Why is there not a really good PDA Phone?

You might want to double and even triple check that. Verizon and Sprint use the CDMA network, while AT&T and T-Mobile use the GSM network, and Nextel uses the iDEN network. Unfortunately, these networks are incompatible. Currently, iPhones only run on GSM (which is much more popular in Europe), so I doubt it'll work on Verizon's network.

Just a friendly heads up - no sense in spend a couple hundred bucks for something that doesn't work like you hoped.

 

I used to do telephone technical support for the Kyocera 7135 smartphone.

You're bringing back bad memories, dude... sigh...

They can't make a good PDA phone because it is either a PDA or a phone... putting both together messes them both up!

I'm still waiting for the perfect cell phone. It doesn't take pictures. It doesn't play mp3 files. It doesn't have games, show movies, or connect to the Internet. No instant messaging, no video camera. Just clear, excellent sound, and a very simple menu system.

I have a laptop for all the other stuff I need

 

Here's your phone:

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So get this, there's no transfering my contract unless I transfer the whole thing, which involves a family plan with three phones/lines, when all I want to do is keep my plan but switch my hardware.

It looks like I'll have to try to sell the phone if I want to do things iPhone v2 style. Maybe I can get $150 or so out of it on EBay.

 

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Pretty close to what you want is Samsung Instinct coming to Sprint in June.
Uses tactile feedback on a touchscreen keyboard.Doesnt say if its Wifi capable ,but EVDO A is all you may need.Sprint data plan is unlimited usage for flat fee.

Sprint Gets Touchy With Samsung Instinct - News and Analysis by PC Magazine
Samsung Instinct scores "Best In Show" from CTIA Las Vegas 2008

 

I just looked at the Tilt review and it looks pretty good.
One thing the Palm 750 has got it beat with is one hand operation.
Very convenient to surf the net with one hand while strolling or while driving ( at a stop light).
Its a not very reliable phone though.
Im hoping I can use the Instinct one handed as well.
I hate to see Palm go down the tubes,previously being an innovative American company.

 

I'm a slide-out keyboard man myself. There are few circumstances that I'd need one hand operation (texting while driving? ) so I just want the fastest way to type possible.

 

I'm a HTC user. I'm currently using Kaiser. I don't have a lot of problem with the phone. It's not perfect, but it's good for me.
BTW, who need support from HTC when there is a group of developer providing Cooked ROM. Just unlock your HTC and run customized Cooked ROM. Check out "xda-developer" for more HTC goodies.