Advice on iPhone versus Blackberry

[Sauer Grapes]

I'm in your area and ATT really isn't that bad. I've never had verizon here, so I cannot say how much better it is than ATT, but the public opinion seems to think verizon is better in DC.

That being said, the iPhone is the most user friendly phone on the market. Remember when Nokias used to be the most easy to use cell phone 10 years ago... Apple has taken that simplicity and added it to a smart phone/everything phone.

That being said, blackberrys are nice, so you really cannot go wrong with either one. I've owned both and I can honestly say I love the iphone while I only "liked" the blackberry.

I'm rarely without a signal with ATT with the exception of elevators and the metro.

[chenvt]

Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes

I'm in your area and ATT really isn't that bad. I've never had verizon here, so I cannot say how much better it is than ATT, but the public opinion seems to think verizon is better in DC.

That being said, the iPhone is the most user friendly phone on the market. Remember when Nokias used to be the most easy to use cell phone 10 years ago... Apple has taken that simplicity and added it to a smart phone/everything phone.

That being said, blackberrys are nice, so you really cannot go wrong with either one. I've owned both and I can honestly say I love the iphone while I only "liked" the blackberry.

I'm rarely without a signal with ATT with the exception of elevators and the metro.

AWesome, thanks for the advice.. Having someone from teh area chime in helps.. I'll probably go in today or tomorrow to discuss/look at plans and compare.. I just priced out blackberry and for 450 minutes a month, 5GB data (smallest plan then had for data), and unlimited text and email, I'm looking at like $115 a month.. What would be the iphone equivalent?

[Sauer Grapes]

Originally Posted by chenvt

AWesome, thanks for the advice.. Having someone from teh area chime in helps.. I'll probably go in today or tomorrow to discuss/look at plans and compare.. I just priced out blackberry and for 450 minutes a month, 5GB data (smallest plan then had for data), and unlimited text and email, I'm looking at like $115 a month.. What would be the iphone equivalent?

Not sure as mine is on a family plan, but I'm pretty sure you can get equivalent or more minutes, unlimited data, but limited text for at least $20 cheaper per month, probably more though. Unlimited text is available but I've not looked into it.

[chenvt]

Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes

Not sure as mine is on a family plan, but I'm pretty sure you can get equivalent or more minutes, unlimited data, but limited text for at least $20 cheaper per month, probably more though. Unlimited text is available but I've not looked into it.

Yeah I just priced it out and I think Verizon comes out more expensive than an iphone on a per month basis

[JE3146]

Originally Posted by chenvt

Yeah I just priced it out and I think Verizon comes out more expensive than an iphone on a per month basis

Was over 15$ a month cheaper on Verizon than ATT. Far better service too. And before the iphone junkies jump on my back. I've used ATT before.

I think you should make a phone call. There's like 3 different blackberry plans on Verizon.

[RGD.]

Originally Posted by chenvt

. . . I just priced out blackberry and for 450 minutes a month, 5GB data (smallest plan then had for data), and unlimited text and email, I'm looking at like $115 a month . . .

NATIONWIDE EMAIL & MESSAGING 450 MINS UNLIM BLACKBERRY $99.99

There ya go. That's the line from my Verizon bill on what I have and pay.

Unlimited email, messaging and data - the 450 minutes on the Blackberry data plan. And I'm here in the DC area also.

I think the iPhones are great - know people that have them, but I really love my BB Storm. It does everything that "I" want it to do. They have a great selection of apps now (not as extensive as the iPhone) and I can even import my iTunes playlist to my Storm.

One other item that people overlook - you can change out/exchange the memory card in the Storm. Can't do that on an iPhone.

Ron

[cricky101]

Another iPhone fan here. I got the 3gs and it's the first smart phone I've tried. I love the music player aspect of it too and how easily it syncs with my laptop.

Initially I wanted a phone to sync with my gmail, google calendar, and have a web browser. I am yet to be disapointed.

[Scottastic]

Originally Posted by RGD.

NATIONWIDE EMAIL & MESSAGING 450 MINS UNLIM BLACKBERRY $99.99

There ya go. That's the line from my Verizon bill on what I have and pay.

Unlimited email, messaging and data - the 450 minutes on the Blackberry data plan. And I'm here in the DC area also.

I think the iPhones are great - know people that have them, but I really love my BB Storm. It does everything that "I" want it to do. They have a great selection of apps now (not as extensive as the iPhone) and I can even import my iTunes playlist to my Storm.

One other item that people overlook - you can change out/exchange the memory card in the Storm. Can't do that on an iPhone.

Ron

AT&T: 450 Minutes Unlimited Messaging Unlimited Data $89.99

Not saying you were, but it gets old when I hear people talk about how much more expensive AT&T is over Verizon with our smartphones. I just can't help shouting out when we're cheaper

I had a BB curve for 2 years with VeriZon, and recently made the switch to an Iphone. Around here I see almost no difference in coverage area between the two networks

I liked my BB, but I LOVE my iPhone

Plus. I don't like the way Verizon Locks down their phones.

But in truth, if all u wan is email and text messaging you don't need either. Kinda like buying an F1 to drive thru a school zone

BTW, this was posted from my iPhone