I don't think anyone has outright said that this phone is going to be "da best evarrrrr"...coming from a "dumbphone", it's more than a decent upgrade for me. It just seems like people are relishing glorifying Android devices far too much in forum meant for a competing market so it borders on trolling...especially when it has nothing at all to do with the functionality of this device (which is releasing, whether people feel it's worth it or not). Just saying. YES the 9650 has it's shortcomings (especially in "comparison" to the EVO/Incredible). The horse is dead, yeesh. No one is bringing anything new to the discussion except "Well the Tour was like this and the Evo has this..." Bah. How about we wait until the devices release and see how people feel THEN, shall we?
As stated before, different strokes for different folks. I'm sure the 9650 will be more than adequate for most whereas most will seek out new the new Android devices. Personally, I spent too much money on my other electronics to have something that's supposed to be a PHONE first and foremost come along and try to replace that (and I don't like touchscreens). Not comfy with being that connected either. The "smarter" these devices get, the more dependent on them people become for entertainment because they forget how it is to be stimulated otherwise. But that's another train of thought.
