I've been using my new vm4500 for 1 week since i tragically washed my 5300 without insurance. i was very skeptical about dropping the cash for this phone, and without any rebates, it's pretty pricey. after reading several positive reviews, i picked it up at best buy for $350 and and never regretted it. The navy color has really grown on me and unlike an earlier reviewer, i don't feel the phone is large at all. especially with the slimmer battery (which has performed wonderfully) it definitely feels slimmer than my old 5300 did. programs run faster (pac-man smokes now) and i like the menu. the video recorder is a sweet plus to go along with the camera. i subscribed to mobitv, the live tv package, and it's pretty sweet as well. as soon as the frame rates get a little faster, this is going to be an excellent option. the audio is beautiful through the speaker. the only thing i haven't tried yet is the ready link, only because i don't know anyone else who has a rl capable phone yet. voice dialing is right on, and other than the stupid "my buddy" dog that hops around the screen (you can easily turn this off through the display menu), i would say this phone is as perfect as it gets for right now. i've owned a nokia, a lg, a kyocera, a samsung, and this is my second sanyo. no doubt, sanyo, and the vm4500, is the way to go if you want a loaded out phone that is functional and fun.