To iPhone, or to Blackberry? That is the question | SUMMARIZED VERSION

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My previous blog was written in Microsoft Outlook and posted via email. The format is horrible. So, in fairness, I'm summarizing it here in a non-psychotic manner.

The key for making the right decision is mainly on your priority of usage. Because, in essence, iPhone and BB are totally different animals. But if you biggest priority is making calls and SMS, with a strong need for voice clarity, stop reading further and get the Nokia 1100 for RM99.

OK, let's start. Here goes.

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• If connectivity (such as MMS and email) is your priority, BlackBerry* it is. And if you happen to be a huge Facebook, Twitter and Instant Messaging fan, then you can stop looking. BB is definitely your thang.

• If multimedia (such as picture browsing, video playback & music) is your biggest priority, then iPhoneis the better bet, all 16Gb of it. BB can still be a good companion but this is where the iPhone edges.

• If gaming is your priority, stop reading this and get a PSP. But if you think you'd look uncool talking to your PSP, get the iPhone. DON'T even consider BB.

• If internet is your middle name, such as Abdel Internet Kareem, iPhone is for you. Browsing via BB is OK, just like any Nokia, actually.
  

In summary:
For active-connectivity = Any Blackberry
For multimedia = (1) iPhone (2) Blackberry Storm only
For gaming = iPhone
For internet = (1) iPhone (2) Blackberry Storm only

OK, step back a little and think. With the "either this or that" argument, we know now that the perfect phone is actually; an iPhone with Blackberry connectivity. BB Storm was quite close, but without WIFI, it can't even touch iPhone.

Now that we know the 'perfect' formula, a strong performer like Nokia should be in the thick of it. They should try to genetically create an iPhone-BlackBerry device and call it Nyonya Berry 8310. And they should not be discouraged by the China-made imitation called Nyanyok Berry Love.

Since I'm using a BB, I'd say, BB is da bomb. Memang the very best one. Manyak syiok. Apa iPhone?? Itu budak kici punya.

But if I'm given an iPhone, I'd say that passive-connectivity is sufficient for me. And that the UI, internet and entertainment experience from my iPhone will make me go "Apa Beri-beri? Itu primitif punya kotak ah??".

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*BlackBerry WITH BlackBerry Internet Service. Which comes with extra cost such as RM120 per month for unlimited data plan from Maxis. I heard DiGi and Celcom is cheaper. BB without BIS is as good as a RM99 Nokia phone, in technicolor.