LG VX-8000

I just came back from verizon very confused. I have been looking forward to the vx8000 for months, but the second I saw it i was just shocked. It is HUGE, and that is an understatement. It is EXTREMELY large, and oversized. I think I am going to go with the sch-a890 but I still haven't completely decided. I was very suprised that LG would make such a huge phone. Let me know what you guys think.