I am up for an upgrade with AT&T Wireless and I am trying to figure out what phone I want to get. I am torn between the iPhone 3G, HTC FUZE and Samsung Epix. I can’t decide which one I want to get. I am not a big fan of Apple, I have a Zune, Media Center PC (vista) and another Vista laptop. Not to say I’m pro microsoft, I just hate the “Apple Tax”.
However in this case I am considering an Apple product since the “Apple Tax” really doesn’t apply. The 16 gig iPhone is $300, the FUZE is $300, and the EPIX is $200. So they are all in the same price range.
I have 2 major issues with the iPhone, lack of a physical keyboard and no tethering. While tethering isn’t a deal breaker, a lack of keyboard could be. If I can’t get used to the onscreen keyboard, the iPhone is useless to me.
The FUZE was kind of slow when I bought it so I think that is pretty much out. I have the AT&T Tilt (HTC) right now, but it is also kind of slow.
The Epix was responsive and quick. The touch screen and mouse was nice but the mouse was kind of awkward to use and the screen is small compared to the iPhone, FUZE and Tilt.
My other fear is that the iPhone is more pretty then functional. Right now I use phoneAlarm to change my sound profiles based on my calendars, GooSync to sync my contacts and calendars, and Remember The Milk Sync for my tasks. I don’t know if all of these are compatible but I need at bare minimum GooSync and the functionality of phoneAlarm, built in or through an app. I don’t use iTunes and have not looked through the app store, so if you can answer my questions, please do. I am a power user that wants a device that just works. I can’t stand having to reboot windows mobile so if the iPhone will fit my needs, please tell me.

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