which would you say is better to buy -a blackberry or palm, whats the difference???

A Blackberry is a 'Smartphone'. That is it is a cell phone with a proprietary cell phone operating system that has been enhanced to allow for other applications to be built into the memory. This would include things like a calendar, contacts, memos, email, etc.

Generally, with a 'Smartphone', you are stuck with the applications that are built in. Some Smartphones allow you to add extra programs you buy from the phone manufacturer. But they are expensive, and not exactly cutting edge. If the manufacturer doesn't offer a program you need, you will have to do without.

A Palm Treo is a true handheld computer with a phone attached. The same kind of applications as in a smartphone are built into it..But the Treo differs in a VERY important way.

Because it is a fully programmable computer, you can buy inexpensive programs for it just about anywhere software is sold. (Test this out yourself, go to any office supply store and ask for programs for the Treo, then ask for programs for the Blackberry). There are also MANY free programs go here for them :

http://www.freewarepalm.com/listall.shtm...

I have replaced the built in calendar and the built in memo pad with different apps because I didn't like the calendar and the memo pad built into the TREO, i also have added a full fledged accounting program, several free games, a database application, a word processor, electronic spreadsheet, and I read ebooks that I download from the internet. Try doing all that with a Blackberry!