It is a shame about the freerunner, I bought a neo1973 to support the project but didn’t have the skills to contribute

They are really trying to push development.

Unfortunately any apps you develop in Ireland will have to be free – as paid apps are not accessible to people in Ireland and most countries yet.

http://www.boingboing.net/2010/02/23/howto-unlock-your-ne.html

A few important questions:

Will installing a hacked rom void warranty or is this like the G1 dev phones? (really important to me) Are the touch buttons at the botom of the screen really that hard to “press”/touch?(I read it and saw it in the YT video above) Is the 3G reception really that bad? Is the trackball really useful or is it just Sergey or whoever who loves them?

My Hero, brilliantly, came with a wall plug which has a USB-out port on it, and a USB lead to connect to it. So I charge my N1 by plugging its USB lead into the Hero’s charger. I wish the N1 (and all phones) came with this.

My biggest worry was the lack of keyboard I was a big g1 keyboard user and very rarely used the virtual one, but so far so good.

Battery life appears to be a big improvement on the g1, considering I’ve hardly put it down since I got it initially charged… it will need a charge today.

The only thing I didn’t realise was it uses micro usb connector, I had just assumed it would be the mini connector same as the g1, it means I have to replace all my charges I have dotted around the place, work, home, parents etc

I got the update (pinch and zoom) within half hour of switching the phone on.

I’m slowly getting all my apps installed as it didnt seem to remember what I had installed on the g1, but I could probably do with culling a few anyway

I’ve got some great tips from digging around forums and also sites like androidzoom

I fall into the group that wanted a h/w keyboard and android so the droid fits my requirements whereas the Nexus was discounted immediately because lack of a physical keyboard

Maybe im part of a dying breed and h/w keyboards will be dead in 12months time?! Time will tell

In all the settings I can’t even find a way to increase my call volume. (persons voice)

Most of my frustration is with the music player though. It doesn’t go to the next song when its finished playing. The arrows on the side only change volume so I can’t switch song that way.

Also I can’t fast forward in lots of podcasts because it only detects audio length of about 40mins!!

The phone itself is pretty awesome, and while I am having minor 3g issues (speedtest says my upload is quicker than my download) – I’m happy, because at least it does better than my previous phone (Nokia E71) did.

I actually live not too far away from Aq, and to be honest – 3G coverage around here is pretty crappy…

By default, also, when I put in my T-Mobile Sim, the phone picked up the wrong APN settings for the 3G, which put me on the “wap” rather than the “web’n'walk”.

Probably the best phone i’ve had – can’t wait for the UK to have some of the features that are only available in the US (which is pretty annoying, to be honest) – but am loving Android, and loving the Nexus One

Well done Lads!

Maybe I should start saying Chris DiBona looks like Kevin Smith on my podcasts

Regardless I’m looking to upgrade from my G1 in the next few months. The newly announced HTC Desire looks like a new revision of the N1.

Particularly when you’re as thick as me.

I mean, the HTC Hero was on the top of the Android heap for quite a long time. Longer than a month.

Anyway. I’m happy enough with my rooted Milestone, and I’ll just wait for the Nexus Three or Four.

In particular, games are an obvious thing to ask about. I’ll assume all the map and search based apps are good because of Google’s infrastructure. Any standout apps other than the note-taking ones mentioned?