You know what makes sense? Putting the things we need and love (photos, music, email, talking) into one small handheld thing. What doesn't make sense? Leaving these objects vulnerable to something that covers 3/4 of our planet. The Defy+ isn't.

There was some doubt as to whether Motorola would keep the Defy European-only, but yesterday on the Oprah Winfrey Show (?!) they confirmed it'll be out in the US before Christmas, exclusive to T-Mobile.

Billing this as a rough-'n-tumble phone, Motorola's Defy doesn't particularly wow on the specs-front, but could be a good Android alternative to those rugged phones Samsung keeps churning out.