New Phone yet?

[dualtriamp]

1. What PDA and/or mobile phone do you use today?

I started with a StarTAC and the Starfish organizer, Kyocera 6035, Samsung 700i (was sweet), HTC 6800, now I have the HTC TP2.

2. Are you locked into a mobile carrier (i.e. Verizon Wireless, Sprint PCS, etc.), or do you prefer a particular carrier? Do you know if one carrier has better coverage in places that you need to be? (PLEASE SEE THE CARRIER NOTE BELOW)

Verizon really has the best coverage for me.

3. Where are you based? Do you stay in one place or travel a lot? Do you travel internationally... how much and where? Do you intend to use your pdaPhone there?

I am mostly local and do not need to consider International.

4. Do have a preference of Palm, Pocket PC, Symbian, Smartphone OS, Blackberry, etc.?

I have liked the windows but am not loyal.

5. Are you likely to run it the way it came out of the box, or do you intend to load a whole lot of extra applications and stuff on it? Do you know of anything now that you will need to run?

I will not “break it” to make it do what I need but I will load stuff on if I need to.

6. How important is wireless data access, and for what would you use it? (i.e. Web browsing, VPN, Remote termnial Access, Instant messaging, etc)?

I use the internet and would love to run trillion.

7. Will you need to view Microsoft Office documents on the pdaPhone? Will you need to edit them?

I really would like to but not necessary.

8. Will you need access to an email system?
a)Is it corporate (Exchange, Groupwise,Lotus, Other?) What Version? Do you want email wirelessly or do you want to do it in the office with a sync cable/cradle? Can you get your Corporate email configured for mobile access or do you need to run a desktop redirector?
b)Is it Pop3/Imap? Who is the service provider?

Basic Gmail etc. my corporate email currently will not interface with personal phones but I need it to be able to sync to my work laptop for calendar (Active sync 4.5) I am told corperate will be moving to office 365 this summer.

9. Do you do SMS messaging a lot (telephone to telephone messaging)?

No.

10. Do you want to use a GPS with the pdaPhone for mapping and navigation?

Nice but not required.

11. What is your size preference.. very close to the smallest cellphone, or you don’t care.. function over size?

I loved my Samsung i700. Big is fine.

12. How will you carry it... pocket, belt, purse, etc.?

Holster is preferred but pocket works.

13. Do you prefer a particular form factor… flip-phone, candy bar, etc?

No.

14. Do you prefer a QWERTY keyboard, numeric dial-pad, or stylus?

Really like the hard keys but not a deal breaker.

15. Do you want to play a lot of video games on the pdaPhone? What kinds - puzzles, strategy, action adventure, etc.?

None.

16. Do you want to listen to music on the pdaPhone? What kind... mp3, streamed, etc.?

I want to listen to talk radio stations. And subscription services (currently not supported for windows phones)

17. Do you want a camera on the pdaPhone?

Do not really care but will probably be included.

18. Do you have any other hardware you intend to use with the pdaPhone? Do you intend to use any Bluetooth devices? What types of devices?

Hardwire headphone/mic. (1/8 inch mini)

19. What kind of battery life do you need?(Always near a charger, battery life is not an issue or Need the battery to last several days) How many hours do you expect to spend talking on the phone? How many hours of data?(Web browsing, push email, VPN, IM etc)

I am use to buying hicap batteries and carrying spares.

20. What are your budget limits (pdaPhones range in price from below $100 for older used models to nearly $1000 for high end models without a carrier subisidy)?

If it does what I need it to do I am wide open.

21. needs:

Has to sync with outlook now and office 360 later for calendar and contacts. I have to be able to snooze a reminder for different amounts of times depending the situation (i700 was great, 6800 was tolerable, TP2 sucks (only 5 min snooze))

[Marctronixx]

if verizon is your bag, you really have only two choices: Android or iOS.

With the latest iphone iOS version, its now getting able to multitask just as android has always been able to do.

I am an android user and have been on android since 2009. before that i was a hardcore windows mobile user from 2001 and prior to THAT i was with pal from around mid 90s.

If you want a simplistic interface, go with an apple iphone. if you want more customizations, go with android. there are a few different models VZW carries in the android world, wheres there is only one flavor of iphone.

the criteria that is used on this subforum is really pre-android and pre-apple. nearly both handsets will do everything these questions ask. "theres an app for that" is a cliche` now but its true. there is an app for everything out there. it just comes down to how you want the interface--simple (apple) or customization (android).

[dualtriamp]

Any Problems with the Motorola Razr?

[Marctronixx]

you mean the latest version? ive not really looked at it in depth but it sounds decent. it would not be my top pick however. i would get an iphone or android over the razor--because i know the iphone/android will have a huge support following (accessories, forum support form smart people, etc ). the razor is the new kid on the block and will see if it catches on for any longevity. just my opinion.

[blue_flames1]

I just started using the Samsung Nexus. Loving it so far. Nice big HD screen and very fast. Am also liking the Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) OS.