Thanks, I'll give it a try. I use Picture Dial, and I like it except it never shows the pictures. Even though the pictures are on the contact cards.

If I use that 30%, everything is still $150+

I am not sure why you mentioned MIUI or Launcher Pro...I never said its launcher or UI were not replaceable...

If you don't like it, don't use it. Maybe this appeals to some people, that doesn't make them 'stupid.'

First off, its update-able..just not through official channels. The majority of the public wont know any different if they arent getting 2.3. For those people like us...we have custom roms and XDA (I know plenty of people who use sense roms).

Idk if I agree with all that. iOS may be user friendly. But it lacks raw power. People who want to play with their devices and get the most out of them chose open source.

Sense is the only great proprietary UI, obviously you havent used it.

Contact manager is better...Camera app is better...Better widgets...Better Dialer (than anything you will find on the market)

I love how a tech blogger is saying the Director of the CIA is wrong. I think they are probably in a better position to provide insight.

Yes but that doesnt mean every one will go for $102.

Amazon trade-in = guaranteed and simplistic.

What are you talking about. My 1 year old evo is still worth $200 (trade in) on amazon. I am sure I could ebay it for more.

They fixed it, you can now click on the image to expand...like you normally are able to.

From what I remember, 2 google searches = a cup of coffee in electricity terms.