Mobile phones!

HMonsterX

Ok, i asked this on my wall, and got some good replies, but I'd like to expand on it if possible.

I don't have a mobile/cell phone. Just couldnt afford it, and never really needed it till now. Back in the day i loved my Nokia 7110, the Matrix phone!

But now...its all iphone, blackberries, 3g etc etc etc. Not a clue....

So, can someone tell me in laymans terms, what it all means? I wont be texting at all, hardly ever calling, mainly using it for emergencies, internet, and games. What should i be looking for? Why are iphones considered the best? What's the difference between blackberries and iphones, or galaxies etc? How much browsing would i get for 500mb a month? Should i be considering unlimited?

*wanders into minefield*

HMonsterX