If you’re anxiously waiting to try out the upcoming T-Mobile G1 handset powered by Google’s Android platform then you should head on over to a dedicated T-Mobile G1 web portal where you can virtually try out the handset and some of the features through an online emulator. It allows you to rotate the new G1 360 degrees to get a really good look at all angles of this device. The 360 allows you to slide the screen up to reveal the full Qwerty keyboard.
The G1 emulator is very functional and fun to play with. The guide tab gives you 4 different options for viewing how the hardware of the G1 works. The first demonstrates how the screen slides up for use of the keyboard. The battery removal shows just how the back of the device is taken off to reveal the battery. Sim Card Insertion shows that in order to replace the Sim Card you must first remove the battery. However you do not have to remove the battery to insert or remove the MicroSD card. This makes accidentally loosing the card a lot easier and opens the opportunity of getting dirt inside the slot.Unfortunately, it’s not 100% accurate, given it shows their HSDPA network is actually available — something that won’t be true for a very significant number of people who buy the next-gen handset. But it does give you the general feel of the device for those interested. Have fun and remember to order your G1, brown, black or white.
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