AT&T
AT&T currently offers two Android devices: Motorola Backflip and the Nexus One.
Motorola Backflip
Specs
• Full QWERTY keyboard
• 5-megapixel camera
• Wi-Fi
• 3.1-inch touchscreen
• GPS
• 4.7 ounces
• 2GB of internal memory
• Android v1.5 with MotoBlur
You’ve probably seen the commercials with Luke Wilson using the Backflip during March Madness, but don’t let that fool you, it’s not as easy as it looks. Some Android devices have navigation tools like a trackball or optical trackpad on the front of the device, but the Backflip has a touchpad behind the screen. You’re meant to use both index fingers to get where you need to go.
Yay or Nay
You’ll have to try this one out for yourself. It’s slow, navigation can be confusing with the rear trackpad, but the keyboard is great.
Price $99.99
Nexus One
Specs
• 3.7-inch AMOLED touchscreen
• 5-megapixel camera
• Wi-Fi
• GPS
• Bluetooth 2.1
• 4.6 ounces
• Ships with 4GB microSD card (expandable up to 32GB)
• Android v2.1
Built by HTC, this is the Google Phone aka Nexus One (review) and it was introduced in January. Even though it runs vanilla Android, the Nexus One has the best available hardware. That is until the EVO 4G is released later this year for Sprint, but more on that later.
Yay or Nay
If you’re steering clear of BlackBerrys and the iPhone then the Nexus One is the device for you if you plan on sticking with AT&T.
Price $529