HTC Dream
HTC Dream Overview
Whether the HTC Dream or the T-Mobile G1 was the first Android Phone is a debate that would run Socrates in circles: essentially they are the same exact phone.
When rumors surfaced of the first ever Android Phone, the internal codename given the device by HTC was the HTC Dream. The name stuck for quite awhile, until that is, T-Mobile officially announced the launch of the world's first Android Phone - the T-Mobile G1. They took the HTC phone and gave it their own brand.
However, the name HTC Dream wouldn't lay dormant for long. As loads of international carriers jumped at the opportunity to carry the phone, the couldn't use the proprietary T-Mobile G1 name for obvious reasons. So wherever the world's first Android Phone launched on any carrier besides T-Mobile, it carried the HTC Dream name.
While the Dream and G1 are the exact same phone from a specs standpoint, except for the necessary frequency/technology to operate locally, the T-Mobile logo is obviously swapped out for an HTC Logo... or the logo of whichver carrier you find it:
The HTC Dream has an incredibly functional Full QWERTY keyboard that slides out horizontally. Its usability is exceptional for heavy emailers and texters. It comes packed with a 3.2MP camera and can hold up to 32GB of memory externally.
For Android fans who love hardware keyboards, the HTC Dream sets a pretty high bar and the device only improves as the Android OS and Android Market get better and better each day.
HTC Dream Specs
| General | |
| Carriers: | International |
| Form Factor: | Full Touchscreen with Horizontal Sliding FULL QWERTY Keyboard |
| Colors: | Black, White, Bronze |
| Status: | Available | Announced 23/09/08 | Launched 22/10/08 |
| Network | |
| Technology: | GSM |
| Frequencies/Bands: | GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) |
| Data: | HSPA/WCDMA |
| Size | |
| Weight: | 158 grams (5.6 ounces) - with battery |
| Dimensions: | 117.7mm x 55.7mm x 17.1mm |
| Display | |
| Resolution: | 320 x 480 - (WVGA) |
| Size: | 3.2-inch |
| Type: | HVGA TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen |
| Camera | |
| Video: | Yes |
| Flash: | No |
| Auto-focus: | Yes |
| Megapixels: | 3.2 MP |
| Connectivity | |
| Infrared Port: | No |
| GPS: | Yes, A-GPS |
| USB: | HTC ExtUSB |
| Bluetooth: | Bluetooth 2.0, EDR, A2DP |
| Wi-Fi: | IEEE 802.11b/g |
| Multimedia | |
| Headset Jack: | HTC ExtUSB |
| Games: | Android Market Games |
| Browser: | Android Browser |
| Messaging: | SMS, MMS, EMail, Instant Messaging, Android Market Apps |
| Radio: | No |
| Speakerphone: | Yes |
| Video Types: | 3GP / 3GPP, MPEG-4 |
| Audio Types: | AAC, AAC+, AMR-NB, MIDI, MP3, WMA, WMV |
| Battery | |
| Type: | 1150 mAh Lithium-ion battery |
| Standby Time: | 402 minutes(WCDMA), 319 minutes (GSM) |
| Talk Time: | 350 minutes(WCDMA), 406 minutes (GSM) |
| Music Play: | ? |
| Hardware/OS | |
| Operating System: | Android 1.5 Cupcake - Android 1.6 Donut |
| Internal Memory: | 256 MB |
| External Memory: | MicroSD (up to 32GB) |
| ROM: | 192 MB |
| Processor: | Qualcomm MSM7201A, 528 MHz |
HTC Dream Reviews
See T-Mobile G1 Reviews
The HTC Dream was first launched for T-Mobile USA as the T-Mobile G1. The HTC Dream is essentially the same exact phone without the G1 branding. Please see our G1 Reviews which also apply to phones branded as HTC Dream!
HTC Dream Pictures
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HTC Dream Videos
HTC Dream For Orange
Though done in a foreign language (foreign if you speak English) this is a nice little look at the HTC Dream both inside and out.
First Ever Look At HTC Dream
Before the phone was even announced/leaked, we got an early look from Andy Rubin of what he called a "reference design"... this would eventually surface as the HTC Dream.
HTC Dream Product Tour
HTC gives us a quick little 1 minute tour of the HTC Dram and its Android-loving features.
Mobile Gazette Does Annoying Review
Although they drive home the point that the HTC Dream and T-Mobile G1 are the same device, their automated text to speech engine is rather annoying... wouldn't you agree?
HTC Dream News
Rogers Freezes HTC Dream Data And Forces Update
HTC Dream users have been reporting that those who have not updated to the most recent mandatory upgrade have had their phone services cut off. Apparently, those with the old OS attempting to make a call are automatically rerouted to Rogers Customer Service and asked to apply the update. Once applied and updated, Rogers Customer [...]
