I read the reviews around the web, and all signs pointed to get this phone. It may be nearly two years old, but its miles ahead of the average junk phones people seem to like in the states. I have T-Mobile and i was able to easily find the carrier mods on their website to get the features working right. Why waste 300- or more on the newer and bulkier models, or the touch screen accident prone phones. Trust me and get this. &lt;also comes in a nice black and orange color>