iPhone vs Blackberry
08-22-2010, 10:23 PM
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Re: iPhone vs Blackberry
Iphone all the way. You can unlock it, jailbreak it, install virtually ANY app you want including a plethora of business apps AND it comes with GPS which also has a 60 dollar app that (if your phone is jailbroken) you can download for FREE!!!!!!
BB has some key business features but compared to the Iphone, it's quickly falling by the wayside in overall functionality and versatility
BB has some key business features but compared to the Iphone, it's quickly falling by the wayside in overall functionality and versatility
08-23-2010, 09:10 PM
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Re: iPhone vs Blackberry
Well in all fairness I'd say this poll is a bit skewed. Most audi owners make good money and are therefore most likely business oriented. As such most audi owners are likely to own and prefer the black berry. Both phones have their pros and cons but I would wager a beer that in a more generalized poll I think the iPhone would come out on top.
On the other hand because the black berry is what most businesses and government corporations give to their employees, he blackberry could very well come out on top. Anyhoo, I for one HATE apple but the iPhone is the better phone when it comes to my needs
On the other hand because the black berry is what most businesses and government corporations give to their employees, he blackberry could very well come out on top. Anyhoo, I for one HATE apple but the iPhone is the better phone when it comes to my needs
08-24-2010, 06:53 AM
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Re: iPhone vs Blackberry
Well in all fairness I'd say this poll is a bit skewed. Most audi owners make good money and are therefore most likely business oriented. As such most audi owners are likely to own and prefer the black berry. Both phones have their pros and cons but I would wager a beer that in a more generalized poll I think the iPhone would come out on top.
On the other hand because the black berry is what most businesses and government corporations give to their employees, he blackberry could very well come out on top. Anyhoo, I for one HATE apple but the iPhone is the better phone when it comes to my needs
On the other hand because the black berry is what most businesses and government corporations give to their employees, he blackberry could very well come out on top. Anyhoo, I for one HATE apple but the iPhone is the better phone when it comes to my needs
How about I set up an age poll here and that will give us a better understanding on demographics?
As for the beer, well I am often in Ottawa and will count on you buying!!!
08-24-2010, 12:19 PM
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08-31-2010, 10:15 PM
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Re: iPhone vs Blackberry
Hmmm... how about neither! I use a HTC Touch Pro 2... and as far as functionality it surpasses both the iphone and blackberry...
Iphone - first off, horrible water resistance... sweat in the ear piece will damage it beyond repair... Not being able to remove the battery! (instances where a hard reset doesn't work and you have to wait til the phone dies to reset it, which isn't too long thankfully, due to **** battery life) Lack of keypad... sorry cold weather and touch screens are a bad mix, and lets face it, we all know a douchebag that drives a civic that loves his Iphone and has a Ipod touch, and a Ipad and a Mac at home that can even drive standard and seemingly thinks that things like huge spoilers are awesome, they thrive on what's cool to have, regardless of real world functionality. And yes I'm aware there's an "app" for everything, 90% of which are utter BS crap... I do not need to find out where the nearest homosexual is in relation to my position (as spoken about on Top Gear)
BB's - world's most popular business phone... why? Unsurpassed email functionality, and stability... battery life is way up there on most versions, and almost everyone out there that does business and using email to communicate with clients/work uses it. BBM is a waste of time, and is no different then any other messaging client... try texting... same thing. Outside of those functionalities most business folk are quite happy... in the world of business we just need things to work, and have tons of technical support. Why do I hate them? Simply put, everyone has one... and the majority don't really need on at all (we know who you are)
Windows Mobile Phone - well I can't say it's the best thing out there, it's not the most popular device, but it's far more customizable then any Iphone... no jailbreaking require, just reflash and go... need apps? those are free... need email service, yup that's just as good as the BB, seeing you can use the exchange server... lets get more technical: Touch Pro 2 - full touch screen and slide out keypad... makes for answering texts/emails so much easier & faster, works in the colder weather(we are in Canada) Full office suite, including power point... does plug into a TV/Projector so you can do PP presentation right off the phone, no laptop required... that being said... remote desktop access! Full remote access to your home or work computer... if that isn't handy, especially on travel when you can't find a wifi network... now the greatest trick! Dual Radio... CDMA & GSM capable... now why you ask? Well, Rogers is great in city's but Bell/Telus/MTS are great outside of cities, and yes I do have 2 separate phone numbers and plans, but I'm always connected where ever I am, (usually NWT/Nunavut) I could go on forever... I've used all three phones and the HTC Windows Mobile's are fantastic. I know they won't catch on, just like my S4 Avant, and maybe that's why I like them.
Iphone - first off, horrible water resistance... sweat in the ear piece will damage it beyond repair... Not being able to remove the battery! (instances where a hard reset doesn't work and you have to wait til the phone dies to reset it, which isn't too long thankfully, due to **** battery life) Lack of keypad... sorry cold weather and touch screens are a bad mix, and lets face it, we all know a douchebag that drives a civic that loves his Iphone and has a Ipod touch, and a Ipad and a Mac at home that can even drive standard and seemingly thinks that things like huge spoilers are awesome, they thrive on what's cool to have, regardless of real world functionality. And yes I'm aware there's an "app" for everything, 90% of which are utter BS crap... I do not need to find out where the nearest homosexual is in relation to my position (as spoken about on Top Gear)
BB's - world's most popular business phone... why? Unsurpassed email functionality, and stability... battery life is way up there on most versions, and almost everyone out there that does business and using email to communicate with clients/work uses it. BBM is a waste of time, and is no different then any other messaging client... try texting... same thing. Outside of those functionalities most business folk are quite happy... in the world of business we just need things to work, and have tons of technical support. Why do I hate them? Simply put, everyone has one... and the majority don't really need on at all (we know who you are)
Windows Mobile Phone - well I can't say it's the best thing out there, it's not the most popular device, but it's far more customizable then any Iphone... no jailbreaking require, just reflash and go... need apps? those are free... need email service, yup that's just as good as the BB, seeing you can use the exchange server... lets get more technical: Touch Pro 2 - full touch screen and slide out keypad... makes for answering texts/emails so much easier & faster, works in the colder weather(we are in Canada) Full office suite, including power point... does plug into a TV/Projector so you can do PP presentation right off the phone, no laptop required... that being said... remote desktop access! Full remote access to your home or work computer... if that isn't handy, especially on travel when you can't find a wifi network... now the greatest trick! Dual Radio... CDMA & GSM capable... now why you ask? Well, Rogers is great in city's but Bell/Telus/MTS are great outside of cities, and yes I do have 2 separate phone numbers and plans, but I'm always connected where ever I am, (usually NWT/Nunavut) I could go on forever... I've used all three phones and the HTC Windows Mobile's are fantastic. I know they won't catch on, just like my S4 Avant, and maybe that's why I like them.
