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East Bay Outlaw · 12-25-2007, 02:18 PM

OK, well it was an easy battle in the AT&T store when the rep suggested I get an iPhone over the Blackberry Curve. When I asked what phone she had, she had the Curve (go figure). She told me that she got her phone for really cheap and that they were not allowed to have an iPhone (whoa?).

Anyways, onto my thread. Some of the main reasons for my choice of the iPhone was easier texting, better visuals, music files, receipt of e-mail, and great web access. On my 4th day with my iPhone I am finding that the $150 cost for the Blackberry Curve seems like a bargain compared to the features I got with my iPhone at $399.

No MMS. OK, this really bothers me. Does Apple relize how many send pics with text? I mean, this is like HUGE for me and my friends that always send each other pictures and videos from their RZRS. 1 Point for Blackberry.
No multiple texting. Again, something that really bothers me since I send out texts to large parties for crucial information that they should all have. Another point for Blackberry.
Better visuals. The iPhone screen cannot be touched in terms of clarity and size. Definately a plus for viewing movies and youtube. 1 big point for iPhone.
Sexiness. iPhone hands down. This phone looks so cool and sleek that people just want to touch it and look at it. Point iPhone.
No Hotmail access. OK, so I can get AOL, G-Mail, Yahoo, but no hotmail (@msn.com)? What gives? Another point for blackberry.
Music Files. Picture flow is way cool. Point for the iPhone.
Edge Vs. 3G. Blackberrys web access on the 3G network is blazing compared to the "slowskies" on EDGE. Point for Blackberry.
Monthly bill. I have the family talk plan on AT&T. We added the data plan for my iPhone and my bill went up like $20 a month. The sales rep stated that if I went with the Blackberry, it would go up even more (not sure why). Her line was "pay more now for iPhone or pay more later for Blackberry". This may be a wash.

Im sorry to sound like a pesamist (is that spelled right?), and I know my points seem 1 sided. Im just thinking I bought the wrong phone for my needs. I wanted an iPod (since I am a music enthusiast) and needed to upgrade my RZR. I figured getting an iPhone was a no brainer. Can the Blackberry Curve do all those things above that the iPhone cant?

I need your help forum! Whats advantages does the iPhone have over the blackberry? I have 26 days left to return this phone and want to feel confident I have the right phone for the job!

Thanks,
Mark

12-25-2007, 02:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
East Bay Outlaw Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	iPhone Vs. Blackberry Curve OK, well it was an easy battle in the AT&T store when the rep suggested I get an iPhone over the Blackberry Curve. When I asked what phone she had, she had the Curve (go figure). She told me that she got her phone for really cheap and that they were not allowed to have an iPhone (whoa?). Anyways, onto my thread. Some of the main reasons for my choice of the iPhone was easier texting, better visuals, music files, receipt of e-mail, and great web access. On my 4th day with my iPhone I am finding that the $150 cost for the Blackberry Curve seems like a bargain compared to the features I got with my iPhone at $399. No MMS. OK, this really bothers me. Does Apple relize how many send pics with text? I mean, this is like HUGE for me and my friends that always send each other pictures and videos from their RZRS. 1 Point for Blackberry. No multiple texting. Again, something that really bothers me since I send out texts to large parties for crucial information that they should all have. Another point for Blackberry. Better visuals. The iPhone screen cannot be touched in terms of clarity and size. Definately a plus for viewing movies and youtube. 1 big point for iPhone. Sexiness. iPhone hands down. This phone looks so cool and sleek that people just want to touch it and look at it. Point iPhone. No Hotmail access. OK, so I can get AOL, G-Mail, Yahoo, but no hotmail (@msn.com)? What gives? Another point for blackberry. Music Files. Picture flow is way cool. Point for the iPhone. Edge Vs. 3G. Blackberrys web access on the 3G network is blazing compared to the "slowskies" on EDGE. Point for Blackberry. Monthly bill. I have the family talk plan on AT&T. We added the data plan for my iPhone and my bill went up like $20 a month. The sales rep stated that if I went with the Blackberry, it would go up even more (not sure why). Her line was "pay more now for iPhone or pay more later for Blackberry". This may be a wash. Im sorry to sound like a pesamist (is that spelled right?), and I know my points seem 1 sided. Im just thinking I bought the wrong phone for my needs. I wanted an iPod (since I am a music enthusiast) and needed to upgrade my RZR. I figured getting an iPhone was a no brainer. Can the Blackberry Curve do all those things above that the iPhone cant? I need your help forum! Whats advantages does the iPhone have over the blackberry? I have 26 days left to return this phone and want to feel confident I have the right phone for the job! Thanks, Mark Last edited by East Bay Outlaw; 12-25-2007 at 02:21 PM..