Yesterday Google and TMobile released the first Android-based phone, the G1, but where were the people camping out to get one, where were the people waiting in line for hours, where are the record breaking sales? All of these things were seen with both of the iPhone launches.
Without getting into a battle of which device is better, because I feel that they both have their merits and downsides, I think that Google and TMobile really blew an opportunity here to launch a world-class device. Had they built up the suspense and anticipation of the device, maybe they could have pushed a few more units, picked up some new subscribers, and come out of the gate swinging. However what I saw from Google was just another low-key launch much like their famed and much maligned “beta” services. What I fear is that Google is going to treat Android like Apple treats the Apple TV, as a hobby.
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