<p>Thank you very much… great guess on the use of the iPhone - I’ve had one for over a year and love it… </p>
<p>The new CA laws are forcing me to go to a hands free. I have been using a wired ear piece but would prefer something a little cleaner as the cord gets in the way…</p>
<p>I’m going to order the surfacesound and will report back here on my results…</p>
<p>collegemom,</p>
<p>Here is a rundown of your Verizon candidates:</p>
<p>The SCH-U340 is an older phone with few features (including no bluetooth). Although cheap or free, better free phones are available.
[Samsung</a> SCH-U340 (Verizon Wireless) Cell Phone reviews - CNET Reviews](<a href=“CNET: Product reviews, advice, how-tos and the latest news”>CNET: Product reviews, advice, how-tos and the latest news)</p>
<p>The PN-820 is an older Smartphone running Windows Mobile 5 (rather than 6). On the plus side, the phone is cheap and Windows Mobile 5 is much better than Verizon’s web 2.0 for browsing. The PN-820 will require a data plan to be useful ($25-44/month).
[Pantech</a> PN-820 (Verizon Wireless) Smartphone reviews - CNET Reviews](<a href=“CNET: Product reviews, advice, how-tos and the latest news”>CNET: Product reviews, advice, how-tos and the latest news)
The Blackberry Curve 8330 (or pearl 8130, smaller form factor) is inexpensive and might be a better smartphone choice unless you absolutely require windows mobile functionality. The curve or pearl will require a $30 data plan to be useful. (If you are considering an iPhone and a switch to ATT, wait until the 3G issues are resolved).</p>
<p>The W385 is a competent, recent (2007, Q3) Verizon phone.
[Motorola</a> W385 - black (Verizon Wireless) Cell Phone reviews - CNET Reviews](<a href=“CNET: Product reviews, advice, how-tos and the latest news”>CNET: Product reviews, advice, how-tos and the latest news)</p>
<p>Note that all Verizon phones require a $10/month subscription to use the GPS navigation function built into the phones.</p>
<p>See Mobiledia.com for a thorough discussion of phones. For thread compactness, feel free to PM any other phone questions.</p>