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Verizon always tends to come out with phones and updates a bit later, for a reason, they are pickier and want something better usually. Picker client base willing to pay for it?

Perhaps that's why they have a slightly higher initial cost on their phones, they opt'd for a better screen. And offset with higher rate plans.

That doesn't mean HTC is using poor quality, Sprint is about "getting the job done" and doesn't effect use.. If they are able to offer a decent phone and cut a few corners and pass on the savings to the consumer, I am all for it. I am sure Sprint had a choice..

I personally like my phone, I've liked most if not all the HTC offerings. I am happy they are in the market, if not we'd have little competition and still have HP IPAQs or some sort of Samsung device.

Consider, most WinMo devices are very similar in hardware and specs.. It's the extra effort put forth by HTC, i.e. HTC Home Plugin (alone), that makes a world of difference.

I think only Treos have had something extra done for them (winmo units are made by HTC anyways).. Samsung has a clock(s).

Compare, RIM, Motorola, Nokia, Sony Erricson, their offerings are limited and boring at best.. LG interesting, Danger promising, but limited.

What I would love to see is more Sony Erricson devices, remember when Sony made a Palm OS based PDA with that nice clear screen higher rez CLIQ.. But they wanted a premium price compared to the other Palm devices..

How many of you would have paid an extra 50-100$ premium for a better screen and how many would have been put off on the higher price?

Most of us are frugal.. my $0.02 cents,

-CC

P.S. Would you buy an HTC Diamond for $500 with a slightly less viewable angle than a $800 one with better screen? Don't forget the offset phone plan of $60-100 instead of $30-60 to recover costs..