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On Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:49:34 -0400, Robert A. Fink, M. D. <lynxer@comcast.net> wrote:

> I am getting ready to replace my Motorola RAZR phone (I need to also
> replace my old Palm Tungsten C PDA and want a smartphone to handle
> both functions), and I am looking at the alternatives.  My carrier is
> AT&T GSM service and I also have their Laptop Connect 3G tethering
> service. I am happy with AT&T and wish to stay with them.
>
> My wife uses an iPhone (same account) and I am not happy with it for a
> number of reasons.  Thus, I am looking at alternatives to the iPhone,
> with the Blackberry being currently the "leader" on my list.
>
> I need the device for the following uses:
>
> 1. Phone
> 2. PDA (calendar, addressbook)
> 3. Ability to send and receive e-mail.
> 4. Occasional Web access, including access to Google or other such
> sources.
> 5. GPS would be nice but not necessary as I have a freestanding GPS
> for my car.
>
> Input regarding the benefits/disadvantages of the phones available
> would be appreciated.  Would a trip to an AT&T store be helpful?
>

Nokia 5230 "Nuron", perhaps? Quadband GSM, under $100 w/ 2-year T-Mo contract.
Or see what AT&T has that's competitive. Review at:

<http://ct.zdnet.com/clicks?t=531772718-952f6f9a3d7e07ae3c256914ce45a488-bf&brand=ZDNET&s=5> .

Cheers, -- tlvp
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