Kurt wrote:
> In article <clQGj.5$Gq7.4@newssvr19.news.prodigy.net>,
> "Kevin Weaver" <kevinkeithweaver@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
>> "SMS" <scharf.steven@geemail.com> wrote in message
>> news:47eba508$0$36397$742ec2ed@news.sonic.net...
>>> Robert A. Fink, M. D. wrote:
>>>
>>>> 4. The Apple iPhone appears to be a nice piece of equipment, but it
>>>> has several shortcomings, including having to work through iTunes,
>>>> battery replacement problems, a "mediocre" phone (by report), not
>>>> compatible with 3G service (I use ATT's Laptop Connect service); and
>>>> it remains relatively pricey.
>>> The iPhone is actually not all that pricey, but it's limited in
>>> functionality. Definitely wait for the new 3G model if going with the
>>> iPhone.
>>>
>>> The best choice is the HTC Tilt 8925 / TyTN II (Kaiser). This is far more
>>> fully featured than the iPhone, with 3G, voice-dialing, GPS, and a better
>>> OS. It's about the same price as the iPhone because you get a discount for
>>> a contract renewal.
>> Costco has the tilt, Comes with 12V cord leather case and a Bluetooth
>> headset which was the moto rechargeable one that was selling for 79.99.
>>
>> The complete kit was 249.99 after rebate. Add all that to the iPhone, and
>> the iPhone is over twice the price.
>
> Both are chump change compared to monthly phone/data/tax charges.
> You could pay that in one month's usage.

I also saw the unlocked Tilt at Costco, and it was about $700.