Need a smartphone/BB.. not an iphone any help?

Gongo · 07-19-07, 03:34 PM

I dont know what to get. I know i dont want an iphone because this will be a business application use and I would like to get some ideas on what to look at. Currently I'm looking at a BB curve, 8800 and treo 700w, 700wx, 755.

I really would like something on a 3G/EVDO network.
I need web browsing, mp3 playing, outlook sync, other email sync like hotmail, a phone, full qwerty and 3G.

any ideas on what I should look at? i'm totally lost. and is one platform (windows vs palm) better than another?

smokie mcpott · 07-19-07, 03:51 PM

the AT&T 8525 looks pretty hot, but i would probably go with the BB 8800

EmAn · 07-19-07, 06:21 PM

i am going and would vote for the moto q but it doesnt have the networking

but it does do e-mail and has a lot of cool things like gps navigation!

Weary Memory · 07-19-07, 08:16 PM

We just swapped out our Cingular 8525's at my work for Sprint Mogul's(6800). I really liked my 8525 running WM5, but have to say that the Mogul running WM6 seems to be a definite winner. On the data side, the Sprint EVDO network has me averaging around 650 kbit/sec in my area, which is huge improvement over what I was averaging with Cingular 3G(80 kbit/sec).

IAmMoen · 07-19-07, 08:18 PM

I love the bb 8100 (pearl) but it doesnt have 3g so I think that is out for you. I think the curve would be along the same lines though...

IR1 · 07-19-07, 10:02 PM

I would wait for the Samsung i760 or vx6800, both should be running EVDO Revision A (800Kbps - 1.4mbps) and WM6. Both should be out on Verizon in August. Or snag the BB 8830 now if you like BB platform etc.

I use the Treo 700w myself right now and it is an great device especially with the new update but I personally am waiting on the Samsung i760, that thing looks sweet.

I do work for Verizon so some may say I am biased... but I just don't think you can beat The Network

mils128 · 07-19-07, 11:49 PM

Samsung Blackjack

Prot · 07-31-07, 09:49 PM

I am in the same situation. I was going to spring for the iPhone but there are two major and one minor shortcoming it has that prevents me from getting one. The first is the iPhone is not 3G. Secondly, the iPhone does not support tethering (my main requirement). Thirdly, at that price point, it should include GPS but it doesn't. I am pretty much stuck with AT&T (formerly Cingular) because no other service provider has decent coverage in my area. I am trying out an 8525 (belongs to my company) and I like it except it seems like it is kind of big and bulky to use as a phone. I am away from home an awful lot so I am looking at dropping my residential dsl, hence tethering is what I am interested in. (I know, I know, I could get an express card for my laptop, but I am trying to limit the amount of stuff I have to bring around with me, which has gotten out of hand). The Treo 750 is something else I am looking at as well as some of the HP iPaq models.

Rysjimmy1994 · 07-31-07, 09:58 PM

Second the Samsung Blackjack... Its a very nice phone. I was a phone Junkie, I would get a new phone every few weeks, until I found my blackjack. I have had it since Dec. 24th? and havnt had the urge to get a new phone since. Only thing I disliked about it was the battery life. It DOES come with two batterys, or you could just buy an extended life battery for around 50 dollars. All in all, its a great phone.

Krome · 08-01-07, 05:36 AM

I say 8525 too, that thing is a beast! I literally swapped out 4 Blackjacks before they gave me a free upgrade to the 8525. The battery life is a few days, and it gets a decent signal in fringe areas.

Centurion · 08-02-07, 07:43 PM

I absolutely love my 8525 and the Mogul is just as good. Supports 3G (I get upwards of 600kb/s) and tethering.

Xenocide · 08-02-07, 07:50 PM

Moto Q is the worst phone on cdma, even sprint business support admits it has inherit flaws and they do not recommend it to their business customers.

The mogul is a great phone, and so is any sprint palm based device.

(I have a mogul and 700p for-sale in the classifieds but you don't have access to those yet)

OcX · 08-02-07, 08:57 PM

BB Curve would be my choice for a PDA phone, I currently use a Razr but that's the phone I've had my eye on for some time.

Rysjimmy1994 · 08-02-07, 09:16 PM

BB are nice, but their Internet package is WAY expensive

Xenocide · 08-02-07, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rysjimmy1994

BB are nice, but their Internet package is WAY expensive

$35 a month + your plan on sprint IIRC

smokie mcpott · 08-03-07, 12:17 AM

19.99 a month extra for tmobile

Velocity · 08-03-07, 07:47 AM

The Dash is nice as well.

Scott9027 · 08-03-07, 04:10 PM

I would say the 8525 just because I personally like it and the network is good in my area, but I haven't used some of the others.

smokie mcpott · 08-03-07, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Velocity

The Dash is nice as well.

the dash is hot.

funnyperson1 · 08-03-07, 05:07 PM

I really like my Blackjack, but it sounds like you want something more sophisticated.

My dad has the 8525, he doesn't like it as much as his Treo650, problem is that it isn't easy to use with one hand.

I would go with the Treo imho.

