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Which PDA/Smartphone to buy?
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Posted by: Jedi-Master

Treo / Motorola / Blackberry / HP IPAQ /I-PHONE ...?

I m looking for full PDA functionality or at least most of the features, + phone + wifi + GPS and GSM (unlocked) so I can switch SIMM cards.

I m currently with Rogers Canada (no contract) and don't plan to get the data plan right-away.

I am looking to spend $550 - 600ish CDN$. What would be the best deal? I was thinking maybe HTC Touch or BlackBerry 8300 Curve?

Thanks!

Posted by: DubDub

You have to have a BB dataplan to use GPS on the BB. No way around it as map data is constantly downloaded, can't store on the BB or the microSD.

You also need the BB dataplan for Internet and email.

So, IMHO, if you aren't planning to get data, don't get the BB.

Posted by: EChid

Agreed. The only good option for a map program where maps are downloaded onto the card (i.e., no need for data) is with Nokia Maps and a Nokia smartphone (obviously), in which case a Nokia E61i might serve you well, as it undercuts your price and handles all the things you want with ease. And if you don't want it in that format you can consider options such as the Nokia N95.

Otherwise, for that price, I would pick up an HTC TyTN or TyTN II(which has builtin GPS). The iPhone doesn't offer much in terms of features, whereas the aforementioned options allow for VoIP calling over WiFi and are almost endlessly modable. Plus, the HTC's have 3G.

Posted by: JonnyBruha

Hey, don't low ball the N95! It has 3G too if you pick up the right version.

Posted by: jontymisra

Why dont you look into HTC Touch Cruise?

Posted by: Jedi-Master

Thanks guys, I am looking over the HTCs now...

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Originally Posted by jontymisra

Why dont you look into HTC Touch Cruise?

Is this an upgrade version of HTC Touch? Unfortunately it releases on Dec 23rd, I need to buy one before that date.

As for HTC tytn II, this seems to be the only place selling one in Canada. Has anyone bought stuff from them before?

http://www.expansys.ca/p.aspx?i=151727

Also, which one is a better deal over : HTC tytn vs HTC Touch ?

Thanks!

Posted by: jontymisra

I would recommend Superior Gadgets
http://www.superiorgadgets.com/

Paul over at SG has always been very helpful and he always has competitive prices and everyone on this forum who's got it from a canadian dealer, it's been him.

Posted by: Jedi-Master

Quote:

Originally Posted by jontymisra

I would recommend Superior Gadgets
http://www.superiorgadgets.com/

Paul over at SG has always been very helpful and he always has competitive prices and everyone on this forum who's got it from a canadian dealer, it's been him.

Thanks!! I've contacted Paul and waiting for a reply