EU regulations on the use of metric distance measurements mean that this will have to get relabelled the "kilometrestone" before it can be released.

"It does seem odd that Motorola would drop them from the US model."

I wonder if it's partly to do with software patents? Since they don't exist in Europe, they're avoiding Apple jumping down their throats. Apparently the same reason multi-touch is disabled on all other Android devices (except the Hero?).

Looks damn ugly! (obviously bar the UI, can't comment on that as I haven't seen it).

... I liked the design of the Dext or whatever it is, but this one just looks like a prototype, like they've not got round to making it presentable yet... what was their thinking on putting the D pad on the right too?? Why would anybody go against years of training from games consoles and almost any other device that demand it be on the left??

I'm in the market for a new android phone to replace my iphone which I've grown to almost hate in the last few months since the 3.* updates... looks like I'll be going for that Acer "Liquid" A1... shame really.

Also - I hate it when they change device names for Europe... Droid was fine here... although I'm not sure if it was a legal thing, like preexisting trademarks etc.

Yup. They're going to have to replace that 3.7" * display with a 94mm one too.

* Heresy. Should be Three and Seven Tenths of course.

I'd wait for the Sony Ericsson if I were you, it's sexy. I have a G2 myself, only came out recently in NZ, will be the next millenium by the time the Sony gets here...

I have some learning curve yet with the Verizon Branded Google Android. As good or better than any smart phone or WinMobile device I've used, and I started with a bag phone and with WinCE 2000.

I have seen on several Droid developer sites that the gestures are "in there" just not turned on. I have not drilled down into the source far enough yet.

Hmmmmm, is Google afraid getting in a Patents spat with Apple?

/s/ Old Time Coder