http://www.phonearena.com/htmls/Spri...le-a_6738.html
Looks like by the end of Sept, the Android development center will be available. Not necessarily the device being available for purchase, but the stars are aligning for the Hero....I just wish we knew which version was coming to sprint....chin, or no chin.
Here's the direct link to the Sprint Dev website:
http://developer.sprint.com/site/glo.../p_android.jsp
Edit: The download link for the 1.5 SDK takes you to the android developers site. Not some sprint-specific link/download. This, on the outside, makes it look like the Hero will not be locked down, or have areas that are restricted by Sprint.
ReEdit: Looks like the phone is coming out Oct 11, @ $179, with 2 year contract (no Sero allowed at this time). And the phone looks nice. No brass.