It really is becoming a top end device. I'm glad you didn't give up on it.
As am I. Last September, I dropped the deathstar and iphone for vzw and my first Android. The network is much better, but their support for the updates leaves much to be desired. Personally, I think the two best brands are now sammy and moto. But from what I can tell, moto has the edge in radio reception and battery life. I have no doubt that iOS has peaked and that Android and WinPhone are now the ones to beat.