I has a Verizon Blackberry Storm and I’m pleased to say that this phone is much better. I puechased the phone to be able to determine if the service and phone lived up to my needs and this is what I found:
1 It picked up a signal where my storm failed.
2 It is easier to type on than a Blackberry Storm.
3 It was worth paying a cancellation fee to get out of
my current contract.
4 It is easy to read my e-mails (and see the images).
5 With this phone it is unneccesaty for me to carry a
laptop while traveling.

I agree that typing on a touch screen gets some getting used to, but it is so much easier on a My Touch.

Now all I need to do is figure out how to print out to my wireless printer!!

This is my first Android phone after 2+ years of the iPhone and horrible AT&T service. I must say, I’m quite impressed. Phone aside, Android is really awesome and I’m shocked by the number of apps already in the market. I think I’m most stoked about using Sky Map tonight.

The only thing that really irks me is the headphone connection like everyone else has mentioned. Not only do I have to carry around this extra dongle, but I also can’t charge/connect my phone and use the headphones at the same time. I guess some bluetooth headphones would solve that problem.

1. no 3.5mm jack – major flaw. can’t emphasize enough, MAJOR flaw. these phones are supposed to replace multiple devices…now i gotta use their crappy headphones, or carry an extra dongle to support my own? crap

2. no keyboard – this is preference, but the reality is, these phones are quickly becoming laptop replacements…you need enhanced UI interface (ie. a keyboard) to make full use of their capabilities. plus, i bought my lil sis the G1 and as nice as it was to occaisionally use the onscreen keyboard when you’re lazy – trying to surf or type txts or emails is basically a joke on an onscreen keyboard.

as much as i need a phone (i have the ATT branded HTC hermes, and it’s starting to fade quickly as it’s past the stupid 2year lifespan inherent to new phones it would seem), i’m going to wait for a better choice.

I’m going to stop by my local store and see how much they’re selling it for without contract otherwise I’ll just wait a few weeks until the price on eBay averages $300.