[citation][nom]redeemer[/nom]For me if I am spending $700 bucks on a phone it will also have to look the part, you cannot justify cheap shiny plastics when you have phones out there like the iPhone, Xperia Z, Oppo, HTC One etc. With Sasmungs marketing they could even sell you actual poo and make a profit![/citation]When I first got my S3 I was very put off by the plastics. Now that I've had it for over 6 months, I've come to appreciate the durability and low weight of the device. It really is a solid, resilient phone. The back of the phone is very resistant to scratches and dents too. Also, if you put a case on it, you can't even tell it's plasticky.