The Comparison Between Apple’s Iphone and Verizon’s Blackberry Storm
Apple’s Iphone and Verizon’s Blackberry series of smart phones have been compared as to their performance and consumer’s satisfaction. The carrier of Iphone in the US is exclusively given to AT&T, the Verizon’s tough competitor. Over the years, it has been a question which of the networks has performed better with cheaper monthly fees. The introduction of Iphone in the market has brought a big advantage to AT&T hence making other networks left behind somehow. From then on, a revolutionary trend is set in mobile phone industry.
Comparisons are inevitable especially when a new product is introduced to compete with the existing leading brand and so with the mobile phones. A lot of talks and contrasts were made between the Iphone and Blackberry Storm to give the users an overview of the features and perks that would be users will be taking advantage of.
As to the price and contract costs both Iphone and Blackberry Storm are comparable. The Blackberry Storm compared to Iphone has smaller keyboard, brighter screen, longer battery life, thicker and heavier with better hardware, and it is noticed that the network coverage is better when having calls.
The Iphone’s physical design is much prone to scratches and breakage in cases of unintentional dropping unlike the Storm which has a thicker hardware. But this issue is resolved by having phone accessories like leather cases and hard phone casings. With extra care and caution, both phones are durable for as long as they are not dropped.
Compared to Iphone which has a plain look and physical features, the Blackberry Storm’s users are impressed by its hardware and design, they still fell short the expectation. Other drawbacks of the Blackberry Storm includes no Wi-Fi connectivity, slow response to touch control, less spontaneous navigation and freeze prone operating system. These downsides of the phone had not resolved the issues with the Iphone that they somehow hoped the new Blackberry can address.
For most people who wanted to have the data they needed in no less time, Wi-Fi capability is very important, thus making Iphone more favored compared to Blackberry Storm. Another is that Iphone has the iPod capacity while Blackberry has none yet it has a excellent media player. Likewise, Iphone’s software and various applications available on its Iphone application stores are much preferred by its users.
Whether they prefer the other or not, the users has the sole choice in getting his or her own mobile phones. All areas of considerations should be taken into account and thoughtfully measured which phone suit the needs of the subscriber. Both networks and brand of smart phones have a fair share in the market.
So in selecting your mobile phone, don’t just be carried away with the fad rather consider the usability and improved interface. Get the advantage of your money’s worth and remember the mobile phone is for communication. Pick out the brand that will help you communicate effectively an efficiently without back log. Be properly guided in choosing between Apple’s Iphone and Verizon’s Blackberry Storm.