T68i/T300 dilemma

[batgirl]

I have gone back and forth with these two phones for over a week now. I've done extensive research on the quality and quirks of both. I purchased the T300 on Dec. 31, but have the opportunity to turn that one in and purchase the T68i for $25 (price match at a T-mobile store). My husband just got the T68i yesterday, so we've been playing with the features of that phone. There are pros and cons for me for each of the phones. I like the poly ringtones of the T300 and the free camera, but the memory quirkiness issue concerns me. I like the wireless option, voice activated dialing, and calendar of the T68i, but wish it had the poly ringtones. Also, comments I've read about the delicate nature of the joystick (I do like the one on the T300 better) concerns me. I also like the placement of the screen on the T300 behind the faceplate.

I've done so much research and many review sites and web boards, so please don't encourage me to just use the search engine. I'm hoping to hear from individuals who have one of these phones sharing their true life experiences (the good and the bad) with them. Thanks in advance!

[Oblomov]

I have had the T68 since it was released close to 1.5 years ago, and I really like it, but I have had some problems with my phone(s) breaking usually in connection with flashing it up to a newer firmware (vital with the original T68M)

* I have had no real problems with the joystick, I think it is functional and I have had no quality issues with it
* The T68m/i is really good looking, the T300 is in my opinion one of the ugliest phones so far... (tastes differ)
* I would not even considering downgrading to a 300, the ringtones is not so important for me, neither are the mophun games, I prefer to play games on my PC or Palm... But I'm using the calendar and Bluetooth every day, and you won't find that in the T300 as it is a economy model.
* Direct comparison between the phones: http://www.esato.com/phones/index.php?phone=32&cp=43

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