Need new phone

I have a standard plan with no internet or anything and a ****ty phone but it's just about that time to upgrade. First of all, I text alot so a flip out keyboard is a must. I'm considering the tilt but the price may be out of my range. Does the tilt require an extra fee for the wifi or the gps or is it all just a special free feature you get? Anyways, I'm basically looking for a new phone with a keyboard and possibly wifi that can fit in my pocket comfortably since i'm usually in class half the day and it's gonna be in my pocket most the time. Also, where's the cheapest place to buy these gadgets? What would you recommend me!?

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Originally Posted by macktruck

I have a standard plan with no internet or anything and a ****ty phone but it's just about that time to upgrade. First of all, I text alot so a flip out keyboard is a must. I'm considering the tilt but the price may be out of my range. Does the tilt require an extra fee for the wifi or the gps or is it all just a special free feature you get? Anyways, I'm basically looking for a new phone with a keyboard and possibly wifi that can fit in my pocket comfortably since i'm usually in class half the day and it's gonna be in my pocket most the time. Also, where's the cheapest place to buy these gadgets? What would you recommend me!?

I'd recommend a refurb 8525, which are $99 right now. Not much different from the tilt, except the GPS and HSUPA (which won't effect you if you don't use net)

I would also recommend the 8525 if you can't afford the 8925 for the moment. However, I'm not sure if you'll transition well from a standard phone to a Windows Mobile phone. Some people sell or return their WM device when they find out that it's just too much for them. If that might be the case for you, I'd probably take a look at the RIM BlackBerry 8820, the Nokia E61i or the Nokia 9300i. The E61i and the 9300i are not carried by at&t, but have dropped in price, so that might work for you.

Since you also asked for Wi-Fi, below are what I'd go with If I was to...

Buy new/refurbished from at&t w/ upgrade: HTC 8925, 8525, BB 8820
Buy used or unlocked: Check out the link here for some of your options

You can also check out the at&t website for reference.