Apple iPhone or Blackberry Pearl - Which is the Best Comparison
November 9th 2007
By Nadeem Walayat
Apples new iPhone delivers mobile phone, Ipod video, and desktop class web browsing to European customers today, going on sale with the O2 network in the UK.
Certz.com takes a look at the latest tekie gadget as compared to the older favorite the Blackberry which has been a boom for their maker Research in Motion and has gone through several upgrades which has resulted in a wide variety of models including 8100g, 8700g, 7130, 8800. The blackberry pearl 8100g will be compared against the iPhone as the closest competitor.
Apple iPhone Specifications
| Screen Size |
3.5 inches |
| Screen resolution |
320 by 480 at 160 ppi |
| Input method |
Multi-touch |
| Operating system |
OS X |
| Storage |
4GB or 8GB |
| GSM |
Quad-band (MHz: 850, 900, 1800, 1900) |
| Wireless data |
Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) + EDGE + Bluetooth 2.0 |
| Camera |
2.0 megapixels |
| Battery |
- Up to 5 hours Talk / Video / Browsing
- Up to 16 hours Audio playback
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| Dimensions |
4.5 x 2.4 x 0.46 inches / 115 x 61 x 11.6mm |
| Weight |
4.8 ounces / 135 grams |
The Iphone appeals immediately to apple lovers everywhere, priced at $399 in the US, though more than $600 elsewhere i.e. UK price is £299 ($650), it does therefore make a pretty expensive phone, so aimed at the i-pod community.
Negatives
- Price
- Locked to itunes so file transfer limitations.
- Locked to networks - Though this can be cracked but warranty is then void.
- Network limitations that restrict business usage.
- No instant messaging,
- Limited third party app's
- Keyboard responsiveness
- slower network connection that 3G
- Only 8gig storage.
Positives
- It Looks like the future, stylish, touch screen phone.
- Excellent media functions including music player movie player.
- Excellent Web browsing experience.
- Plays you tube video with ease.
Blackberry Pearl (8100) Specifications
 Aimed at the consumer and business user alike and competitively priced at $199. Out now for nearly a year has been a hit with the blackberry community.
| Screen Size |
38 x 40 mm |
| Screen resolution |
240 x 260 pixels |
| Input method |
SureType Querty keyboard |
| Operating system |
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| Storage |
microSD |
| GSM |
Quad Band Technology
GSM 850 / GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900 |
| Wireless data |
GPRS, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) + EDGE + Bluetooth 2.0 |
| Camera |
1.3 MP, 1280 x 1024 pixels, flash |
| Battery |
Talk: 3.5 hours (210 minutes)
Standby: 360 hours (15 days) |
| Dimensions |
4.2" x 2" x 0.57" (107 x 51 x 14.5 mm) |
| Weight |
3.16 oz (90 g) |
Negatives
- Video does not record sound
- No external controls for music player of Wi-Fi
- microSD card slot is located behind the battery.
- Small querty keyboard
- Battery life
Positives
- Sleek design.
- Unlocked.
- Media Player Supports
MPEG4 & H263 , MP3, MIDI, AMR NB, AAC, AAC+ & eAAC+
Conclusion
If your after the latest gadget with a futuristic sheen then the Apple iPhone could be for you. If your after a more practical device, which is cost effective then the Blackberry Pearl could be for you.
 My own personal preference is for neither of these. I would instead go for the Blackberry 8800 which features a full size querty keyboard and inbuilt GPS. Though priced at $500 to $600 are aimed at the more regular user.
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