Switching from Palm + Phone to phone only

[laur7]

Hi,
I've searched and haven't really found tips on this, so I'd really appreciate your advice.
I've been using a Palm Pilot for years and love having my calendar, contacts, to do list, etc. electronic and handy. I also love being able to sync it with my MAC (ical and Address book). But the Palm is about to die, I think.
Meanwhile, it's time for an upgrade on the cell phone. I have AT & T and am happy to stay with it. Although the iPhone is the obvious choice, I can't justify $360/year for the required data plan, since I don't "need" it.
What are your recommendations for a phone/calendar/address book/to do list (i.e. smart phone, no?) for AT&T that doesn't REQUIRE the data plan?
Thanks so much!!!
P.S. I'm thinking Blackberry 8310???

 

[ziggyiguana]

If you are comfortable with the Palm interface, I recommend a Palm Centro for you.

 

[gina_loufrisenda]

Thanks for the advice. Only thing is that I've heard lots of bad things about Palm phones as phones. And that's the main use.

 

[twinkiebear5]

The unique thing about the Centro is that it can go into standby mode, but does not turn completely off. I never heard of such a phone that does that.