JD Power and Associates released a survey yesterday on smart phone manufacturer satisfaction. They asked 6,800 people.

The maximum score was 1,000 and Apple led the pack with a score of 800.

But here’s the big news: Motorola and HTC — makers of Android devices — were hot on their heals, within 30 points.

That’s a hell of an achievement.

People LOVE the iPhone, with passion.

Here are quantified results that say people are almost as pleased with the top two makers of Android phones.

There’s no question that Android devices will continue to sell more units than the iPhone  simply because multiple companies manufacture them — and they are available through every major American wireless carrier.

But these numbers suggest that sheer muscle is not the only reason.

People love their Android phones.