Samsung Galaxy Stratosphere II - a phone in the shadows?

jeffw_00

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Hi - I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy Stratosphere II from VZW . As I learn more about it, I realize that it is NOT the same as the Samsung Galaxy S II. I realize that there is almost no information posted on the web about the Samsung Galaxy Stratosphere II. There isn't even an Android Central forum for the Samsung Galaxy Stratosphere II ;-). I thought it would be upgraded to JellyBean but as I re-search for the web I realize they were talking about the Samsung Galaxy S II. Perhaps there's a reason I was able to buy the Samsung Galaxy Stratosphere II for $29.99 - VZ started carrying it only 3 months ago but perhaps it's going away? (it wasn't on their most recent end-of-life list, but still). My 14d isn't up yet - have I made a mistake? (Note -coming from Blackberry I'm used to writing long Emails quickly and so I covet the keypad, but...)

I mean, if it's a phone with no future (no jellybean, etc), maybe I should try something else (sigh).

I'm not much of a cellphone enthusiast, so I would appreciate the perspective of those who watch the industry. Why is this phone in the shadows?

Thanks!
/j