Settle down all you Apple FanBoys and FanGirls. I wish you would just pause for a moment. Rather than feeling threatened, explore this phone's abilities with an open mind. For many that cannot or will not use AT&T as a service provider, Google's Android OS provides an exciting alternative.

David Elliott Lewis, Ph.D., San Francisco, USA

Not even half as good as an iPhone.

Mark S., Langhorne, USA

Looks and interesting device, but what stops me from getting one is the exclusive deal with one phone operator. I find that uncompetitive and has a phone use i should be allowed to shop around for the best deal.

Clive, Dartford, Kent

It seems as though the touch screen is inferior to the iPhone's.

peter, sydney, australia

@steve
the point is any any network can do a deal with any manufacturer, and any developer can create apps for it.
Therefore it is likely that say 12 months from now there will be a gphone that is snapping at the heals of the iphone. At that point one manufacturer one network could be a liability.

Matt, Carlisle, UK

well, even though this phone does remind me of the iphone, it seems to be something totally new. I've never heard of such a device, and i'm quite excited to experience this device.

Chris Aaron, Columbus,

the only downfall with t-mobile is their service, it is terrible on all possible levels.

MJ, Staten Island, USA

I never bet against Google. Whether this phone is as nice as an iPhone today less revelant than the open licensing and ease of development It already seems that a lot of manufacturers will be using their software and an army of open source developers are will soon be cranking out applications.

D Lawler, Austin, TX, USA

You seem to have missed off one of the coolest features on your review. The G1 allows you to scan any barcode on a product, and then instantly compare prices to other shops and websites, so you always know whether or not you can get a better deal. Probably won't get much use but still a nice add-on.

tim, warwick, uk

bet it won't work with Orange to which for some reason I am loyal

peter c, Devizes, Wessex

T-Mobile are an emerging force in the US & in the UK will have a stronger 3G network than any of its competitors due to a network share deal with Three which is essential to make the most of the G1's features and applications. T-Mobile has an exisitng relationship with HTC & a great wifi network too

David, Hertford,

I do not believe Google could have picked a worse name for "G1" when trying to compete with iPhone, which has done a great job of marketing the "3G or G3" technology. Right up front, especially for the non-tech-savvy, this phone will convey conotations of a "lesser phone" than iPod due to its name.

Feray Baytok, Littleton, USA

if something is overhyped is not the iPhone but the open source.

nick, athens, greece

When is company going to offer mobile/mini computer that is NON TECH, for mainstream market? Overwhelming majority of mobile users do not use or want loads of complicated functions. e.g. Many don't use or understand bluetooth. Priorities? easiest texting/phoning and simple net access.

Leigh Vernier, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Let's hope "all the parts of the internet" are on the G1. A claim the iPhone sadly does not live up to.

Steve, Bristol, UK

It's an ugly version of iPhone for the Apple haters.

Mike, Manchester, UK

In a market where looks are very high on the buying list, this prototype does not bode well - put simply it is not sexy enough.

On the other hand not only does the i-phone look sexy, it is a fantastic hybrid of work + play in a phone.

Darre, Manchester,

Judging by the G1 and its rivals if I needed a smartphone, it would have to be the iPhone, but given that I have broadband access in the office/home, and more often than not walking down the street using my iPod touch, I don't see a compelling reason to have one.

Alan, Valencia, Spain

G1 has a touch screen but can't do multi-touch, so some apps won't work. The fact that Google doesn't control the hardware will be a big problem for everyone. Developers will end up using a cut-down set of lowest common denominators, and that's why the iPhone will always be better.

David, Orkney,

The open sopurce is going to blow Apple out of the water. Delighted, as the Iphone is rubbish and over hyped. The Apple syncophants are about to get a hammering. Apple cult take note...

Ronnie, Madrid, Spain

Open source is the way to go. Yippie much less phone crashing! Perhaps Google can offer secure confidential data storage? (move beyond the whole Micro SD routine & theft fears).

Stephen, Matlock, England

Sounds good.

But why would you partner with T-Mobile? Thats a deal breaker for quite a few people.

Steve, Southampton,

Making Android open source will be a fantastic idea.........It allows the user to write his own customized applications and also make android more powerful mobile OS as other programmers can contribute to it.

Abhishek, Bangalore, India

Dream on Google - Design and user friendliness are key to a product that wants to rival the iphone. Less innovation - more imitation!

Ryan, Sheffield, United Kingdom

Fantastic

Tariq Mohamed Ali, Prague, Czech republic