Google Phone, G1’s India launch in December or early January 2009
google phone G1 - will it fly?
The much-hyped Google phone will reach Indian market by December or early Jan 2009 and is expected to be priced more than the U S price of $179 – as the Indian market does not work on the handset subsidy model (the same issue with iPhone price).
HTC is planning to launch the phone in partnership with telecom operator and plans to price it below iPhone’s price, but “significantly higher than Rs 20,000″.
“‘The price of Google phone in India will depend on the distribution model, whether it is bundled with operators or sold through the retail channel. We are yet to firm up exact plans. However, it will be sold at a much higher price than the US tag” – [ET]
Will you go for G1 (say, if it’s priced for 25K?)
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Nice to here that we get G1 soon. Some pictures of G1 can be found on http://raiyaraj.wordpress.com/2008/09/24/google-phone-t-mobile-g1-htc-pictures/
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hey can i use htc g1 in INDIA which is purchased directly 4m US
Early reviewers in US has mentioned that the Android platform is in its early stages ,and would require few more versions to bring in stability and final touches on user experience(supposedly its bit rough as of now).
Considering this ,i personally think it would worth a wait of 6-10 months to see how things turn out.(esp how many Android based apps will take off).
i want g1 phone. g1 is cool & nice phone.
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@Mrunal: Did you buy G1 from US within the contract.
How much did you pay for it, i am just trying to find out , how much will it cost me if i too wanna ask someone to get it for me from US.
THanks.
I was planning to buy nokia E51(costs around 10,000 INR) but if G1 phone is around 12,000, I will go with G1 phone… and will definitely not buy G1 if it’s more than 15,000 INR
Hi guys i bought G1 from Tmobile-US and believe me its wonderful.I played with it and android platform is very good and touch screen works perfectly.Its not a membrane such as iphone, but hard glass screen, im sure u will enjoy it.Regarding pps there all hell lot of them especially for linux freaks
Hi,
Rajesh/Mrunal/Anybody/Everybody:
Does any got the G1 from US and is using it in india ? If yes How? Please let us know.
i hav to take this one . no any other option 4 me.
any news when this phone is going to hit the indian market ?
O m hvng g1 I baught it. From uk 22000 INR now I want to seel 18000 newly one month used contact me+919654487876
1. PHONE HAD D PROBLEM IN BATTRY
2. PHONE IS NOT COMPLY WITH AIRTET NETWOK BESAUSE AIRTEL IS ON 1800 MHZ AND OTHER COS R WITH 900 MHZ