I did say that I liked the DROID from Motorola; after all, you have got a physical keyboard, a large touch screen and of course, the Google Android operating system.  But that was before the Xperia X10 was announced. Now, I just look back at the DROID with amusement. Besides, Motorola made a deal with a US-carrier limiting its probable release anywhere else in the world. Now they announce the darn Milestone. It is still the old mobile phone, but renamed. Yep, Motorola DROID has been re-named Milestone; and they are releasing it in the UK. They will? Already? So soon?

The real surprise is that they planned it in the first place. Something tells me that they were not watching keenly about the plans of their competitors. Everyone seemed surprised that the Xperia X10 will be out much sooner than expected. I know I was and I wanted to see it come to life. With the X10 taking hold of the Android crowd, it seems like Motorola will have to lower the price of the Milestone if they want to get a piece of the action. For one thing, Android fans are willing to spend megabucks but only on devices that are truly worth it. When you have a choice between the Snapdragon and a lowly ARM Cortex processor, I doubt there will be much competition.

I really do not know how I would place myself regarding this announcement. While I am joyful that the DROID is not as exclusive as it should be, it actually hurts me deep down to see two great Android phones slugging it out. If these devices are launched separately with months apart, then it would be fine. More than anything, I would really like to see more people on the Android so that they will see how much of a difference an operating system makes for a mobile phone.