Buying a 3G Iphone (Original Blackberry User)

Hey wassup everyone....im new to this forum and im very interested in purchasing an Apple 3G Iphone. Comming from a Blackberry Curve, my expectations are very high for the iphone and i had a few questions:
-WHat are a couple of the pros and cons of the new iphone?
-IS it worth leaving a blackberry behind?
-And simply, is it worth the money?
...Any help would be appreciated, thanks!

I have been a blackberry user for years, and indeed still am, I have a company Curve. We have about 1000 Blackberry users, and as CIO of that company I insisted we keep the blackberries.
I expect to leave the company, and needed a personal phone with good e-mail. I ended up buying the iPhone. I spent a lot of time considering the Storm, or even the Bold, but ended up with the iPhone.
Good decision? Not completely sure. But so far I think so.
With respect to company usage, Blackberry is a better choice. Not so much because of individual use, but all the policy and control and security issues are better suited to a corporate environment. And frankly e-mail has more control - filters, wireless activation, etc. And there is no question in my mind that a company benefits from ONE platform, two is almost twice the expense from a labor perspective, if not more. And if I have to pick one, Blackberry.
But for a personal phone, so far I prefer the iPohone. The browser is no comparison better, exchange (which I use) and active sync actually is BETTER than blackberry for personal use -- faster, more consistent reconciliation, easier to set up.
I had no real interest and did not use tasks and notes -- those are two things Blackberry does and iPhone does not. I didn't care; others might care a lot.
Blackberry has deeper applications available, and you can write your own without waiting for the blessing of Apple. Me? Who cares -- I like that they are vetted, I like the stability that come with it. 10,000+ applications are plenty.
The form factor on the iphone is better (at least relative to the bold or curve).
I don't like the propietary cables, etc. Pain in the ... but it's not a big deal.
At first I was irritated that you couldn't replace the battery or have a sprea don the iphone, but I really thought about it, and realized while I had a spare on the curve I had never actually needed it (I will admit the curve battery lasts longer).
The camera on the curve is MUCH, MUCH better. No comparison. I have a Nikon for taking real pictures, don't care. Some might care a lot. Camera *****. (same pixels by the way, and I actually had them swap my phone by the way, because it was so bad - no change).
Music, videos - no comparison. iPhone. Though frankly I could care less.
User interface -- again, no comparison - iPhone. MUCH nicer. Both neat and more usable EXCEPT -- I do miss the keyboard a bit. Maybe 20% of the time. I'm getting better at the virtual keyboard, if it was landscape I would be happy (I have a 3rd party tool, but that's not quite the same).
So far so good, I don't think you will be disappointe,d but it is different. And there are some very definite pro's on the blackberry side.

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This may be a very dumb question but - how the @!*^@#!#! do I do a KEYWORD SEARCH!?!?
This was a key feature of the Blackberry that I didn't think would be an issue on my iPhone.
Is there no way to do a search on the mail client?
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It's not a great answer but the iPhone has an adequate browser to use exchange OWA and OWA has a search if you really get stuck.
I am a converting blackberry user -- carry both, BB for office and iPhone personal, and I rarely used search on the BB but I know some who do and not sure why something that simple (even if not indexed and just brute force) isn't in there.
I've found the iPhone a real mixed e-mail blessing -- much better HTML support, activesync is much more reliable than BES (a real surprise), but I don' thave things like filters. Overall though I think the MUCH better browser makes up for less featured e-mail, especially since so far I've found it to be fully reliable e-mail which to me would have been a killer issue.

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I can buy an iPhone 5 from users and it has been icloud, now I can not find it's owner, so anyone show me how to open it not, sir, thank you

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There is nothing you can do then. You have a brick.
The phone has an Activation Lock on it, and there is no way to get around it:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5818
Sorry,
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HT4528 I currently use Verizon and have a Blackberry with an unlimited data plan. Is there a way I can buy an unlocked iphone and keep my unlimited data plan bypassing Verizon's requirement to get a new plan with a 2 year committment?

