I'm really shocked that empeg owners are upset that Android is "the Linux of mobile." Just use it. You all "just used" your iPhones and got to know them. Try that same approach with your flavor Android. If it's not for you, try a different flavor.

I'm also surprised to see confusion about the Android UI. I was fluent with Android after 1 hour of using it in a busy Verizon store, and my only prior smartphone experience was the ancient Treo 650. I agree, Android is geeky and requires digging through menus. But, have we lost our geek edge and gone soft?

I've gotten non-techs comfortable with Android and its quirks. You just need an open mind.