10/28   What's the best cell phone deal out there?  Preferably not linked to
        a mandatory 2 year contract?
        \_ *sound of crickets chirping in the backgroud*
        \_ er, what do you need and/or what do you want to pay? i.e. how many
           minutes, long distance, national roaming etc.
        \_ well, if you don't want a contract you have to go with prepaid, and
           the best price/coverage deal is probably Cingular/ATT.  The contract
           length is linked to how much discount you get on your phone, so if
           you're willing to take a 1-year contract, you can get a MUCH better
           price/minute than if you went prepaid, but you'll get a better or
           cheaper phone if you commit to 2 years.
        \_ What's the best tool out there?  Oh, and what's the best vehicle?
        \_ if you work at a company that has some sort of sponsorship
           agreement with a carrier, you can get a decent discount.