> Just don't count on them to provide privacy as well. On the bright side, Google won't go thermonuclear on you if you choose a Google-free mod. The Cyanogenmo

> Just don't count on them to provide privacy as well. On the bright side, Google won't go thermonuclear on you if you choose a Google-free mod. The Cyanogenmod guys conveniently provide instructions to install "google packs" if you choose to do so. I will not do business with companies that are into thermonuclear war. The first and last Apple product I used was an iPod, years ago. Having to convert my music and videos to specific formats made the iPod lose its luster.