Got $45? Get a T-Mobile G1 Google phone

T-Mobile, recognizing that folks don’t want to part with a big chunk of change these days, has decided $179 is a big chunk. Instead of parting with nine $20 bills all at once, customers desiring the Android OS G1 smartphone can leave the store after paying just $45 and signing on the dotted line.

T-Mobile is letting customers break the cost of the phone into four payments. The norm in other industries and the fodder of QVC television sales, easy payments is a great option. We get the feeling other carriers will jump on this rather quickly.