G1 News

Well done to the guys at AndroidTapp for discovering this little gem of info regarding saving vids off YouTube to a G1…with absolutely no minimal hassle!

1. Search for the video you want.
2. Select the YouTube link, and the G1 will ask whether you want the video to be displayed in the browser or the dedicated Youtube player. Choose the browser in order to get the YouTube link. We’re saving, not just watching!
3. Press “Menu”, then “Go to URL”. The URL for the YouTube video should appear.
4. Press on the keyboard “Menu” and “C” together to copy the URL onto the G1.
5. Go to www.keepvid.com.
6. In the search box, press “Menu” + “V”on the keyboard to paste the url, then press Enter.
7. Scroll down and press the  “›› Download ‹‹ (video.mp4 – High Quality)“. This will open a new window and download the MP4 into your browser’s history!
8. If your video is not there, it will be in the downloads folder of the G1’s SD card.

And that is literally it! Can verify that it works, and it is very cool to grab all of your fave music videos to watch without wi-fi access…using Copy + Paste no less! In your face, iPhone!

Stuck for what to buy the T-Mobile G1 owner that has everything? Why not get some of these awesome accessories from Handheld Items?

They have all manner of cool things to customise your Google phone, from screen protectors to skins, cases to chargers.

Here’s our list of what we would like in our stockings this Yuletide…

Don’t forget, you can get 30% off G1 accessories until the end of 2008 with the following code, so get your Xmas picks in quick!

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1. The Google G1 Flip Cover Leather Case with Hard Shield Case (with Screen Protector!)

Give your G1 a much-needed sense of style and elegance with this leather case. The magnetic stud and hard casing make you look more businessman and less Mountain Dew-swilling extreme sports champ when flicking out your G1 screen to write a quick e-mail…only $9.99!

Oh, its also available in Blue, Pink, Green and Red if you want to maintain that extreme streak!

Get the Leather G1 case cover here.

2. 6 Piece G1 Combo Meal!

Get a G1 Screen Protector, a G1 Car Charger, a G1 Travel Charger, a G1 touch screen stylus, a G1 Silicon Skin Case and a Crystal G1 Hard Case…all for $30.99! With this setup, you’ll be ready for the G1 Apocalypse!

Get stuffed on G1 accessories here!

3. T-Mobile G1 Graphic Case – Cartoon Butterflies

Girlify your G1 with this lovely case for only $8.99! That’s it, really!

Pimp your phone with a cool case here!