Hey phone geeks.....halp

[Turf1600]

I need a new phone. I'm not limited to any provider at this point - but I get a 24% discount on ATT plus some smaller discounts on sprint and verizon. I need a phone that I can use corporate email on. I have no other requirements except for a qwerty keyboard.

Right now I can pick up a refurb iphone for $99 and get enterprise email plus 900 minutes for $65/month from ATT. Is that is good as it will get? Is an Iphone a good fit for me?

[Farbin Kaiber]

Have you tried a touch screen phone yet? If not, go to the store and play for a while. It may help with your decision. Some people have picked up an iPhone without having tried the interface and hated it.

I love my Storm, but there are reviews of every phone that go both ways.

[Erik]

x2 What he said. I hate the touch screen. I loved the BBerry Curve and would definitely recommend a bberry. Careful with the charging port though, that's a weak spot. :(

If you do like the touch screen thing, I would go with the iPhone.

[Turf1600]

I adapt easily. I want function over form.

[z31maniac]

Love my iPhone, but don't know about your corporate needs.

[Turf1600]

Love my iPhone, but don't know about your corporate needs.

Email. That's all. I'd like the ability to view and edit my outlook calendar too

[87e30]

Email. That's all. I'd like the ability to view and edit my outlook calendar too

I believe the iPhone will do this. Go to the apple store and they will be more than willing to show you how it will work.

That said try one out first. In my opinion the iPhone is more fun than business and the BB is more business than fun. (I've had both, don't work so "business" is relative for me)

If I were you I'd go straight to the BB bold.

It depends how much you plan to be responding to e-mails. (typing)

I'd try both of these phones out.

I went iPhone to BB curve (essentially a smaller bold) and each phone has it's positives but I don't regret leaving the iPhone.

[h0lmes]

Email. That's all. I'd like the ability to view and edit my outlook calendar too

Iphone will do all of this for you. I have my calendar, gmail and contacts all syncd with my phone. I don't know how it works with outlook, you may have to use microsoft exchange server or something.

Also, the touch screen is super easy to get used to.

[BobombETA]

I'll add my vote for Blackberry into the hat.

[Turf1600]

I just pulled the trigger on the iphone. I couldn't resist the low cost. I only get a $50 phone stipend per month so the 24% discount really helped me a ton - plus I got the iphone for cheap.

[scabzzzz]

Iphone will work fine for what you need it sounds like.

Blackberry is the leader for a reason in this field however though.
You already know my feelings on phones

[Turf1600]

Iphone will work fine for what you need it sounds like.

Blackberry is the leader for a reason in this field however though.
You already know my feelings on phones

I know I'm probably comparing apples and oranges - but I freaking hate the blackberry pearl.

[Farbin Kaiber]

apples to fuel injectors.

[daniel]

I know I'm probably comparing apples and blackberries - but I freaking hate the blackberry pearl.

fixed

[Atreus]

get the blackberry bold/storm whatever the NON touch screen is. iphones are cool for 'fun' factor but in a business/corporate environment i don't think its the best fit IMO.