The screen size is exactly the same size as the i730, no loss in screen size between the i730 and i760.

The buttons being offset to the right is a good idea in my opinion. This is because the cursor is offset. I would say that the majority of people (greater than 75%) will use the cursor more than the number pad. Since it's offset to the left, it's perfect for the 70% of us who are right handed, and the five way cursor is in the right place.

Now personally I think the number pad is a great idea on the outside, not just for initiating the call, but for dialing numbers while in a call. Think about it this way. You start the call with voice dialing or via the contacts screen. You are in the call and now it wants you to press numbers for your passcode, or to navigate through the system. You can either type them on the screen, or use the number pad, and you won't have to open the landscape keyboard.

Personally, I think Samsung hit a home run on the design. With the advancements in WM5 using the device one handed with the cursor, it really is a good layout, and with the slider design (being mechanical), I think this phone is going to be a perfect blend of usability. Sure I like the portrait keyboard, but I use the number pad on that more than anything else. If they get some type of way to input text from the number pad (like T9), then it will be great for entering quick text from the number pad, which is even easier to do while driving that it is from the keyboard.

Let's wait and see what is going to happen from it, but so far Samsung has proven itself with the i730, have a good reliable product, and as long as the i760 holds that up, then this is going to be good.

-Michael

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