Why I'm Satisfied With Blackjack in the Eye of the iPhone St
Like many, since Monday I've been contemplating the iPhone I release today, but as I used my Blackjack each day, it became clear that there are certain invaluable factors to the Blackjack that I just couldn't give up:
>With the phone off, typing a name that pops up and can be dialed
>HSDPA vs EDGE (despite today's speed doubling of EDGE)
>Exchange 2003 push email
>Voice Command
>Docs to Go MS Office document editing
>Enhanced calendar software (Papyrus and Agenda)
>Bluetooth stereo audio
>I paid too much for mine, but it's now down to $75 with 2 yr contract
Yes, I would KILL for the bigger screen, iTunes compatibility, WiFi, and huge storage capacity - but every time I pick up my Blackjack I just get this little smile...strange, huh.
Jerry - you're right. I'm usually not one to remain rational in the face of a new high tech geek device 8O , but so far, not much tug at all.
I have to admit, I love the pictures and videos I've seen of the screen. But I also realize I can't have that screen with my trusty Samsung keyboard. And I'm surprised at the number of folks buying on the "Apple will add future software" to add this or that (eg - IM, Exchange Activesync,etc.). :roll:
Saw one in the wild yesterday, and I have to say it has the best screen I've seen on any portable device, laptops included (as his resolve cracks just a little - thank goodness it doesn't have OTA Exchange Activesync or my wandering eyes might get me in trouble with my trusty BJ).
I think it has been established that the OS only takes up 200MB
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Originally Posted by Jerry Raia
Not strange at all. The interface on the iPhone is incredible and that's where it ends.
I would not sell short the user interface as it is such a huge piece of the experience. The scrolling contacts and zoom feature are major innovations to how a touchscreen phone is used, and I would not be surprised to see WM follow suit (you already can through hacks). Also, I count the Safari browser as a leg up on the competition, although I still haven't gotten my Deepfish invite. Finally, I would count the multimedia capabilities (8GB flash storage, iTunes integration, 3.5mm jack) as significant value-adds. Of course, I know that not every agrees with that!
I have to admit that the BJ is one sweet device, it does pretty much everything that i really need....well...actually...im eyeing the European version as i want that WiFi, and that front camera....ok, ok im a super geek..anyone wanna sell me one? save me having to go thru ebay?...rofl!
BTW, want to thank all for the imputs here and on other sites, I have learned alot and enjoyed the experiences...
The i600 is a good device - the wifi is a nice addition, but be wared, it isn't quad band. You won't get full 3G coverage and the phone will just work as a tri-band unit (so you'll really have just 1 useable band).
The WiFi is nice, but I would rather have the 3G coverage.
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