My GPS Camera Phone

There are literally hundreds of mobile phones available to customers these days with more and more becoming available. You could almost compare mobile phones to computers in terms of obsoleteness. As soon as you leave a store your phone basically becomes obsolete!

So what are the best ways to shop for a mobile phone then? First, decide what you can afford. Mobile phones can range anywhere from $0 to hundreds. The price also depends on whether you plan on signing a contract with your mobile service provider. The longer they chain you up to them, the cheaper a deal you’ll get on your phone!

Second, decide what features you want! If all you want to do is chat and text, go for a basic mobile phone – you’ll save money in both the price of the phone and most likely the plan you choose.

If you love music and want to be able to play it on your phone look for a device with an mp3 player built in. Sony Ericsson makes some great mp3 phones, and there is also the iPhone from Apple.

If you need a personal organizer go for a PDA or Smartphones, great little gadgets to help keep your schedule organized. These phones often have the ability to ‘sync’ information easily from your computer. Check out brands like Blackberry who just released their highly anticipated Blackberry Storm model.

And finally, do a bit of homework! After you’ve decided on price range and features hunt around online for reviews. Mobile phones always come with pros and cons. A simple search can yield tons of helpful tips, advantages and pitfalls of almost any mobile device available!

As you may have heard, the Google Open Handset Alliance just got bigger, gaining 14 new members. We’re not talking little guys, either. Vodaphone, Garmin International, Sony Ericsson, ARM and others are joining the revolution quiet movement to upend the iPhone from its current position at number one. At the very least, the alliance has the growing potential to open up the touchscreen market and offer a viable alternative to Apple’s sole mobile offering, which is arguably the best phone on the market. (Now if they would just open it up to other carriers…)

At the moment, it appears that Google Android mobile operating system holds the second-place position, a statistic based solely on what I’ve been scanning in the news, though the actual numbers may dictate otherwise. Research in Motion (RIM) touted the new Blackberry Storm as if it were the iPhone’s messiah, but RIM fell flat on its face, making life miserable for thousands of Verizon employees who had to handle the complaints. I commend RIM on trying, but really, you can’t take on the iPhone with a slick marketing campaign. You need a near-flawless product to even come close.

But enough speculation, let’s get down to the nuts and bolts of what this blog is about. I’m talking photos and thanks to Live Crunch, I’ve got some great pics from an Android-powered, HTC G1 for your viewing pleasure. From what I see, the 3.2 mega-pixel camera can take a good photo in the right conditions. I’ve posted three photos from the G1 below that I think are a great representation of the camera quality. And with the G2 coming next year, who knows, maybe they will get even better.

Close up with the G1:

Full-resolution sample of the above photo:

Another close shot:

Keep the home fires burning!

G1 photos courtesy Live Crunch.