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[dschobel]

Sure, to the extent you want to access google services. But isn't that a given?

My desktop is tied to my google account to the same extent that I choose to use google search and email.

[alex_c → dschobel]

No, to the extent where the first step in booting up your Android phone for the first time is filling in your Google account information (at least on the HTC Dream I tried). It's closer to Windows asking you for your MSN or Live or whatever login the first time you boot it up.