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By: JHerz6

JHerz6 — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:36:09 +0000

Its not hard to fathom why there are so many iphoneholics out there they were first or one of the first to introduce a touch screen device. However, Verizon was offered the iphone first before AT&T (Cingular), and Apple was turned down. Why because Apple would not let Verizon offer support for the iphone, which I think sucks because I dont know about you if I need support on an item Ive bought I wantg to be able to go where Ive purchased it not someplace else and second Apple would rather try and fix a problem and let the customer wait rather than take care of the customer and figure out what the problem was later.

Also there are some very simple but annoying things I dont like about the iphone, one you cant replace the battery yourself when the one installed is dead and replace it with a fresh one, and then if the battery becomes faulty you have to take it in for service and have to wait for it to be repaired and in the mean while your without a phone, or if the battery dies your without a phone while it recharges. And dont get me started about its lame mms capability or lack there of.

By: Zunato

Zunato — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:23:35 +0000

iPhone and other future mobile OSX phone platform from Apple.

Bottom line, iPhone is built on modern OS whereas BlackBerry device is bogged down by ancient OS platform. Yes, BB has the first comer advantage in business world with secure network. But at the end of day, OS and software are the most important component. Network is nothing more than dumb pipeline without OS (for next generation handheld computer) unless you are taking about simple phone. Any devices bogged down by ancient OS wont last very long.

IPhone’s potential for being handheld computer is only limited by current battery technology. Apple already has many API to implement many software features not possible by BB. Apple already bought chip company for their devices. They have all software and hardware components in place for next generation iPhone that BB, Symbian, Palm, or MS don’t have.

By: Robert

Robert — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:02:29 +0000

I just switched from the Iphone to the storm, I was feed up with the dropped calls and poor coverage. The Iphone is quicker and easier to use. The bottom line is if you cant make a simple phone call on it, what good is it. Sorry AT&T you just have to step it up.

By: Lead Business

Lead Business — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 15:18:00 +0000

I am a big fun of IPhone but Storm looks nice

By: JHerz6

JHerz6 — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:51:31 +0000

Actually I will NOT agree that the blackberry is the worst phone ever. Its a very useful well thought out device. It serves the needs of bussiness people, and the everyday user. I dont think that the iphone is just the latest gadget, however it needs to make some serious changes if its going to compete with blackberry on a serious level. First of all it needs to make itself available from more than one carrier AT&T (Cingular) is the biggest reason I, and a lot of people I know did not buy the iphone. If the iphone had been been made available by Verizon I would have atleast tried it. The 3g version is supposed to be such a big deal. Its not when Verizon, TMobile and others have been 3g for quite some time. The iphone has only 13 percent of the market share and Blackberry has better than 50. So iphone needs to change itself so it can lead the pack, not chase it. Oh and by the way I did finish highschool and then some.

By: JL Andrade

JL Andrade — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:01:40 +0000

Even for people that finished high school will understand the
Basic principle of basic needs. Today the iPhone delivers more than than the basics. If you started like I did so many years ago with cellphones, you will agree that that the blackberry is the worst mobile phone ever. That doesn’t mean useless, it’s just a necedsary evil, bit I hope in the next couple of years the bb will cease to exist or people realize that the iPhone. Is much more than the latest gagdet.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 02:46:32 +0000

The decision of the blackberry storm verses the iphone will be a tough one. There are several people who swear by blackberry phones. I myself researched it forever and couldn’t wait to get it. The waiting is to be blamed on my wireless carrier. I really want the blackberry storm or the iphone as they are both top notched touch phones. The problem is carriers control what we have which will unfortunately not allow this topic to be truly stated. If your carrier deals with apple you will choose the iphone as it is your only option. If your carrier deals with blackberry you will choose the storm as it is your only option. Unfortunately we our choice is restricted by our provider. No provider that I have heard of sells both phones, how interested that would be and then we would know which was the true choice. I think they both will be top sellers and remain that way as no one really has a choice unless they switch providers, which with contract rates is not always an option. It is sad that we have little decision. The iphone has a benefit of being an apple product, we have to admit apple is about the best computer one can choose and if you have the iphone and the apple computer you are as close to electronic heaven as you can get.

By: Bibi

Bibi — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:42:54 +0000

Once apon a time, a storm washed the apple away.

By: DavidB

DavidB — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:47:02 +0000

@yc:
Adjust your keyboard settings. They are purposefully “mid” setting but you need faster.

By: _yc_

_yc_ — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:20:32 +0000

SurePress in the QWERTY keyboard is mistake.

1. Having to click the entire screen for each letter is a bad idea because having all the letters on the same “screen” button will actually slow you down.

2. Using 2 fingers, if you type a second letter too quickly before the screen has come up from the first letter, the second letter does not register. (Try typing alalal… very quickly 20 times and see how may actually register.)

3. Also, the QWERTY keys are close enough that you not very sure which key is pressed in the glowing area.

Time will tell.

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By: Lux

Lux — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:15:55 +0000

As a disclaimer – I do not work for ATT.
I often hear people repeat the mantra of ATT=bad service as if Verizon and the rest are superior? Maybe if you work for one of them and have a vested interest, especially in this economy. I’ve had decent service for years with ATT…only disappointment has been the no OS upgrade approved for BB.
Re: secure email – my company does not support BB server based email but does have a Microsoft Outlook web based set-up that my Curve doesn’t handle. I also can’t access secure web-based banking connections. The iPhone does and it actually works on the road and through numerous wi-fi hubs. Maybe the Storm will, but who wants to pay the penalty to switch carriers solely to buy into a new phone with tepid features? Bottom line for me is that the Storm is not that different or better – especially considering the lack of wi-fi…kinda moots the whole 4G thing when most of my time I’m in wi-fi range anyway.

