Ah, I was about this CLOSE to buying Motorola A630 
but decided to hold it off. May that be a small device, although A630 is still good and has good service, according to my friends. If you're thinking about getting that, you'll first need to investigate on which pager is best to use in your local area where it should provide a good coverage (reception) - it really does depend on the location(s).
I also really like Blackberry 7290, since it offers unlimited e-mail plan WITHOUT voice service (finally at last!) 
They also mentioned that the Blackberry brand is still considered the most reliable ones to have. Very good coverage, but expensive, understandably. I'd probably wait until when the price goes down then.
I only care about the battery life and reliability; so I won't have to just go, "Oh, I have to recharge it again...too short already..." Of course, SK is still very good, but itself has 2.5 days' battery life? My husband has to recharge it every time - it just annoys him a teeny weeny bit, because he really needs it all the time due to between his job and me, of course.
It's all about having own "preferences". If you do find one that you would be most comfortable with based on your own needs, then that's great. So, be it. 
