To follow up on a couple of Kevin's queries.
Must-try apps or WOW things: The G1 is so new that not many people have tried everything. Some of my favorite apps are Any Cut, Barcode Scanner, Geodroid, PicSay and Power Manager. The only app to exceed 250,000 downloads is PAC-MAN... go figure.
Gmail lag: 30-60 sec, eh? Wow, you BB boys are impatient!
Are the phones running on the same data network and plan? If so, I have no explanation.
Finally, about that repeated comment in reference to the hardware not being sexy. She's a capable, versatile, dependable, friendly, no-nonsense working girl who is ready to form a long-term relationship with the right owner. If you want the latest fashion plate, look elsewhere!