The HTC Dream is the T-Mobile G1, but without T-Mobile. As far as we can tell, the Dream is functionally identical to the G1 in every way - the main difference is the badge.
Android watchers shouldn't get too excited though - the Dream does not seem to be a "general release" device, instead it is being sold to SingTel in Singapore and Optus in Australia. These are two markets where T-Mobile has no presence, so the HTC Dream will not compete directly against the G1 in these markets. In fact, SingTel own Optus outright, so this appears to be a straightforward HTC / SingTel deal.
This is an Android powered 3.5G handset with WiFi, GPS, a 3.2 megapixel camera and a 480 x 320 pixel display. The Dream is a large device, and a bit slabby in design.. but it has a lot of admirers. The Dream is certainly an interesting alternative to the iPhone 3G, a handset that is also available on SingTel and Optus.
There's no word on pricing or availability, but most likely we will see the Dream sometime during early Q2 2009.
HTC Dream at a glance
Available:
H1 2009
Network:
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 +
UMTS 2100
Data:
GPRS + EDGE + UMTS (3G) + HSDPA +
HSUPA + WiFi
Screen:
480 x 320 pixels
Camera:
3.2 megapixels
Size:
PDA-style device
118 x 56 x 17mm / 154 grams
Bluetooth:
Yes
Memory card:
microSD
Infra-red:
No
Polyphonic:
Yes
Java:
Yes
GPS:
Yes
Battery life:
5.8 hours talk / 16 days standby (3G)
6.8 hours talk / 13 days standby (GSM)
