The HTC G2 is the successor to the phone that first brought us the Android operating system. Since then Android has become widely regarded as the best system available. Therefore there was a lot of anticipation when the G2 was brought out. In large part the phone has lived up to all of its hype. There are some very unique design features to this phone and that has helped to enhance the reputation as well. There are few better options available if you are looking for a phone that can run Android.
The HTC G2 is a nice looking phone, the combination of aluminum and plastic gives it an attractive look. It also feels quite comfortable to hold. The big downside however is that this is a very large and very heavy phone compared to its competitors. You can get it into your pocket but not as easily as some other smart phones. The most interesting design feature of the G2 is the hinge for opening it. It has Z-hinge that allows it to open above and over top of the base. It is an interesting design but it does look like the sort of thing that a lot of people are going to break.
The keyboard on the G2 is very good; the keys are large and well spaced. You can definitely feel when you are typing with this phone which a lot of people like, others don’t. There is however no number row on the keyboard which can be a negative for some people. There is also an onscreen keyboard available if you prefer that. The display on the G2 is outstanding, one of the best on any smart phone. However the touch screen can be a little finicky, you really need to be accurate with your touches. The trackpad and navigation keys are well designed and work very well.
The operating system on the G2 is Android which has its benefits and its disadvantages. A lot of people like the HTC Sense operating system but this one is pure Android. That means that you are going to lose out on some of the great features that Sense had to offer. On the other hand you do get the benefit of making it easier to keep current with the updates to the operating system. One issue that some people will have is that the phone comes pre-loaded with every Google app that is available. These can’t be removed from the phone so you are stuck with them whether you want them or not.
The HTC G2 is an outstanding phone; it is a dramatic improvement over its predecessor. There are a few issues with it, like the rather flimsy looking hinge but beyond that you really can’t go wrong. It is probably the best option available if you are looking for a phone that runs on Android.