HTC Google G1 Android Phone

The HTC G1 was the original Android phone. While not as fast or as light weight as later generations, this capable Android v1.6 phone represents a good value on the used market. And if you are only interested in running apps and not making calls the phone can be used without a carrier service plan.

So long as you have access to WiFi you can download apps, use the web browser and run Navzilla. The quality of the GPS is average, not great. The battery drains quickly so if using continuously plan on purchasing a power cord for your vehical. The G1 slide-out keyboard is one of the better keyboards, 5 rows means fewer FN-Key presses. The best deals are for locked phones which in the U.S. will work on the T-Mobile network if you're interested in using it for calls. Unlocked phones will work on any GSM network and fetch more.