harveyg77 wrote:

Moving from O2 back to Orange (has reception where I need it unlike O2). Currently running an iPhone but toying with getting something else. Thinking Blackberry, something Android based or Nokia.

I use email, text and mms, plus Internet. iPhone great for this as it's idiot proof to both setup and use. Anyone experience of the others? I don't want something difficult or with ilogical menus, etc.

Thanks Harvey

My blackberry got handed back to our comms department in bits after I'd intentionally run over it in the LR

If you're used to an iPhone then a blackberry will anoy the s**t out of you. The interface is positively stone age. It has its plus points, though (very fast at retrieving email because it reduces everything to simple, unformatted text).

Android phones (the google ones) are very sweet but a bit too slow at the moment. Again - you'll get frustrated by them quite quickly.

Microsoft phones are a bit clunky but have better integration with MS Office than any of the other devices (which are essentially read only). If that's not your thing then you'd be better off avoiding them.

Nokia's Symbian interface is OK but a bit behind the times compared with the others. It's also quite slow on their most advanced phones. If you're going for a basic 'candy bar' phone (i.e. not a smart phone) then it's pretty effective but it doesn't really touch Android or Apple for functional interface design.

To be honest, you're probably better off sticking with the iPhone. If you can wait 3 months, the new iPhone 4 will be out. Doesn't look like it'll be hugely different (obviously it'll come with the new OS software but you'll be able to put this on a 3GS phone too) but will likely have a few nice features around the camera, screen and battery life.

If you need to switch operators in the mean time, you could ask O2 to unlock your phone (which they will do on request) and then get an Orange/VF sim for the next few months until the new phone arrives.

HTH
Alan One that started out as a 2.4 TDCi 110 XS
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harveyg77 wrote:

Why is a Blackberry better than an iPhone? I'm loyal ro none, just want what ever is best for me.

Because i hate apple

Seriously in my opinion if you need a phone to do push email and integrate with your calendar, task list etc - then this is bread and butter for blackberry

If you want some of the tranditional smart features - blackberry did it before the iphone was a concept.

its also cheaper

But then I have my blackberry for work and a proper phone form home Mike

mse wrote:

I love my blackberry storm - better than an iphone any day

And I thought you were such a level headed guy. Tssh oh well  One that started out as a 2.4 TDCi 110 XS
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alantd wrote:

mse wrote:

I love my blackberry storm - better than an iphone any day

And I thought you were such a level headed guy. Tssh oh well

Not when it comes it apple which should only be for eating or cooking  Mike