Planning on SERO, need help selecting a device.

[Maximos]

Hi guys.

I intend on getting in on SERO sometime before July 13, their current offer, ends. However, there are a few phones that I am interested in:

Mogul
Touch
Blackberry Curve
and the Samsung SCH-i760 (is there a way to get this for Sprint?)

I see that the Samsung would pretty much be the ultimate pick for me, but it is not available on Sprint AFAIK. Can anyone comment on this?

Mogul - low RAM, old, too thick/big. However, has WiFi, which is important (will explain in a bit)

Touch - no hardware keyboard or WiFi, but has lots of RAM, good looks, and is small

Curve - pretty much a beast. No WiFi, but excellent keyboard. Requires a $30 plan, which I am not getting. Anyone know a way around this for SERO?

Samsung - hardware keyboard, WiFi, pretty small, decent design, but still lacks sufficient RAM.

As far as WiFi, I would love it because I also plan on getting an iPod touch. Using WMWiFiRouter, I would 'tether' to the iPod and more or less have the full web on the road. Think iPhone, but in two devices, a higher entrance cost, and a cool $30 at the end of the month as opposed to $90 @ AT&T (with unlimited texts and tax).

I would prefer a hard keyboard.

I understand lack of RAM can be dealt with by software means. What does this entail?

Thanks guys, love the community here BTW! :)

[Maximos]

I was also wondering the following:
Are the unlimited texts and the free night and weekends limited only to usage within the Sprint network, or can I use these features with subscribers on all carriers?

[blackangst]

Unlimited is unlimited anywhere within the US of A.

It sounds like you've talked yourself into the Curve. Youre right-its a beast and pretty much bulletproof. But, of course, you'll need to pony up an extra $30/mo for data.

BTW there's a thread just for SERO you should read just for understanding. :)

[Maximos]

Yea, if I were to pay an extra $30, might as well go all the way and get the iPhone 3G ;)

No, that is not an option that I have. If there was a way to get it without the charge, I would - but then, it is not listed on Sprint's website as of now :(

So, with the Curve on the backburner ATM, we are left with the Mogul, the Touch, and the Samsung. Between those, two have WiFi and hardware keys, but less RAM. I am not really sure what to do...

This would all be solved if the Touch Pro was out, eh? ;)

[Maximos]

Just ordered a Centro. I decided that I would try it first and see how it goes...if it isn't what I am looking for, I can always return it and try something else within 30 days.

[ervman1]

yeah dont forget that the treo 800w should come out july 13th...which will have wifi, gps, rev a, and plenty more goodies!! :)

[MNguyen82]

Or the HTC Touch Pro that might come out in a couple of months...

[vman51]

Or the HTC Touch Pro that might come out in a couple of months...

yea, but who knows whats going on with sero till then..

Good luck with your centro!

[MNguyen82]

Yeah same thing with the 800w. Usually it takes a couple of months after the phone has been out or when the hype has died down.