Hi.
I agree. I was a little disappointed with the slight lag in doing things; scrolling open the Apps drawer, switching pages in the browser... just those little fractions of a second make such a difference in the sense of quality.
But, I'm a developer. I work with developers. I can tell you with complete certainty that the lag is NOT a problem with the phone; it is problems with the applications.
That may not really matter to you, but the reason I think it's relevant is this: faster apps will eventually replace the slow ones.
The other advantages the G1 has are:
* Easy Google integration
* More application types supported (such as services)
* Easy battery replacement (if and when necessary)
* Far broader support (eventually). Android will be running on ALL sorts of devices, from phones to copiers, cars to netbooks, within a year
* Larger market of applications (not yet, not by far. But in a year or two, look out!)
Think of it this way: there was a day when PC users might have asked the same question about Mac's. Apple is using the same strategy with their iPhone as they did with their Mac's, and soon they'll be the "little guy," and we PC's (Android's) will be the in the "in" crowd.
One last comment... if you are experiencing something more than what you would call "lag," may I suggest you check out someone elses phone, or try a show model at a T-Mob store. Your phone may be damaged, and you may need a replacement.
Scott
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