iPhone vs. Blackberry
Anyone using an iPhone or a Blackberry? I’ve narrowed the cell phone decision to these two. My thoughts:
iPhone: Advantages
- Blends iPod, PDA, and phone in one nice package.
- Has a nice PDA interface.
- Tracks teen.
- Has 3G.
iPhone: Disadvantages
- On screen keyboard not as fast as BB keyboard.
- Syncs with Outlook, but not Notes for Windows.
- Doesn’t have its own desktop personal information manager that syncs with it.
BB: Advantages
- Contains real keyboard.
- Comes with its own desktop applications for syncing.
- Easier to enter and manage notes, a feature I often use.
- Can’t track teen, but hubby will be able to since he will have an iPhone.
BB: Disadvantages
- Targets Exchange server users, which I don’t use.
- No 3G.
I think I’ll have to go with the Blackberry where I can type fast. I own an iPod Touch and can’t come anywhere close to the typing speed I have when using my Sidekick (that I’m getting rid of due to unacceptable and unreliable service).
This move also shows Palm blew it big time. I stuck with the company for much longer than most and they just blew it. The Centro keyboard is horrendously small. It’s a shame because the company developed a wonderful personal info manager by keeping things simple yet powerful and useful… unlike Windows Mobile.
Comments
I’m using the AT&T Tilt. I thought the Blackberry Curve keys were too small for me. The Tilt was much better. Maybe look into that one? I used to have the Sidekick and that was actually the best keyboard I’ve used on a phone.
Posted by: Julie | September 2, 2008 9:23 PM
I looked at the Tilt and passed on it for two reasons:
1 - Tired of the flip keyboard (like the Sidekick).
2 - It uses Windows Mobile.
My husband got the iPhone and I got the Curve. I played with both all day unable to make up my mind.
I settled on the Curve because I have no way of entering Notes on the desktop and transferring them to the iPhone (well, there is an app I could use, but at $40 for transferring only notes was ridiculous) and the iPhone is missing Tasks.
I looked at third party Task apps for the iPhone and unless they synced with a desktop app, I didn’t look at it. Only a couple of them did and they didn’t meet my needs.
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September 3, 2008 6:42 AM
Good article. It reminds me I posted in my blog about iPhone and Blackberry Curve before I bought it:
http://www.dfulmer.net/daveynin/archives/001073.php
Posted by: daveynin | September 4, 2008 7:12 AM