Audiovox PPC-6600 / PPC-6601 / XV6600 (HTC Harrier)

When the XV6600 first came out, I was pretty excited about it, especially the EVDO service. I was even told by a Verizon data tech that I could use it on a limited bases as a high speed modem for a laptop or desk top PC and even a Mac, which would be a big plus for me. Camera with flash, good size display, Pocket PC functionality, key board and graffiti, life was looking good!

Then I heard about the Samsung i730. The processor specs are better and it definitely looks better. Life got a little more complicated.

I'd like some input. Here is what I've heard:

XV6600: No Wi-Fi (may be the same for the i730. Not big for me in either case). Poor blue tooth, poor speaker and ringer volumes, both of which I've heard have software fixes. No built in voice recognition capabilities. Poor battery life, although the i730 specs. for the standard battery are about the same. The flat key board is a little harder to use than tic-tac keys. Lastly, Audiovox has never struck me as being on the "A" list in terms of quality.

i730: Faster processor, possible 3.2MP camera, built in voice recognition capabilities, Possible WI-Fi. A little more compact, although with the antenna it's about the same height. Extended life battery avalible.