I really like the clamshell design with the rubberized portions on the front and back. The phone doesn't slide off of tables and car seats like my old phones. I have not had any problems at all with the battery life, I have actually found it to be superior to my Nokia and Sony phones. I use it every day and usually only charge it once a week. Luck of the draw on the batteries I guess. The screen quality is gorgeous and sharp, but the camera gets drowned out by any nearby artificial light source - works fine in sunshine though. The only real problem I seem to have is that the volume on the earpiece just will not turn up past a whisper...I've never had a phone where I have to say, "Excuse me?" so many times when I'm already at top volume. No games, but for me that is not a problem. Good reception and once you figure out the keypad it's very easy to use. Don't depend on the manual to teach you anything though. It is just useless- don't even bother trying. Just use good old trial and error and common sense and you'll be enjoying this phone in no time. I would buy this one again even at full price - which I may have done already if Cingular stiffs me on this rebate like they did on the last one. Time will tell. Very good phone for the money.