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Oh, and blackberry's are exactly what you get... Less robust app store, but they're pillars for reliable phones. They don't do a lot, but they do what they do well. I personally can't stand Windows Phone. But I know some people who love it. Apps are lagging there a bit, but it's not a terrible option if you dig the Metro interface. Verizon has great coverage, Sprint is also very good for when I've used it. I never heard anyone complain more than the average AT&T customer except maybe T-Mobile users. I have no idea how other carriers are. But some give you a 30 day trial. Take advantage of it to find out who gives you the best coverage. Loren LaLonde On Dec 18, 2011, at 11:36 PM, Loren LaLonde <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > I recently went through a similar situation, and actually decided to wait on getting a smartphone of my own. I have an iPod touch which handles all the functions I need (since I'm certainly not reading emails while on the road). If I'm needed *right now,* someone will call me. Oh, and I'm effectively stuck with Verizon since I spend a lot of time in Canada... Which also limits data plan usefulness. > > With that disclaimer: I do have a lot of experience evaluating smartphones through work. > > Although I will not suggest one platform over another, we know the battles. It sounds to me like you're more interested in better coverage than AT&T. Which I totally get, and justifiably should be the first consideration IMHO. The iPhone has the flash issue, but otherwise is a well known, and pretty darn reliable setup. Since Verizon and Sprint now have them, you'll really want to check your current usage and just pick a plan that matches what you do. The iPhone is still sans 4G on all models though too. > > The android phones across the board give you flash, but they have their drawbacks. Most Android phones give you less battery life, few or no OS updates (no new features), > > If you plan on using tethering, just go to Sprint now. > > Loren LaLonde > > On Dec 18, 2011, at 9:17 PM, "Charlot, Firmin" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> Hello Fellow NAGers, >> I am in need of some advise in choosing a new phone and I need your help. >> >> Currently I have an iPhone 3G which was wonderful when I first got it a number of years ago but now it ... Uh hmmm ... Well loosing its appeal - between dropped calls through AT&T and the lack of flash on the phone among other things, it's time for a change. Sprint's service plans sound good but what would an alternative phone be? >> >> It would help me great if you could answer the following questions: >> What type of phone do you have now? >> Why did you decide to buy? >> What's your favorite feature? >> If you had to choose all over again, what phone would you go with and why? >> >> Thank you and goodnight. >> >> Firm.