Greetings and Welcome to 2011, where we live in a world economy, a global marketplace, and phones like the Galaxy S II which I have had for over one month, are indeed current models.
Just because they are not carried at the local mall means nothing.
The Motorola Triumph. It's not out yet, but will be soon.
Honestly, I think the iPhone is one of the better phones out there and that's why I'm paying for it with AT&T. It's worth having. If I couldn't have an iPhone, then there isn't much point paying the same price bill for something I don't like as much.
With the Motorola Triumph (Virgin Mobile), unlimited data, text, and 300 minutes for $25 a month is an awesome deal. Plus, you can install something from the Android marketplace to allow for free tethering. Virgin Mobile runs on Sprint's network so it's mediocre. Good enough for my needs at least. It even has the similar specs to the HTC Thunderbolt (snapdragon, etc).
Don't assume, that doesn't suit you well. I did indeed read the post quite carefully as I read all posts.If you actually read the first post you would have seen that I asked which phone you would pick if you had to choose TODAY.
Most Americans go the subsidized route and don't have an extra $800 to burn importing a galaxy s II which is why I asked what you would realistically purchase today if the iPhone didn't exist...
Some people just have a lot better choices available to them than others.Life is what you put into it. We all have choices.