Comments on: Review: Android is finally in SA

By: Captain

Captain — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:57:12 +0000

I bought a Google G1 in the UK, unlocked it, and brought it to South Africa. The Market works fine on my phone, except that I cant download “paid” apps, only free ones. There is no point buying the phone without the Market, as the apps add so much value.

Sweeeeet

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By: duncan

duncan — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:31:50 +0000

@walter: its not Google stopping us getting the market - its leaf. Its unacceptable, and locking us in to their service is not web2.0 at all. That’s very Microsoft BS

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By: Maggie’s Blog » Blog Archive » Tech Leader » Minnaar Pieters » Review: Android is Finally in Sa

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:05:29 +0000

[…] It comes included with a mini-USB charger , USB cable and headset. The headset is unfortunately a proprietary USB type rather than the standardised 3.5mm adaptor. This means a little bit of hassle if you want to use your own headset, … It did sync easily enough with my car kit though. The G2 on top of the Nokia 5800 and its main rival, the iPhone 3G. Interface: Here the G1 really shines. The device is a joy to use and I am pretty sure the typical user does not need more …Continue […]

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By: duncan

duncan — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:32:16 +0000

Now leaf say we’re not getting the Android market…

South Africans shafted again.

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By: Walter Reily

Walter Reily — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:53:22 +0000

Hi,

I agree with your entire review, well done. The only thing i am dissapointed about is the Marketplace ! I think its great that Leaf is trying to give us something, lets face it, Google has left us alone…AGAIN. Can we not encourage the Android community to start supporting this OpenMarket concept, i have already donated a wack of content to them and would hope that others start doing the same. Its a Web2 concept so the community should play a big role. The G1 is an awsome phone, so too the Magic. I think Android is here to stay, i know I’m hooked.

WalterJ

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By: duncan

duncan — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:29:49 +0000

Great article. Both Leaf and Vodacom have confirmed to me that we are getting the proper android market soon. Leaf are currently testing it. So, a little patience and we’ll have that 9 out of 10.

I love this phone!

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