I enjoyed this quick yet detailed overview by Debra Littlejohn Shinder.
1: Oh so touchable. ... Android is made to be touched.
2: Removable storage The Droid X, for example, supports up to a 32 GB microSD in addition to the built-in 8 GB of internal memory.
3: Multitasking Now the iPhone 4 finally has multitasking — and Windows Phone 7 doesn’t.
4: On display. ...The Droid X and HTC EVO both have 4.3-inch screens, and the Dell Streak boasts a gargantuan 5-inch display. The HTC HD7 running Windows Phone 7 will reportedly have a 4.3- inch display.
5: Turn-by-turn navigation. ...Droids are the only ones that give you free turn-by-turn navigation that rivals that of a dedicated GPS device. I can’t even get Google Maps to work properly on my Omnia II, much less Google Navigation. I can pay $9.99 per month for Verizon’s navigation service, but I don’t need it often enough to make that worthwhile.
6: Flexibility and customization. ...users can change almost every aspect of the interface.
7: Flash. ...it’s doubtful the iPhone will ever support it....Many were surprised to hear that Windows Phone 7 won’t be supporting it at launch, either, ... for now, if you want Flash support, your best bet is to get a Droid.
8: Tethering. ...to set up their phones as wireless hotspots to connect their laptops (or iPads) to the Internet when away from home. ...Android devices, too (you can install free tethering apps on “rooted” phones*), but at least tethering is possible.
...The iPhone 4 finally added tethering support in this version, but there’s a huge catch: You have to give up your unlimited data plan and go with the Data Pro plan, which limits you to 2 GB per month. And you pay $20 additional for the tethering option.
*Getting root on your phone is a Linux term for being in total control over the operating system (like Administrator in Windows). Root can edit, add or delete any files you want. People like root because it enables them to install custom software, like on-screen keyboards or edit existing software, like the browser, to make it auto rotate. The downside to having root is because you can really mess your phone up, which invalidates the warranty. FAQ: T-Mobile G1 - Android Forums
9: Google integration. ...since Android is a Google product, it’s naturally more fully integrated with Google’s services.
10: It’s all about the network. ...if you want a high-end smart phone on a CDMA network, and you want it now, the Droid is your only choice.
