surender asked:


Smartphones are the best gadget for any corporate user. However, to select the one, fit for their corporate personality, is hard to choose from the crowd.

The article is a feature by feature comparison between BlackBerry Bold & 3G iPhone that are label as best Smartphone available in the market.

Apple iPhone 3G

The iPhone is an internet-connected multimedia Smartphone designed and marketed by Apple Inc, which lacks a physical keyboard, but the multi-touch screen renders a virtual keyboard when necessary. It functions as a camera phone, a portable media player and an Internet client. The Apple iPhone 3G is known as the Smartphone that is best in multimedia.

BlackBerry Bold

The BlackBerry Bold aka 9000, the first 3G BlackBerry, launched in the U.S. in November of 2008, is a mobile phone data device, which is considered as one of the best in BlackBerry series.

Comparison of features:

Microprocessor: BlackBerry has 624MHz Intel PXA270/Marvell Tavor PXA930 processor, up from 312MHz, whereas iPhone has Samsung ARM 1176JZ(F)-S v1.0 620 MHz under-clocked to 412 MHz, 32-bit RISC processor.

Operating System: Bold runs BlackBerry OS 4.6, whereas iPhone 3G has iPhone OS 2.2.1.

WLAN: BlackBerry has 802.11a/b/g plus good GPS, typically a tradeoff with BBs, while iPhone supports Wi-Fi 802.11b/g.

Resolution:  BlackBerry has 480 x 320 resolution screen with 65,000 colors, whereas iPhone sports 480×320 px, 3.5 in (89 mm), 3:2 aspect ratio, 262,144-color LCD touch-screen.

SMS/MMS: In the Apple iPhone 3G Smartphone, you can only send SMS. Where-as in the BlackBerry, you can send both SMS and MMS.

Memory: The memory that is installed in the Apple is 16 GB where as in the BlackBerry it is 64MB only. In BlackBerry, MicroSD expansion is available where as in Apple it is absent.
Applications: RIM has made a lot of noise about its BlackBerry App World store, whereas Apple recently celebrated its 1 billionth App Store download.

Screen: The Apple has a touch screen and whatever information you are inputting has to be done through that, where as a BlackBerry comes fully equipped with a QWERTY keypad. In the Apple phone the size of the screen is 3.5 inches where as it is 2.5 inches in the BlackBerry.

Camera: In both devices, the resolution of the digital camera is 2 megapixels.

Speakers: The Apple comes in with speakers that are built in. The BlackBerry also comes with inbuilt speakers, but they also come with a 3.5mm stereo jack.

Battery Life: The life of the battery of the BlackBerry is higher than the Apple phones battery life as there is no touch screen and resolution of screen is less.

Location support: BlackBerry has Gokivo Navigator and iPhone provides Google Maps.

Discussion

As usual, you cannot get all the features in one gadget, for e.g. in the BlackBerry the features like the alarm clock; calendar, digital zoom is available where as such features are not available in the Apple. Also, you can do cut and paste text between apps in BlackBerry, while iPhone lacks it. One more thing you miss in the iPhone is opening a zipped attachment, which is present in the BlackBerry Bold.

But, the 16GB memory, rotational ability, touch screen, use of accelerometer for motion detection, Safari browser’s support, larger screen and easy apps downloads from the application store makes it better Smartphone than any other.

The most important function for a corporate executive is E-mailing.  BlackBerry has become the Lotus Notes of the mobile world for providing secure e-mail anywhere on the move.

Also, the iPhone works directly with Exchange, so you can e-mail, e-mail folders, calendars, and contacts all flowed effortlessly among the iPhone, laptop, and server. The configuration was trivial.

It is important to note that BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) supports Novell GroupWise and Lotus Notes, while both of those servers support the iPhone only through Web clients, limiting their integration with other iPhone apps such as Contacts and Calendar. Thus, BlackBerry supports more e-mail systems, even though you have to add a dedicated server to get that support.

In the security front, organizations running BlackBerrys can trust as if a BlackBerry is lost, IT can wipe all of its data and render it useless over the air. Apple also provides more iPhone security capabilities than most people realize, but it still does not have the depth of messaging and device security that the BlackBerry does.

