Blackberry (or Treo) & Carrier advice sought

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Disclaimer: I'm not sure that the request I'm making is appropriate for this
newsgroup, if there's a better group to try, please suggest it.

I'm looking for some advice on buying a Blackberry and selecting a carrier.
Any tips, warnings, and suggestions will be appreciated. (BTW, I tried to post
this request on these board yesterday, and for some reason, it hasn't shown up
yet on these boards.)

BLACKBERRY OR TREO MODEL
I'd like to get a Blackberry (or Treo) that will enable me to:
**make cell phone calls
**send and receive emails on 3 AOL accounts
**allow me to open and read MS Word docs attached to some emails
**surf the web

I'm interested in a Blackberry because I've seen folks use them. I've heard
that a Treo might have the same functionality, but don't know that for sure.
So I'd be interested in info on that, too.

I'll be buying this device as an individual and will be on my own when it comes
to tech support--my technical aptitude (and patience) is limited, so please
keep that in mind.

So what Blackberry model (or Treo) would you suggest?

CARRIER SUGGESTION
I've done some initial research and as I understand it, there are some carriers
that do a pretty good job with voice, but their data capabilities frustrate
users--T Mobile, since October 2004, apparently.

I live in Denver, CO and travel a lot for work. Usually to CA, TX, IL, OH,
NV,--urban areas.

I'm looking for a carrier that has good coverage for voice and data in those
states. I'm also looking for a carrier that offers a plan that (for a fee,
sigh) provide free long distance and no roaming charges. I've been using AT&T
Wireless, but I've had problems getting a signal and with voice quality since
last spring--though that may be due to an aging and possibly damaged cell
phone.

Thanks in advance for any advice you can provide!

Surf

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dont buy a blackberry. there alright for email but as a phone...yuk.
treo is the best converged device out... and I have them all.

as for carrier...treo is offered by all major carriers so no problem
there... so you need to decide on which technology you prefer
ie cdma (sprint and verizon) or GSM/.GPRS (cingular, t-mobile)

first cdma - faster data downloads than GPS and larger install base
means better signal for voice. on the down side cdma is only big in
usa. so if you plan on leaving the country..leave your phone at home.

GSM/GPRS slower data speeds (for now) but its compatible with the rest
of the words networks.

with that said. I recomend going treo with verizion...best coverage -
cool phone




On 07 Jan 2005 17:20:56 GMT, surfwospam@aol.com (Surfwospam) wrote:

>Disclaimer: I'm not sure that the request I'm making is appropriate for this
>newsgroup, if there's a better group to try, please suggest it.
>
>I'm looking for some advice on buying a Blackberry and selecting a carrier.
>Any tips, warnings, and suggestions will be appreciated. (BTW, I tried to post
>this request on these board yesterday, and for some reason, it hasn't shown up
>yet on these boards.)
>
>BLACKBERRY OR TREO MODEL
>I'd like to get a Blackberry (or Treo) that will enable me to:
>**make cell phone calls
>**send and receive emails on 3 AOL accounts
>**allow me to open and read MS Word docs attached to some emails
>**surf the web
>
>I'm interested in a Blackberry because I've seen folks use them. I've heard
>that a Treo might have the same functionality, but don't know that for sure.
>So I'd be interested in info on that, too.
>
>I'll be buying this device as an individual and will be on my own when it comes
>to tech support--my technical aptitude (and patience) is limited, so please
>keep that in mind.
>
>So what Blackberry model (or Treo) would you suggest?
>
>CARRIER SUGGESTION
>I've done some initial research and as I understand it, there are some carriers
>that do a pretty good job with voice, but their data capabilities frustrate
>users--T Mobile, since October 2004, apparently.
>
>I live in Denver, CO and travel a lot for work. Usually to CA, TX, IL, OH,
>NV,--urban areas.
>
>I'm looking for a carrier that has good coverage for voice and data in those
>states. I'm also looking for a carrier that offers a plan that (for a fee,
>sigh) provide free long distance and no roaming charges. I've been using AT&T
>Wireless, but I've had problems getting a signal and with voice quality since
>last spring--though that may be due to an aging and possibly damaged cell
>phone.
>
>Thanks in advance for any advice you can provide!
>
>Surf