[Help] PDA like cell info needed

Currently last month I was in the market for a new laptop (currently halfway saved toward it) when after getting stranded in the middle no where Pennsylvania with no cell phone, I decided a laptop could wait while I got a new cell.

After Putzing around online for a while, I then began to find some PDA like Cell phones that might be able to suit both my needs. (wanted a laptop for portable writing and to check AIM/email, which it seems now, that a cell phone/pda like unit would be a cheaper and smaller alternative)


I went to a convention last weekend in Philly, and several people had sidekicks there and it seemed like a very useful tool and would fit my need. So far, T-Mobile phones seem to be leading the way in what I would want

But the biggest problem for me is that I am a college student. I'm in Reading PA and Worchester MA at different parts of the year. (go PSU!) So I'm wondering if roaming costs would be a problem.

Also, remembing the college student part, with the exception of the summer time, I have no employment. I have enough saved up presently to pay for 2 years of service, but I'd like to save as much as I can (who doesn't).

My sister also would like to get a phone, and we are looking at a family deal here potentially too. Which could help costs as she would make the majority of phone calls, while I would use the service for electronic means.

Any advice, comments, complants, ect? :>

hey man theres alot of cell with pda function but bcareful cuz alot of them they dont work good.
Check this up Sony Ericsson P800 Or P900 is 1of the best for my opinion check the priceses on that, 2 check the trio 600 is a good phone but it uses palm software wich it crass alot & final Pocket PC is good 2 but bcareful cuz it crass alot 2 i uses all of those cell & i like the P900 or P800 i work for a cell comp. that why i know all of that