Top and Bottom 5 G1 Apps

I've had the G1 now for a little over 1 week and I believe I've decided it will be my new phone.  I love so much about it and dislike only a few things.  One of the great pluses to having Android on the phone (instead of an iPhone) is that the OS is open source and applications can be made and distributed from anywhere (not just the market).

I've decided to give you a recap of the top 5 (the greatest) and bottom 5 (the not-so-great and/or strange apps) third-party apps that I've found for the G1.  This list does not include applications like Gmail, integrated Google Talk with contacts and Google Maps with the amazing compass view.

Top 5 - 

5. LocalSpinner - LocalSpinner allows you to press one button to grab your current location and then spin a wheel to find restaurants, clubs and other venues nearby.  The idea is that it's like Wheel of Fortune -- Wherever it lands is where you go.  Apparently I'm going to the bar at 11 am.

4. Klaxon - This application is a replacement app for the built in alarm on the G1.  In addition to allowing you to choose any song on the phone for the alarm sound, you can also turn the phone over to make the alarm snooze and shake it to turn the alarm off.  Kinda neat, right?

3. imeem - For those of us who love to listen to music, imeem streams almost any song (Pandora-style) to the G1.  This application auto adjusts the bitrate based on the connection you have.  Lower quality sound for lower quality connections (Edge or slow wifi).

2. iSkoot - I use Skype for work quite a bit.  iSkoot just came out with a new version of the app that works amazingly well.  You can chat, modify your buddy list and even make Skype calls (the call is placed over GSM with a middle-man number)!

1. Meebo - Meebo just released their new app today and it rocks!  I've never seen such a simple design in a smart phone chat application.  There are very few options (a few are missing that probably should be added) so there is no clutter and it just works.  Login with an AIM, Yahoo, MSN, Gtalk or Jabber account or just login with your Meebo account and begin chatting.

Bottom 5 - 

5. Strobe Light - Just as the application says, it makes a strobe light effect on the G1.  If you're into those kinds of things (raves and seizures), you might really enjoy this app.  For everyone else, not so much.

4. Lolcat Builder - I love cats and LOLing as much as the next guy but this application is a bit ridiculous.  Take a picture with your camera, add some text (Rn't i sooo funnies?) and then go ahead and spam it to all of your friends.

3. Krystle II - Okay seriously, cats are still cool but this is creepy.  This application shows virtual fur on the screen and when you 'pet' the screen, it purrs and vibrates to simulate a purring cat.  I can think of 10 different ways that this app can be abused and "by me" is not one of them.

2. Bubble - If I had a nickel for every time I needed an unplanned level (both normal and a 360 degree level), I'd be poor.  I can understand that this app might come in handy for some but honestly, buy a level -- They even make them for your key chain and they're a lot less than $179.

1. Mario Simulator - That's right!  With this program you can jump up and down and hear both the jump sound and the sound that is made when Mario grabs a coin.  Cool, no?

Those are some of my top and bottom picks.  What are some that you've seen that I should add into my application reserve pool?  With a 16 GB card, I can add every app from the market and still not be anywhere near full!

Comments

[BK]

i believe it is not possible to use the micro SD card to load apps.

[srcasm]

There is an app in the Market that allows this now. Search for SD and you should have no issue finding it.

[Jenni]

its not like someone would buy the G1 just to buy a level. How stupid of you to assume that. Apps are simply cool additions to the phone that are entertaining or could come in handy.

This post was awful. Go kill yourself