Your business mobile phone...

[[JSH]John]

I'm due for a new contract soon and I'm looking at different mobiles. I really like blackberrys but I still have lots of time to decide which mobile I want.

Which mobile do you use for your business? I currently have the T-Mobile MDA Vario II and it's a great phone but it's a bit old now and the updated MDA Vario III is also out.

[TornadoGaming]

I use the AT&T Vu... its a pretty solid phone. But if you are looking for a touchscreen I would go with an iPhone... the other phone companie's knock offs of it are a bit over par.

[krakjoe]

Do you really need a phone to do all the things an iPhone does ??

I only ever have series 60 nokias, they do all I need them to, they are solid phones you can get them wet and throw them and all sorts and they are fine, and most of all they're not complicated enough to go wrong every few days ...

Why not get a reasonable mobile phone and a netbook ...

[[JSH]John]

Good point Joe. :) I don't really like iPhones but Blackberrys do look great (to me anyways).

[stuffradio]

Do you really need a phone to do all the things an iPhone does ??
Why not? It can do almost anything you need it to except Skype on 3G and a couple other things.

If only I had a mac book or something to develop for it :P

[krakjoe]

More features means more things to go wrong, I assume you want a phone because your business relies on it, when then get one you can rely on, one that functions without showing off ....

I would consider blackberries to be way way way more stable than the iPhones, because they have been about for ever, but I still consider them unreliable, it's basic mathematics, a normal phone has ~15 buttons and will eventually break, a balckberry has more than 30 buttons and so will break twice as fast ...

I get nice simple series 60 nokias that last more than a week on a single charge, like I said they never go wrong, I know I can rely on it to work, with what I save on posting my phone back and forth to the repair shop I carry a webbook around when I'm away from home for a few days, before webbooks I'd just take a standard laptop ...

I had a balckberry for work once, I'm quite a technically minded person and always have been; I never used anything so difficult in my life, I'd rather have to control a crushing machine full of children, while drunk - than hold another one of those things in my hand ... also my fingers are fat and these fiddly devices just don't work in my big fat hands ...

[Volt.Networks]

I currently have the Tmobile SDA which works like a charm. It's basically a candy-bar version of the MDA.

My contract is up too and I was looking at the G1 but from what I've read, the battery life doesn't last long enough to use all of its features, which makes it pointless.

[Tracker]

I would personally get some form of windows mobile phone just because they are reliable and expandable. If a feature is not there and you need it. Simple solution. Go find a program that has it. The g1 is so new on the market that there are still to many bugs to work out and not enough expandability for it. The iPhone is controlled by apple. If apple does not like what an application does they can just take it off and not give any warning. As far as blackberry. I have not used one in years. As a matter of fact the only one I used was a huge --- blue one that was on nextel a while back. I was not impressed however I know people that swear by there blackberry.

My overall choice for a phone would still have to be a windows mobile phone. Not controlled by a fruit, berry or search engine ;)

[JasonS]

John! Stay with the T-Mobile MDA Vario's if you can dude, they rock :D

But the best networks for business contracts are Vodafone and Orange, my work mobile is the new Blackberry Storm on business contract with Vodafone.

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[AlexepiaRep]

I have an iPhone - Runs email brilliantly, as well as all my business contacts and personal. Recently had a Blackberry Storm - BIG MISTAKE. They are no where near as good as the iPhone. Runs with iTunes - Music, Videos, Contact Synchronization etc.

[stard]

I have an Iphone - its the best phone I have ever purchased. It does everything I need and does it fast. The new blackbury (touch screen) looks awesome and features look better than iphone but when I tried it it was extremely slow and fiddly.

I would say go for the iphone but that's just because I love it :p

[Schmarvin]

I have an iPhone - Runs email brilliantly, as well as all my business contacts and personal. Recently had a Blackberry Storm - BIG MISTAKE. They are no where near as good as the iPhone. Runs with iTunes - Music, Videos, Contact Synchronization etc.

iPhones are going to be in the lead with performance. They've been out over a year. The Blackberry Storm has been out only a few weeks.

If your a patient person, and want some a bit cheaper than the iPhone, then I suggest the Storm. If you don't want that price range, look at the cheaper blackberries.

