I currently carry a first generation iphone and a blackberry 8830 (just got a blackberry storm today, but haven’t activated it yet). I have previously owned many different Pocket PC’s (never had one that was a phone) and a few Palms (back when the were all monochrome). Probably won’t get a G phone

Depending on what I am doing, my order of preference changes
Email: BB > iP > PPC
Web Browsing: iP > PPC > BB
Navigation in OS iP > PPC > BB
Supporting users at work BB > iP > PPC
Music Player iP > PPC > BB
Music creation apps iP > PPC
Sys Admin Tools (SSH, Remote Desktop) PPC > iP > BB
Games iP > PPC > BB
Keyboarding: BB > PPC > iP
Hobbies development PPC > iP > BB
Available RAM PPC > BB > iP

I have purchased more apps for the iPhone than any other platform combined.

I was hoping that the Blackberry Storm would bridge the iPhone and the conventional Blackberry, but after toying with the UI for 10 minutes I don’t think it will.

I used Blackberry for about the past 4 years – hated them at first, but grew to the ‘Crackberry’ state of couldn’t live without it. Prior to the new Bold/Storm releases (prior to OS 4.5), they were not so flashy or for the entertainment and casual public user – but that has changed. For business there is no easier device to manage and to train the end user – out of the box. The stability is second to none. Built in message filtering/alerts exists by default, and no 3rd party application can compare on the WinMo. How bout the Profile settings? I can have different profiles base on the fact if my device is in or out of my holster? And it turns off the screen and keys when I holster the device without having to do anything. The cons have always been the inablilty to customize or personalize the device much, but with the new devices and OS level, the options to change themes and screen layouts to fit your needs have really made the Blackberry impressive.

Because of a job change back in June 2008, I was forced to use Windows Mobile. So I selected the top available device for my carrier, the AT&T Tilt (aka HTC Kaiser – now the prior version of the new HTC Touch Pro). I was furious and frustrated with it’s performance. The capabilities and features of the Tilt where impressive, but having a device that locks up constantly and has little space onboard for applications due to all the bloatware really disappointed me. However, once I learned of the possibilities of all the cooked ROMS (thanks XDA!) I have painfully grown to enjoy my HTC more and more each day. Microsoft really lags with presenting a mobile OS that has a higher average of satisfied users out of the box.

Yes, PALM has stood the test of time, which is impressive, but so would have Windows 3.1 if you spend the time and money of keeping it alive – but not enjoyable to work with. How many application venues or forums exist for avid developers of Palm applications? The fact that many PALM branded devices have switched to carrying Windows Mobile says something as well.

With a new model of the HP iPaq in the wings, I think that is the next competition for the Blackberry and iPhone if it truly evolves – unless the HTC Touch HD would ever be released in the US (but not expected).

Bottom line…if your looking for a stable device that handles a business communication need a Blackberry (such as Bold or Curve) is on top. If you want a little bit of both then the iPhone. If you want the freedom and entertainment to customize your device and be a part-time ROM flasher, then the WinMo’s are great. If you prefer the stone age and still own a typewriter over a PC, than the PALM is the device for you – and I respect those that embrace the PALM – because what matters, is what works for you and meets your needs is what truly counts. There will never be a day where all Blackberry, iPhone, WinMo & Palm guru’s will be able to socialize together without confrontation and conceding to one another. That’s what makes it all phone and drives our technology to new levels each day!!

Now…many are also adding the additional -vs- to the list with the G1 Google phone – but I just as soon not even go there.

Now I have an iPhone.

Whe will we get a ListPro for the iPhone!!!!!

We have a Blackberry 8703e for testing here in the office, and I just can’t stand it. I just cannot deal with using that little scroll wheel on the side to do everything. Plus, figuring out how to hard-reset it required google searching and a utility downloaded from a web forum.

On the other hand, one of my friends has the T-Mobile version of that very same BB and loves it to death, has customized it as much as possible, and routinely sends me multi-*page* emails typed in proper grammar and capitalization *with image attachments* done on it.