Android Push Gmail, is it worth it?

Android is out. The rumors about the google powered device that circulate the web months before it's release are mostly true. It's a T-Mobile branded device by HTC named T-Mobile G1. Specs include Qualcomm 528Mhz which is not the fastest processor around. Screen size also moderate at HVGA 320 x 480. A VGA would make it so much better. Memory is on the low side at 64 MB RAM / 128 MB ROM. Communication protocol includes WIfi and Bluetooth. It looks like the G1 specs is more or less the same as currently available mobile on the market. Nothing special here.

However the fact that google is integrating it's google apps into Android is quite interesting. What does this mean? Well, Gmail now is real push instead of Imap. Android also provide almost realtime sync for Google Calendar. If you're really into Google Apps, then i would say this phone is for you. In fact, anyone who buy this phone must be a google fan. You need a google account to activate the phone and no native sync with outlook or exchange. In my opinion, if push mail is the only concern when getting a new phone, the android is not your only choice. Many companies are offering sync solution with google for S60 or WIndows Mobile. I personally use GooSync and have a lifetime subscription. There's also OggSync which i never tested because i'm happy with the way GooSync handle my contact and calendar. I've also tested the mobile me 60 day trial but cancel it shortly afterwards since i don't see any reason to pay $99 a year for a syncing solution knowing that there are many other free offering available.

As of now, i don't see any reason to like the android. It seems like i can do everything it can and more with my HTC Tytn II. When a better spec android device is here, i might take another look, but for now i'll stick to my Tytn II.