I don't really have a "business" phone per-say. But, I use my personal for that stuff if they really need to contact.

[hamster]

Meh, I'd say go with the normal phone and a netbook like Joe said.

[Schmarvin]

also my fingers are fat and these fiddly devices just don't work in my big fat hands ...

But those fat hands must be good for something, lol

[BrandonTheG]

I just use my personal phone for the limited things I need to be contacted about with x10. Storm looks cool though tried one out at verizon.

[fnixws]

Im for the netbook and average phone Idea.

Some of the more fancy phones maybe abel to do what you want, but its always in a restricted way that takes forever to get anything done in my experience.

[iBrightDev]

i love my iPhone. the new Blackberry touch screen phone is sweet. if you like tmobile, go with the google g1 phone, my wife has it, adn it is great too.

[RagekiJohn]

I would look into getting a phone that has Windows Mobile. I'm currently using a HTC 8525 and it's a bit outdated. However, it has all the features I require such as SSH and browser capability. HTC phones are expensive but it's worth it with all the features you are receiving.

[stuffradio]

Only reason I'd go for Android over iPhone is that it's 100% Open Source. Not as much support/glitches worked out of it though. It's also not offered here yet :P

[Volt.Networks]

I want the HTC Touch Dual or Touch Pro but its way more than I would pay for a phone since my carrier doesn't have them. I would have to pay the full retail price =[

[Tracker]

I want the HTC Touch Dual or Touch Pro but its way more than I would pay for a phone since my carrier doesn't have them. I would have to pay the full retail price =[

Might I suggest ebay? ;)

[[JSH]John]

I'll probably end up getting an iPhone, so many applications available for them now. I was just looking through the Appstore on iTunes and there's SSH applications and much more.

I always have my laptop with me most places I go, but it's usually a lot faster to just check emails etc using my mobile.

[Schmarvin]

eBay has excellent prices on retail phones. :D I'm most likely gonna have to get my new phone from there, as after about a year, I'd still have to wait another year just to get a discounted phone. But, yea, next phone for me will be a touchscreen.

[RagekiJohn]

Only reason I'd go for Android over iPhone is that it's 100% Open Source. Not as much support/glitches worked out of it though. It's also not offered here yet :P

You could search on eBay for an unlocked Google G1. However, that might be quite expensive.

[Tracker]

You could search on eBay for an unlocked Google G1. However, that might be quite expensive.

Or go pay $300 for a dev unit right from google ;)

[SC-Daniel]

Or go get one of those free phones from the phone company and then go buy a new netbook :)

Just went out and got myself a new Acer Aspire One with the dual core atom for $349 last night... Talk about awesome :)

[T^2]

Get a blackberry for business. It is designed for that specific purpose. A netbook does not replace a blackberry and a blackberry does not replace a laptop (it comes close in some regards).

And the theory behind more buttons = more chance of breaking is just ridiculous. By that logic we should all just stick to bicycles and not drive cars. Learning curve on a blackberry is also not very steep. Bottom line, if you are serious about a business phone then get a blackberry.

[ganesh.rao]

John;1045404']I'll probably end up getting an iPhone, so many applications available for them now. I was just looking through the Appstore on iTunes and there's SSH applications and much more.

I always have my laptop with me most places I go, but it's usually a lot faster to just check emails etc using my mobile.I have the iPhone 3G on Vodafone.

Don't use the applications available via the AppStore. They either cost a lot or are highly unstable. Try 'jailbreaking' (not unlocking) your phone, install Cydia and then use the iPhone.

Your view of the phone will change completely. It beats them all!

[.Andy]

iPhone 3g fastest internet beats Gphone!

tons more apps and its much more replaibel as its been on the market for 2 years most bugs have been fixed.

[zone18]

Get a iphone and use skype on it. Thats what I would do or a Gphone

[.Andy]

Get a iphone and use skype on it. Thats what I would do or a Gphone

Skype on iPhone sucks lmfao. fringe is horriable way to big of an echo

[ganesh.rao]

Get a iphone and use skype on it. Thats what I would do or a Gphone
You cant use Skype on it - yet!

