BiggerPockets

I am getting all into this social networking stuff. I need a phone that can do more.

Here's what I'd like my phone to do:
-Access the internet so I can pull up listings for homes I see for sale while I'm out.
-I need GPS to find home's address
-Stay connected to emails, twitter, myspace etc. while I'm out of office.
-I need a good schedule keeper callender thing
-Not much related to this site, but I'd like to be able to keep track of my workouts.

I know a lot of you are far more into twitter and facebook than I. Many of you are big tech geeks. I just started dabbling. So, geek, help a brotha out.

What do you suggest? Blackberry, iphone, palm and why.

iPhone is the way to go
I agree with all the items Joshua mentioned, but to add,
if you have an apple computer - it syncs to contacts, web favorites, and there are applications that allow you to see files on your computers hard drive remotely from your phone...my husband is a trainer at Apple, so he has all the info...I have had my phone since it came out, and really I don't know what I was doing before that!

I was afraid you all would say iphone.

The iphone is so... so... metrosexual.

But, I trust your counsel. The iphone is only serviced by AT&T though, correct? I have sprint now. Will I have to change my service?

I hate texting, but I need to do it more. I was hoping this new phone would make it easier. I hate texting...

Jon, you say the bb has a better keyboard on it though.

Any other votes?

For business purposes, I'm a blackberry junkie. The battery life is by far better than the iPhone. One of my buddies with an iPhone can barely get through the day without having to recharge. Also, you can use the blackberry as a modem for your laptop. Plug it in through the USB and you have instant internet access. I'm guessing the iPhone can do this as well, but you'll drain the battery rather quickly.

It is as fast as your data connection is with your phone service provider. I think Sprint has 3G speed, so it would be pretty good. I use T-mobile and they have a lot slower data rate speed. I would compare it to a modem like speeds. I wish I had 3G.

Another amazing thing about the iPhone is that you can now Skype if you're in a WiFi area. I tested some Skype calls to Japan and England with my phone and the sound is great and best of all, its FREE! Can't beat that.

Originally posted by Ariane Randolph

When is there going to be a BiggerPockets app?

Ahhh . . . one of the many things I'd love to get knocked out. I'm not sure how soon we'll see one, unfortunately.

You guys are awsome. I don't care what Josh says about you. lol.

Can't go wrong with this :mrgreen:

Can't go wrong with this

Does Zach Morris know you stole his celly?

I used to have a Blackjack and it was actually a very good phone! I now use an iphone and it has so many functionalities it is almost endless. Sometimes I just sit in wonder at this marvelous piece of technology (blackberries too!) and can you imagine what kind of tech we will have in 5 years? imagine an iphone half the thickness and with the surface area of a small book. Incredible! my friend that works in the wifi biz mentioned that there is currently technology available for bendable monitors and computers.

I use ATT in chicago but when I have travel to places like Boston and Seattle, my reception has been less than stellar. I think a lot of this has to do with local networks and I bet searching on the internet will yield much discussion on where particular phone services are strong.

If you are not finished with your contract, however, I would just stick around. The costs of switching are quite severe.