Also check your USB cables, I only have 2-3 cables that will work with this phone. Did you try using the white one that comes with it? That one works the best.
I've got my notifications set to make a certain sound in both the messaging app and in the system sound notifications setting. But it defaults to some water dripping sound instead. I don't know what I'm doing wrong....
I agree, you should get some reward for purchasing early.
Luckily I have a tracking number and it's supposed to be here tomorrow by 3pm. finger's crossed :)