Gadget Watch: T-Mobile G1

Considering hitting the shops at the weekend? Looking for inspiration? Check out the latest in our series of gadget mini-reviews, courtesy of silicon.com's sister site CNET.co.uk, the home of technology reviews. For the full review and details, click on the link below.

What is it:
First smart phone running Google's Android

We like:
Android interface; responsive touchscreen; HSDPA (3.5G); wi-fi; Qwerty keypad

We don't like:
Could look better; lack of 3.5mm headphone jack; lack of video recording; lack of stereo Bluetooth

The judgement:
While we're not in love with the design and would have liked some additional features, the real beauty of the T-Mobile G1 is the Google Android platform, as it has the potential to make smart phones more personal and powerful. That said, it's not quite there yet, so for now, the G1 is best suited for early adopters and gadget hounds, rather than consumers and business users

Reviewed by:
CNET.co.uk's Bonnie Cha, Nicole Lee, read the full review here.