[Kevy Baby]

I have a Pocket PC with internet access (TMobile MDA - €uromeinke has the same one).

Service is my #1 priority for a mobile phone. The service with TMobile, while not perfect, works well for my needs - the best so far. I know because I tested the coverage before I committed. I switched away from Verizon, who was not giving me what I needed.

I do not have a need to be connected 24/7. However, I DO appreciate having the ability to access the net for a quick reference, look up something, etc. In fact, I use it quite a bit for driving directions: I look up the directions on Yahoo Maps before I leave home or work, and then zap them to my phone. While not as fancy as having a GPS, it is easier than waiting for the printout (and I will have it in my phone for future use).

As mentioned in CP's post, the iPod capabilities are excellent. While it may not have the capacity of the 60 GB iPod, it more than suits my needs.

Having a camera capability in my phone is for convenience, not as a replacement for my regular camera. I always have my phone with me; I don't always have my camera with me.

And having the address book and calendar features at my fingertips, which easily sync up with my computer, is also paramount.

I work on a Mac at home and I spend all day on a PC at work. While there are some things I can do more easily on a PC, I will say that my Mac is much easier to work with, is much more reliable and less buggy. My Pocket PC is wonderful, but there is a lot of functionality that is a PITA. I feel confident that the functionality of the iPhone would surpass that if the Pocket PC.

Unfortunately, Apple chose to partner with Cingular. For that reason alone, I will not be looking into an iPhone until such time as Cingular improves their coverage.