Must-Have Accessories For The T-Mobile G2

It’s most likely you heard of the upcoming T-Mobile G2 Android Smartphone. 149.99. That has us salivating, and already discussing which accessories are the must-haves to protect and individualize our new phones. Reading the T-Mobile press release and the various posts and tweets, one thing was clear. Just as they were on the G1, T-Mobile G2 screen protectors will be must haves. There was an early rumor of built-in screen protection, but that doesn’t appear to be the case. While we haven’t seen the exact screen that’s on the G2, we don’t have to know that it’s just as scratch-prone as the rest. ZAGG will have their Invisible Shield out shortly, and you can expect others to follow. If you buy only one accessory, a skin-style screen cover and case should be the one, which brings us to our second point. The T-Mobile G2 smartphone seems to be a much bigger upgrade than the G1.

Like the G1, it is also made mostly of plastic. A skin case will go a long way toward protecting it during regular use, but we also consider glove or holster cases to be must-have accessories to protect against drops. Gloves are great for the clumsy since you can use the device without removing the protection. If you use a glove-style case, you’ll only need a screen protector rather than the whole skin. Holster-style is perfect for those G2 owners who want to protect the phone just while they are on the go. You can simply carry it that way, attach it to your belt, or slip it into a briefcase or purse. Due to concerns over battery life, which is why T-Mobile reduced the configuration from a 1 GHz Scorpion to an 800 MHz Snapdragon, we’re also listing an extra battery as a must-have for now. It’s always nice to have an extra battery lying around when using a powerful smart phone. As far as chargers go, you don’t technically need one since it charges through micro-USB and includes the necessary wire. Nevertheless, we consider USB adapters to be a must-have, especially for travellers. Lastly, we’d invest in a dashboard docking station. This station is very convenient for those who are driving a lot. In addition, while not technically a must-have, we think most customers will certainly take advantage of upgrading from the 8 GB MicroSD card to the 16 or 32 GB version. Apps are getting more amazing every day, and in the process, greedier with their storage requirements. If you would like to puchase T-Mobile G2 accessories, please visit Think Mobile Solutions and choose the best T-Mobile G2 cases for your needs.

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