The Nokia 5000 series are probably the most reliable digital phones around. Currently, I have all three brands. A Motorola Timeport Timeport GSM tri-band (the first tri-band with WAP), an Ericsson T28 world, a Nokia 5000 series one, and my newest toy, Nokia 8890. The Nokia interface is very easy to get used to and probably has the least learning curve. The second best interface would go with the Motorola. The Ericsson is kinda cumbersome plus the screen is small (but its very easy to read). For text messaging, Motorola is a 5-liner (although small characters). The ericsson flip cover feels flimsy but hasn't given me any problems yet. I've heard of some Nokia 8890 owners complain about problems with the sliding mouthpiece. The Motorola has been dropped and banged around so much, I've lost count but it still runs great. But if you bleed the LCD, Motorolas are pretty much goners. Nokia's have replaceable LCD's so if you mess it up, its not a total yet A plus for the Ericsson is its thinness. For the show-off, the ultimate expression in style would be the Nokia. For an all business feel, the Motorola gets the thumbs up. If you want portability, something that you canslip inside your bag and not bulge out, the Ericsson is the way to go. The T29 with WAP is already out in Asia and Europe so waiting may be good.