I switched to Android when Google gave me an HTC EVO at that year's Google I/O. The deciding factors were: - The large, high-res screen was way prettier. - I

I switched to Android when Google gave me an HTC EVO at that year's Google I/O. The deciding factors were: - The large, high-res screen was way prettier. - It had access to the whole internet, including Flash. - The kickstand was handy. (minor, but still a nudge) Android also had 3rd party keyboards with swipe-typing years before Apple did. I think Android has always been the preferred platform for tinkerers.