I picked mine up Friday, and I have to say it is amazing. The physical keyboard takes a bit of getting used to (the trick is to use the flat part of the tip of

I picked mine up Friday, and I have to say it is amazing. The physical keyboard takes a bit of getting used to (the trick is to use the flat part of the tip of your thumbs and to be confident). The navigation feature of Google maps is also very useful. When you get close to your destination, it automatically jumps into street view facing the side of the road corresponding to your destination address. For another $3/mo, you get visual voicemail which is a nice first for Verizon. I've been using a Blackberry Pearl and iPod Touch for the past couple years as my mobile solution and was happy overall, but this is much better. Sure, maybe the iPhone is a bit better due to its app selection, but that doesn't even come close to the benefits of Verizon's network in my situation. Bottom line: if you're on Verizon and looking for a better phone, get it. If you're simply deciding between an iPhone and a Droid, the hardware/software of the two are close enough that you can look at other factors (like network coverage) to make your decision.