My friend got the Maxx and says it is amazing , I think I'm leaning towards the MAxx as well. I just want a phone for internet, a few apps, grouptext and something that won't have to be on the charger for 24/7.Chilly, I also upgrade on the 17th and after much research I have decided to go with the Razr Maxx HD. My Best Buy will price match with Radio Shack so I am getting the phone for $199.99. My wife decided to get the original Razr Maxx because, with the price match from Radio Shack, she is getting it for $69.99. My daughter likes the specs of the Maxx but wants a smaller phone so she decided to get the Razr M. Again with price match, this time from Staples, she'll get her phone for $79.99. So we have three Thunderbolt users getting slightly different phones each at pretty awesome prices.
I just left Thunderbolt-land yesterday for the Razr Maxx HD. I was also considering the Galaxy S3 and the DNA - after comparing all the specs, and deciding that battery life, memory, and global-ready were most important for me, I went with the Maxx HD. On a side note, I also decided to keep my unlimited data plan with Verizon.