Thanks for the links! Glad I'm not the only nube with these kinds of questions!
(Actually, I could work on this stuff for years and still consider myself a
nube. I've been an active licensed ham for over four years and still consider
myself a nube at that, too :-) ).

One thing learned from the links is I probably **won't** get the Samsung Galaxy.
I'll probably look at an HTC device, or check with some friends who have Droid
devices and see which ones they like/recommend.