LG VX5200 (Verizon Wireless)

Pros: Feels substantial, simple but catching exterior

Cons: Main LCD screen is lacking, terrible ringtones

Summary: I decided to stick with LGs because my vx4400 lasted me 2 and a half years on the original battery. Believe it. I missed out on the vx4600 so I decided to go with this model.
This is an ideal phone for those unimpressed with vcast, no need for bluetooth, and undiscriminating in terms of the screen and graphics options of their phone.
It is a nice slim phone thats nice to hold. It gets the job done in regards to calls and texting capabilities and thats all I need from the phone. I have gotten great reception everywhere I've gone [I live in DC though where verizon rules the roost]. I haven't had any problems with it yet. Whether its the phone or LG, this phone is way behind in terms of the GUI compared to Moto phones. Its a little clumsy to navigate around and the menu graphics seem outdated comparatively.
But overall, for those who want a phone that performs well and looks good, I think this is a wise and affordable choice. Hopefully the dependability of my vx4400 is norm for LG phones.