Replacing 6682 - E61 a good choice?

[Wany]

I am looking for a replacement for my Nokia 6682 which did not survive a trip throught the washer and dryer (I am going to have to stop carrying my phone in my pants pockets.)

I liked the 6682 but think that there are probably better options available for my next phone.

I am on Cingular. My priorities are a phone first and PDA capabilities second. I sync my calandar from Outlook and have been using Papyrus for calendering. I rarely use the camera and have been usually disappointed with the results so this is not a priority for me. I rarely use the mobile Internet because I don't like to pay the extra cost for the service but if the phone had wi-fi I would probably use it alot. I do some texting and some e-mail.

I have been looking at the E61 and it seems to meet my needs of being an above average phone with built-in PDA capabilities. I like the qwerty keyboard (I used to have a Treo), bluetooth and Wi-Fi capabilities and the cost is not bad - around $400 delivered. My biggest concern about the E61 is getting repair service if needed.

Suggestions?

 

[4halo]

The E61 sounds like a perfect phone for what your looking for, but I felt the exact same way. The only con for me is being able to insure the phone, thats why I haven't bought one yet. :/

 

[Jen Davies Farts All Day!]

You'll love the e61. Nice unit for what your looking for.

 

[ken co]

Thanks guys for the responses. I decided to take the plunge and ordered one and it should arrive in a couple of days. I will post a follow-up later to let you know how it goes.