[Noir]

to the OP great points
truly valid and a lot of reasons why I prefer the htc rosie builds - even slower, they give me as a user the well needed balance the stock android lacks
I don't run android often (maybe to keep up with development) but so far, yes i tis incomplete and not ready for prime time. Comparing my android to the moment for example makes me realize the moment is 10,000 years away from our builds, but it also gives us something to aspire to in that the overall speed of the device will be very snappy.
All in all, personal subjectivity varies, but as far as sending an sms or something, android does it well. As far as getting work done, in my experience, it is lackluster. Take it as it were though because your experience in the ever burgeoning battle of balance may be different than mine