I have been a BlackBerry user for quite a while and still think that it is the fastest mobile email platform. My 9700 is certainly the best for texting, BlackBerry Messenger (must I explain?), excellent calling capabilities (handset and speakerphone), very good PIM (though in very bad need of an interface update), an a reliably good keyboard.
However, I really feel like BlackBerry devices are falling behind for business use insome serious ways. Number one and a seriously annoying one is the lack of a full featured mobile Office client included with the phone. Oh yes, Documents to Go is included, and it certainly allows some documents to be opened. I cannot create one unless I purchase the premium version of the software. Should I really have to purchase commom office software for a business device when other work focused smartphones include it? I really do not like this at all.
Web browsing. This has been covered by everyone reviewing a BlackBerry. The web browsing experience is just not alright anymore. I will not go into detail. I don't feel like it. Every smartphone out there has a better browser than BlackBerry devices do. I won't pay a premium for a device that is getting left behind like this.
My New Bold 9700, which I managed to get a VERY deep discount on, is my personal phone. I cannot use it for work. It doesn't have what I need for that but is almost perfect for personal use. Think about that...the BlackBerry Bold 9700 isn't good enough for me to use for work yet it is great for personal use. Isn't that backwards?! My business line is now being used by the ultra capable Touch Pro 2. I have the push email and Exchange syncing, a great mobile Office suite, a great web browser, wonderful speaker phone and the ahndset actually beats the Bold for calling all around, and very good battery life (the 9700 keeps the advantage there though). I enjoy the Touch Pro 2 as a personal phone as well but it is best for work as I need it.
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