Rogers’ Robot Issues Continue, HTC Magic Pulled Temporarily
The folks at Rogers haven’t been enjoying a smooth sailing Android experience thus far: first they say the G1 can’t be upgraded past Android 1.5, then they offer Dream users an HTC Magic as a replacement, then they pulled the Dream off the shelves due to an Emergency 911 contact security flaw, and now they’re [...]
Rogers Confirms Magic To Get 2.1, Dream Users Are To Dream On
Mjschmidt from our forums and BGR both are reporting that Rogers has confirmed a 2.1 update coming to the HTC Magic. This is a slight u-turn considering not too long ago Rogers had said it was to stay at 1.5.
Apparently in the next few weeks the Dream and Magic are both going to see a [...]
What Android Phone Browses The Web Most?
The company that Google has announced it is acquiring, Admob, just released their October 2009 Metrics Report which takes a look at mobile phone analytics and market share figures. Although they announced that Android Phones now account for a whopping 20% of mobile web traffic from smartphones, a November 18th report takes a closer look [...]
Hey Rogers Customer With HTC Dream/Magic… Read This!
If you’re a Canadian with the HTC Dream or HTC Magic and Rogers’ mobile service you’re going to want to do as we say. Head on over the HTC support page for your given phone – Dream here and the Magic here – and download the updates provided. The update includes several key enhancements [...]
Josh Jackson Ushers In Rogers Revolution June 1st
We’ve known since the beginning of this month that the HTC Dream and HTC Magic were headed to Canadians via Rogers on June 2nd. But once you go Android, you never go back, so the day before the Dream and Magic launch in Canada, Rogers is having somewhat of a Bachelor/Bachelorette party.
Actually, “Treasure Hunt” probably [...]
Rogers HTC Dream & Magic Have Exchange Support
Canadian Android fans have been waiting… and waiting… and waiting… for an Android Phone to launch in their neck of the woods. On June 2nd that wait will be over as Rogers Wireless will make the HTC Dream and HTC Magic available to its customers and that patient waiting… and waiting… will be further rewarded: [...]
HTC Dream Comes To Rogers June 2nd
Canadians will soon be enlightened by all that is Android – both the HTC Dream and HTC Magic will be coming to Rogers Wireless in the near future. Rumor has it that they’ll cost around $149.99 but release date has been a mystery. Now it appears the date is June 2nd and the phone will [...]
Canada Getting HTC Dream and Magic on Rogers!
Canadians have been waiting a long, long time for any type of Android phone to hit their cell signals, eh? Well the wait is almost over – Canadian carrier Rogers Wireless has announced that it will launch both the HTC Dream and HTC Magic on June 2nd!
And so the countdown begins, quite literally, on RogersWireless.com:
So, [...]
Android Market Update, HTC Dream in France
Paid apps recently hit the United Kingdom and in addition to officially announcing the fact, Google is now allowing developers to target Germany and Australia with Paid Applications although they will not yet appear on the market. But for German and Australian Android Fans, you can be sure that Paid Android Apps will be appearing [...]
Orange France Getting HTC Dream!
I see Orange, I see France, I see… that HTC Dream doesn’t fit into this little joke attempt. But nonetheless, all our French friends get out your mustard cause it’s almost time to celebrate… the HTC Dream will reportedly go on sale with Orange on March 5th!
For all intents and purposes this is the T-Mobile [...]
T-Mobile has just announced that they WILL unveil the HTC Dream LIVE in New York City on September 23rd! Not only that, but phandroid.com will be there to cover the event! Product demonstations and hands-on opportunities will exist so make sure to stay GLUED to phandroid.com on the 23rd!
We haven’t been this excited since we [...]
The HTC Dream got a surprise LIVE demo by the Google Boys themselves at Google Developer Day in London. While the branding is “covered” by masking tape, everything points to this being the latest and greatest video demo of the HTC Dream, complete with Android Version 1.0!
Yummy. Very Yummy.
If the little birdies that dropped by TechCrunch and CrunchGear chirp the truth, then the HTC Dream will be start selling on October 20th! The September 23rd “announcement” date was confirmed as well as the three color options (white, black, brown).
Mark it on your calendar, folks. Until further notice here is what you should be [...]
One slightly sneaky way of spying upcoming devices is to keep close tabs on the FCC’s approval documentation for mobile devices. In fact, the HTC Dream just received approval by the FCC! How do we know its the HTC Dream? Well the handset is listed as type, “Dream’ with a model of “DREA100.”
Now that the [...]
The news poured in several days in advance of HTC’s May 6th Press Conference that the self-proclaimed game changing announcement was actually the release of the HTC Touch Diamond and NOT the HTC Dream, the first Android Phone, as many had hoped. Still, we held out hope that the rumors were wrong and that [...]
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