That's the wrong way to think about it. Now that they're equally evil, you can buy whichever one you want. Or else you can't buy any and you might as well go out and play in the sun. Either way, you win.
But if you are planning on buying something, do it now. Soon you might not be able to buy anything.
Yep, if anyone is using legal battles to determine what they should/shouldn't buy, you're going to be drastically disappointed.
As an Apple fan, I hope Google gets their way in the courts if not for a while. Why? Well if not only to get the Android people off their high horses in regards to legal issues and the companies behind them, but it would be the perfect way for an actual debate over software patents to be brought the forefront of public debate.
Reform on patents will only ever happen if people here feel the pain of the process. As it is we're too far removed still.
But if you are planning on buying something, do it now. Soon you might not be able to buy anything.