I will never pay $600 for a phone again. They either break down or are outdated in two years.
Why the prices of phones hasn't come way down is beyond a mystery. My phone cost more than my laptop!
I'm with T-Mobile and a friend of mine got a new Samsung LG phone (can't remember the exact model) for $350, and he loves it.
Either way you have to pay something, but just for the GPS and Internet alone they are worth it.
By the way, most smartphones take great pictures and video.
I have a lot of apps on my phone, but they are free so it doesn't matter. I even trade the markets from my phone.
And if you're looking for a good Bluetooth, I've had lots of them, but the one I have now is the best one I've found yet. Crystal clear quality and lots of other features.
Plantronics Voyager Edge (Worth the money)