Hey, it's a phone with the ability to play mp3s and take decent pics and vids - still, it's a phone, and a quite stylish one at that. Small keypad, yes, but capable of texting along with all of the other non-QWERTY models. Primarily, it's an LG phone with good connectivity; isn't that the main function of a cell phone?As a camera or MP3 player, the Chocolate is certainly not the equal; then again, can your digicam or mp3 make phone calls? We'll see with what Apple has to offer; meanwhile, it's about the service (Verizon works for me), and phone connectivity (I like LG); any other suggestions?Having said that, I'd suggest that LG improve its mp3 functionality; specifically, the ability to proper bookmark a listening point upon pausing the current selection. I should be able to close the phone and then later on, open it and start playback from where I was before (instead, I have to select through the playlist to the track and then scroll through to where I was). And give me an USB cable and software with that - right now, I gotta pay another $30 to get that. Also, offer a headphone jack that will work with my mp3 headphones - (Verizon, don't try to sell me even more stuff).Another message to LG and Verizon - you are leaving on the table a big opportunity: offer a way cool case or skin (or your design and testimony to scratch-proofness) and you have a category killer of sorts. I cannot believe the lame options I get from Verizon stores - I'd rather risk scratching this cool phone. (Verizon - are you OK with that?!)Update:If I could, I'd add another 1/2 star to make the rating 4.5 stars. After having used the Navigator GPS application on a free 2wk trial basis (plus airtime charges: I'm doing my eval off-peak, of course), I can easily say that this phone will delight those wanting more bang for the buck. I enabled phone location mode, entered my destination, and was guided by the professional female voice along my route. There was one turn-off that the real-time tracking showed, but the voice wasn't present for. Maybe a glitch? When "real" GPSs become the size of the Chocolate, I'll get one; right now, this method works for me.Another Update:For charging while in a car, go for a smart charger from an Amazon merchant.[..]