need some help with choosing the right Blackberry/PDA or SmartPhone

[diggi]

Right now I have regular cellphone with Verizon (LGChocolate) but because of my work I need something that I can keep my schedule going.. such as e-mail, txt msging.. and other work related business..

I checked out different carriers.. Verizon (the one I'm with now), T-Mobile (I like what they have to offer "plans")..haven't checked Cingular yet.

My quesiton is: I know Blackberry uses its own operating system and I heard its much more stable then the ones that PDA/Smart Phones use (Windows Mobile 5.0) .. also Blackberry uses its own dedicated server so you receive e-mails right away without any delay while SmartPhones have some e-mail delays.. is this true ?

As of right now I'm either interested in T-Mobila MDA its a smartphone with windows mobile 5.0 e-mail access, and other tools I need.. $95 a month for 1000 mins (free nights/weekends(..also unlimited txt messaging which I use alot..unlimited internet browsing.. it looks like a good deal.. Also, I'm interested in Verizon Wireless XV6700 looks good and has everything else as T-Mobile MDA does.. but the plans are a bit expensive..

Anyone have any ideas..?

[lxorl]

Re: need some help with choosing the right Blackberry/PDA or SmartPhone

i have the motorola Q... its decent. i dont use it for internet... o nly text messaging and the calendar and it works fine for these two features. i know motorola has a newer device that looks like a camer from one side, phone on the other... and then it slides up exposing the keyboard and pda features.... might be the one you were refering to?

i have never had a problem with verizons service & consider them the top dog.....so i would be hesitant to switch.

[angryoldman]

Re: need some help with choosing the right Blackberry/PDA or SmartPhone

Man, I know I'm old. Blackberries were something we used to pick down in 'Bama in our bare feet while makin' the moonshine and chasing the dang colored people

[T-Man007]

Re: need some help with choosing the right Blackberry/PDA or SmartPhone

I've heard from many people that the Blackberrys have a lot of issues. So, go with something other than that, IMO.

[Rolsroyce]

Re: need some help with choosing the right Blackberry/PDA or SmartPhone

im getting the T-mobile DASH in a day or two. Will let ya know how it is.

[diggi]

Re: need some help with choosing the right Blackberry/PDA or SmartPhone

I have cingular... i like it .. no problems and I have the 8525

http://www.cingular.com/cell-phone-service/cell-phone-details/?q_list=true&q_phoneName=Cingular+8525&q_sku=sku310005

I use the internet on it... and that part works really well.. as well it has a touch screen and is windows based.

Damn bro. It does look nice. What kind of plan do you have with Cingular. I'm looking something that will give me around 600-900 mins a month with free weekends..also unlimited web surfing with unlimited txt msg

I can get all this with T-Mobile for around $95 a month.