The Google-developed Android operating system is coming to a cellphone near you on October 22nd.

T-Mobile's HTC G1 "Dream" will cost you $179, and features a internet navigation buttons, a full QWERTY keyboard, and a 3-inch touchscreen. More details under the cut:

Release Date: October 22nd

Price: $179 with a two year contract. Unlimited internet with "some messaging" will run $25/month. Unlimited internet and messaging is $35/month. Data plans will require voice plans.

Screen: 3.17" 65K color touchscreen that runs in HVGA (480×320) resolution.

Battery Life: You can talk for 5 hours, or keep the phone in standby for 130 hours.

Camera: 3.1MP,

Colors:  White, black and brown.

Storage: 1GB MicroSD card preinstalled. Supports 8GB MicroSD.

GPS: Global positioning works with and built-in compass provides directional guidance. Google

Android Market is similar to the iPhone's App Store, and will allow downloading of various Android apps.  Amazon MP3  store will be preloaded on every G1, allowing the download of 6 million DRM-free tracks with singles starting at 89 cents.

Here's a video of the phone in action:

 So... iPhone killer or what?