Ok im looking for a new smart phone. Really what i want is the ability to you email, instant mess, and a decent web browser (maybe). Id like ti to be sleek compact and sexy never hurts. PRice 300-500 and im stuck with T-Mobile. Any ideas?

Cingular 8525 hands down. I can personally vouch for this item as it's the bomb. Madmatt has it as well and also loves it.

I really only started with a smartphone about a year ago. People always want to look at it and such, ask what it costs, etc. Honestly, the money is all worth it, and I can't even imagine how I would get along without it these days. The ability to have my e-mail, calendar, contacts and get instant notifications of occurences makes me money all the time. If I'm not available in a pinch, I could lose a customer.

If you can find an unlocked Cingular 8525 within your price range, go for it. If you prefer something slimmer, but with an exposed keyboard, I've also been hearing good things about the Samsung Blackjack recently; you'll have to give up the touchscreen ability though.

If neither of those are within your budget, the T-Mobile MDA is also a great choice. I use it myself, and it's basically a predecessor to the 8525 with a slower processor, and no HSDPA radio (since T-Mo doesn't have a 3G network in place, you won't notice the difference for now).

Some people prefer the more traditional, candybar smartphones like the T-Mobile SDA or the Cingular 3125, but I find that you really have to pay the penalty of a much smaller screen size in return for a more compact device. It's up to you to decide what you think is more important to you.

Not a problem.

Just something I should mention - in your first post, you indicated that you're looking for something for email, IMs and web stuff. If that's still the case, I'm not so sure the SDA would be the most suitable pick. For email and IM, you'll probably find having a full keyboard faster and more convenient compared to using the numberpad with T9-assist. Also, all mobile web browsers can scale down pages to a single-column layout, but I think you would appreciate having a larger QVGA screen for web stuff, and most other things in general.

I'm not discouraging you from going with the SDA, but just letting you know that it's suited for a different purpose. I had a candybar-style Nokia smartphone (Symbian-based though) for a couple of years before I got my MDA, and I ended up using it more as a read-only device because I found the keypad too slow as a mode of input. If you've already been texting (SMS) a lot on a regular phone, you might have picked up speed, in which case it might not be as much of a problem with T9. It's up to you, really.

Let us know if you have any other questions.

Yah i am decently fast with the smart keyboards but i need to go to the store tomorrow and figure out which one i want.

OK after looking at everything im really thinking of a T-mobile MDA.

I liked the touch screen aspect and it was smaller that i thought it was. NetRyder can you give me some insights into the Pros and Cons in your experience.

Yeah, the pictures are a little deceptive. I really like the feel of the MDA - the size and the rounded edges make it fit well in my hand.

It's hard for me to come up with a comprehensive pros/cons list on the spot, but here are some things that I like - the large, clear display; a "clean" exterior (few buttons on the front; keyboard hidden, but there when you need it), good battery life for a device of its class, and most importantly - the versatility. There are literally thousands of apps out there for WM5 to extend the functionality of the device, and many of them are almost must-haves, in my opinion.
I also feel that WM5 really shines when coupled with an Exchange account (seamless, over-the-air sync of all your PIM data is just impressive), but if you don't have one, it's no big deal.

Cons...well, the lack of 3G data is probably the biggest one for me, but even if the MDA had a HSDPA radio, T-Mo doesn't have a 3G network in place yet. The slower TI OMAP850 processor in the MDA is not a significant con, since the device is adequately responsive, but my Treo 700wx with a faster processor definitely feels more snappy. On the flip side, the lack of a 3G radio and a slower processor also translate to better battery life - my MDA holds charge for a *lot* longer than my 700wx does, so in some sense, I think it's a better "everyday-phone."

Other cons...well, the camera's picture quality is terrible. Don't expect to ever use it, really. Not a big deal for me, but I thought I should mention it in case it's important to you.

Also, one-handed operation is a little more difficult on touchscreen devices like the MDA compared to traditional candybar smartphones at first, but you'll get used to it, and there are some excellent free, third-party tools that help to mitigate this problem. Within a couple of weeks, you'll be navigating this thing with one finger like a pro. If you decide on the MDA or something similar like the 8525, let me know, and I'll point you to some of these apps.

Any other specific questions?

Yeah, the pictures are a little deceptive. I really like the feel of the MDA - the size and the rounded edges make it fit well in my hand.

It's hard for me to come up with a comprehensive pros/cons list on the spot, but here are some things that I like - the large, clear display; a "clean" exterior (few buttons on the front; keyboard hidden, but there when you need it), good battery life for a device of its class, and most importantly - the versatility. There are literally thousands of apps out there for WM5 to extend the functionality of the device, and many of them are almost must-haves, in my opinion.
I also feel that WM5 really shines when coupled with an Exchange account (seamless, over-the-air sync of all your PIM data is just impressive), but if you don't have one, it's no big deal.

Cons...well, the lack of 3G data is probably the biggest one for me, but even if the MDA had a HSDPA radio, T-Mo doesn't have a 3G network in place yet. The slower TI OMAP850 processor in the MDA is not a significant con, since the device is adequately responsive, but my Treo 700wx with a faster processor definitely feels more snappy. On the flip side, the lack of a 3G radio and a slower processor also translate to better battery life - my MDA holds charge for a *lot* longer than my 700wx does, so in some sense, I think it's a better "everyday-phone."

Other cons...well, the camera's picture quality is terrible. Don't expect to ever use it, really. Not a big deal for me, but I thought I should mention it in case it's important to you.

Also, one-handed operation is a little more difficult on touchscreen devices like the MDA compared to traditional candybar smartphones at first, but you'll get used to it, and there are some excellent free, third-party tools that help to mitigate this problem. Within a couple of weeks, you'll be navigating this thing with one finger like a pro. If you decide on the MDA or something similar like the 8525, let me know, and I'll point you to some of these apps.

Any other specific questions?

The 8525, 8125, and the MDA are not SmartPhones. They are PocketPC Phones.

The Blackjack, 3125, SDA, and Dash are SmartPhones.

There is a difference.

I've read very good things about the Blackjack and Dash. Stay away from the Moto Q.