Google I/O was one of the main reason of my travel to United States. And it was beyond my expectations. I met so many great people, had great food, and watched the amazing keynote. The best part was I was right in the middle of the event I've always dreamed of.
The best part of I/O was the keynote speech of second day. They announced the next Android, Froyo, and Google TV on that day. Watching the keynote in the middle of the audiences was far better experience than watching a concert for me. The room was full of techies like me, and it was so fun to feel the same things with everyone.
Froyo was amazing. I haven't think that way before, but now I started to think that Android actually can compete with iPhone. There were so many great features in the new Android version. In fact, it even looked as they tried to make only the features iPhone doesn't have. And it worked.
And Google TV, well, the first impression to me was like "Can't I just connect a Mac Mini to a TV?". It was good that they made TV searchable, but the UI was not that different from PC. And they made too many mistakes during the presentation because of the bluetooth connection, And it even devaluated the product itself. My friend Mickey was also in part of the project, so I felt really sorry about the mistakes. But I can tell the Google TV is just starting now, and it has so many potentials. We'll see.
Another best part of I/O for me was the GTUG(Google Technology User Group) managers' dinner on the night before the I/O. Managers of GTUGs from all around the world gathered in one place, had food together, and talked a lot. They were all fun and great people.
And as known to everyone, Google gave away the HTC EVO to every attendees! including the one month unlimited plan! That's perfect for me because I'm traveling here in US for a month. So I got 2 new Android smart phones from Google this time. I couldn't get more excited.
