Some random thoughts

• Definition of Openness is in the eye of the beholder
• Rev share to Google is unclear, Is TMO giving some piece of the revenue to Google? Does all the advertising revenue on mobile web and apps go to Google? Can the mobile browser be replaced? Can the search provider be replaced?
• Overall, Google, HTC, and TMO did a good job getting this out as fast as they did
• A new price point for the smartphones has been set – $179. We can only go down from here
• G1 is no iPhone though it looks like a pretty good smartphone. The visual appeal is just not there
• HTC moves in with the big boys
• Where is waldo (microsoft)? Microsoft’s mobile strategy (esp. consumer) is seriously in trouble
• Running simultaneous application a great plus
• 3G data caps – what are you, an ISP? Industry is walking into a rat-hole. Regulators will chime in soon
• TMO better get its network expanding. EDGE is no fun for good experience
• What? No Exchange support?
• How will this implementation vary from the second one coming from a different OEM? how does that impact development cycles?
• VoIPo3G, you must be kidding?
• SIM Lock (rumor has it .. only for 3 months) can i still buy from TMO appstore?