> -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:hardware- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Anthony Q. Martin > Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 10:29 AM > To: The Hardware List > Subject: Re: [H] Best Verizon Phone? > > > Bill wrote: > > > >> -----Original Message----- > >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:hardware- > >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Anthony Q. Martin > >> Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 3:17 AM > >> To: The Hardware List > >> Subject: [H] Best Verizon Phone? > >> > >> It's my time to get a new phone, so I'm wondering which is best? > >> > >> I want bluetooth. I want a camera (just in case). > >> > >> I'm not really interested in dropping 4 bills for a phone! > >> > >> So where does that leave me? > >> > > > > Smartphone with a data plan, or regular phone? > > > > Could be either, unless I need to pay 4 bills. My current plan doesn't > include data, AFAIK. I'm not sure if I really need it. > Does smart = data? Ok, what does that mean, exactly?
Disclaimer: 1) There is no perfect cell phone 2) There is no perfect wireless carrier 3) Individual results may vary. Bingo. You hit the nail on the head. A Smartphone will run Windows Mobile5 or another OS depending on carrier. Here in Vegas, Verizon rocks. Good solid coverage. I've had them for almost 5 years. I bought my Motorola Q nearly a year ago. I love it. It's not perfect. It's given me it's share of headaches. But I know what it's limitations are. I love Internet access and the ability to synch with Outlook. I don't use a laptop, so it opened a whole new world for me, on the go. This is sort of a pseudo-PDA hybrid phone. Verizon's EVDO data Plan is fast, but expensive. My data plan/unlimited usage runs about $45 a month. Married with a voice plan it's around $80 per month. Yea, that's expensive, I realize. But I get my email and Internet access on the run which is sweet. For me, the phone's reception is excellent. It is on an equal par with the RazR, which in this area gives strong reception. I seldom if ever drop calls. Just my 2 pesos worth. If you're up for contract renewal, at least look at some Smartphone option. Happy shopping!! Bill
