Powered by a 1GHz hummingbird processor, the Captivate also includes 16GB of internal flash memory. Its 4-inch 800 x 480 Super AMOLED touchscreen is among the best screens currently on the market.
The strangest omission on this device is the absence of an LED flash for its 5-megapixel camera.
Unfortunately, it's currently only (officially) running Android 2.1, but it's likely to receive 2.2 (Froyo) before the end of the year. The Samsung Captivate is available on AT&T for $199 after a $300 rebate with a two-year contract.
Verizon Wireless - DROID X
The DROID X is powered by 1GHz processor with 8GB of internal memory and a 16GB MicroSD card. It's also capable of recording 720p video, it's not, however, the best camera on the market.
More importantly, the phone features a massive 4.3-inch 854 x 480 touchscreen, which is mostly perfect for watching media on the go. If you're at home though, the DROID X has HDMI out and DLNA support, so video can be streamed directly to most modern home theaters.
Another big plus is that it has already been officially updated to Android 2.2, so no need to bother with the older platform. The DROID X is available on Verizon Wireless for $200 after a $100 rebate with a two-year contract.
Sprint - HTC EVO 4G
Featuring the same 1GHz Snapdragon processor found in many current Android devices, the EVO 4G differentiates itself in a number of other ways. For instance, a kickstand allows for easy viewing without the need of an external case. And, like the DROID X, it has HDMI, so it's easily connectible to TVs.
Where WiMAX is available, 4G is easily its biggest feature. Sprint's 4G speeds are capable of up to 10Mbps down and 1Mbps up, which rivals the home broadband of many Americans.
The speed is doubly cool, since the device serves as a mobile hotspot. Simply start it up and it works as a micro-Wi-Fi network capable of serving 4G Internet to five devices. With Sprint currently lighting cities with WiMAX, it's likely that, unless you live in the middle of nowhere, you'll soon have 4G access.
The HTC EVO 4G is running Android 2.2. It's available on Sprint for $200 after $250 in rebates with a two-year contract.
T-Mobile - G2
The device is mostly standard in terms of specs (800MHz processor, etc.), but it has an excellent, slide-out qwerty keyboard. You also won't find a ton of superfluous features on the G2; just the basics, but everything works as it should.
The G2 features T-Mobile's answer to 4G: HSPA+. While it's not as fast as WiMAX or LTE, it's very quick and it already works in most cities. I've personally tried it in Akron, Cheyenne, Des Moines, Lincoln, Omaha, New York, Reno, Salt Lake City, Savannah and San Francisco, and it's performed across the board. If you're not in a city, though, you might be out of luck.
The myTouch is more feature-heavy than the G2, but if you're looking for an Android device that just works, the T-Mobile G2 is among the best options currently on the market. The G2 is available now on T-Mobile for $200 after $250 in rebates and a 2-year contract.