k – so, there’s all this talk about the iphone.  well, i guess it’s not new talk, but it’s definitely talk.  i came upon an article today in business week, which actually has some very interesting tech stories (who knew?!).  anyway, clearly, given the popularity of the iphone, much like was the case with the ipod when it came out, loads of companies are trying to jump on the touch screen bandwagon.  honestly, i don’t think anything will compare to the iphone, even with its idiosynchrosies.  steve jobs is just too good at making nice and pretty products.  and, yes, they’re damn pretty…  in any case, since i don’t work for apple, though it would definitely be fun, i’d like to let you know what else is out there…or coming down the pike, so to speak.

TOUCH by HTC: Available from Sprint starting Nov. 4; earlier version available in 30 other countries
Price: $249.99 with new two-year contract; $349.99 with no new service commitment.

VOYAGER by LG (this actually looks really cool…and oddly similar to the iphone): Wireless Carrier: Verizon Wireless Price: Not yet disclosed; device scheduled to go on sale late November.

T-MOBILE SIDEKICK LX by Sharp: Wireless carrier: T-Mobile USA
Price: $299.99 with a two-year contract, or $399.99 with no new service commitment.

T-MOBILE SIDEKICK SLIDE by Motorola: Wireless carrier: T-Mobile USA
Price: $199.99 with two-year contract, or $329.99 with no new service commitment.

T-MOBILE SHADOW by HTC: Wireless carrier: T-Mobile USA
Price: $149.99 with two-year contract and data plan, or $349.99 with no new service commitment.

TILT by HTC: Wireless carrier: AT&T
Price: $299.99 with two-year contract and mail-in rebates, or $549.99 with no new service commitment.

SCH-i70 by Samsung: Wireless Carrier: Verizon Wireless
Price: $349.99 with two-year contract and mail-in rebate, $249.99 with a new voice and e-mail plan of $80 a month or higher; $399.99 with no new service commitment.

VENUS by LG: Wireless carrier: Verizon Wireless
Price: Not yet disclosed; device scheduled to go on sale late November.

JUKE by Samsung: Wireless carrier: Verizon Wireless
Price: $99.99 with a two-year contract and $50 mail-in rebate, or $149.99 with no new commitment.

CENTRO by Palm: Wireless carrier: Sprint
Price: $99.99 with two-year contract, mail-in rebate and a data plan costing at least $25 per month, or $349.99 with no new service commitment and data plan.

 HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!