Android Dev Phone
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The Android Dev Phone is a SIM-unlocked and hardware-unlocked device that is designed for advanced developers. While developers can use regular consumer devices purchased at retail to test and use their apps, some developers may choose not to use a retail device, preferring an unlocked or no-contract device.
Android Dev Phone 1
The Android Dev Phone 1 is a SIM-unlocked and hardware-unlocked device that is designed for advanced developers. The device ships with a system image that is fully compatible with Android 1.0. It is possible to use any SIM in the device and can flash custom Android builds that will work with the unlocked bootloader. Unlike the bootloader on retail devices, the bootloader on the Android Dev Phone 1 does not enforce signed system images. The Android Dev Phone 1 should also appeal to developers who live outside of T-Mobile geographies.[1]
Criticism
To purchase an Android Dev Phone 1 device, you must first register as an Android developer on the Android Market site, which costs $25 (USD). There is a limit of 1 device per developer account. [1] The device itself costs $399 (USD) (including free shipping in the US).[1] Android Dev Phone 1 devices are not intended for non-developer end-users. Because the device can be configured with system software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, end-users operate these devices at their own risk.[1]
Availability
The device is available for purchase in 18 international markets, including 
United States, 
United Kingdom, 
Germany, 
Japan, 
India, 
Canada, 
France, 
Taiwan, 
Spain, 
Australia, 
Singapore, 
Eswatini, 
Netherlands, 
Austria, 
Sweden, 
Finland, 
Poland, and 
Hungary. [1]
Hardware Specifications
Android Dev Phone 1:
- Touch screen
- Trackball
- 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus
- Wi-Fi
- GPS-enabled
- Bluetooth v2.0
- 3G WCDMA (1700/2100 MHz)
- Quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
- QWERTY slider keyboard
- Includes 1GB MicroSD card (can be replaced with up to 16GB card)
More Reading
For full device specs and more information about obtaining an Android Dev Phone 1 device, see the Android Market web site.