Yeah i mean i can understand the need for a Kickstand... for those of you that watch movies on your phone... its nice to set it on the desk and watch it... but only time i really watch video on my phone is while im driving (yes i know prolly not smart but im a pro at it lol) ill watch the Redzone channel if i have to go somewhere sundays during the football games... or ill watch Survivor on it since i dont have CBS... But i dont really think its nessicary in having a kickstand built in. Y not just make a protective case with a kickstand for ppl that want it.... But gotta give HTC Credit for being innovative with the Kickstand on the Evo and this phone