[Q] MAXX Dev Edition is no more .. recommendations? topic

I have a MAXX Developer Edition that suddenly dropped dead a couple weeks ago. Off it went to Motorola for warranty repair.

Now they say they don't have parts to fix it, have no idea when parts will be available nor replacements. They are offering me $$ back or another model (presumably with appropriate compensation, it'll be a couple days before I will have a chance to call them to talk about it). I don't have a sense whether waiting for a batch of parts to be manufactured will do me any good, since the dev edition has apparently been out of stock for some time.

I really liked the Maxx because of the big battery, but I also really want a phone I can root. I am one of those who is not comfortable with the mystery overseas unlocking service, so that option is out.

Anyone have any suggestions? I'm considering waiting for the Galaxy S5 to come out, but I'm not fond of the huge amount of crapware Samsung loads on their phones, not to mention what Verizon loads on. Plus the rumors of the limitations on using an sd card on the S5 to begin with.

Thanks for suggestions,

ken