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Old 05-04-2010, 03:34 AM
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Default iPhone 3GS or Blackberry 9700?

Looking at getting into the "smart" phone era....yeah, yeah I know...finally.

Biggest thing for me is email and being able to sync up to my Exchange server at work. I am aware that blackberry has "Blackberry Enterprise Server" software for this purpose. The iPhone must be able to do so as well... Does anyone currently run their iPhone sync'd with an exchange server? How is it setup?

Will I kick myself for getting an iPhone over the Blackberry if its mainly used for business?
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Old 05-04-2010, 03:51 AM
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Iphone 3gs!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't use my iphone for any bussiness purpose since I'm 19yo LOL So I hope an expert will chime in

I have one and I woudn't change it for anything!!!!
+ you don't need to have your crackberry in one pocket and your ipod in the other

If I were you I'll wait a little since apple it's going to release the new iphone in a few months

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Old 05-04-2010, 04:01 AM
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+1. There should be a new iPhone by the middle of June and if the leaked prototype is any indication it will be a nice step up. You can link with Exchange accounts although I haven't done it. But it should be fairly straightforward (you can probably find more info on that at Apple's website). Apple is constantly improving support for enterprise and business with each software release. You can also see a preview of iPhone OS 4 at Apple's site.

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Old 05-04-2010, 04:10 AM
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I have both a BB (work) and an iPhone (personal). In the past I have helped large organizations integrate smart phones into thier business processes. I could list more reasons why I am qualified to answer your question, but will refrain from doing so.

I can say that Black Berry still has the vast majority of the enterprise market share. Consider that these phones are prolific throughout the world. I have a client that distributes a popular app for both BB and iPhone and their statistical anaylsis supports that BB is still far and away the market leader.

With all that said - the iPhone is light years ahead of the BB. I love my iPhone and tolerate my BB. The iPhone is a wayyyy better phone. It would be a huge mistake for you to buy a BB unless you are required to by your employers policy.

I could rant more, but won't.

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Old 05-04-2010, 05:07 AM
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Wait till June for the iphone 4G
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Old 05-04-2010, 05:11 AM
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Well, I like my blackberry bold. Has never been hacked like the IPhone and has never caused me issues

If you want apps, then get the IPhone, if you want business quality then blackberry. Just my opinion, but I think I will be outvoted here.
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Old 05-04-2010, 05:30 AM
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I have both. I am forced to use the BB for work email because work refuses to support the iPhone but use the iPhone for everything else including all my personal email. Quite of us at work have both and we all feel the same way.

I hate the BB. The screen is tiny. Cut, paste zoom and the infernal trackball suck. It is so stupid it isn't even capable of automatically adjusting the time when I travel between time zones. If you want to do any browsing, forget the BB.

If you don't absolutely have to accept the BB, I very highly recommend the iPhone.

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Old 05-04-2010, 05:58 AM
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I love my iPhone and chose it over having a BB....just always works. And I get all my email accounts on my phone, browse A ton on the net and the cost isn't horrific as I've heard BB is...just my 2 cents!
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Old 05-04-2010, 06:08 AM
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.... and the iPhone is way nicer to monitor your tank with.
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