There are many PMPs out there that do so much more than the iPod (i.e., FM radio, voice record, native support for multiple formats...) and yet fail to make an impact in the market. Apple's ability to reach the common man is what put them ahead. If they keep their products idiot proof, then they'll be going strong for years to come.

It's good to know that folks in China who want good brands, but don't have the money, can find a legal way to work it out. For some haggling is a necessary evil. For others it's the most fun part of shopping.

Ted- "You know what this thing needs, Bob?"
Bob- "?"
Ted- "One more ring!!!"
Bob- "That's crazy, man. Think of what you're saying!"
Ted- "Mwuahuhuhaha...!"

"Yeah, uhm...the debate... yeah, the internet says Biden won, that's right, Biden."

I guess this is a sign of many blurry gadget reviews to come. Hopefully folks will take heed to your advice before unboxing, pantsing and hands-oning.

Probably won't be painful if you never move your eyeball. Regardless, I wouldn't expect heat vision to come without a price.

-Grabs the zip line and jumps out the window.

-Screams obscenities as other similarly prepared Alongo owners smash windows above him.

-Tom dies in the shower of falling glass.

-His final thought: "Can't we all just get Alongo?"

By the way, I heard Venezuela has weapons of mass destruction. We need to go there for the sake of democracy? Hoorah!

Of course, I need a hands on before I can say anything positive about Android beyond overall approval of the concept.

When my contract expires (what is that, two years? dang!) I really think this is the route I will be taking. By then some really nice skinning apps should be available for a wide variety of Android phones.

I, like most Gizmodo readers, am at least somewhat technically inclined. I doubt that learning the ins and outs of this OS will be all that challenging. Stop being such drama queens.

-Play video files in their native formats (no apps like Coreplayer).
-Record video (natively)
-Store files (natively, though some interesting apps are out, they have major hurdles to clear)
-Edit documents
-Copy, cut/paste

This is all I can think of for now. All these you can do with Window Mobile and even the ancient Palm OS without any jailbreaks or similar hacks.

WinMo phones should be respected for their functionality, while the iPhone earns it's kudos in design.