Is there a way to purchase a new iPhone and to continue my unlimited data plan without having to sign a new 2 year committment and new plan with Verizon?

You don't buy an unlocked phone. You buy a Verizon iPhone at full retail. I just did this myself last month. I paid full retail for the phone and activated it on my plan. This allowed me to get a new phone before I was eligible to upgrade and keep my unlimited data. I also got a good deal on trading in my iPhone 5.
You can buy the phone through Verizon or through Apple. If you buy it through Apple, I'd suggest that you not have them activated but do that yourself by logging into your account on your computer.
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Droid X...A Blackberry User's First Impressions

Hi, all,
Some of you may know me as being an avid Blackberry user from these forums. I recently was able to get my hands on a Motorola Droid X and wanted to give my impressions. My sister, who was a former Blackberry user, purchased one of the Droid Xs last week and allowed me to put it through the paces. First, the size. I was really impressed. I own an iPad Touch, which pretty much is just like a iPhone. The Droid X stood out to me because of its screen size. It is much larger than I expected. The Droid X has a very bright and colorful screen. It is not very heavy or bulky to me. I was thinking the touch screen would be like touching the Blackberry Storm, but it is not. It is just like using the iPhone or iPad Touch. Setting up email accounts was not too much of a hassel. The 3G connection was a good, fast connection for browsing the internet. The native browser is nice, although I would have liked to seen how Opera Mini 5.0 would have done on the device. WiFi worked really well. No problems connecting to a hotspot. Another big plus for the Droid X is the ability to add a SD card for storage. This is nice especially since the iPhone does not allow the user to add an SD card.
I did not get but a few minutes to play with the Droid X, but it was time well spent. I really like the touch screen on the Droid X. If you are a user wanting a good device with an "iPhone-like" screen, the Droid X is for you. I am curious, as a Blackberry user, what devices RIM will come out with in the near future to compete with the ever-growing Droid line of devices. Anyways, I just wanted to pass along a few of my impressions of the Motorola Droid X.
Doc

Thanks for the post, Doc....and welcome to the world of touchscreen interfaces !
I, myself, own an iPhone. I bought it from someone on Craig's List and I was going to jailbreak it and use a different carrier, but changed my mind. I'm a Verizon customer, so my iPhone is just a fancier iPod Touch that can't make calls. That's fine with me because I really can't stand AT&T.   From other posts in these forums, some individuals are boasting that AT&T has superior customer service over Verizon.   Too bad the same thing can't be said about their coverage. Everyone is going to experience bad customer service with just about every company out there. If it hasn't happened to you yet....it WILL.     I ordered my Droid X on 8/12, and I expect to receive it at any time between now and the end of the month.   Why am I not stomping my feet and throwing a tantrum ? Because I understand business......I understand supply and demand....and I have patience.   Yes....Verizon charged me for the phone already.   No, they haven't shipped it.....but they will.   Whether they get my money now...or when the phone is shipped...makes no difference.   Its BACKORDERED people.   Give them time.   I'm still using my LG enV Touch currently, and I can wait a little longer for my X.
The Droid X is extremely popular right now, and Verizon can't keep it in stock. People don't get their phones when they thought they would, and begin to blame Verizon for it. How can Verizon ship something they don't have ? Jump on Motorola and plead with them to ship more to Verizon.   And don't get me started on these Customer Service complaints.   So far, every customer service representative I've spoken to was honest and upfront with me. When you know that the phone is back-ordered and may not ship until 8/30....and then you believe a store employee that tells you "you'll have it in two or three days".......that's you indulging in an unrealistic expectation...and then blaming the company for it when it doesn't happen.
Now...someone on these forums may argue that the employee represents Verizon, and whatever comes out of the employee's mouth must be honored by Verizon. That's true up to a point. I signed up with Verizon and was told at the store that there would be no activation fee. When I got my bill, it had been charged an activation fee. I called Verizon and explained what happened. The customer service rep honored what the store employee told me, and removed the activation fee from my bill.     HOWEVER, when it comes to a brand new product that has clearly sold out across the country....and Verizon is jumping up and down waiting for Motorola to send more........Verizon cannot pull a "Harry Potter" by waving a magic wand and produce a Droid X just for you.....simply because a retail store employee told you that. Do you honestly believe you'll get the phone in a matter of days when the rest of the world is waiting for mid to late August ?    Don't blame Verizon in this case.   Blame the human being that misinformed you.     Someone at Customer Service lied to you ?   Don't blame Verizon. Blame the individual sitting in the call center that will tell you what you want to hear, while the supervisor is out of earshot.....just to avoid being yelled at by you.    I work in a call center.   I hear things coming out of employees' mouths that I KNOW my company does not endorse.   That's not my company's fault.   That's the fault of the genius on the headset who's gonna get FIRED when Quality Assurance monitors one of those calls.
If you're reading this, Doc.....my apologies. What was meant to be a post, welcoming you with open arms into the world of Droid, has turned into a huge rant against those with the patience span of about a nanosecond.   I've read countless posts where Customer Service is being bashed left and right. I just couldn't stand it any longer.   No.....Verizon doesn't have me in their back pocket. I've only had my account with them for a couple of months, and my impression of their company is still forming.   So far so good. Enough of the Verizon-flaming already.   You don't like Verizon ?   Go buy an iPhone.   I'll see you back on the Verizon network in about a year or two.
~AF

