Is Gphone For Real?

If Google wants to see widespread adoption of Android as a platform, I don't see why they would build their own branded phone and thereby compete directly against all of the potential users of their platform.

Then again, if the source of the delays has something to do with getting handset makers up to speed, I can see them pushing out a branded phone just so it's out there earlier. Another year, another price cut, and a move away from being AT&T exclusive and Apple could start running away with the market before Google gets ou the door.

After rebooting my HTC 5 times today uploading pictures to Facebook, I'd like nothing more than to own said phone.