Blackberry vs iPhone

[phoneJunky]

A person doesn't have to own both to have a balanced and objective opinion... i've surely worked on both...
hehe but if everyone owned both sales would definitely be very balanced hehe

I think Bwana has the more objective argument for the South African market. I have one of the flag ship android devices that is very similar to an iPhone 4 and a BB Bold 9000. In the communication department the Bold is by far the superior device, and most people still in RSA still by phones for the primary objective of communication. None of the BB's are superior in the hardware department in its market, but the package is still the most desired in RSA if you look at all the market research.

It is kind of like a BMW / Merc comparison. The iPhone is like a Merc, it has allot of stuff in on default that the BMW doesn't have in the same price class. This is on the standard vehicles. But the BMW has allot more power, thus making it a more desirable car for allot of people. And some don't like the look of BMW, and others just love it. The power in this comparison being communication power, not processing power - otherwise the BB will lose.

 

[b1scu1t]

I think it's arguable that BB is the most "desired" in SA. I think many "desire" a high end android or iphone but get a BB because of BIS and BBM, because they desire cheap communication with friends (BBM) and cheap internet (BIS). Not that something like WhatsApp is expensive, so it leaves BIS.
I've asked almost all my friends with BB's and all of them said the only reason they got blackberry's was because of BIS, otherwise they would get an iPhone or Android device.
So I think the reason why BB is popular in RSA is more because the device, internet and BBM is cheap, not because android and iphone smartphones lack any kind of communication abilities/power or even the "business features" people consider BB to have.

 

[phoneJunky]

The reason I still have my email etc on my Bold rather than my Android, is because of the keyboard. It is just nicer to type on. The Desire Z came out to late for me and I haven't looked at it so I won't compare these too. But if you if you type allot of emails etc, I suspect the Blackberry is king. The BIS is however the biggest attraction and I will agree with you on that.

 

[b1scu1t]

The reason I still have my email etc on my Bold rather than my Android, is because of the keyboard. It is just nicer to type on. The Desire Z came out to late for me and I haven't looked at it so I won't compare these too. But if you if you type allot of emails etc, I suspect the Blackberry is king. The BIS is however the biggest attraction and I will agree with you on that.

I absolutely despise a physical keyboard. hehe
If someone is in a debate with themselves which phone to get, blackberry for the keyboard or iphone for the larger screen, better specs and features i'd get this.
I think it's pretty cool. You get all the screen real estate and a physical keyboard.

Keyboard Buddy for iphone 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEm7RLXRS7k&feature=relmfu

http://www.boxwave.com/products/keyboardbuddycase/apple-iphone-4-keyboard-buddy-case_3968.htm

 

[Vicehybrid]

....what a silly thread lol but anyway....
I doubt you wanna compare BB to any other smart phone as iv never seen any innovation from BB ever!
I personally think BB is the worst of them all....OS Sucks, camera sucks, everyone got the same default theme. BB must do something about their products more especially the OS and UI.

 

[bwana]

....what a silly thread lol but anyway....
I doubt you wanna compare BB to any other smart phone as iv never seen any innovation from BB ever!
I personally think BB is the worst of them all....OS Sucks, camera sucks, everyone got the same default theme. BB must do something about their products more especially the OS and UI.

Ok, well you've got me there. All camera phones suck but the Blackberry ones are particularly bad.

Blackberry did the bulk of their innovation years ago and what works then is still being imitated by others today.

 

[PostmanPot]

Tried them all - Bb 8520, 9300, 9700, Torch; Samsung Galaxy S (Android), iPhone 3GS, 4 - iPhone wins hands down.

Only scenario where Bb wins is "free" "uncapped" R59 per month diluted & limited internet.

iPhone replaces GPS and MP3 player as well. Add to that the best mobile application & gaming experience.

Anyone who says the iPhone is for snobs who are fashion conscious obviously has never spent more than 20 minutes with one.

 

[techead]

Tried them all - Bb 8520, 9300, 9700, Torch; Samsung Galaxy S (Android), iPhone 3GS, 4 - iPhone wins hands down.

Only scenario where Bb wins is "free" "uncapped" R59 per month diluted & limited internet.

iPhone replaces GPS and MP3 player as well. Add to that the best mobile application & gaming experience.

Anyone who says the iPhone is for snobs who are fashion conscious obviously has never spent more than 20 minutes with one.

 

[b1scu1t]

Tried them all - Bb 8520, 9300, 9700, Torch; Samsung Galaxy S (Android), iPhone 3GS, 4 - iPhone wins hands down.

Only scenario where Bb wins is "free" "uncapped" R59 per month diluted & limited internet.

iPhone replaces GPS and MP3 player as well. Add to that the best mobile application & gaming experience.

Anyone who says the iPhone is for snobs who are fashion conscious obviously has never spent more than 20 minutes with one.

I am VERY surprised how many people think and believe that BIS (BullSh.. Internet Service) is entirely unlimited & free...