I can call out but all incoming calls are going directly to VM with no signal that I missed a call or have VM. I can send/receive text messages from other iPhone/iPad/iTouch users, I am assuming this is really "iMessage." Is it apple software?

I have spent hours on the phone with Apple and AT&T. I went thought reset, on/off, etc, etc with both companies to no avail. Each company pointed fingers at the other....as being the source of the problem.
Problems: Suddenly ALL incoming calls were going directly to VM with no signal I missed calls and/or had VM. I was also unable to receive all Text Messages...Oddly, I could send text messages to anyone (even non-apple users but I could not receive their responses)........then I when I got home I started receiving text messages from other apples users ONLY. I assume now - iMessage kicked in and I could text (send/receive) other iPhone/iPad/iTouch users ONLY. ....yes, I could still (send) text messages to my husband's blackberry (he received my messages fine) but my phone would NOT receive his text respones.
Finally, I googled the problem and found this community where other people have had the exact same problems! One person said he "turned off 3 G" which was the solution for him....so I did the same and VIOLA! My problem solved! Nevermind the fact that I pay for 3G and cannot use it....so here's my question, if 3G is the problem on my phone is this an APPLE issue or a NETWORK problem? Do I purchase a new phone and slip in my same SIM card and hope the same does not occur or do I get a whole new SIM card and phone? What is the long term resolution to this problem?
I am happy however to find that my problem is NOT an isolated incident and wish Apple or AT&T had told me this is not so uncommon because I thought (based on the baffled response from Apple) that this has never occurred before. Where is Steve Jobs when we need him?

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Where can I buy a NEW iPhone WITHOUT a service plan?

I have an iTouch now, I'm sell it.
I want to have external speakers for apps and alarms.
I do not want iTouch 2nd generation.
I do not currently need it as a phone, but would like to have it for when I am ready.
Is it possible to purchase the latest iPhone without any phone plan? When I go through the steps to purchase an iPhone from apple.com it doesn't have a "no plan" option.
Do other places online / B&M sell iPhones or only apple.com and apple stores? (I do not want a used or refurbished)
Surely I can still get a hold of an NEW iPhone without a service plan... but where and for how much?

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<http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1937>
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Hi, i wanted to know if I can buy an unlocked iphone 5 in mac stores

Hi, i wanted to know if I can buy an unlocked iphone 5 in mac stores

No one was trying to be agressive, however we were trying to get you to understand the restrictions that you would have to deal with and you were not seeming to understand that.
The purchase of iPhones outside of the country of usage is something that is done a lot, however it also generates a lot of problems, including warranty, connectivity and reduced functionality because different networks are not supported, and users attempt to use the devices on networks that are not supported. I understand the iPhones are more expensive in these countries, however local purchase is the only way to ensure compatability.

