QUOTE (YOUNGSTARS87 @ Jul 20 2006, 04:30 PM)
...I need the internet, text messaging, and a great phone... should I just get the sidekick 3 or the MDA...
I was at a T-Mo store today and the sales person I was talking to was personally carrying the SDA. When I pointed to the MDA he said the "phone" part of that device was getting lots of complaints. One man's opinion...take it for what it's worth. The MDA cost more than the SDA so I would think he'd have incentive to push me towards the MDA, yet he did not. Also, it seems he could carry any of their phones that he wants to and he had the SDA in his pocket. Not sure if that's helpful, just thought I'd throw it into the mix.
Can't help you with anything else 'cuz our one T-Mo phone is on a corporate account so I don't know the details. I just know abatis' cab file that I downloaded from this sight worked perfectly and I can access normal web sites. That's using a Motorola MPx200 - so, it does not have T-Zones on it. I just go directly to whatever web site I want. I'm sure the plan it's set up on is a high level of service plan. Sorry, can't tell you more.
I would say though, YOU need to go to a T-Mo store and get YOUR hands on these devices you're considering and go from there. I don't know how anyone can tell you what device is best for YOU since you're looking at two different animals (MDA=PPC, SideKick=?).
Since one of your choices is the SideKick, then for sure you're gonna go T-Mo. The sales guy told me today that I could get the phone I thought I wanted and if I wasn't satisfied I'd have 30 days to return it. Maybe, you could get the one you're leaning towards and if it doesn't work out - trade for the other? Just an idea. No money is wasted that way.
Good luck!