"When it's hot as hell outside (as it is right now, everywhere)"

How right you are. Durability is something that I've had problems with Samsung products in the past too.

Yes, yes it is. Well done!

They're probably just doing it to get some attention from the media, and it seems to be working.

That's not really a tilt shift lens, just a tilt lens for doing trendy shots that look like they're models.

Gay icon to become gay hippie icon?

Agreed. I think the Spit has to be the best looking prop fighter in the world ever.

You'd have a hard job shooting anything with that pancake lens.

You have a Samsung device that's lasted for over a year?

"In a world where a smartphone makes everyone a fully equipped photog"

"over $100" worth of apps

Maybe they could be used for medical experiments.

They should just release one new phone. One that's actually any good.

There's a saying: "Armatures talk about equipment, professionals talk about money, and photographers talk about light.

@lavans: Haha! I nearly did an office lol when I read this.

@bigcamcrsx:

@Bluecold:

"I've personally been waiting so long for the Desire Z, I felt like my mind would explode once I held it. Luckily I'm still alive to tell the tale of how beautiful the phone is to hold"

It doesn't need a case because being made by Motorola, it probably won't last long enough to incur any significant wear and tear.