Jeffrey Kaplan wrote:
> Previously on alt.cellular.cingular, SMS said:
>
>>> 4. The Apple iPhone appears to be a nice piece of equipment, but it
>>> has several shortcomings, including having to work through iTunes,
>>> battery replacement problems, a "mediocre" phone (by report), not
>>> compatible with 3G service (I use ATT's Laptop Connect service); and
>>> it remains relatively pricey.
>
> [snip iPhone]
>
>> The best choice is the HTC Tilt 8925 / TyTN II (Kaiser). This is far
>> more fully featured than the iPhone, with 3G, voice-dialing, GPS, and a
>> better OS. It's about the same price as the iPhone because you get a
>> discount for a contract renewal.
>
> I thought you said it had a better OS, it runs WinMob...

I should have used a more descriptive word than "better."

Windows Mobile allows you to run thousands of applications, includes
Exchange support (yes I know it's being added to the iPhone soon), and
lets you create and edit Office documents.

It's true that the iPhone OS is more stable and its limited
functionality makes it easier to learn and use. If stability and ease of
use is more important than functionality, then indeed the iPhone OS is a
better choice.

For someone needing a true PDA, the HTC Tilt is the best choice on AT&T.
For needing just a web browser, music player, and quad-band phone, but
not needing PDA functionality, the iPhone is a better choice.