I'm a PocketPC fan; if I had to go to VZW I'd lobby for an Audiovox XV6600. It comes in versions with or without a camera, and is broadband-capable. Not sure whether it supports connection to a PC as a data device (i.e., wireless modem).

Having said that, PocketPC's are generally mediocre phones. I don't know whether this Verizon model is any different.