Apple iPhone vs. RIM Blackberry 8800

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This summer as we eagerly anticipate the arrival of the Apple iPhone slated for a release date of June 29, 2007, let us take a look at some of the competition that the iPhone faces from new products that have just been released as well.

The RIM Blackberry 8800 is one of the best smart phones available onthe market right now, combining both cellular phone capabilities and email. Hosted by Cingular Wireless, the RIM Blackberry 8800 also has the same talk time of 300 min that the Apple iPhone possesses.

However unlike the iPhone, the RIM Blackberry 8800 only possesses a meager 16MB of RAM compared to the iPhone’s luxurious 4GB and 8GB models. Also, while the RIM Blackberry 8800 functions as a PDA handheld and a cellular phone, the iPhone offers four capabilities: cellular phone, PDA handheld, 2.0 megapixel camera, and an audio and video iPod. The iPhone is an all-in-one inclusive device, where you can watch video, write emails, call clients, and take photographs from just one piece of equipment.

Both the RIM Blackberry 8800 and the Apple iPhone offer push-to-talk email. However, the RIM Blackberry 8800 operates only on Blackberry Handheld software, whereas the Apple iPhone has a completely functional Mac OS X Unix-based computer system.

The user interface though remarkably improved on the RIM Blackberry 8800, still consists of tiny buttons and requires adroit fingers and the use of a stylus. On the other hand, the Apple iPhone is touch-sensitive, with a virtual keyboard and the ability to enlarge letters for greater visibility. No longer do you have to be glued to your handheld anxiously while you try to compose messages! With the Apple iPhone, you can enjoy a more intuitive user interface.

Both the RIM Blackberry 8800 and the Apple iPhone are Bluetooth-enabled. While the RIM Blackberry 8800 does offer some multimedia features and the possibility of GPS, the Apple iPhone offers extensive multimedia features including photo and video editing, landscape and portrait views, and the ability to take photographs and videos instantaneously. The RIM Blackberry 8800 has mediocre resolution at best whereas the Apple iPhone has excellent resolution and its design maximizes use of a larger screen format. Starting at $149 and going up to $548, the RIM Blackberry 8800 functions best as a PDA and long-time users may continue purchasing the product out of familiarity.

However, the Apple iPhone models at 4GB $499 and 8GB $599 offer remarkable value at unbeatable prices. Where else can you talk to your clients, listen to music, take a video, and email your friends – all in one device?