but if you look at the prices of these phones (ranging anywhere from $200 to $500), its ridiculous that they wouldnt be made well. i know that 9/10 the phones are free or drastically reduced when you sign up for a new plan. but for those who dont, and just need to replace, its really expensive. any other product that cost on average $300 and died in 1.5 years for no reason, that compnay would be outta business. yet with these phones/providers, they make us think its ok and that it was time to upgrade anyways... bastards!