Cell Phone or I-Pod ... or Droid ? ATT or Verizon ?

[JimmyHAD]

This old man has finally decided that it is time to come out of the last century and sure enough get into the twenty first. I've never had a cell phone and I'm considering my options. I am not sure if I'm going to keep my landline .... probably will until I get used to the cell .... if I ever do. So do I get a no contract cheapie, a droid or an I-phone and really step into the new century with internet , text and all of the other apps ?

Next ..... I have friends that say ATT drops calls, gives poor reception and Verizon is the best bet. Others claim ATT is fine. I've been with them for more years than I can remember so it would be an easier transition if I decided to go for the more expensive 'smart phone' with a contract. With what I'm paying now for my DSL and landline it is more than many packages that include cell and internet so I'm going to make a move. Just which way to go has me stymied. So many choices. If anyone has input based on hands on experience I'd love to hear what you have to say.