

  • Download Speed up to 3.6 Mbps, Upload Speed up to 1 Mbps. The Download Speed is stated but the Upload Speed is not stated, I am basing it off here.
  • These plans also come with 6 value added services free (Caller ID, AutoRoam, SMS Plus, VoiceMail, Colour-Me-Tones, Overseas Missed Call Alert).
  • Taken from: 3G Flexi Plans.
  • Prices stated are including 7% GST.

Other Singtel Plans With HTC Dream Prices

  • iOne Plus (SGD$25.68) – SGD$488
  • iTwo Value (SGD$48.15) – SGD$388
  • iTwo Plus (SGD$82.93) – SGD$288
  • iThree Plus (SGD$192.60) – SGD$238

Links

]]> http://lesterchan.net/blog/2009/02/20/singtel-launches-htc-dream-aka-g1/feed/ 2 T-Mobile G1 aka Google Phone http://lesterchan.net/blog/2008/09/24/t-mobile-g1-aka-google-phone/ http://lesterchan.net/blog/2008/09/24/t-mobile-g1-aka-google-phone/#comments Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:29:19 +0000 Lester Chan http://lesterchan.net/?p=1299 T-Mobile announced the world’s first Android-powered phone which is known as the T-Mobile G1 either wise known as HTC Dream.

Here are some brief features from Wikipedia and Gizmodo:

  • Qualcomm MSM7201A processor at 528MHz
  • 128MB RAM / 256MB ROM
  • 1GB MicroSD card preinstalled. Supports up to 8GB MicroSD
  • Built-in GPS
  • 3.1MP camera (no flash), 2048 × 1536 resolution
  • No video recording
  • GSM/GPRS/EDGE/Wi-Fi and UMTS/HSDPA 850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100Mhz
  • 1150mAh battery (Talktime: 5 hours, Standby Time: 130 hours)
  • Touchscreen size is 3.17 inches (81 mm) with HVGA (480 × 320) (65K color)
  • 115 mm × 55 mm (4.53 in × 2.17 in), 16 mm (0.63 in) thick
  • Internet navigation button controls
  • Full QWERTY 5-row keypad that slides away when not in use
  • Available in white, black and brown

The T-Mobile G1 will be retailing in the US for USGD$179 and it is tied to T-Mobile similar to how the iPhone is tied to AT&T. By the way, there is no 3.5mm headphone jack in the G1 as it is using the proprietary ExtUSB connector by HTC.

Press Release: The first Android-powered phone
View: T-Mobile G1

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