Ronnie asked:


Soon after Apple iPhone hits the market, it took all the latest cell phone behind because of its high quality multi-touch technology, user friendliness and iPhone applications which makes this gadget completely customized according to the needs of individuals which eventually proves that Apple has dominated the cell phone industry. This domination gives birth to a lot of small businesses, which design accessories for Apple iPhone.

Following are a few of the best iPhone accessories which are categorized on the basis of their purpose and usability for the end users. These accessories will let the iPhone user, fully avail its abilities and functions. Some of the following accessories will also work for Apple iPod as well.

Ventev PowerCELL – Portable Backup Power

Those who travel a lot expression cell phone charging problems. There are old techniques to charge your cell phone using travel charger while you are traveling and car charger during your journey but these techniques are some-how dependent other things. How about having a black-box while will just plug into your iPhone to start charging? Now, Ventev PowerCell has launched a new portable backup power which can provide charging facility to your Apple phone without being dependent on others. You can charge you phone anywhere with this portable charger for iPhone.

The PowerCELL 1700 mAh is specifically designed for all Apple iPhone models but it has been also been tested for other Apple products including iPod Nano, Shuffle and Touch. This innovative and universal solution delivers portable power of 1700mAh from PowerCELL to your gadget using Universal Serial Bus (USB) data cable accompany your iPhone.

Best online Price: Around $47.99 to $50.0

iPhone Cases OtterBox 2000 Series Waterproof Clear Case

The OtterBox waterproof case has a very high usage for those who love water sports. This dry box has an exterior dimensions of 6.855″ x 4.571″ x 1.829″ which can easily carry your iPhone to protect it from water damage. The OtterBox 2000 has been tested to 100 feet of depth and proved to serve its feature perfectly.

Price: Around $15.99 to $18

NaztechCaimain-Exotic Luxury Crocodile Pattern Case

Are you looking for cheap fashion iPhone cases, they you are reading about the right stuff, The new Naztech-Caimain Exotic Crocodile pattern case is an elite and beautiful case for you iPhone, it’s made from one of the finest materials of the world called Polyurethane (also known as artificial leather). The exact crocodile patterns are etched on this premium quality material to give real Alligator skin look.

Best online Price: Around $19.99 to $22

NazTech Universal Voyage Case with Stow Away Compartment

Wherever you go, you will have always something along; this may include driving license, credit card, national identity card, your cash etc. How about carrying your iPhone and all these in a single wallet case? NazTech Universal Voyage Case is made from the highest quality materials, having a separate section for your cell phone, a zipper enclosure and a revolving clip that can be tied with your belt or purse. This stylish case comes in different colors to cater personal choice.

Best online Price: Around $18.99 to $20

Motorola MOTOROKR T505 Bluetooth Speakerphone with Digital FM Transmitter

There are many Bluetooth wireless speakers for iPhone including Motorola MotoROKR EQ5 Ultra-Portable Wireless Speaker 89242N (around 94$), Samsung CK811 Portable Bluetooth Stereo Speaker (around $70), Motorola MotoROKR EQ7 Ultra-Portable Wireless Speaker 89243N (around $190) etc which are really good at their functionality and features. There is another very stylish Bluetooth speaker for iPhone by Motorola named “MOTOROKR T505 Bluetooth Speakerphone” which is also equipped with digital FM transmitter with following features.

Connects wirelessly with Bluetooth enabled phone and car stereo. A two watt speaker specifically designed for car/motor vehicle An advanced audio caller ID feature which speaks the phone number of incoming call. Clips to the visor and can easily be moved from one car to another as there is no installation required. StationFinder feature finds and convert to tune FM radio for clear and noise free radio transmission in your car. Features Latest echo and noise reduction technology improves the sound quality. Equipped with a car charger The Class two Bluetooth connection ranges from eight to ten meters (33 feet) EasyPair makes it simple to connect with other Bluetooth enabled devices. Suports any phoen with Bluetooth stereo that supports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Best online Price: Around $78.99 to $85

LG Solar-Powered Portable Bluetooth Car Kit HFB-500

Bluetooth car kit is now a need of every driver to ensure safe driving. How about a Bluetooth car kit that runs on natural powers! The solar energy powered Bluetooth car kit for iPhone stores charging energy while exposed to Sun light. Every two hours of charging provides one hour of talk time with a total backup talk time of sixteen hours. This accessory is designed by LG but it has a great compatibility with Apple iPhone. Among other Apple iPhone Accessories, this accessory has an environment friendly solution for conversation while driving. This apple accessory features.