07-19-07, 03:34 PM	Thread Starter #1
Gongo Registered Join Date: Aug 2004	Need a smartphone/BB.. not an iphone any help? I dont know what to get. I know i dont want an iphone because this will be a business application use and I would like to get some ideas on what to look at. Currently I'm looking at a BB curve, 8800 and treo 700w, 700wx, 755. I really would like something on a 3G/EVDO network. I need web browsing, mp3 playing, outlook sync, other email sync like hotmail, a phone, full qwerty and 3G. any ideas on what I should look at? i'm totally lost. and is one platform (windows vs palm) better than another?
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07-19-07, 06:21 PM	#3
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Weary Memory Registered Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Minnesota	We just swapped out our Cingular 8525's at my work for Sprint Mogul's(6800). I really liked my 8525 running WM5, but have to say that the Mogul running WM6 seems to be a definite winner. On the data side, the Sprint EVDO network has me averaging around 650 kbit/sec in my area, which is huge improvement over what I was averaging with Cingular 3G(80 kbit/sec).
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IR1 Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Jose, California	I would wait for the Samsung i760 or vx6800, both should be running EVDO Revision A (800Kbps - 1.4mbps) and WM6. Both should be out on Verizon in August. Or snag the BB 8830 now if you like BB platform etc. I use the Treo 700w myself right now and it is an great device especially with the new update but I personally am waiting on the Samsung i760, that thing looks sweet. I do work for Verizon so some may say I am biased... but I just don't think you can beat The Network __________________ Intel Core i5 2500k @ 4.5GHz Asus P8Z68-V 8GB DDR3-1600 Patriot Viper Xtreme Visiontek 6950 2GB Ref. (stock) Lenovo Y500 - Core I7 2.4Ghz 8GB DDR3-1600 Nvidia GeForce GT650M SLI
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07-19-07, 11:49 PM	#7
mils128 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Atlanta	Samsung Blackjack
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07-31-07, 09:49 PM	#8
Prot Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana	I am in the same situation. I was going to spring for the iPhone but there are two major and one minor shortcoming it has that prevents me from getting one. The first is the iPhone is not 3G. Secondly, the iPhone does not support tethering (my main requirement). Thirdly, at that price point, it should include GPS but it doesn't. I am pretty much stuck with AT&T (formerly Cingular) because no other service provider has decent coverage in my area. I am trying out an 8525 (belongs to my company) and I like it except it seems like it is kind of big and bulky to use as a phone. I am away from home an awful lot so I am looking at dropping my residential dsl, hence tethering is what I am interested in. (I know, I know, I could get an express card for my laptop, but I am trying to limit the amount of stuff I have to bring around with me, which has gotten out of hand). The Treo 750 is something else I am looking at as well as some of the HP iPaq models. __________________ Have you had a zerbert today?
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Rysjimmy1994 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Yorkville, IL	Second the Samsung Blackjack... Its a very nice phone. I was a phone Junkie, I would get a new phone every few weeks, until I found my blackjack. I have had it since Dec. 24th? and havnt had the urge to get a new phone since. Only thing I disliked about it was the battery life. It DOES come with two batterys, or you could just buy an extended life battery for around 50 dollars. All in all, its a great phone. __________________ Lian Li V1000 eVGA 680i SLI LT ; Intel E2180 @ 3.18; OCZ DDR2 800 Plat. Rev 2.; ATI X1800XL Dell Studio 1555 T6500; 4 GIG Ram ; 500 Gig Hard drive Heatware
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Krome Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The Lone Star State	I say 8525 too, that thing is a beast! I literally swapped out 4 Blackjacks before they gave me a free upgrade to the 8525. The battery life is a few days, and it gets a decent signal in fringe areas. __________________ Desktop:Opty170 @ 2.7GHz/x1950 Pro Notebook:Lenovo T61 14.1" - NVS140m [1440x900] Home Theatre:Sharp Aquos D64 - Yamaha 6.1 - PS3 80GB [Folding for Team 32] "I have come here to avenge my teacher." - Bruce Lee "Blessing of your heart, you brew good Ale." - W. Shakespeare "I'd take vinyl over CD anyday, It's just not the same." - JamesXP "How are you typing with all that stuff on your hands?" - Sleepy_Steve "Don't tell me, you only know how to play fighting games?" - Ryu [Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo] ()()>PLAY B3YOND<()()
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Centurion Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: IL	I absolutely love my 8525 and the Mogul is just as good. Supports 3G (I get upwards of 600kb/s) and tethering.
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Xenocide Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC	Moto Q is the worst phone on cdma, even sprint business support admits it has inherit flaws and they do not recommend it to their business customers. The mogul is a great phone, and so is any sprint palm based device. (I have a mogul and 700p for-sale in the classifieds but you don't have access to those yet) __________________ A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
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smokie mcpott Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OKC	19.99 a month extra for tmobile __________________ My HeaT
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Scott9027 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NC	I would say the 8525 just because I personally like it and the network is good in my area, but I haven't used some of the others.
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funnyperson1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Northern VA	I really like my Blackjack, but it sounds like you want something more sophisticated. My dad has the 8525, he doesn't like it as much as his Treo650, problem is that it isn't easy to use with one hand. I would go with the Treo imho. __________________ "Strong with the fold this boy is, fold you must"-NASSoccer its a shame you cant ban people for being ignorant fanboys.... My Heatware [Gigabyte MA790X-UDP4][PHII 940BE][Thermalright Ultra90][2x2GB OCZ Reaper HPC][Palit HD4850][Enhance 5150GH][Windows 7,Ubuntu 12.04]
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