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Trying to decide between these Verizon phones (need a detailed answer)?

All of these phones got 4.5 out of 5 on their reviews. Verizon Wireless Razzle http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=5027 $19.99 after $50 online discount with 2 year contract. Samsung Alias 2 http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=4686 $49.99 after $50 online discount with 2 year contract. Samsung Intensity http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=4986 $19.99 after $50 online discount with 2 year contract. Blackberry Curve 8330 Silver http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=3745 $49.99 after $100 online discount with 2 year contract. HTC Ozone http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=4848 $49.99 after $100 online discount with 2 year contract. The issue is, I need a phone that must have a protective case. I keep mine in my pocket a lot, and I do not want the screen to get scratched. That virtually eliminates the Verizon Razzle and Samsung Intensity because the way they open seems to not accomodate for any type of case other than a slide-in case. I don't want to be taking the phone in and out of a case. I'm unsure if the HTC Ozone has a case, as I haven't found any as of yet. So that's still a consideration, unless a case isn't available for it at all. Then there's the Samsung Alias 2...a weird looking phone with some kind of ability to change the keypad to go from numbers to a texting keyboard. Anyone know how this works? The hinge looks awfully flimsy on that. Finally, the Blackberry Curve 8330. Of those 3...which has a better battery life, biggest keypad space/keys and the ability to put a clear case over them? This is what I'm working with and have narrowed it down..please do not suggest any other types of phones. I would be ordering two of the same thing, once I narrow it down to the "best one" for the above features. A Select family plan with unlimited texting/instant messaging/calls to other verizon phones, and 700 anytime minutes per month for $99. Are there any hidden fees within this plan that I would need to know? When it says unlimited texting/instant messaging and unlimited calls to other verizon customers...I don't want to get a phone bill later on for hundreds of dollars because of some stupid fine print that I missed somewhere. I see they charge a $25 and $20 activation fee online.

Public Comments

1. The BB 8330 is the best in my opinion. I had one too and its great. Heres a link to crackberry.com where you can browse cases and stuff. Also vzw.com can search accessories. http://shop.crackberry.com/blackberry-curve-8330-cases.htm The battery life is pretty good although I still charge mine every night. If you really want to know which FEELS better, as in with keyboards and things like that, no one here has owned all of those phones to give an unbiased opnion. I would recommend going to the store and handling each phone. More than once I had done a 180 on liking a phone just by seeing it in person. And given that the exchange fee is 35 bucks its worth it to know before you buy. The only other fees to be aware of is that some of the phones you have listed (HTC, BlackBerry...) are smartphones and those both require an extra 30 bucks per line for the data. Not negotiable. In my opinion worth it, but its your opinion that matters there!