iPhone vs. BlackBerry Curve

iPhone vs. BlackBerry

Written by chris on January 7, 2009 – 8:20 pm

Being the tech-geek I am, one of the first things I did at my “corporate job” was ask how I could set up email on my iPhone. Unfortunately, I was told that Monitor uses Lotus Notes (I knew that Lotus Notes existed, but I didn’t actually think anyone used it). Long story short, I had to get a BlackBerry. Now, almost 9 months later, I’ve switched back to my iPhone, but have compiled this short list of things I’ll miss, and things I’m glad to have back.

Things I’ll miss from my BlackBerry Curve

A much better platform for typing long messages / emails
A phone designed to function while out of service (ie: email/weather on the subway)
Multiple email addresses in one inbox
Profiles (for volume / alerts / vibrate)
Apps that run in the background (a la Google Talk)
BB Messenger (far superior than SMS)
Ability to handle all types of calendar invites
Last, but certainly not least: Copy/Paste (you knew that was coming)

Reasons I’m glad to be back on an iPhone

Brilliant UI
Safari (the only good mobile web browser)
Great MP3 player
Incomparable application / game selection
Adikus’ Backgammon App
iTrans NYC (Subway Map)
Ability to type one-handed
Brightkite iPhone App

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I didn’t actually think anyone used it). Long story short, I had to get a BlackBerry. Now, almost 9 months later, I’ve switched back to my iPhone, but have compiled this short list of things I’ll miss, and things I’m glad to have back.

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Well I didn’t actually think anyone used it. Long story short, I had to get a BlackBerry. Now, almost 9 months later, I’ve switched back to my iPhone, but have compiled this short list of things I’ll miss, and things I’m glad to have back.

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Long story short, I had to get a BlackBerry. Now, almost 9 months later, I’ve switched back to my iPhone, but have compiled this short list of things I’ll miss, and things I’m glad to have back.

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Life in Italy 3 weeks ago 1 point
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I think blackbery is better. But everyone have there own opinion.

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where do i get more information on this

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Club Penguin Cheats 5 months ago 1 point
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Some of my messages are just plain weird. there are times when it would be better to have a typo than a whole word replacement that does not make sense and may look intentional.

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http://www.club-penguin.org/

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I prefer blackberry, i dont like anything touch screen

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micah 1 year ago 1 point
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1) Glad to see you are blogging. Cant wait to hear what you have to say.
2) I totally agree with you. Every time I use my iphone I love it, but every time I go back to a blackberry, I miss it. /grumble.

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jodi 1 year ago 1 point
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istill can't find things / do things as quickly on my iphone, but the lack of copy / paste is killing me!, and i am having a love / hate relationship with the auto-correct feature. some of my messages are just plain weird. there are times when it would be better to have a typo than a whole word replacement that does not make sense and may look intentional.

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gruen 1 year ago 1 point
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Why not keep both?

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Chris Hutchins 1 year ago 1 point
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I have both, but i can't keep both active... How many unemployed people do you know with two phones?

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