1 year, 7 months ago
Is the Blackberry Torch a clear iPhone Killer?
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A clear iPhone Killer? - nope
A possible iPhone Killer? - I don't think so
Here's why... first let's do a quick spec comparison:
1) Screen: iPhone 4's screen is bigger with twice the resolution
2) Camera: both have 5MP camera w/ flash, but iPhone 4 can record 720p video and has a front facing camera for video chat.
3) Battery: iPhone 4 is rated 7 hours talk time and Torch is 5.5 - I know this will vary by user, but Apple has been known to be pretty accurate with their battery ratings
4) Connectivity / Network: both are 3G, wifi, GPS phones and use ATT network
5) Capacity: iPhone comes in 16 & 32 GB flavors while Torch can use microSD cards up to 32 GB, but starts out with only 4 GB eMMC + 4 GB media card
6) Input: both have a touch screen, Torch has a slide out keyboard.
When you check specs, I think iPhone 4 wins items 1 - 3. Item 4 is a tie. Item 5 could be tie or slight advantage to iPhone OR Torch depending on your preference. Item 6 is a slight advantage to Torch - many people are used to touch screen typing now and iPhone has one of the best touch screens.
Once you're done with specs you have to think of the less tangible and quantifiable things... Here's a quick summary of advantages that each have.
Torch:
"Crackberry" - was the only real smartphone option for business users for a long time. You've got people who have are on their 2nd or 3rd blackberry and want to stay blackberry.
IT support - while iOS and Android devices are gaining ground with IT managers in the enterprise world, Blackberry products still have the most support.
iPhone:
AppStore - Apple just trademarked the phrase "there's an app for that," and in my experience, that phrase is pretty close to true. The developer scene for iOS devices is thriving.
Games - the popularity of games on iOS devices probably surprised a lot of people, but when it comes to smart phones, iPhone has the most and best games.
Momentum / Cool Factor - I think this counts for something... Apple spends a lot of time, energy and presumably money on their marketing, and when you couple that with a solid product, it seems to pay off. People who have never owned or used a smart phone before know about the iPhone. Moms who have an iPad and kids who have an iPod Touch know how to use an iPhone and that's a plus for iPhone.
A clear iPhone Killer? not hardly.... A good smartphone? definitely. The Torch is RIM playing catch-up to modern smart phones (not just the iPhone) after a disappointing Storm and Storm2. Most likely people buying the Torch will be people who have owned other Blackberries or people who need a Blackberry because that's what their work supports. iPhone is still drawing lots of first time smart phone users on top of smart phone switchers and iPhone upgraders.
On a side note - while it might sound cliche', I'd say the biggest iPhone killer right now is ATT's network and pricing structure. I own an iPhone, and I'm happy with the cost and coverage, but I know that's a big problem for some people in other parts of the country.
A possible iPhone Killer? - I don't think so
Here's why... first let's do a quick spec comparison:
1) Screen: iPhone 4's screen is bigger with twice the resolution
2) Camera: both have 5MP camera w/ flash, but iPhone 4 can record 720p video and has a front facing camera for video chat.
3) Battery: iPhone 4 is rated 7 hours talk time and Torch is 5.5 - I know this will vary by user, but Apple has been known to be pretty accurate with their battery ratings
4) Connectivity / Network: both are 3G, wifi, GPS phones and use ATT network
5) Capacity: iPhone comes in 16 & 32 GB flavors while Torch can use microSD cards up to 32 GB, but starts out with only 4 GB eMMC + 4 GB media card
6) Input: both have a touch screen, Torch has a slide out keyboard.
When you check specs, I think iPhone 4 wins items 1 - 3. Item 4 is a tie. Item 5 could be tie or slight advantage to iPhone OR Torch depending on your preference. Item 6 is a slight advantage to Torch - many people are used to touch screen typing now and iPhone has one of the best touch screens.
Once you're done with specs you have to think of the less tangible and quantifiable things... Here's a quick summary of advantages that each have.
Torch:
"Crackberry" - was the only real smartphone option for business users for a long time. You've got people who have are on their 2nd or 3rd blackberry and want to stay blackberry.
IT support - while iOS and Android devices are gaining ground with IT managers in the enterprise world, Blackberry products still have the most support.
iPhone:
AppStore - Apple just trademarked the phrase "there's an app for that," and in my experience, that phrase is pretty close to true. The developer scene for iOS devices is thriving.
Games - the popularity of games on iOS devices probably surprised a lot of people, but when it comes to smart phones, iPhone has the most and best games.
Momentum / Cool Factor - I think this counts for something... Apple spends a lot of time, energy and presumably money on their marketing, and when you couple that with a solid product, it seems to pay off. People who have never owned or used a smart phone before know about the iPhone. Moms who have an iPad and kids who have an iPod Touch know how to use an iPhone and that's a plus for iPhone.
A clear iPhone Killer? not hardly.... A good smartphone? definitely. The Torch is RIM playing catch-up to modern smart phones (not just the iPhone) after a disappointing Storm and Storm2. Most likely people buying the Torch will be people who have owned other Blackberries or people who need a Blackberry because that's what their work supports. iPhone is still drawing lots of first time smart phone users on top of smart phone switchers and iPhone upgraders.
On a side note - while it might sound cliche', I'd say the biggest iPhone killer right now is ATT's network and pricing structure. I own an iPhone, and I'm happy with the cost and coverage, but I know that's a big problem for some people in other parts of the country.
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No
Reason - the iPhone is one of the most popular smart phones. People just love Apple Products. The other reason I'm saying that is because there is "Rumor" of the iPhone being available on the Verizion network to compete with Google's Android Platform. Which is making Apple nervous.
So once again No, no blackberry is going to compete heavily with the iPhone.
Reason - the iPhone is one of the most popular smart phones. People just love Apple Products. The other reason I'm saying that is because there is "Rumor" of the iPhone being available on the Verizion network to compete with Google's Android Platform. Which is making Apple nervous.
So once again No, no blackberry is going to compete heavily with the iPhone.
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