UTStarcom XV6700 (Verizon Wireless)

Pros: Wi-fi, bluetooth, QUERTY keyboard, screen size

Cons: Cannot operate telephone and wi-fi simultaneously, pda runs slow

Summary: I have a Dell Axim X30 that I would recommend to anyone, but I wanted a phone/pda so I would not have to carry both. The 6700 was the solution. This phone does everything that I want it to do and more.

From the pda side of the equation it runs slower than my Dell, but nothing that I can't live with. It takes a little longer for some screens to pop up. I run Agenda Fusion and it is definitley slower on this pda. Again from the standpoint of economy and portability it is worth it.

I wish the phone was active when using wi-fi. You have to remember to turn the phone back on after you turn wi-fi off, it does not do it automatically. But I learned that if you press and hold the Explorer button on the side the Wireless Manager will pop up which lets you easily turn the wi-fi, bluetooth and phone on or off. It can be done with one hand.

I have heard some complaints about the ringer not being loud enough. If you turn the ringer volume up to maximum and use the old phone ring tone this issue will be resolved. It is so loud that I have to turn it down under normal circumstances.

I can get my e-mail, search the web and conduct business without having to carry two devices. When a wi-fi connection is not available I use a toll free ISP account to connect to the web. It works perfectly. My guess is when I cannot find a wi-fi spot it should cost me no more than
$30 a year for that service. While it is not high speed, it is actually fairly fast and beats the $60 per month Verizon wants for its wireless connection service.

As other reviewers have suggested (thank you I took their advice) install Microsoft Voice Commands software on this device. It works amazingly (it is cool) and is a wise purchase. You can also set up speed dial like you would on a regular cell phone.

Overall this device as excellent. I would highly recommend it.