I wouldnt think of calling myself an "expert", but I've learned quite a bit about Android and I'll definitely try to help with any issues or questions you may have
. I think I'm gonna put together a list of 100 or so of my favorite apps with links and info for anyone just getting into Android too, I'll make sure to direct you to it if you want (just started on it after I posted this, I should have it posted up by tomorrow evening)
. Along with Google Skymap, a couple of the very first apps you're going to want/need will be
1: Astro File manager: I would list this one as a must have. Besides just exploring files in your SD card it can read zip, tgz files, has it's own Image viewer, selectable tool icons, has a task killer, shows SD card usage, Backup & restore multiple apps, send files as attachments, allow downloads of any file type, and search for files on your phone.
2: Handcent SMS: Much better texting software. Looks nicer, easier to read, and lots of options/utilities.
3. Beautiful Widgets: Looks VERY classy on the home screen and gives a brief view of important info including time, full date, and weather. This one is 1.49, and it's the only app in this list that isnt free, but I think it's totally worth the buck 49
4: PDA Net free adition: Allows easy tethering for your Droid!!!!!!! They took all the steps and made it automatic in an app, much like the internet sharing app for WM.
5: Barcode Reader: I think we all know this app by now, but if you dont, go get it and check it out
. Also a great tool to use for installing apps from
www.androlib.com
6: Ringdroid: Awesome app, makes it easy to add any mp3 as a ringtone. Very similar to the MP3 Trimmer from WM.
7: i Music: Haven't NOT found a single MP3 file i searched for yet. Saves them to iMusic folder on your SD card.
8: Pandora you know this one I'm sure
9: Shazaam: Same as Music ID
10:
TuneWiki: an alternative music player to Android's native music player. Pulls lyrics from a data base that is displayed on the screen in real time (corresponds with current lyrics being sung in the song karaoke style).
Also, as mentioned briefly in the list above,
www.androlib.com has a complete list of apps available for Android, complete with descriptions, reviews, and QRcodes that you can scan with "bar code scanner" to make it easy to just scan the screen with your phone and go straight to the install
Edit: I never would have thought you would go out and get an Android phone, kudos to you for being open enough to try it out first hand. I really think you'll like it a lot. I like it a lot better than the current offering from WM and it's not like I just used WM for a couple of weeks either. I used and supported WM for the last few years before giving Android a shot and there's no way I'd consider going back to WM now (at least not until we see how WM7 turns out). It will most likely take you a few days of digging around in the phone to get used to where everything is and how to use it, but the adaptation isn't too bad