-side buttons are rubberized
-Shares same backplate design with new 8520
-Looks like it has has touch sensitive front -buttons
-Rumors are saying that the screen is a regular style touch screen, not surepress
-Should launch with wifi
-S2 looks much slimmer than S1

Its similar, but in a lot of ways very different. Im looking forward to seeing how it turns out

Chris-

I got hyped about when the Storm came out, and went and bought it. I still have it today, and I must say I hate it. I thought it was a cool idea that had great potential.

With that said, I was with spring for 7 years and Verizon for 2, this has to be the worst phone I have ever had (bug wise). It a nice device, just too many bugs.

I just don't think I am as hyped for the second generation. I am looking for a phone to replace this one now, either on Verizon or another carrier.

Edit: My post says I was was with Spring. Meant to type with Sprint... oops

i would wait for the niagra. I had the storm and hated it. I even tried it after it was out for several months. I have the curve now like that.

I really like the pearl flip i know verizon doesn't have it right now but will soon !! The suretype thing is a little different but once you get used to it it's really simple and no more butt dialing!!