[Marilyn]

I have a Blackberry Curve and and iPhone 3GS. I like the Blackberry for the way it handles e-mail and contacts. I seldom use the internet on it because the screen is too small. I'm not familiar with the latest BB Curves, it may be that they are available now with larger screens.

I love my iPhone, and had a 2G but recently upgraded to the 3GS. Primarily so I could send and receive picture text messages which the 2G could not do.

Both of mine are running on AT&T and are 3G so they are pretty fast. Posting is not a problem

If all that is available from US Cellular is the Blackberry Curve, and you have a trial period. I'd definitely give it a try and see what you think. Having access to the internet from virtually anywhere is very handy.

As I said, a hardly ever go online on the BB, but on the iPhone, for instance, I was driving to work today and wanted to pickup breakfast at Whataburger for the troops on the way to the office. I googled Whataburger in Port Lavaca, TX, and it brought up the address and phone. I touched the phone number and pre-ordered what I wanted so that it was ready when I got there. No fumbling with a phone book while driving down the road.

I love the GPS feature which I think is available for the Blackberry.

The reason I have both is that the BB is provided by my company, so is used primarily for business. The iPhone was a gift from my husband.

Give a choice, I'd select the iPhone hands down for personal use. The Blackberry has advantages for business use and if it was my only option, I'd definitely go for the Blackberry over a regular cell phone. To me the data plan is worth every penny.

So, that's my two cents and then some.