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Old 07-21-2008, 12:49 AM   #369
conker
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Okay, cool, would love to hear your opinion. I have been following this thread, and I think you are approaching both sides logically. Obviously, it helps that you are really familiar with the BB... Here is where I am at... I started with a 8700, and have been rocking the 8800 for 2 years now. The USB connector on the 8800 just broke, so I am back on my 8700. I was hoping to get the Bold, but I just cannot wait, and the iPhone is such a compelling device. The only personal argument I have with myself for not getting the iPhone is the lack of keyboard, but that just isn't enough now to dissuade from a purchase. Now that iPhone2 seems to have better support (IMAP) for email than BB users on BIS (like myself) it's REALLY hard to not consider it. So here is my plan.... Get the iPhone, and if I really don't like it, can't get use to the virtual keyboard, etc..., then get the Bold. This plan gives me a solid 2 months or more until the Bold launches....

Can't wait to hear your review...
So I played around with my buddies iPhone, and it became really clear to me that I would be frustrated using the iPhone as a communication device - calling, sms, IM, email... It simply does not have the efficient usability functionality that BB's have for these methods of communication. Yes, the iPhone wins hands down in terms of multimedia and high quality 3rd party applications, but for this user - communication is priority #1. I guess I'll just stay with my 8700 for now, and wait (a painful wait) for the Bold.
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