Droid X - my favorite Verizon smartphone

I've been using the Droid X for the past few months and it's been my favorite smartphone on the Verizon Wireless network. This device may seem large at first, but you'll get used to the size quickly because the device is so thin. The next generation of Android smartphones on Verizon will have tremendous capabilities so let's see what comes out in 2011!

Verizon Black Friday Sale

You would think that Verizon would have some incredible smartphone sales for Black Friday. Well, I don't see anything impressive on their website. Maybe they spent all their funds on the Droid advertising. I've seen those ads everywhere!

Well, maybe they'll continue to drop the prices on their older smartphones as the holidays get nearer. If you buy an HTC Ozone for $9.99, you can get another one for free! The Samsung Saga is now $49.99.

Cheap Verizon Smartphones

As Verizon Wireless gets ready to liquidate some old smartphones and promote new smartphones, you can find some pretty amazing deals. For instance, the Samsung Omnia (not the Omnia II but the original Omnia) is selling for $15. The Omnia II is coming very soon. The HTC Touch Diamond is $50. Don't want a Windows Phone? Then try the HTC Droid Eris for $100 (running Google's Android OS). You can even get the original BlackBerry Storm for $50 since the new BlackBerry Storm 2 is selling for $180.

Remember that Verizon now requires you to subscribe to a data plan if you purchase a smartphone. If you try to drop the data plan, you can expect to pay a hefty premium for your smartphone. Also, they charge extra for tethering, so make sure to ask those questions when you shop at Verizon.

Verizon Smartphone Resource Center

Verizon now has a large selection of smartphones. Confused about your options? Don't know where to begin?

To learn more about the different types of smartphones offered by Verizon Wireless, visit the Smartphone Resource Center found here: https://smartphones.verizonwireless.com/

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Windows Mobile 6.5 coming in October

According to many rumors, the official version of Windows Mobile 6.5 is coming to smartphones in October. Now, does this mean that upgrades will also be available for existing smartphones? That probably won't happen for the older smartphones. Time to look for those custom ROMs that run Windows Mobile 6.5. Read:

Windows Mobile 6.5 coming in October

Time to keep an eye on new smartphone prices

I've decided that it's time to replace my XV6800 over the next few months. I could replace it now, but I'd like to wait. I'm going to keep my eye on smartphone prices and then I'll make the switch when prices near $99 (the BlackBerry Storm is currently $99 because the Storm 2 is coming out this fall).

Do You Work in Healthcare?

If you work in healthcare and you use a smartphone, then you should take a look at this: Patient Data on Your Smartphone

Data plan now required with verizon wireless

If you're on Verizon Wireless and you want to get a new smartphone (or PDA phone if you will), you MUST get a data plan. This policy started last September. Why?

I'm so disappointed by this. My wife has been using a Treo for a while now (without a data plan) and now she needs a replacement smartphone. She doesn't need a data plan, but now she's forced to get one if she wants to keep a smartphone. Doesn't sound right, does it?

What's going on Verizon? At least offer the pay per KB plan for all smartphones and BlackBerry devices. That's the least you can do for all those users who don't need a data plan but want to combine a phone and a PDA.