The "regular people" I know who own an Android phone bought it because it was cheaper, and in fact have a sub $150 thing (unlocked, retail).
They also are regularly out of pre-paid credit.
As a developer I couldn't care less about that kind of user, and I suspect few developers make a living on a fragmented and inconsistent platform like Android.
This in turn means less quality and variety of apps, which detracts even more from the experience.
If you have no money and no taste, sure lagginess, a terrible UI and advertising laden apps can be acceptable.
They also are regularly out of pre-paid credit.
As a developer I couldn't care less about that kind of user, and I suspect few developers make a living on a fragmented and inconsistent platform like Android.
This in turn means less quality and variety of apps, which detracts even more from the experience.
If you have no money and no taste, sure lagginess, a terrible UI and advertising laden apps can be acceptable.