I've had this phone for about a week now and so far I'm loving it. After some research online and at the Verizon store I decided to go with this phone and I'm glad I did. Because this is first and foremost a cell phone I'll start with the phone features.VOICE QUALITYThis was key for me. I had a Nokia 2128i which was both analog and digital so it had crystal clear voice quality. Most people couldn't tell I was on a cell phone. This phone is all digital and as such your voice will sound slightly "tinny," however, that said, almost all cell phones are now digital so you may not be able to escape this. On the other hand, the voice you hear is crystal clear - other people (even on cell phones) sound really clear - I would have guessed they were on a landline. This is the primary reason I give this phone 5 stars because if it's not a good phone, what's the point of buying this gadget?PHONE FEATURESThis phone's sleek, swivel design is eye-popping and head turning. Everyone who sees it is amazed by its design (though the swivel screen has already been popularized in Asia). The keys are backlit with a relatively dim blue light so I have to say they are a little hard to read, especially if you're a heavy texter. Also, the location of the keys takes some getting used to because they are at the bottom underneath the screen. There are external volume controls, voice command button, camera, and speaker phone controls. A small gripe I have is the speaker phone control - it's positioned on the side near the bottom and I often find myself on speakerphone because it's so easy to push this button by mistake. Also, other reviews on CNET complain of no external music controls. I don't care about this because I have an iPod for my music but if you want to use your phone as an MP3 player, maybe the lack of external controls for music may bug you. The 1.3 MP camera takes very good, clear photos for a cell phone camera. I was impressed with the quality. The phone also sports a video cam but I haven't tried that yet. There is also an external slot for SD memory in case you want to store music, videos, and pics - this seems to be pretty standard in most newer, higher end phones. One note about the phone's navigation - Verizon told me all Verizon phones now come with Verizon's interface (no escaping it now). However, on this phone and the VX 8700, you can choose the LG theme so at least you don't see the annoying red Verizon theme.THE LCD SCREEN, ET ALThe screen is both the best and worst thing about this phone. The viewable screen is about 2" x 1.5" (give or take a bit) and the color and resolution are fabulous. The colors pop and the screen size allows the phone commands and any text to be larger, which of course is more readable. The screen swivels from vertical to horizontal (for TV viewing) and back again - it automatically changes text, pics, etc. from portrait to landscape. I think it's better for right handers than leftys but what else is new. The problem with it is that it is a finger print and smudge magnet. This phone should come with its own chamois cloth so you can keep it clean. I suppose this is a foible of all cell phones with screens but because this screen is so large and so much a part of the phone's appearance, it's very obvious you've got ear wax or who knows what on your screen. If you don't mind wiping a lot or don't care about ear debris and smudges, you'll be fine. It's a small gripe really in the larger scheme of things but one that I thought I'd mention.Because of the swivel screen - you have to swivel it up to dial calls - it leaves the little "sweet spot" or the ear hole to listen, in kind of an awkward position for having an actual conversation (i.e. the sweet spot is at about a 90 degree angle) so to talk more comfortably you have to swivel it back to the vertical position. Not a huge deal but it is an extra step you'll have to take in the execution of a making a phone call. Of course receiving a call doesn't present this issue because most likely your screen is already in the vertical position.THE TVVerizon offers TV service broadcast from its UHF airwaves so it uses different airtime than your phone minutes. In other words, when you watch TV you will not be using your phone minutes for this. They have 3 plans right now: Select (for about $25 per month) offers unlimited TV - 8 channels right now but supposedly more will be added, V CAST (videos, music games, etc. and internet access). Basic is just the 8 channels (around $15 per month), and then there's another plan for around $13 that offers only 4 channels. Despite the fact that the TV operates over different airwaves, you do need to have decent phone reception (Verizon tech support said "at least 2 bars") to get TV reception. Some channels are live (and thus are subject to some pixelation and lag from buffering) while others are pre-recorded and stream flawlessly with no buffering issues. Verizon is offering one month free of the select service with TV and V CAST V Pack - just be sure to cancel the service within the 30 day period so you are not charged afterward if you don't want the TV service. Also, keep in mind the service is only offered in limited geographic areas right now. Verizon tech support told me that as UHF stations get converted to mobile TV more areas will be added. Apparently the FCC has ordered this change to happen soon. We'll see. Oh and BTW, if you get a call while watching TV, you simply answer it and then rejoin your show already in progress (if live) or where you left off (if pre-recorded).SUMMARYAs my review title states, even if you don't want the TV service, this may be the phone for you. The voice quality is overall very good and sometimes excellent. The phone features like the camera are equally good (again have not tried video but assume it's at least as good as the camera, we'll see). The feel of the phone is good, quality components and not at all "plasticky" like some phones out there. It's a bit larger and heavier than some high end phones but probably on par or smaller than some smart phones. Plus, this phone just looks cool. Oddly enough my local Verizon store didn't have a case for it yet but you can order a holster at their on line store (or maybe in a store near you - just not in my store) that acts as a TV stand as well (about $20 bucks). One reviewer noted a cracked LCD screen - it's too bad about that; maybe it was just a lemon which is bound to happen from time to time. I've already dropped my phone twice (!) and so far so good still. This does bring up the point that because of the LCD screen size it is a bit slippery (though the back of the phone is thinly rubberized which helps a great deal).So, to sum it up (finally!), because the phone itself is very good, I recommend it highly, even if you don't pay the $14-$25 for montly TV service. If you pony up for that, you will definitely be too sexy for your shirt, at least until the iPhone comes out which will no doubt blow this out of the water. Hmmm, maybe wait another month and the price of this baby will come down from its current $369.99 Verizon store retail price (without contract), $199.99 price with 2 yr contract. Have fun with your phone; I am.