I've had this phone for about a year now, and it still work well. No real complaints. Had to .apk the google store app originally as it's not an android certified device. Only thing which doesn't work well has been the google contacts app. I can get it, but syncing really has never worked. Not a huge issue.
Originally purchased a case, but the corner feet broke off fairly quickly, so been using it w/o a case. I'd definitely recommend the phone even after 1 year. Obsolescence might kick it at some point, but not at the moment.