What are some advantages to buying a smart phone?

I have been looking into a smart phone from verizon and is there any other advantage besides the internet? Also is it possible to buy it with the data plan of 25 Mb for 9.99 or do i need the 30.00 data plan?|||Okay, I'll start with the Pricing first. For a "Smart Phone" you need/required to get the $30/Monthly Data Plan. The $9.99 plan is for phones like the Lg enV Touch which allow you to use the browser for a little but not the linked email accounts, those looking to use the browser just to check like scores, also its just for phones that have occasional features. Smart Phones are more like 24/7 users always using email and Browsing for countless hours when on the road or when checking stuff for business and just power users. Now onto the Advantage: 24/7 email alerts and linked accounts. Also Unlimited Web Browsing, Apps like on the iPhone, Droid, Samsung, and BlackBerry. Updates from news, banking, and exchange support for calendar links and more. Its endless to go on and on. I'm getting the Droid tomorrow and currently I have the BlackBerry Storm so it will be a very nice upgrade. If you have any other questions feel free to contact me. Good Luck.