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

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..?

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.

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

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

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

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Originally Posted by bellx1

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

https://www.cingular.com/cell-phone-s..._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.

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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.