Another phone thread...

[[AK]Clay]

If I couldn't get an iPhone, I'd get the G1. The iPhone screen is tough - and even tougher when you throw on one of those adheasive shields (which I recommend). I assume the G1 is similar construction. I only sometimes use a case for my iPhone, and it's holding up very well.

As to syncing with Outlook, there's always some cleaver soul coming up with a way to sync your phone with Outlook. I can't sync my iPhone with my work PC because those are locked down too hard for me to do so. So I just foward important scheduled items to my home Outlook and sync there (Go to the Scheduling tab under your appointment and type in your home e-mail address - wallah, it's now on your home PC too).

[[AK]Kidd]

I was leaning toward an Iphone, but AT@T just blows. I like the stylus feature that my phone has. It's identical to my old Palm Pilot Tungsten in operation. The touch screens are flashy, but when my fingers are covered in lord knows what (HVAC can get messy, even for a desk jockey) I opted for the stylus phone.

Been working on setting it up all morning. So far I love it

[[AK]Squidly]

iPhone.

All phone carriers suck, but if the coverage is there, there is no other choice.

[[AK]Swae]

iPhone.

All phone carriers suck, but if the coverage is there, there is no other choice.

Well that is pretty much not an option, since we just signed a 2-year with T-Mobile. Besides, AT&T service is abysmal here in Baton Rouge.

One of the things I keep reading is how with the G1 they are leaving most of the apps up to independent developers. How likely is it that they will develop an app that will allow the viewing/editing of MS Office documents or pdfs?

[[AK]Brorlis]

My Blackberry has proven to be all I need.

[Slaughter]

I'd say go with the Blackberry Curve, even though T-mobile has the "older" version... the difference is literally wifi capable (T-mobile) and not (other carriers).

G1 is 1.0, don't be a test dummy if you don't have to.

[[AK]Hylander]

iPhone.

All phone carriers suck, but if the coverage is there, there is no other choice.

No, they don't. I can't remember every losing a connection with Verizon.

iPhone + Shitty Coverage = Save your money

[[AK]Hylander]

I think the best 'shield' for phones are the one produced by Zagg. They work and are extremely resilient. They also don't fade or distort the screen.

They have an ad for the G1 right on the front page.

[[AK]StitchJones]

I like hearing him called Billy. It has such a nice ring to it. I wonder if there is a 'billy' ringtone?

[[AK]Squidly]

No, they don't. I can't remember every losing a connection with Verizon.

All phone carriers suck. Some have better coverage than a particular area, but they all suck. Customer service is awful, the website blows, the store employees are idiotic, the hardware is overpriced. It's always something - or a combination of somethings.

I'm glad T-Mobile or Sprint or Verizon is your little slice of heaven. AT&T is mine. Millions upon millions of other people can't stand any of them.

They all suck.

The iPhone on the other hand, rocks.

[[AK]Hylander]

I need a network to make phone calls on, and data to retrieve my email. Verizon doesn't fail at either. Sorry yours apparently does so that it results in you needing the deficient areas you listed.

[[AK]Squidly]

I need a network to make phone calls on, and data to retrieve my email. Verizon doesn't fail at either. Sorry yours apparently does so that it results in you needing the deficient areas you listed.

I'm glad T-Mobile or Sprint or Verizon is your little slice of heaven. AT&T is mine.