I think you come from a hopeful mindest, which I like, but don't forget where Android comes from... Google, another giant conglomerate dead-set on ruling the world in their eyes as well. It's all the same meat, just a different cut. Apple wants to rule with a right handed iron fist of set ways, google wants to rule as well but with other ideals, allowing more creative leeway to the user, in a manner of speaking, so long as their name is on it and the money lines their socks. Keep in mind that android-based phones still outsell iPhones. This is because of their lack of hardware delegation and management, giving them more avenues with hardware companies and their devices. This also sets back customer satisfaction and decent devices (apple has this issue too, but I've seen them give out replacement phones when someone clearly abused it past warranty(two roomates, twice, hilarious stories actually), you cant beat their iPhone cust support, its a big leg they stand on) . Google would rather own by taking over multiple facets instead of the "rule only by one" way. In the long run that could work (apples way) but ONLY if they can manage to get such a huge foothold that they can control more than they are now. I don't think this is what they want, they just want to have their giant piece in the pie chart and be that label that "other people" buy, which has quickly turned into the label that all buy. No longer can a douche get laid for having an iPhone...so, in essence, it's a good thing.
I work in the computer animation/vfx/motion graphics industry, I also live in the world of stinky hipsters...LA... so I deal with plenty of apple fanboys and pc fanboys.. and I freelance, so I'm constantly working with some new snot-nosed brat that doesn't know what he's really talking about, yet won't shut up about how awesome one little thing about a pc or mac is... it gets annoying. OK, this just turned into a rant that has nothing to do with any of you, stopping.....
What's the biggest perk on this guy? FULL CUSTOMIZATION! I MEAN FULL! I could show you guys so many ways to take advantage of this in your car, especially if you're a tuner. Android is Linux, Linux can do anything in the right hands. This is the perfect carputer... don't give a sh-it it's from china, all those parts inside are made there anyway. (same with apple, msoft, htc, they all use foxconn hardware... a GIANT china company, google their CEO, while youre at it google how many work-related suicides they've had.. it's insane)
More game-players would be nice, but in such a niche market, in this world economy, it just won't happen... So this is where home-made carputers come in, and that's your best "other" option, pending that you want to put the skill and time into it. I'd love to... a fave nerdy labor of love, I'd call it..
Why this extended explanation? Probably because I talk too much and I'm pre-gaming before a party. Take it as you will, I'm still new here and tryin to sell my dang amps... that are awesome... buy them...