Dear Apple I buy a refurbish iPhone 5s the IMEI ******* and ICCID ******** and i restored the device when i restored its locked to iCloud and i don't know the username and password i hope to help me about the problem asap. Best regard

Dear Apple
I buy a refurbish iPhone 5s the IMEI ******** and ICCID ********** and i restored the device when i restored its locked to iCloud and i don't know the username and password i hope to help me about the problem asap.
Best regard
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This is a user forum. You aren't talking to Apple here.
Return your iPhone for a refund. There is no way to remove the Activation Lock. Apple won't get involved.
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Texting between Iphone and Blackberry

Hello,
This may sound like a silly question, but my wife has a blackberry and told me that whenever I send her a text with my iphone, it ends up in her "mailbox" so the text is treated like email (which is funny because her texts always show up quickly in my Iphone text application). She showed me the Blackberry messenger application that allows her to have instant text conversations with other Blackberry users. Are there any third party applications for both of our phones that would allow us to have simple/immediate text conversations? I am sure this is old news to everyone, but any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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tbanner523 wrote:
Hello,
This may sound like a silly question, but my wife has a blackberry and told me that whenever I send her a text with my iphone, it ends up in her "mailbox" so the text is treated like email
On the BlackBerry, the 'Messages' icon is a catch-all inbox. It collects messages from any messaging account linked to the device (email, text messages, mms, PIN messages, etc.)
If she wants to separate her text messages into a different location, that's actually quite simple to do.
On the device, change this setting:
*Messages > Options > General Options > SMS and Email Inboxes = Separate*
This will create a new icon on the device specifically for text messages.

Can I buy an unlocked iPhone 5 without a contract?

Hello, I live in China. I'm visiting the US this winter, and I wanted to know if I could buy an unlocked iPhone 5 without a contract.
Since I'll only be visiting, I won't be needing it with a contract.
Is this possible?
I would buy this in China, but I know for a fact that an iPhone 4s ALONE would cost about $800 US dollars.
I'd perfer not to spend that much money on a phone when I can buy the original.
China has the tendency to make fake products, and I definitely don't want to pay $800+ US dollars for a fake.
So is it possible I can buy an unlocked iPhone 5 without a contract?

puneet.marwaha wrote:
yes u r true...
but it will work on 3g in india...and also it seems much cheaper in US rather than in India...again no warranty but i think these types of gadgets work for long....
But the risk is high and sometimes it's not worth it. Anyway, good luck to you.

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Basic troubleshooting from the User's Guide is reset, restart, restore (first from backup then as new). Try each of these in order until the issue is resolved.
If the issue continues, take the device to Apple for evaluation and possible replacement.

Hey! when i buy an unlocked iphone from usa, dose it work in romania?

hey! when i buy an unlocked iphone 5 from usa, dose it work in romania?

You'd be better served by purchasing an officially unlocked iPhone 5 in one of the EU countries. Except for the EU, iPhone warranty/support is limited to the country of original purchase. Thus, you won't have any warranty or support, for a US iPhone, where you live. However, if you purchase an iPhone in any EU country, your warranty/support is EU wide. Further, US iPhone 5's do not support LTE in Europe, only the models sold in Europe support such. Given these two issues, doesn't it make more sense to purchase your phone in Europe?

Future Blackberry User

I will be upgrading my phone next month to a Blackberry device. A few questions for the "panel". 1. For a first time Blackberry user would the 8530 Curve be the right choice? 2. Why is there a price difference between the personal email vs.. the corporate email data plans? Can anyone out there offer me some advice before I venture into another 2 year contract?

Hey, Coach,
Not sure on a date for that device, but I did notice yesterday they already have that device listed in the OS download page. I guess that means it will be for sale really soon.
SydneyK really summed up the differences in BB devices really well. I agree that for a little bit more, the original poster should go for the Bold. The Bold has so much more to offer as far as "bells and whistles." As far as BB devices go, they all do the same basic functions, email, contacts, messaging, etc. very well.
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