T-Mobile Confirm G1 Android Powered Handset UK Availability

T-Mobile are set to become the first network to release an android
powered handset in the UK when it's new G1 phone, which is powered by
Google's much hyped open source mobile software platform, hits the
shelves from 30 October.Set to become available in either black or
white, the Android powered T-Mobile G1, which was originally unveiled in
New York in September, will be offered 'for free on T-Mobile Combi and
Flext price plans from pound sterling40 a month' offering, according to
T-Mobile's press release, 800 minutes with unlimited texts (Combi 35)
and up to 1,250 minutes with up to 2,500 texts (Flext 40).

'With so much excitement generated by the announcement last month, we're
thrilled to bring the T-Mobile G1 to the UK in time for Christmas.' Said
Jim Hyde, Managing Director T-Mobile UK, who announced to up and coming
availability of the G1 in the UK. 'It's set to revolutionise the way we
use the internet on our mobiles: it's uniquely built for effortless
online communication - whether you want to email, text or blog - and
with access to some groundbreaking applications on Android market, the
possibilities really are endless'

T-Mobile G1 Android Handset Features:

Available in two colours - black and white
GPS and compass
Rich HTML email client which seamlessly synchs email with POP3 or IMAP
services
3.5G (HSDPA/HSUPA) and Wi-Fi connectivity
3 Mega pixel camera
MP3 music player
Pre-installed 2 GB Micro SD memory card (device supports up to an 8 GB card)
Bluetooth-enabled
Up to 130 hours standby and up to 5 hours talk time
Dimensions: 117.7 x 55.7 x 26.5 mm
Weight: 158g

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