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WOW thank you. I think I like the idea of 3.6" screen more than 4.x. The TP2 is big enough. If the other phones like the EVO/Epic had higher resolution then I'd think about it, but 480x800 is 480x800 whether it's on a 3.5" screen or a 4.6" screen (as long as my eyesight holds up).

Does it have a notification light? This is actually an important feature for me as I don't use email audio notifications but I like to know when something comes through without having to turn on the phone screen.

I suspect this phone will get less of a developer following than the EVO because it's not "latest and greatest". But it does look very interesting to me, particularly with Windows Phone so dreadfully far behind in apps and usability (no copy/paste, and I actually use SSH and FTP on my TP2, something not available with WP yet). I think it will be at least a year before any WP CDMA handset (HD7 Pro) comes anywhere near this in the unique combination of hardware and software I'm looking for.

I may give the local radio shacks a call and see if they have one. I know this is a general FAQ, but if I'm unhappy with the EVO Shift 4G, I can return it within 30 days and go back to my standard Everything Data 450 plan (no $10 4g fee), right? The 4G coverage in my area ends about 50 yards from my friggin' house...I'm wondering if that means I'd have a shot at getting 4g or I have to walk down the street.