I just returned my mpx220 to Cingular. Max. call volume was too low, screen invisible in bright light, back of phone kept falling off, volume switch on side of phone always adjusted by accident by picking up phone. Input by phone keypad way too slow for any serious pda use. This is primarily a phone with some very slow pda features. If you buy, get extended warranty..this thing is fragile and slippery.
alternative #1 - smartphone with better pda features, like siemens sx66 or treo 650. you'll get more convenient pda if you don't mind holding a calculator size device to your face to make a call.
alternative #2 (the one I took) get a bluetooth enabled phone like a Motorola V551 and put the money you saved towards a good bluetooth enabled pda. you'll gain faster surfing with 551's edge tech., wi-fi capability from pda, (I bought Dell), better volume and screen visibility, a more rugged phone. Sure, I'd rather carry one device than two, but the smartphone capabilities are much too limited at this point.
I can get either of these for free with a plan on wirefly, but I don't know which to get. I am most concerned with call quality and battery life. I want to have good ringtones and games, good text messaging, and a phone that is nice to look at with a clear screen. I also want to be able to hear the person I am talking to. my last phone was too quiet in both speakerphone and normal use. I also want a lightweight phone, and I will pay more money if it means the phone is the best in all of these areas. thanks for any suggestions or opinions

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