You are "typing" wrong... the click is so much nicer, because I have semifat fingers, I can highlight letters without pressing the screen... Also the new Storm 2's screen is much better... I REALLY LIKE THE CLICK but also I have gotten used to it... I have a friend who might be buying my old storm... if you were to try the new storm and use it for more than a day.... you might never go back...

 

if you want a rugged phone. i'd go with the i580 from nextel. i've had it a little over 2 years and this phone is tough. dropped it from tractor cabs, 30ft+ grain bends, it still works and the screen has not been damaged even with all its accidental drops. they are military spec phones. direct conect compatible. they come in black/yellow and grey/black. if i could do it over i'd get the black/yellow purely out of looks

 

I love my HTC hero on sprint

 

I recently just got a Sanyo Incognito, not a touch screen but probably the next best value for the buck. The phone flips open to a qwerty keyboard plus has a nice big display. I've had it now for about three weeks.