Bluetooth 2.0 Call/End option Volume control key Last number redial option Voice recognition system for dialing Easy pairing of multi-connection (maximum of up to 2 phones)

Best online Price: Around $89.99 to $95

Parrot Bluetooth Conference Center

Those who are into offshore businesses can now conduct conference like they are sitting in one room meeting, the new “Bluetooth Conference Center” for iPhone allows you to execute proper conference calls for business purposes. The devices take your iPhone to a next level that it really becomes a conference call machine. Bluetooth Conference Center accessory is designed and manufactured considering the fact that iPhone is a PDA/business phone and now mostly used by business class as well. Conference call is something that businessmen would usually do specially when communicating with off shore companies. This device can also be used by a family member living abroad, far away from the dear ones. The device has the power to let you enjoy your family discussions and fun at a distant place.

Parrot Bluetooth Conference Center features:

User interface with 5 buttons and 12 dialing keys Optimized for all types of rooms 3 high-sensitivity microphones covering 360 5W hi-fi dynamic speaker Management of secure public and private phonebooks Operating time: up to 10 hours continuous Recharging time: 4 hours Batteries: 3 high-capacity Ni-MH batteries Full duplex and specific echo cancellation Built-in specific SKYPE software menus Connectivity: Bluetooth, Skype via USB* dongle Number of contacts: 6,000 maximum TFT 160×128 pixel screen with 262,144 colors

Best online Price: Around $ 299.99 to $320

The prices mentioned against each researched product are the minimum prices available online; one of the websites which is offering minimum online price for all the above products is WirelessPhoneGallery with a home delivery service within US and Canada.

Rushrush asked:

Do you hear the “iPhone Brown” ? No misunderstanding, it is not the new official name for the iPhone 3GS, but the new smartphone is too hot for its own good. The overheating glitch actually singes the phone a golden brown. The French journal, Le Journal du Geek posts a user photo of a burnt iPhone, in which an achromatic iPhone is now blessed with two tan lines down the back.

Uh oh. Is Apple’s newest gadget going up in smoke? No official report from Cupertino is forthcoming, but most are speculating that the problem is Apple’s legendary albatross—battery issues.

The conversation is heating up on Apple’s discussion board. One user quips, “An iPhone getting warm due to a running app is normal. An iPhone getting too hot to touch is not.” But apparently, some users are having just that problem. As one user complained, ” I had been burned…from the iPhone getting so hot.”

Since hitting the market, the iPhone has been legendary for its speed, functionality, touch screen, and thousands of apps. Most users are more than pleased with Apple’s revolutionary smartphone, and the new iPhone 3GS, with an amazing array of cool features, has not been a disappointment. Now bundled with a video camera, compass, higher speeds, and an upgraded firmware, the new iPhone is sizzling hot—in more ways than one.

No functionality seems to be compromised from the incendiary phone, but users don’t want to play hot potato with their iPhone all the time. Apple is going to have to do something.

Finally, if you are a iphone 3gs user, You could try Daniusoft DVD Ripper which a friend told me. It could help you rip DVD (including protected DVD with CSS) for playback on iPod, iPhone, Zune, iPod, Apple TV, PSP, Smart Phone, etc. with only three steps. Also let you set the movie effects.

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How to convert DVD to iTunes for iPod iPhone?

A Cool dvd to ipod converter…

Adam Caitlin asked:

In the last few years, we have seen extraordinary changes in the mobile industry. A massive increase of mobile devices has created a lot of confusion regarding selection of model. The elegant brands Nokia and Apple have seen a monumental growth in the development of their mobiles. Both are doing exceptionally well in the area of mobile phones and one can find very high quality features equipped in their phones. The Nokia N96 and Apple iPhone 3G are handsets are famous all over the world. It is very hard to tell which one is better than other but we can find features at which one model take edge from the other. From the following discussion you can find the areas that differentiate them.

