Blackberry vs. Iphone

**Heather** · 03-16-2009

My not-so-trusty Razr cell phone died, and I am in the market for a new phone that will also give me access to the internet at all times (need this now that my life is a lot of running around and being away from my computer).

Can any of you tell me about your Blackberry or Iphone experiences? Why would you think one is better than the other?

Has this already been discussed? Should I have done a search?

mofi · 03-16-2009

I've got an HTC Touch Pro, and it's pretty darn fantastic. Similar functions as blackberry/Iphone, way more room to customize if you are a technology focused person, and it runs on windows mobile.

Sue · 03-16-2009

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Originally Posted by mofi

I've got an HTC Touch Pro, and it's pretty darn fantastic. Similar functions as blackberry/Iphone, way more room to customize if you are a technology focused person, and it runs on windows mobile.

My hubby has one of those and loves it.

roni · 03-16-2009

Are you a heavy text messenger?

You might want to get in contact with Jonna - she is using an iPhone in Merida and Akumal.

**Heather** · 03-16-2009

I am a big texter...will talk to Jonna when I can, thanks for the tip.

Rissask · 03-16-2009

not sure about the iPhone, for me the monthly payments would be far too high, but Don has a Blackberry Storm and it is great for texting. I have a Razr2 and I wish I would have got one with a full keyboard now.

lvprettyplcs · 03-16-2009

I have a blackberry curve & love it!!!! I text CONTINUOUSLY & use the internet all the time & haven't had any problems. I am not sure how well it works in Playa yet & won't be able to find out till June. Other than that its the best phone I have ever owned...............

**Heather** · 03-16-2009

They have plans here for both Blackberry and Iphone that are not cost-prohibitive. I'll check them both out today and try to do a little research. Have to pull the trigger quickly, though, can't live without a cell phone in this business.

ETfrDC · 03-16-2009

I have a blackberry (work) and IPhone (personal/business) and use both daily. If you can get used to the touch screen typing I'd go for the IPhone. Being able to use WiFi for internet access in lieu of the Edge or 3G network is very helpful. (FYI I have a two year old blackberry - not sure if the newer models allow for WiFi connectivity but mine does not.)

Tammy

Andiline · 03-16-2009

My BB doesn't have WIFI and I got a new one in november. Might depend on the modell though. I use the BB only for business mails and it worked fine in Playa. For Internet the screen is too small (when someone sends me a screenshot in an email I can hardly see anything... ). But this might be depending on the modell again as well.

Th3Skipper · 03-16-2009

I have the iphone and my wife has the blackberry curve. Using both IMO the iPhone far surpasses the blackberry (I work in IT). I hope I dont start a fight.... lol

roni · 03-16-2009

I have never used a Blackberry and am not a heavy texter. I have owned an iPhone since they came out and I like it a lot. I get a sense that some heavy texters prefer a physical keyboard.

The wifi feature is wonderful

Rissask · 03-16-2009

BlackBerry Bold - Phones - BlackBerry Bold Smartphones

The new Bold has WiFi.

horizon200 · 03-16-2009

I have a Blackberry...damn thing keeps allowing these annoying messages from work through!

Huh??? Its supposed to do that?

Good thing I didn't throw it away then!

Actually, if it wasnt for work, I wouldn't own a cell phone.

Andiline · 03-16-2009

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Originally Posted by Th3Skipper

(I work in IT). I hope I dont start a fight.... lol

I work in IT as well which is why I have that damned thing.

Comes in handy though whenever I am on vacation and Internet-cafes are not within reach. I don't have a preference on BB, I just don't have an iPhone and can't allow myself an oppinion on that. So I just try to pass on what I think is missing (or not) with BB since I do have some experience with it.

Andrea

03-16-2009	#1 (permalink)
Heather employee of the month Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 14,571	Blackberry vs. Iphone My not-so-trusty Razr cell phone died, and I am in the market for a new phone that will also give me access to the internet at all times (need this now that my life is a lot of running around and being away from my computer). Can any of you tell me about your Blackberry or Iphone experiences? Why would you think one is better than the other? Has this already been discussed? Should I have done a search?

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ETfrDC sandflea Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 8	My opinion: IPhone I have a blackberry (work) and IPhone (personal/business) and use both daily. If you can get used to the touch screen typing I'd go for the IPhone. Being able to use WiFi for internet access in lieu of the Edge or 3G network is very helpful. (FYI I have a two year old blackberry - not sure if the newer models allow for WiFi connectivity but mine does not.) Tammy

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mofi añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Now: Calgary, AB Before: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 3,332	I've got an HTC Touch Pro, and it's pretty darn fantastic. Similar functions as blackberry/Iphone, way more room to customize if you are a technology focused person, and it runs on windows mobile.

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roni añejo Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 59,644	Are you a heavy text messenger? You might want to get in contact with Jonna - she is using an iPhone in Merida and Akumal.

03-16-2009	#5 (permalink)
Heather employee of the month Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 14,571	I am a big texter...will talk to Jonna when I can, thanks for the tip.

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Rissask Canada Dry Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 49,560	not sure about the iPhone, for me the monthly payments would be far too high, but Don has a Blackberry Storm and it is great for texting. I have a Razr2 and I wish I would have got one with a full keyboard now.

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lvprettyplcs beachaholic Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 271	I have a blackberry curve & love it!!!! I text CONTINUOUSLY & use the internet all the time & haven't had any problems. I am not sure how well it works in Playa yet & won't be able to find out till June. Other than that its the best phone I have ever owned...............

03-16-2009	#8 (permalink)
Heather employee of the month Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 14,571	They have plans here for both Blackberry and Iphone that are not cost-prohibitive. I'll check them both out today and try to do a little research. Have to pull the trigger quickly, though, can't live without a cell phone in this business.

03-16-2009	#10 (permalink)
Andiline añejo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cologne, Germany Posts: 9,870	My BB doesn't have WIFI and I got a new one in november. Might depend on the modell though. I use the BB only for business mails and it worked fine in Playa. For Internet the screen is too small (when someone sends me a screenshot in an email I can hardly see anything... ). But this might be depending on the modell again as well.

03-16-2009	#11 (permalink)
Th3Skipper way into it Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 180	I have the iphone and my wife has the blackberry curve. Using both IMO the iPhone far surpasses the blackberry (I work in IT). I hope I dont start a fight.... lol

03-16-2009	#12 (permalink)
roni añejo Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 59,644	I have never used a Blackberry and am not a heavy texter. I have owned an iPhone since they came out and I like it a lot. I get a sense that some heavy texters prefer a physical keyboard. The wifi feature is wonderful

03-16-2009	#13 (permalink)
Rissask Canada Dry Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 49,560	BlackBerry Bold - Phones - BlackBerry Bold Smartphones The new Bold has WiFi.

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horizon200 añejo Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Delaware Posts: 10,388	I have a Blackberry...damn thing keeps allowing these annoying messages from work through! Huh??? Its supposed to do that? Good thing I didn't throw it away then! Actually, if it wasnt for work, I wouldn't own a cell phone.