I have only had the phone for about 3 days, but I feel like that is enough time to do a review.  This will be in three parts because the parts really are independent of each other: the hardware, the software, and Sprint (the provider).

<strong>Hardware</strong>

Well, the phone feels pretty good in the hand, albeit, it's kind of heavy for a phone these days.  The screen is large looks really great.  Pictures and videos look really good on the screen.  It has all of the standard hardware options: volume controls, a camera button, power button/end call, answer call, and a voice command button.

The fully QWERTY keyboard is really nice to type on.  If one texts or emails a log on their phone, a physical keyboard can be more confortable and easier to use than a virtual keyboard (on-screen keyboard).

I have had any issues with the hardware thus far.  It is not a real "looker" but that was not important to me.  If style is important to you, then, this phone may not be for you.

<strong>Software</strong>

The phone comes with Android version 1.5 (codename: cupcake).  This is a slightly older version of Android.  The Moment, from everything I have read, is a "vanilla" implementation of the OS.  Unlike HTC, which puts a little nicer UI on the phone.  This is both good and bad.  The good: It is customizable.  The bad: Sort of geared towards geeks.

I spent some time getting used to how the phone works.  It (as maybe all smartphones) feels like a computer OS.  You have a home screen (desktop), an application list (think "start menu"), and shortcuts to Application on the home screens.  It is very easy to launch an app... either from the applications menu or home screen shortcuts.

This, is as opposed to the way other phones such as the iPhone, which every app shows on one of it's many screens.

Many of the apps that come with it leave something to be desired, but since this OS is open for customization, there are apps readily available to improve the experience.  This is what I have done so far and what I want to do:

Replacements
Handcent SMS (Messaging)
Meridian Media Player (Music and Gallery [made for pics and videos])

Still looking for
A dialer/contacts replacement
Browser (Opera Mini is available but fails to install on my phone...)
Gallery (Only a picture viewer, not a video player)

I have downloaded a couple of applications that could replace these but not quite what I am looking for.  Perhaps, something like Meridian Media Player could add phono support.  That would rock.

I don't think Android is quite ready for the masses, well at least not Version 1.5.  Doesn't feel as polished or coherent as the iPhone (well, I have an iPod touch which just lacks the phone features, but obviously has the same look and feel).  This version feels so much like a geek-phone-toy.  Version 2.0 is shipping on Verizon's Motorola Droid phone.  I have read in many places and sources that version 2.0 will come to the Moment... but when?  Not a 'moment' too soon!  haha!

<strong>Sprint</strong>

Peaple really shouldn't discount Sprint as a provider.  My fiancee has had Sprint for quite a while now and she convinced me to switch for the combined billing (I was previously on Verizon.  Despite the higher plan costs, the service was solid and rarely ever had to contact customer support).

Well, the plan on Sprint is far better than any other carrier (130 gets 2 phone lines, 1500 anytime minutes, unlimited mobile-to-mobile calling, Sprint TV, Visual Voice Mail, NFL Mobile Live, Sprint Cup, and Sprint Navigation.  Not to mention that nights/weekends begin at 7PM rather than 9PM on the other carriers).  That is opposed to 211 on Verizon as I have it configures (120 gets 2 phone lines, 1400 anytime minutes, V Cast Limited TV (13/phone), Visual Voice mail (3/phone), unlimited data (30/phone)).  I am really surprised that the family plans do not include shared unlimited data usage, at least.

This is a no-brainer.

I have had pretty good reception at home and work.  The GPS works pretty good but from my lunch spot today back to the office, I lost the GPS.  Both locations are in Tucker... I wasn't able to keep my eye on the phone but it did say "No GPS" on the screen before I made it to my destination.  Not sure why, but that would really be bad if the GPS is lost when the person is really lost and need it.  That being said, no phone GPS will be better than a dedicated unit that uses actual satellites...

<strong>Final Verdict</strong>

Hardware: 4/5 Solid hardware, but uninspiring.
Software: 3.5/5 Vanilla Android feels too much like a desktop computer.  It works really well on the phone but lacks cohesiveness.
Sprint  : 4.5/5 Great plans and pricinng.  Losing the GPS in Metro Atlanta shouldn't happen.
Overal AVG: 4/5

<strong>Resources</strong>

<a href="http://www.sprint.com" target="_blank">Samsung Moment (Official Site)
Sprint</a>