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I need want a new cellphone. My Blackberry curve just isn’t cutting it anymore. Dropped calls, missed calls and just plain buggy software has left me no choice but to look for a replacement.

There are a few features my new phone has to have. For business and also for fun. Oh yeah, and for making phone calls.

1. It must be able to sync with Google Calendar.
2. It must play video.
3. It must record video.
4. It must have a good amount of available software.
5. It must function on GSM networks.
6. It must be smaller and lighter than a Treo 650.

I think I’ve narrowed my choice down to two finalists. The Nokia N95 and the Applie iPhone.

The iPhone:

The iPhone is definitely the hot new cell phone these days. The built-in flash memory, sexy user interface, wifi capabilties and synchronization with itunes are the biggest pros for me. Yeah I know there are a ton more features, but these featuers appeal to me the most.

On the other hand there are a few cons that come with the iPhone. The most prominent short coming in my eyes is the lack of video recording capabilities. I realize there is 3rd party software being developed to allow video recording, but I think this is something that Apple should have included with the original software.

The N95:

The N95 is the other finalist, and I have to say, it may be the underdog, but definitely has the potential to be a champion.

First and foremost, the N95 will not only record video, but you can stream it live to qik.com. I have to admit, this is a pretty exciting feature for me. I would love to be able to stream live video from my cellphone not only for work, but for fun and leisure.

Some other pros for the N95 are: wifi capabilities, GPS, fully media capabilities and, with the newer versions, built-in flash memory.

I do have some concerns about the N95. First off, I can’t locate one for sale within 150 miles of me to get a feel for how big or heavy this thing is. I’ve found statistics online, but I just need to hold one. Also, the form factor of the N95 is a slide phone. Meaning it slides open to reveal the numeric keypad. The latch that holds the slider closed can become weak after repeated use and fail to stay shut.

I’m pretty sure that if I can demo an N95, I’d probably end up buying one, but to purchase one without handling it first is just ridiculous. That being said, I’ve handled the iPhone many times, but the lack of video recording capability is a huge problem for me. The rumor mill has stated that an updated version of the iPhone is only a few weeks away. Maybe they’ll add video recording support and make my choice even harder.