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Nice post editing by the mental premies-in-charge.

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Btw, I just want to share this information I found which is definitely useful for Storm users. There is an All Blackberry Storm Apps that do not require any compatibility mode. It has a Cool Call Blocker application, useful tip calculator, Typing speed application, a bartender app that tells you what drinks you can make based on what you have in your kitchen and even a super-quick and bright
flashlight app!

This is a must have for Blackberry Storm fanatics!

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Add AT LEAST one to that number. I intend to get one (currently using BB Pearl, contract recently ended). I like how it combines multiple functionalities in one device, and I think a few of the Apps are exceptionally well done (I’m happy to hear that Shazam is available on the BB platform, since it is one such App). For me, the iPhone is a HUGE step up from the Pearl. I’m not saying that the Storm 2 won’t be, but I will have to see. I certainly found the original Storm to be extremely disappointing.

Maybe I will be the only addition to the iPhone using ranks, but somehow I doubt it.

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I completely agree with you. They are two devices for different markets. iPhone will never replace a BlackBerry device for someone centered around email and messaging, just as BlackBerry will never replace an iPhone device for someone centered around full feared apps and entertainment. Have you seen the Blackberry counterparts to iphone apps? When you mention BB has facebook, shazam, and others … they pale in comparison to the iphone versions. They are nowhere near the same quality or in feature set.

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However, that is not to say that Blackberry could not ride that wave as well, if produced properly. I, personally, don’t believe RIM is willing to commit the resources required to compete on the same scale anyway. But, if RIM is able to achieve their targets on a quick-paced schedule, anything could happen.

BTW: My definition of “shiny object” is about flakey consumers who follow whatever grabs their attention for 30-seconds. Feature-phones are built around that low-brow premise. [No, I don't consider the iPhone or its apps a shiny-object in that sense].

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I agree with backbeat and Frank. I don’t want to spend a lot of time playing on my phone. Even BGR had a report that most apps and games are used a handful of times and then ignored.

Personally, with a data plan I only check my email or text, check information and maps when traveling, listen to music and watch a movie on an airplane. That’s really it. And most importantly, I want to do this on the Verizon network, not on AT&T.

I understand that I am in a limited subset of customers. I’m old, busy, and don’t like to look at tiny text forever. If I want to do anything else, I’ll find a computer with a screen that is bigger than 4 inches square. But I expect there are a lot of people like me who could give a crap about how pretty the iphone software looks. We just want to get our information so we can get on to doing other things.

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iPhone 3.0 doesn’t include any new security. I have the beta running now and while it’s got some great stuff for consumers and lite business professionals it’s still not quite up to Blackberry strength.

Unable to save documents / or edit to the device
Calendar Free / Busy

No device level encryption
No device management
No policies to lock out functionality you might not want used
No ability to audit SMS

There are options to provide this but it further extends the TCO as you need a dedicated infrastructure. When you already have Exchange, Mobile device Manager and BES the last thing you want is yet another box to manage, pay maintenance on. Why doesn’t Apple ask MS for full ActiveSync and Mobile device suppport?

If Apple put out a Blackberry connect client – you would see a ton of enterprise adoption but wwe know what is not about to happen.

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I would have to take issue with your assessment as well. There are large orgs who have migrated to iPhone 3G system-wide though, naturally, their numbers pale in comparison to those on Blackberry. If Enterprise and security needs are further addressed within 3.0, those numbers will only swell over the next 18-24 months. RIM needs Apple to push the envelope so as to make Blackberry a better product for consumers -and- for Enterprise.

It’s not a zero-sum game, after all [despite what the mouth-breathing trolls would like reality to resemble].

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Apple has no exclusiveness on any apps and any developer can develop for as many devices as they choose. Now if I was a developer I’d want the largest population possible using my app.

Will Blackberry have as many? No.
Will Blackberry have all the games? No

To the average consumer though they see the same apps they want to use, device style selection, and pick the carrier they want – sounds like a pretty solid option to me.

Now I know you are upset that Apple’s cool factor is starting to look old hat and yes iPhone 3.0 and their amazing tablet are due in the summer but I can bet sales will be flat and the only people buying new versions of iPhone are the SAME people who bought iPhone, iPhone 3G

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Obviously, you’re not keeping up with Blackberry app development, otherwise, you’d not be repeating the same phrase oft heard from 3-4 years ago. Just take PocketInformant, as just one example.

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Why the hate? I want both the iPhone and Storm to do well. It will give us more choices. Competition between manufacturers is always a good thing.

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I hope you are right from a pricing standpoint. I suspect though that VZW will use the Niagra as more of a business consumer model with it’s high processing power. And probably price accordingly.

Here is the BGR article referencing the flip going to VZW.

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/02/03/blackberry-pearl-8230-flip-gets-pictured/

If, if they do both, I suspect the Niagra will be priced closer to the Bold on AT&T than to the current curve. Just a thought.

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I seriously doubt this will crush the iPhone. The biggest thing with the iPhone right now is the apps. And everyone right now is developing for the iPhone because there has never been a mobile platform like it. WinMo apps fell like Windows 3.11 programs compared to modern ones I run in Windows XP. And Blackberry sure as hell is not going to take the thrown. I can’t see a shift of all of these companies developing iPhone applications switching to develop Blackberry software. It feels a lot more archaic than Windows Mobile does.

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