The amazing imaging features of Apple iphone includes 2MP digital camera and the photo setting and photo editor features come with this handset in order to increase the quality of the captured images. This camera phone has a video player that supports H264, MPEG4 and AAC formats. The photos can be rotated and zoomed using the touchscreen.On the other hand, Nokia N96 has an astounding 5 MP camera with Carl Zeiss Optics Tessa lens. The camera setting feature of this mobile include flash, self timer, colour and other features. Its video recorder supports MPEG4 and video stabiliser allows high quality capturing of the moving images.

The messaging features of iPhone are not very satisfactory, as it includes only SMS, email and push email features. On the contrary, you will find various great messaging features in Nokia N96 like SMS, MMS, email, email with attachments, picture messaging, instant messaging and so on.In terms of memory and talktime features, the Apple iphone is simply amazing. It comes with built-in 8 GB memory and 16 GB flash memory. The various talktimes delivered by this gorgeous handset are 5 hour of 3G talktime, 10 hours of 2G talktime, 5 hours 3G Internet use, 7 Hours video playback time, 24 hours music playback time and 300 hours standby time.

As opposed to this, the N96 offers the users 16GB memory and one can expand the memory by using MicroSD card. Furthermore, the mobile comes with 128 MB RAM and 256 MB system memory. The gadget offer you 3 hours of talktime and 220 hours standby time.The connectivity technologies supported by iPhone include 3G HSDPA, Bluetooth, USB, EDGE and WiFi. The N96 also supports similar technologies like 3G HSDPA, Bluetooth with A2DP, USB, EDGE and WLAN Wi-Fi UPnP.

The sound features of both the gadgets are mind blowing. The 3G Apple iPhone has an iPod music player in which you can create your own playlists. One can also perform the touchscreen search on this gadget and you can also pause the playing song by pause feature.The Nokia N96 has a music player supporting MP3, AAC formats and this gadget also comes with Nokia Internet Radio, Stereo FM Radio with RDS and visual radio features. This handset supports MP3 and Polyphonic types of ringtones.So, one can see how difficult is to judge one handset from the other. They give you excellent features and these high quality mobile phones will surely satisfy all your requirements.

Rushrush asked:

Do you hear the “iPhone Brown” ? No misunderstanding, it is not the new official name for the iPhone 3GS, but the new smartphone is too hot for its own good. The overheating glitch actually singes the phone a golden brown. The French journal, Le Journal du Geek posts a user photo of a burnt iPhone, in which an achromatic iPhone is now blessed with two tan lines down the back.

Uh oh. Is Apple’s newest gadget going up in smoke? No official report from Cupertino is forthcoming, but most are speculating that the problem is Apple’s legendary albatross—battery issues.

The conversation is heating up on Apple’s discussion board. One user quips, “An iPhone getting warm due to a running app is normal. An iPhone getting too hot to touch is not.” But apparently, some users are having just that problem. As one user complained, ” I had been burned…from the iPhone getting so hot.”

Since hitting the market, the iPhone has been legendary for its speed, functionality, touch screen, and thousands of apps. Most users are more than pleased with Apple’s revolutionary smartphone, and the new iPhone 3GS, with an amazing array of cool features, has not been a disappointment. Now bundled with a video camera, compass, higher speeds, and an upgraded firmware, the new iPhone is sizzling hot—in more ways than one.

No functionality seems to be compromised from the incendiary phone, but users don’t want to play hot potato with their iPhone all the time. Apple is going to have to do something.

Finally, if you are a iphone 3gs user, You could try Daniusoft DVD Ripper which a friend told me. It could help you rip DVD (including protected DVD with CSS) for playback on iPod, iPhone, Zune, iPod, Apple TV, PSP, Smart Phone, etc. with only three steps. Also let you set the movie effects.

Related article:

How to convert DVD to iTunes for iPod iPhone?

