T Mobile G-1 AppleSlayer?

Invincibility is a myth. And perhaps, just perhaps iPhone 3G is no exception. What brings that thought up right now? Well, here's an excerpt from ReadWriteWeb:

Apple may want to be keep a close eye on the sales of T-Mobile's G1 device. The G1 will be the first mobile phone to hit the market running Google's Android mobile OS. This may also be the mobile phone that puts a serious dent in Apple's iPhone sales. The G1 won't officially be available until October 22. Apparently no one wants to experience the same shortage and chaos as those who anxiously waited to get their hands on the iPhone 3G. Reports are in that up to 1.5 million G1 devices have been pre-sold and you can bet that more will be coming in.

Here's why I am impressed. ATT = the number one carrier. T Mobile is number 4, and not what you would call a hip innovator brand. I've always thought of them as a good value brand, not one that attracts tech geeks from the Valley.



So 1.5 million phones pre-sold, and this a full 10 days before the release date. While I have never studied preorders carefully, I would expect the rate to reach a crescendo as we get closer to the date.

Bravo Google, TMobile, and HTC for what appears to be a remarkable future launch.