I've owned 17 phones in 5 years. I've also tried every slim phone on the market, most recently the razor. This phone is far superior in resolution, sound quality, and with a clear/easy interface/menu setup. Samsung makes the best quality phones on the market in my opinion, and this phone is no different. The phone has been submerged in water twice in 2 weeks (by accident of course), and still works perfectly. (take out the battery immediately and blowdry or airdry before turning back on) The only con i can mention is that b/c it's so slim and fits in your backpocket so perfectly, you tend to forget it's there even when you sit down. This is how it fell in the toilet the first time =( Most people prefer the flip phones, but I like the long look, and holding down the * key will lock the keypad.