A Cool dvd to ipod converter…

pirumandal asked:

For a company that generates ripples in the market and is famous for its innovative league of products like iPhone, Macbook Air and has withstood stringent competition all around the Globe; a new orientation like a Tablet is most likely to be a subject of hot discussion.

Since it is not only a pragmatic threat to Biggies like Microsoft , HP but also would throw in a huge competition to other Vendors such as Intel, Nvidia depending on the ensemble that Apple would cast on its product.

The buzz was ripe and sprouted right out from OEMs in China. However, the recent updates have cemented the rumors and are pointing towards the launch of an Apple tablet soon.

According to the latest report, Apple is going to have a final design ready in September and the device would then be announced for a November launch. It is assumed that the Apple Tablet PC will cost around a whopping $699 to $799. To justify the high price tag, the 10” device would be able to, among other things, play high-definition video. The source says the device’s video quality “is better than the average movie experience.”

Also, the device may resemble a large iPod Touch with a 10-inch diagonal screen, lacks a keyboard, packs USB, FireWire ports and runs Mac OS X along with a variety of multimedia goodies.

An Apple tablet could be a media centric device

Meanwhile, the company has not announced any details or even the screen size of the future device. But, it is not clear that how this gadget will set itself apart from Apple’s multimedia-savvy product line, for example iPhone and iPod Touch. Keeping the company’s past moves in close consideration, analysts are betting that Apple’s tablet will be a media-centric device and will shake the publishing industry.

Already, Apple is prepared to blow Amazon and other e-book makers from its one key weapon, which is iTunes. With more than 6 billion songs, the iTunes Store has flipped the music industry upside-down. Further, with more than 1.5 bn download from its app store, Apple has yet to enter the e-book market and making downloads for books as easy as music.

Last month, there was also a rumor that the Apple tablet would launch with a secret software project codenamed Cocktail, which is said to be a development in conjunction with the major music labels and would be called as “a new type of interactive album“. The new project will combine photos, lyrics sheets, video clips and liner notes, all gathered into an interactive booklet.

The next question that strikes is what will be the operating system for Apple tablet? Will Apple come up with a netbook iteration of its Mac OSX or it will look for one from the already existing crowd?

The processor is also a question with Apple tablet. As per certain reports, it has endorsed several Atom processors for its tablet. Also, the name of the Apple Tablet is interesting to find out, whether it can be MacBook Mini or iPad, yet to be framed by the company.

At the end, it can be concluded that Apple tablet will be a 10” music centric device, competitor for Amazon book e-reader and may possess comparable speed and performance.

Steve asked:


Functionalities, particular features, usability and longevity – if you are really crazy about a gadget then you must cherish questions about all these. And when it comes to a refreshingly vibrant multi-purpose communication gadget like Apple iPhone 3g, then your enthusiasm no doubt must be ultimate.

To get all the answers of your cherished questions you must discuss with your friends, relatives and fellow colleagues. But, do you get enough time and satisfaction through such discussions? May be not. But, don’t worry; now you don’t have to compromise with your food for thought. Because the online 3g iPhone forums are there to help you to get all your answers related to the Apple iPhones.

A 3g iPhone discussion forum is an online community where everybody is free to ask as well as answer questions and share their opinions, reviews about the Apple phones. Through these forums, the Apple enthusiasts can ask any question related to the Apple handsets. In this way, all the questions related to the widgets will definitely be resolved.

Sharing thoughts is one of the smartest ways of enhancing as well as sharing knowledge. The iPhone forums allow you to post your comments and reviews about these mobile handsets, which would let the other enthusiasts know about your thoughts. In such websites you can post any negative comment as well. Because, these forums do not have any restriction regarding posting such comments.

To summarize, a 3g forum is nothing but a virtual discussion place for the Apple enthusiasts. Such websites are the one-stop destinations for the Apple phone lovers and are the perfect places to nurture knowledge about the most magnificent mobile phone of this era.

