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quebekop · 08-12-2008, 11:35 PM

Hi guys,

I currently use a Sidekick II and need to upgrade. Despite lots of research I'm having a hard time deciding what to do. I have an unlimited data account in Montreal with Fido, so for sure I'll be buying an unlocked GSM phone.

Here's what I need to do with my next phone:

1. Checking email with Gmail, typing fairly long replies (QWERTY keypad a must), opening Word and PDF attachments, editing the Word docs and reattaching them to Gmail emails.

2. Listening to live streaming of soccer audio commentary from a website which 'broadcasts' via WMP or Real Player.

3. Use Bluetooth for hands-free car calling.

If I can play MP3's, fine, take pictures, fine, use GPS, fine, but these are NOT musts. Even Wi-Fi isn't a must, as most of my usage occurs in the city and I have an unlimited data plan.

Right now I'm strongly considering an HTC TyTN (Kaiser) or Tilt. The iPhone keyboard is too hard to type on. Is a Blackberry a reasonable option?

All help is much appreciated!

John

Jay2TheRescue · 08-12-2008, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by quebekop

Hi guys,

I currently use a Sidekick II and need to upgrade. Despite lots of research I'm having a hard time deciding what to do. I have an unlimited data account in Montreal with Fido, so for sure I'll be buying an unlocked GSM phone.

Here's what I need to do with my next phone:

1. Checking email with Gmail, typing fairly long replies (QWERTY keypad a must), opening Word and PDF attachments, editing the Word docs and reattaching them to Gmail emails.

2. Listening to live streaming of soccer audio commentary from a website which 'broadcasts' via WMP or Real Player.

3. Use Bluetooth for hands-free car calling.

If I can play MP3's, fine, take pictures, fine, use GPS, fine, but these are NOT musts. Even Wi-Fi isn't a must, as most of my usage occurs in the city and I have an unlimited data plan.

Right now I'm strongly considering an HTC TyTN (Kaiser) or Tilt. The iPhone keyboard is too hard to type on. Is a Blackberry a reasonable option?

All help is much appreciated!

John

I think you'd be happy with a TIlt...

I can do all of that with my TIlt.

-Jay

quebekop · 08-12-2008, 11:49 PM

Thanks for the input, Jay!

Anyone else like to comment?

Cheers,

John

Bill Clinton · 08-13-2008, 4:03 AM

I assume you want a GSM phone? If so the Tilt, or unbranded version of is a good choice. I have an HTC phone similar to the Tilt and it has served me extremely well. The Samsung Blackjack or Blackjack 2, iPAQ phones, and Windows Mobile Treos are all worth a look too.

budney · 08-13-2008, 4:29 AM

I would go with the Tilt too. It will be able to do everything you want the device to do. The BBs are not great for handling multimedia.

quebekop · 08-13-2008, 9:29 AM

Thanks - I'll check those out too!

08-12-2008, 11:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
quebekop Fresh Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Very specific smartphone requirements Hi guys, I currently use a Sidekick II and need to upgrade. Despite lots of research I'm having a hard time deciding what to do. I have an unlimited data account in Montreal with Fido, so for sure I'll be buying an unlocked GSM phone. Here's what I need to do with my next phone: 1. Checking email with Gmail, typing fairly long replies (QWERTY keypad a must), opening Word and PDF attachments, editing the Word docs and reattaching them to Gmail emails. 2. Listening to live streaming of soccer audio commentary from a website which 'broadcasts' via WMP or Real Player. 3. Use Bluetooth for hands-free car calling. If I can play MP3's, fine, take pictures, fine, use GPS, fine, but these are NOT musts. Even Wi-Fi isn't a must, as most of my usage occurs in the city and I have an unlimited data plan. Right now I'm strongly considering an HTC TyTN (Kaiser) or Tilt. The iPhone keyboard is too hard to type on. Is a Blackberry a reasonable option? All help is much appreciated! John

08-12-2008, 11:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
quebekop Fresh Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Very specific smartphone requirements Thanks for the input, Jay! Anyone else like to comment? Cheers, John

08-13-2008, 4:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
Bill Clinton 10 years scandal free.... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York and Vermont Posts: 479 Phone(s): HTC Mogul, Nokia 6085 Provider(s): Sprint, Unicel Devices: Dell XPS M1710, Dell XPS 400, IBM T61P, +more Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Images: 64	Re: Very specific smartphone requirements I assume you want a GSM phone? If so the Tilt, or unbranded version of is a good choice. I have an HTC phone similar to the Tilt and it has served me extremely well. The Samsung Blackjack or Blackjack 2, iPAQ phones, and Windows Mobile Treos are all worth a look too.

08-13-2008, 4:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
budney Resident Headbanger Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tardville Posts: 4,430 Phone(s): Katana II, HTC Vogue (Touch), Moto Q Provider(s): Sprint Devices: 30GB Zune & 1GB Zen Stone Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Images: 14 My Auctions	Re: Very specific smartphone requirements I would go with the Tilt too. It will be able to do everything you want the device to do. The BBs are not great for handling multimedia. __________________ Thanks Sprint for turning on EV in Bullhead & Laughlin, just hurry it up with Ft. Mohave!!!

08-13-2008, 9:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
quebekop Fresh Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Very specific smartphone requirements Thanks - I'll check those out too!

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