To be honest Mike, most all of the new phones nowadays are really nice devices and there are none that are heads and shoulders above the others. It's easier to narrow it down when you envision how you will use it and narrow the list down by features that best fit your usage. Consider: > Screen size - bigger screens are great but make it heavier and more cumbersome to carry > Operating system > Apple iOS - generally less intimidating than Android but locked down so offers less customization. Great app store with extremely small chance of viruses and malware. Great if you are already part of the Apple/Mac ecosystem as all devices play together. > Android - very customizable. App store has almost as much variety but apps aren't necessarily vetted by anyone so have a greater risk of being buggy or dangerous (still, pretty small chance). Google backed > Battery life - many android phones have devices with user replaceable batteries, iPhones do not have this option. The best way is to go to the store and spend some time with each device. Most everyone I know that has a Windows Mobile based phone like the phones but dislike the OS and there generally aren't as many apps available.