[IllumiNaughtyByNature]

You are right about demo, not used. Since I have the ability to switch, use, test, demo, try, etc. at any given moment or just about any day I go with the one(s) that I like and prefer. Since I consult companies all week on wireless technology and over-wireless technology and how it can help their employees, etc. be more efficient, reduce sales cycles, stay in communication, etc. I have to say that I don't see a huge deal of iphones taking business from RIM,or Treo or any of the other smartphones all that often. I see one of two corporate persons who would rather remain with the iphone rather then transition to a corporate supplied device but it is an extreme minority.

The ability to implement and use the device with the shortest learning curve is a major consideration for corporate execs in charge of rolling out new technology. Just because the IT Director or VP of Ops. can use an iphone, most of them realize that the simplicity of a Blackberry is far more beneficial to the desired employee base because of the learning curve. Companies as a whole are fearful of technology and the ability of it to "bog down" rather than make an immediate impact on performance.

Outside the office, i will always admit that the iphone is a great phone for the people who use it. They love it is what i hear all the time and take nothing away from it.

That being said, I still have my opinion about the BlackBerry performance over the iphone as a better business performing tool on a day to day basis.

I read all the research on the devices and have ears within the industry, and far and away RIM and co. are a long way from seeing the iphone take anything other than a miniscule amount of business and when i see it, it is usually a small business (less than 25 employees) where they are still working off "family share" plans.

When you talk about companies that spend $3000 to $25000 a month on a wireless bill, far and away RIM products (also some Treo/smartphones) as well, are the hands down leader and will be for a long time.

I have read both your posts and see that you are a happy iphone user. That is not the point i am addressing and encourage you to continue to use the product that works best for you. Everyone should, but when I am asked to provide the best solution at the best value, it will never be an iphone. And don't even get me started on the price per device. :o)

Happy FReeping

[Swordmaker]

The ability to implement and use the device with the shortest learning curve is a major consideration for corporate execs in charge of rolling out new technology. Just because the IT Director or VP of Ops. can use an iphone, most of them realize that the simplicity of a Blackberry is far more beneficial to the desired employee base because of the learning curve.

That's really funny... the Blackberry easier to learn to use than the iPhone.

In what way is the iPhone more difficult to learn to use than a Blackberry? The iPhone has been shown to have the easiest learning curve of ANY phone on the market.

The iPhone user manual is 123 pages... the Blackberry 7100 is 146. But most people I know with an iPhone have never even seen the manual. You have to download it if you want it... or need it. Most don't.