[pct-l] PCT Smartphone advice requested

[Bruce "Buck" Nelson]

I've never owned or used a smartphone, so I'm hoping those of you that have some experience and knowledge can offer me some direction. Here's my priorities:

1. Internet/email: I want to access the internet more often and more easily and avoid those frantic 30 minutes of computer access in libraries while I try to email everyone, update my journal, pay my credit cards, troubleshoot business issues, etc.

2. Phone

3. An appropriate service plan/contract: I plan to only use my smartphone while on the PCT, so I want a contract/plan that won't cost me a bundle or require a long contract.

4. Good battery life.

5. Camera, GPS, etc. aren't nearly as important to me, but would be a plus.

I've read Gadget's excellent advice. What's the latest on current plans and phones to fit the above?

Thanks in advance!

Colter

www.bucktrack.com