What device do you prefer?

[FuzzyB]

There is a lot of back and forth on the forums about which device is best, RIM is dead, android and iOS are the best, blah, blah....anyhow, I am a business owner and need a top notch device to keep things rolling along.

I've always used bb and still really enjoy it as it makes life outside the office much easier. So I pose the question to business people: which device do you prefer now a days? And why? I need a perspective from people who aren't just regular consumers.

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[Skezza]

My perfect device would be a Blackberry phone with Android OS

[FuzzyB]

Originally Posted by Skezza

My perfect device would be a Blackberry phone with Android OS

Gotcha, but play along a minute. For the sake of this question you can not cross platform....gotta pick em the way they are. I still like blackberry but admittedly don't know enough about the other platforms (specifically android) to know if I'm missing an opportunity here.

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[southlander]

Depends on the business. To me:

BlackBerry (which suits me):
Great for lots of emails/texts
Great for selecting/copying/pasting text (hardware keyboard)
Tough -- drop it all you want without the need for those huge bulky cases
Consistently good at phone calls
Longest battery life in a smart phone

Android/iOS:
Great for rich media
Better chance of finding apps for specific industry verticals
Likely to see more near term developments for these platforms

So me personally, I find BB better because:

I deal with lots of text daily -- emails. I like to copy and paste lots of data around on the device. I drop it a lot, but it holds up fine. I would hate charging the battery during the day. I do not use a lot of media on a phone, and what media I do use I find the BB handles just fine.

[FuzzyB]

Good analogy. I have felt the same way but always thought I was missing something since my experience with android is virtually nothing. I know I would have a hard time switching to iOS as I have an iPad and while I like it, it wouldn't be my first choice in a handheld at this point.

Originally Posted by southlander

Depends on the business. To me:

BlackBerry (which suits me):
Great for lots of emails/texts
Great for selecting/copying/pasting text (hardware keyboard)
Tough -- drop it all you want without the need for those huge bulky cases
Consistently good at phone calls
Longest battery life in a smart phone

Android/iOS:
Great for rich media
Better chance of finding apps for specific industry verticals
Likely to see more near term developments for these platforms

So me personally, I find BB better because:

I deal with lots of text daily -- emails. I like to copy and paste lots of data around on the device. I drop it a lot, but it holds up fine. I would hate charging the battery during the day. I do not use a lot of media on a phone, and what media I do use I find the BB handles just fine.

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[dosto]

I own my own business so can use any phone I want. I use a BB (9700) b/c of the keyboard and battery life. My wife has an Android, and she loves it, but after playing with it, I realize how much I like my BB. I don't play games, watch videos or need 1,000s of apps. I work. I need a phone that makes me more productive and efficient. If no one else likes my phone, I don't really care. If you're an Android or iPhone user, that's great...they're great devices, but I like my BB because it has an awesome keyboard, great email/text and long battery life. That's what I value the most, so that's why I use a BB, and am looking forward to 9900.

[FuzzyB]

What do you guys think of the new os7 devices coming out? I really like the look/sound of the 9850 as I am a touch screen guy. 9900 also sounds awesome, just wish my eyes were a little better.

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[RTakacs]

BB purely for battery life and the keyboard.
When im working on-call i dont want to worry about the battery dying, leave it on and the battery lasts a week.
In business there is almost nothing better.... until windows phone 7 Mango update come out.

[sedalia066]

BB. Security, keyboard, and battery. Lots of e-mail in my life and BB does a fine job of handling those messages.

[FuzzyB]

Got a 9930...best dang decision I've made recently

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[walibaa]

I love bb bold3 it let's me do everytng.I txt a lot. My dream bb would be a bold4 type but witout touch ,1+ghz dual core,1gb ram and atleast 16gigs inbuilt + microsim + 1800mah battery.I still love my bold3 but it lags a lot.

[Veritas_vincit]

As Siri would say "The one you're holding". The Bold 9900...

[Feroz1]

Blackberry is the best for the business as its access and usability is made for business users.Please suggest some name of blackberry phones for business class executives.

[byul]

BlacKBerry because for work and private i text, e-mail and chat alot and keyboard is a must.
Currently using the 9900 so good so far but battery life could be a little better.

[Pearl9100]

Originally Posted by Skezza

My perfect device would be a Blackberry phone with Android OS

HECK NO!!! I don't like the security leaks on that os. I am afraid to type anything into my sgs2 because I am afraid that my info will get stolen.

And I like the 9900.