I'm 19 and on a family plan with my parents so theres no way they would let me buy a phone for like over 400$ so i have no choice but to get this phone as part of a contract upgrade (full upgrade). but i was torn between waiting for the new htc emerald phone or whatever later this year but i finally decided that there will always be a great, superphone 'right around the corner'. plus this screen is unmatched (maybe iphone 4), the reviews have been great, and samsung has already promised 2.2 and maybe even 3.0.