In article <clQGj.5$Gq7.4@newssvr19.news.prodigy.net>,
"Kevin Weaver" <kevinkeithweaver@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> "SMS" <scharf.steven@geemail.com> wrote in message
> news:47eba508$0$36397$742ec2ed@news.sonic.net...
> > Robert A. Fink, M. D. wrote:
> >
> >> 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.
> >
> > The iPhone is actually not all that pricey, but it's limited in
> > functionality. Definitely wait for the new 3G model if going with the
> > 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.
>
> Costco has the tilt, Comes with 12V cord leather case and a Bluetooth
> headset which was the moto rechargeable one that was selling for 79.99.
>
> The complete kit was 249.99 after rebate. Add all that to the iPhone, and
> the iPhone is over twice the price.
Both are chump change compared to monthly phone/data/tax charges.
You could pay that in one month's usage.
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