Alden Jerry asked:


There are all sorts of rave reviews about Apple iPhone, which is expected to hit the European Market in early November. The Apple iPhone is one of the premier devices in the market. Whenever we think of a gadget with a full touch based interface, the thought of Apple iPhone instantly comes in mind. Such is the craze of this gadget, which has swept the imagination of the prospective user. Apple proudly states the figure which shows that its sales touched 1 million mark in a mere 3 months time after its launch. And the users are happy to discover the revelation. The confident manufacturers are again hoping to shoot up the sales of iPhone to 10 million in early January.

So, the question arises as to what is so special in this gadget that the users are not able to come out from its spell. Well, let us discuss the specification of this device in order to know it in a better way. Apple iPhone is complete all touch phone which looks quite impressive at the face value. The mobile phone comes with some of the very best features of mobile telephony. The device is a Quad-Band GSM capable device which works all around the world. Plus, features as GPRS, EDGE and Bluetooth enhances its capability. The integrated Wi-Fi in this device enhances the Internet experience in this device. You can safely browse the World Wide Web through this mobile phone.

Apple iPhone comes with a 2 Mega Pixels camera which is average and produces a decent picture quality. And it doesn’t have any video recording capability, which looks like one of the major disadvantages of this camera. The integrated iPod in this device gives an excellent music quality to the user. So, it adds to the user appeal of this mobile phone. The gigantic memory of 4 and 8GB is another reason as to why is this mobile phone so popular amongst the users. Thus, own Apple iPhone and set a style statement for yourself!

Matt Chang asked:


Do you remember when there was a time that it was a very futuristic thought to be able to walk around and speak on a telephone that was not connected to the wall? I clearly remember watching Star Trek episodes and seem to use those flip communicators and I thought that was pretty cool. I would have never guessed that in my lifetime I see a device that resembled that gadget that was on the TV show.

The idea that the cell phone is now called a smart phone really a good description of what they’ve become. Today, more of us want our mobile phones to be fully loaded with every imaginable feature: Internet accessibility, MP3 capabilities, GPS navigation, email devices. 2008 is the year the smart phone goes mainstream.

The big race for smart phones really started in the year 2008. Prior to 2008, there was a lot of discussion in a lot of prototypes, but it was the iPhone that really unleash the possibilities with a smart phone.. it was the iPhone that raised the bar and all other manufacturers are chasing to follow. The original iPhone sold 5 million units despite being available only in the United States and select parts of Europe. So the release of the new 3G iPhone from Apple it is no surprise that this is a really big push for the smart phone.

When you look at the numbers in smart phones sales, the mobile phone industry released its latest statistics on the smartphones and their impact on the market. According to Gartner, Inc, smartphone sales have increased worldwide by nearly 30% just since 2007. In a slowing economy, the mere fact that any given industry has a 30% increase in sales when the general market is in decline is proof that the smart phone is poised to take off.

In North America, however, the rise is even more prominent. During the same period, sales for smartphones increased by 106%. That means their sales more than doubled in comparison to the first quarter sales of 2007.

The iPhone isn’t the only smartphone on the market. That being said, it’s success has proven the viability of the item in the marketplace, and competitors are following suit. While smartphones, like those created by Blackberry, were once considered only desirable by on-the-go business professionals, every day consumers are gravitating to the full functionality, and the portability.

And although the prices for smart phones are relatively high when you sitter the cost compared to a regular cell phone, the demands is going to increase the effective efficiency in production, and naturally that should bring down the costs of smart phones. By bringing down the cost of the smart phone more people will be little for them and more smart phones will sell.

With the popularity of the iPhone, it’s no surprise that other mobile phone companies are going to be hitting the market soon with their own smartphones. Samsung, for example, is releasing the Tocco. It has a touchscreen and allows for the dropping and dragging of widgets for the user’s convenience. Nokia is also coming up to bat with its own version of this smart phone. They are currently working on a touchscreen model prototype currently referred to as Tube. Blackberry is also releasing its own model known as the BlackBerry Thunder. This should be available in Fall 2008.

And don’t forget, Google is also on the horizon with their version of the phone. Not only are they working on an interesting open source platform, but the features that they are looking for in their phone should be exciting to see.

All of these model should do well, but the question is which one’s the best? I’m thinking that people are going to side with the Apple. Either way, smart phones are a trend that is exploding in the technology sector and we are just looking at the infancy of the product.