[Gardein]

I tried out a i760 for about two weeks and returned it..

The external keypad was nice but only useful if you dial with your left hand or with two hands. I also did not like how the keyboard slide-out felt very wobbly.

On a positive note I did get both Internet Sharing and usb modem functionality added to the device with no hassle by "standing on the shoulders of giants" and pulling some easy to apply cabs from here and the xda-developers site. The internet sharing worked well through usb, bluetooth, and also worked with the ad-hoc wifi router setup detailed here and at xda-developers.

I also loaded up a great Cube gui using SCLPF 1-62, flashlite 2.1, and FTouchFlo 1.4.1. The wobbly keyboard slide on the i760 made it difficult to get good swipe gestures one-handed but it did look pretty nice..

The proprietary connector was the show-stopper for me. With the pile of mini-usb chargers and cables I have, the connector on the Samsung is unacceptable. I neglected to put the Samsung cables in my bag and was out on the job for over 18 hours. The i760 didn't come close to making it even with the 1500 mAh battery. I know I could buy another set of cables and leave them in my bag but I would rather not add to the tangle of cables I already have just to throw them out when I get my next phone. With the mini-usb connector on the HTC models and a 3200 mAh battery I have never been without power on my 6700 and I can carry one cable and charger set which will support my GPS, phone, and headset at home, at the office, or in my car.

Thanks to all the guys/gals who work on the hacks that make these devices so much more useful!