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I've been doing some research about iPhones and Blackberries for weeks. I've been a die-hard BlackBerry user for the last 3 years - and I've changed my ways - noticing that it's hard to adopt alternative technologies for BB users, among other reasons that become clear when you read the rest of this post.
So, I've tried to be as objective as possible to get the best TOOL for my profession: Real Estate.
The outcome of my search will be at the END of this short article because I dont want to bias anyone until they've read all of it.
When you read commentary about iPhones and Blackberries they are either:
(1) dated, or
(2) based on very low-tech expectations, or
(3) are simply not reflective a larger matrix of features that each phone offers, or
(4) worst of all, they are too prosaic, lacking simple points of comparison.
I thought it's about time to have some SIMPLE AND HONEST COMPS we could all contribute to.
So here goes:
BlackBerry Vs. iPhone
1. more affordable, no wait lists VS a dash more expensive to buy, with possible wait lists
2. longer bat life, less screen, a bit lighter VS 15% shorter bat life, but daily charging is adequate
3. not as graphically endowed, but takes 2.0mp photos VS watch/make films, with 5.0+ mp camera
4. qwerty design, like a PC VS fancy GUI touchscreen design, just like MACs
5. a fair amount of applications VS 25,000+ applications, 50+ are FREE, jail-breakable!
6. have been around for longer, time tested VS have only been around 2+ years, fairly well tested
7. attractive and sexy VS seems to have EXTREME sex appeal
8. integrate-able with PCs mostly VS integrate-able with MAC AND PCs too
9. body of phone is multi-pieced, falls into pieces VS singular body, more sturdy and resilient
10. MLS supported and convenient VS won't go on the MLS, except for public ones
11. screen is 1/2 size of a mac, or less VS HUGE screen, NO squinting on this one.
12. replaces SOME laptop features VS MORE laptop in your palm than a BB
13. Skype supported VS MORE skype features available on iPhone.
14. GPS is ok VS GPS is lightning FAST and more CONFIGURABLE
15. Google maps show some real estate listings VS Google maps QUICKLY REFRESH/OPEN houses
16. TRY watching Videos on this one... VS i can WATCH REAL ESTATE Videos AND do email.
17. fairly affordable to use with my plan VS equally affordable as Blackberry, in my city.
...I'm sure there are WAY MORE COMPS for this but I need you to help me out with this...
What do you have to say?
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