[Kri77777]

My verizon contract is up soon and we are looking to change over to MetroPCS. We live in the solid coverage areas and don't travel, so the price is simply irresistible. I currently have the 6800 (verizon model) with a windows mobile 6.5 rom running. The unit isn't great; the hinges are a bit warn, it needs a new battery, and (this is a big problem) some of the keyboard keys don't work. Still, it is a good fun and I love it (as I loved my 6700 for the years before this one)

I want to be able to take my 6800 over to MetroPCS (especially with their unlimited talk, text, and data plan). I tried looking for guides to do this, but there was nothing straight forward and it was quite confusing (especially when I see language I don't understand).

My two questions are as follows:

1. Is there a better phone to upgrade to? I like Windows Mobile and don't want to leave it (except for android). I want a touch screen and hardware keyboard. It needs to be cheap (maybe near $50, no more than $100). I know that is a tall order, but that is how I came to own a 6800 to begin with.

2. If there is no better phone to upgrade to (meeting those conditions), does anyone know a straight forward (and up to date) guide to moving the 6800 over to Metro PCS? I have heard about MMS problems (and solutions) but as I said, it is all over the place and has badly confused me.