transfer video or convert video?

for conversion, i use Xvid4PSP. Got preset for iphone, easy to use and no video and audio out of sync problem after conversion. can even embed subtitles into the video file during conversion

for file transfer, i use "iPhone Folders". Super easy to use and works like a windows exlorer

Both are available for free

battery life short?

hell yeah if you keep using 3G, WIFI, play games

if you turn off 3G and use it for normal calling and sms, it can last you very long.

just for your reference, i switched off 3g and watched full 5 hours of movies non stop on the retina display with bluetooth on for streaming audio to my bluetooth stereo headset. from 100%, it dropped to slightly below 50%.
i say it's well acceptable for me. never tried using blackberry or android phone for same type of usage and duration, so can't make comparison for you.

why dont u try go maxis webpage and try to find the part where you can send setting to your phone.
digi webpage has that sort of function (didnt check for iphone4 yet), not sure if maxis has it.

soon we will see many ppl in malaysia using facetime

it's really useful. Now i facetime with my gf everyday and saving money from buying italk (idd card)

i believe only iphone 2G came with a cloth to clean the screen. I have it so i know.