By: tatorabelo

tatorabelo — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:44:55 +0000

Blackberry Storm!!!!!

By: Xaroc

Xaroc — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:44:20 +0000

Although i would love to say storm, bring a HUGE blackberry supporter, at this point in time, i think Iphone would take the cake, ask me 6 months later i will say storm. The reasoning for this is, the storm just came out, and in some places just comming out within weeks. Iphone has had time to work out all the bugs, the Storm has not.
Anyone who knows their electronics know that the first generation release always at least a few minor flaws, Iphone had it, BB Bold had it, heck, the curves and pearls had it. So although i dont like iphone, based on usability at this point in time, if i had to buy one tomorrow it would be the Iphone, just because they have worked out all the kinks, but if a DID get iphone, you can bet you best penny that that i will be upgrading to the Storm after they have a few months to make a revised OS, work out a couple bugs, then i will buy it ASAP.
Lets face it, working with a phone that has the potential to break down when you need it is never fun.
Hope you guys like my answer.

By: pileosanfu

pileosanfu — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:25:31 +0000

One word: click

By: JHerz6

JHerz6 — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:13:31 +0000

I agree with MobileAdmin, not only is apple chasing rim as far as market share the are also just now coming out with a 3G phone when Verizon has been 3G for years. With that being said, Verizon is about to go 4G or possible LTE which again will leave AT&T (Cingular) in the dust. Like other people have said so you want a phone with music player, or a or a phone that can do it all and then some. Apple is the one who needs to come out of the stone age and come out with a variety of options for the consumer if the really want to break into the phone market and compete at a serious level instead of just playing at it.

By: Malik

Malik — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:34:24 +0000

@MobileAdmin: Agree, people did switch to ATT for iPhone but no one is now going to move to Storm from iPhone or G1 – the two major Touchscreen phones that made market before Storm. True that Apple has only iPhone while RIM has many other models and thus carries the major share of market but the question here is whether Storm will take over iPhone, and IMHO I think it wont.

By: MobileAdmin

MobileAdmin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:44:58 +0000

Umm didn’t people just switch carriers to get the iPhone the past year or so? The beauty of Blackberry is by this time next year the BOLD and Storm (along with their planned 2009 models) WILL be cross carrier while Apple will still be tied to at&t.

Bold is a solid device for those that prefer the classic pda form factor. Not everyone wants a touch screen only device. Do we all use one laptop / pc model? Why do people have this fixation that there will be only one smartphone vendor and Apple is the likely heir? Last I looked they owned 13% of the market compared to 50% for RIM. Who’s chasing who?

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By: Malik

Malik — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:54:44 +0000

Although some may have doubts that Storm may win this war but iPhone is going to be an eventual winner here, at least for the new future. We have seen many smartphones come and go and there is yet to be one that could seriously compete against iPhone’s mature and solid operating system, multi-touch technology, slick and unique design. G1 one came close to iPhone but it is far from winning the competition. Unfortunately RIM is a little too late in the game and Storm is just not going to cut it. But it definitely will put some pressure on Apple to keep iPhone up to pace.
I know many business users who are restricted to Blackberry (secure email) and thus can not own iPhone are looking forward to getting Storm but I dont think you will that many people switching their network carriers just to get Storm (even after disregarding Verizon’s pricing and feature disable actions). If RIM is serious about winning back the share, they have to launch GSM versions of the touch-phone and not just for one carrier.

P.S. Bold is just a distraction

By: Chase

Chase — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:50:25 +0000

It all depends if you want a music player(iphone) or a small laptop(storm).

By: JHerz6

JHerz6 — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:26:46 +0000

Because the storm is not available from AT&T (Cingular) it does have a chance, a better one then you may think. It would not be smart bussiness to have two highend phones competting against each other by the same carrier. Even though I was interested in the iphone for me it IS about the carrier and weather you call it AT&T or Cingular poor service is poor service.

By: Lux

Lux — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:46:42 +0000

If the Storm were made available by ATT, it may have a chance.
For me – it is about the carrier.
I could care less what phones Verizon or Sprint have because I am committed to ATT with 4 separate phones and plans.
I currently have the Curve, but plan to migrate to the iPhone because of it’s better web access and the fact that ATT has suppressed (not authorized) the OS upgrade from Blackberry.

By: JHerz6

JHerz6 — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:07:07 +0000

Its sounds like there are alot of iphone fans out there, however a very few if any have had any exposure to the storm. What I have noticed recently with my friends and people around me they are more and more getting away from conventional phones and going to higher end higher quality phones. I think once the storm hits the street this friday, and gets exposier it will give the iphone a serious run for its money, in the corporate world and for the average joe like me.

By: Dennis W

Dennis W — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:50:29 +0000

In the corporate world, the Storm will win over iPhone easily. For user without the need of secure connection to corporate emails, iPhone will still be the choice for most. Typing on the Storm is better than iPhone. But that alone is not enough. Storm needs a more capable browser to compete with iPhone. Storm also need WiFi. It is ridiculous without one. Although Storm will not unseat iPhone as the smartphone of choice. It will however keep its dominance in the corporate world.

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