Already on my 3rd G1

[docprego]

My first arrived with a speck of dust under the screen, drove me crazy. T-mobile sent me out a replacement with no problem. This one solved the dust issue but brought several new ones. The screen is completely unstable when not flipped open, in other words it is not solid. If I touch the screen anywhere there is a lot of play between the screen and keyboard parts. The first phone with the dust was completely solid in this regard. So I called T-mobile again today and they are shipping me a 3rd phone. Let's hope third times a charm....

[nickelleon]

That sucks

[westoexpresso]

Better than 3 wives and child support. Keep your head up they'll get you straight.:o

[PixelHenge]

Ok, how are you getting these replacments? I've been waiting on a relacment for a WHILE, and still nothing, they keep telling me after nov 10th.

[docprego]

I think it is because I purchased and signed up through business sales. Their inventory seems to be a separate entity.

[tiki]

I have a similar problem.

Returned my bronze for a black due to that silver keyboard.

open the new one and guess what- the R key and some around it are sunken down :/

long story that i will post later- but looks like i may be doing the same thing

they need to ditch HTC and have sharp make these things..

[docprego]

Funny thing is my previous 3 phones were HTC without issues. BTW I absolutely love the phone and Android, but I will not accept a flawed phone. I know there are G1's out there without the issues I have had. Like I said, hopefully 3rd time is a charm!

[rex2745]

ive got dat stupid ass squeaky screen which is annoying

[RDILLZ]

I'm gettin the sqeaks! I finally ordered a replacement today and I hope I dont get a new set of problems. They want me to send this one back now, but im keepin it til my new phone gets here on the 10th...so they say.

[Jet]

Am I the only one here that has no problems? I honestly want to find out.
Sorry guys hope you get a decent replacement.

[kaysesoze]

the squeeky screen is annoying, why cant the g1 be as solid as the tmo wing( i have to use my wing until my replacement arrives ). But after using the G1 for a while before sending it back i did get used to the squeeky screen and the chin blocking the keyboard, but i can say that typing on the tmo wing is alot easier..
BUT I MISS MY G1 and all the apps that are out on the market...

[docprego]

I think HTC made a huge mistake going with the arcing slide design. It only rotates on the right side on one hinge it seems. They should have slid it on rails, it would have eliminated a lot of the issues we are experiencing. Other than looking cool I cannot think of any advantage the arcing offers.

[snorkee]

Am I the only one here that has no problems?

Negative. My only problem was the battery and that's solved now....hope I didnt just jinx myself!

[antgoalie135]

so how do we go about getting a replacement?

also, i was planning on calling them, and then stupid me, i dropped my phone in the street today! damnit! took a chunk out of the top left corner. would they still replace it if it has a small chunk taken out?

[DiscoDapper]

I think HTC made a huge mistake going with the arcing slide design. It only rotates on the right side on one hinge it seems. They should have slid it on rails, it would have eliminated a lot of the issues we are experiencing. Other than looking cool I cannot think of any advantage the arcing offers.
Not a mistake at all... it's quite brilliant in conception, but there is an obvious engineering flaw at loose here. Shame really... but what they are gaining with this design is that the buttons and track ball remain parallel with the keyboard when extended. Having owned an HTC Apache PPC 6700 for like 3 years (which slid on very solid rails), I can tell you that this is a much better ballanced and ergonomic setup. That's my non professional opinion of course...

[GasBot]

so how do we go about getting a replacement?

also, i was planning on calling them, and then stupid me, i dropped my phone in the street today! damnit! took a chunk out of the top left corner. would they still replace it if it has a small chunk taken out?
They're probably going to call that personal negligence and not replace it for you.

[Frito]

Am I the only one here that has no problems?

Negative. My only problem was the battery and that's solved now....hope I didnt just jinx myself!

I got no problems here mine squeaked some but i shaved the plastic nub off and all is good now

[antgoalie135]

They're probably going to call that personal negligence and not replace it for you.

god damnit!

the phones been squeaking and creaking all the time since ive had it...and i drop it the day before im gonna call..wtf.

[hoolagen1]

wtf!!!!!!!!!!! i just checked my phone and the R key IS sunken in. and some other keys around it. WTF!!!! so if i call t mobile for a new one how does it work....what if the box it came in isnt in the best shape. i dont want this r key to crap out on me shortly.

[rex2745]

u guys r actually sending ur phone back for a replacement because of the squeak oh plz its just a squeak i got the squeak also but its not so i could get a replacement dats taking it too far if anything im gonna wait till the end of november to send my phone back not rite now

[tread]

they spent their money on it and signed a 2 year contract probably... asking for a non defective product isn't too much to ask...

granted i agree its a small issue that does not affect the functional nature of the phone, but i would completely understand where they're coming from

[rex2745]

yea but still the other phones r gonna be defective as well n r gonna start squeaking again

[antgoalie135]

well im pissed cause mine has been all squeaky and the screen moves a **** ton when i touch it.....then i drop it last night, so there goes my chances at getting a replacement.

[ickyfehmleh]

yea but still the other phones r gonna be defective as well n r gonna start squeaking again

So you're saying all G1s are defective?

[thewannabeenforcer:P]

My only problem is the crappy mail. No notifications, and it redownloads deleted emails,

But thats software.
My hardware none so far...

[cassnic]

I've noticed after flipping the screen up and down several times you can feel the screen rocking back and forth just a little bit when in the "down" position. Also when I flip it up and turn it to the horizontal position, the bottom of the screen looks like it is just a tad bit crooked. I'm trying not to let this bug me but it's starting to. Plus I'm really focused on all of the software bugs in the phone right now.