ive always hated the iphone because of the fact you cant put insurance on it. i wanted it last year in april when i had an upgrade..but instead i opted for the vu. ive had it for a while now, a few scratches (i have an ed hardy hard case on it) its lasted me a year this month still in good condition, the touchscreen is a bit glitchy but its good. ive been considering buying the upgrade to the vu, the arena. not yet though, maybe in a month or two..because i want to see how lg makes use of a capacitive touch screen. the phone also seems as if its made out of aluminum and metal..is it? which makes it more durable. how is the touchscreen? how is the keyboard? i dont do internet and all that, i like how conversation is threaded on the arena and id like to get this phone. is it a good phone and good iphone alternative?