Thanks Chucky!

Really appreciate the time on this, looks like i have a few new handsets to explore before i take the dive and make a choice

However if anyone else has any comments, keep `um comming!

Cheers,

JakReloaded

Hey Everyone!

Okay first post, so hope i got the right area...if not then you can kick me

Okay, i am currently on a contract with orange which is due up for renewel shortly, however my circumstances have recently changed and im not sure what phone would be best for my needs. I have spent hours on google searching around but am just not confused more than anything

At the moment i can spend long periods away from home, so i am looking for a phone that will let me keep in touch with my family and friends (mostly over email and the web, messenger, etc). I have been checking out the Blackberry Curve, iPhone and the Orange SPV range of phones.

The Blackberry 8310:

This thing looks idea for my needs from what i have read, but with the lack of 3G should i be worried? Would i be better hanging in to see what if they release a 3G version of the phone?

I wont run over the features as im sure you all know about it more than i do! However some of the things i like is that it has a nice juice screen, full internet browsing capability and also push-email.

The iPhone:

Well im iPod is due for an upgrade shortly anyway...but thats not the point!

The phone again seems to sport allot of the features i am after, but with the (not so smooth) web browser and again lack of 3G should i just spil this one to the side and forget about it? Sure it has some funky features that i would love...but i already have most of the devices that do the same so i cant really see what advantages this would offer me. And i may be wrong but again i dont think it supports push mail?

The SPV:

I have owned one of these now for the past year (the M3100) and its a great piece of kit, however the use of a stylus and t he clumsy interface lets it down for me. I need something that is just quick and easy that i can use on the go without the fear of dropping stylus`s and stuff.

So withall that in mind i guess im a little confused as to what is best and if there are any other devices out there that maybe i havent looked at or am i hyping up 3G too much?

Most of my emails comes through gMail and i also use exchange services for some of my other mail accounts so a phone that supports this is key for me. I also do allot of mobile browsing (news and ebay, etc) so a phone with a good screen and a nice battery would be great too.

Thanks in advanced for any help

JakReloaded