So I use an alternate application called 'Truphone'. Works the exact same way!

[AMC]

I have the blackberry bold - and it is the best phone I've ever had !

I had a look at the storm, but it doesn't have wifi which is a HUGE -ve point.

There are a ton of apps for bb phones as well (not as many as for the iphone though).

[.Andy]

wow no wifi on the storm wow horriable.

[TSO]

I ditched the iPhone for an LG Dare with Verizon and really wished I had not. The Dare has a great camera and phone, and that's about it. The Web browser (my primary reason for purchasing) really sucks. :(

[Jervin]

I would look into getting a phone that has Windows Mobile. I'm currently using a HTC 8525 and it's a bit outdated. However, it has all the features I require such as SSH and browser capability. HTC phones are expensive but it's worth it with all the features you are receiving.

I got an HTC Diamond (http://www.htc.com/www/product/touchdiamond/overview.html)...for me its better than iPhone because its windows mobile. I can do many things with it including a voip call using Fring (http://www.fring.com) with
my Onesuite voip (http://www.onesuite.com/products_Broadband_Main.asp) account.

[Volt.Networks]

This topic is a bit old mate.

I got the G1 and it's been working pretty well for me. The battery life is a bit short though.

[GlennBeforeTime]

I have an iPhone and I'm more then satisfied with it. It does everything I want and would need for a business phone.

[Karlo S]

Htc touch HD , as it has the biggest screen in class its great for showing off some photos as i am currently a part time paid photog. And WinMo just because, and a flashed rom.

[SharedLayer]

I currently have an HTC touch, but within a few days i will be getting my new Samsung Innov8.
Luckily i no longer have to be available 24/7 in case of emergencies to start up putty on my phone half sleeping because a client messed up his OS or something.

But still the samsung offers all the things i search for in a business phone, it can make and receive calls ;)
And when it's needed i can still visit our client area and look into problems that might occur.

[IndyMoon]

I'm due for a new contract soon and I'm looking at different mobiles. I really like blackberrys but I still have lots of time to decide which mobile I want.

Which mobile do you use for your business? I currently have the T-Mobile MDA Vario II and it's a great phone but it's a bit old now and the updated MDA Vario III is also out.

Although I really like my iPhone, I do use a Blackberry for business because I'm constantly using for email and it's easier to keyboard than the iPhone---at least for me.

[Dini]

I use a blackberry pearl, nothing fancy but does the job. it only lacks skype support

[LSComputers]

I have the new black berry bold. I use it, plus i can access putty, our control panels etc. So I can do it all.

[Volt.Networks]

With the G1, I get root access to my phone, SSH access to the servers, monitor my servers uptime, use POP/IMAP email, VOIP via wifi, and access all the websites/control panels as well. Only thing I am missing is Office apps, which there is a paid solution for viewing but no editing yet (which is fine with me since I don't plan on editing documents on the go).

[Tracker]

I switched from my HTC 8125 to an iPhone on t-mobile and am happy with it...

If you jailbreak it you can get the voip via wifi/edge [not recommend via edge tho] get on what ever sites you need to in order to manage support tickets. There are apps for both windows RDP and ssh and if you have already jailbroken it you can just goto console and type in "ssh serverip" :P

I miss my copy and paste tho :(

Tip for all of you iPhone and Windows Mobile users..... Exchange ;)

[abboodeh]

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[Patrick]

I have a Samsung Blackjack II, and couldn't be happier with it. In fact I'm using it right now to view this (tethering). :P

[Wong]

Although i'm more for the laptop (or at least 10" netbook) + modest phone combination, if I were to suggest a business phone, I would suggest a HTC or one of the Nokia E/N series.

Nseries phones can double as both a multimedia phone and a business phone. I would suggest you go for the N96, although if you dont mind something a bit older you can go for the N95 or N95 8GB.

I don't have a business phone, that's what my laptop is for, I use a modest Samsung F480 Tocco and it works fine.

[wbacky]

I use the blackberry storm it does everything I need from it plus they have the ability to change from the blackberry mobile browser to an internet explorer or firefox identified browser. which is a plus when I want to view a full web page vs a mobile page.