This phones tops them ALL it is simply the best in phone functionality with some amazing futures like live TV and one click music player. I had Samsung Instinct and took it back to exchange for this one. I also use a Bleckberry 8830 and I can say with now doubt that this phone does everything that Blackberry can do, and more. When you compare the screen size to the blackberry, they are both same screen size, the keyboard on the LG take same space size as in the Blackberry but it is larger keys and much easier to operate. The flip function is great. when close, the outer screen can be turned on by one click on the side Music or Camera buttons. The music sound is nice on its own, even with no headset, the speaker phone works nice with a nice large speaker button next to the Talk button. There is nothing that Blackberry can do and this phone can't. I like it so much that am using it as a replacement to my blackberry now, since it is a flip, one you close it and put in in your pocket, you don't feel it, its not bulky and no need to lock the keys since nothing will happened while its inside your pocket. The operating system is great too, moving through men item is quick, the phone book is clear and highlighted and every function is working in fully logical simple way, it get you what you want from it with out any issues. I am a high volume user, I use 5000 minutes a month +, a 'gadget frick" and had all the latest phones with many carriers, I can say without doubt that this is the best phone I have owned so far. Thank You, LG for making it.