<human>: Can you condense the text into a few key points?

Firstly, sorry if this is in the wrong thread.

Now I'm looking at the LG Optimus S or the EVO, the LG will be free and the EVO I'll have to drop a hundred bucks. I've read a few negative reviews of the LG and it's making me question whether I should just drop the 100 bucks and get the EVO which I know I like. I don't need a high powered phone, just one that can let me occasionally surf, listen to podcasts etc. without being a frustration.

Plus most of the good reviews about the Optimus mention how they needed to tweak the phone, turning off background programs, rebooting on a regular basis etc.
<bot>: For a guy like me who requires the minimum amount of bells and whistles, if I decide to go with the Optimus will I regret not spending another 100 dollars for a better phone?