Which smart phone is for you?

Jun 28, 2010

If you aren’t already using a smart phone, it’s time.  Especially if you are constantly on the go, it’s a HUGE time saver, and quite the blessing.

I’m at the point now where I’m upgrading my smart phone every year to every other year because I’m an addict.

The question becomes, what smart phone do you get?  This will greatly depend on your carrier, your e-mail server, your budget, and of course your usability preference.

In a nutshell, the big competitors right now are:

Overall, here is a breakdown of some of the pros and cons I’ve seen of these phones:

  • BlackBerry

    • Pros:

    • Rock solid OS, time tested and stable
    • Easy to use (for e-mail)
    • Meets most high security standards (depending on model)

    Cons:

    • No built in support for Microsoft Exchange Server (need additional software)
    • Limited functionality.
  • Windows Mobile

    • Pros:

    • Best integration with Microsoft products (Exchange, Outlook, Windows, etc)
    • Lots of choices from different carriers
    • Lots of apps
    • Plenty of phone designs.

    Cons:

    • Unstable, highest frequency of errors

If I had to recommend one phone, right now the top of my list is a Windows Mobile phone, simply because that is what I have the most experience with.  The iPhone would come in a close second because of its support of Exchange and all the great features it has.

I hope this article helps you make a wise decision in choosing a smart phone for your own use.

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by Michael Curnutt | Categories: mobile | No Comments