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Androids are compromised with carrier and operating system locks. You can't travel and just swap the SIM card, remove unwanted carrier software, access functions the carrier removed (like [http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2010/09/26/t-mobile-g2-wont-support-tethering-at-launch-maybe-later/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter tethering via Wifi hotspot]), or install updated/custom software (do any devices have commitments to the imminent Android 3.0?). The Nexus One is the best "open source Android"  — you have to void the warranty, but root and custom OS installation is just a click away without playing cat and mouse "jailbreaking" games. But the N1 doesn't have a keyboard, a feature many professional and technical people want.
 
HTC's new [http://www.htc.com/us/products/t-mobile-g2 G2/Z] has a keyboard, and runs stock Android, so it's a good choice as an "open source Android" (though a handset with [http://www.anandtech.com/show/3967/the-tmobile-g2-preview/4 slightly larger battery] and numeric row on the keyboard would be nice). Perhaps Google will release it as the "N2;" if not, the next best thing could be a group purchase of a particular handset from an unlocked provider (maybe http://www.puremobile.ca/HTC/HTC-Desire-Z-GSM-Phone/ in Canada).
 
If you're interested, write something in the comments below or stir it up on your favourite site.
 
== Updates ==
 
Oct 20, 2010: Received word from PureMobile, they can do group buys with a minimum of ten people, and will get back as soon as they have more info with further details.
 
[http://mobilesyrup.com/2010/10/20/effective-today-rogers-hup-eligibility-now-at-month-30-iphone-excluded Rogers has also extended their hardware update to 30 months], from 24, meaning you're stuck with a compromised device longer.
 
Also, I'm really tired of commercially oriented tech blogs focused on hoarding and being uncritical, they're compromised too. If you're interested in a completely open data and participation concepts, please write a note below or edit this page.
 
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