I've eyed the lower cost phones from Chinese brands. But I have a hard time generating trust. I don't know whether or how much better off I am with a U.S. bas

I've eyed the lower cost phones from Chinese brands. But I have a hard time generating trust. I don't know whether or how much better off I am with a U.S. based brand/"manufacturer". All this stuff is is made over there, and brands continue to migrate, as well (Motorola, ThinkPad (it's Lenovo's, now -- as is Motorola, for that matter), etc.). Barring better choices, I'm hoping that the U.S. part of the operation is keeping an eye out and testing for deviations. With all the Chinese stuff, I keep thinking, TANSTAAFL.