where time does weary the BlackBerry – even if I wanted to hardset the BlackBerry to download email-based images, I can’t. And don’t get me started on the limitation of the size of attachments – If I want to download the attachment then let me download it. Streaming media, its about time to get on it. AJAX and Web 2.0 – it’s no longer cutting edge. So, how long can Research In Motion keep serving up more cans of Who-hash? Yesterdays software isn’t going to cut it in the workplace of tomorrow. Hey, it’s barely cutting it today. Steve Ollis is a self-professed geek, who is amazed that he gets paid for something he loves so much. His blog can be found at The IT Juggler
As with all holy wars, there’s always two sides to the fight. The Christians vs. The Muslims in the Crusades. The Catholics vs. The Protestants in Ireland. Windows vs. Mac worldwide. Ford vs. Holden (if you’re Australian :). And, of course, BlackBerry vs. iPhone. And, like anyone with expertise in a certain area, I’m constantly getting asked “So what should I get? A BlackBerry or an iPhone?”.
Personally, I’m fairly IT device agnostic. If all you’ve ever used is a hammer, then it feels like the right tool for every job, and every job starts looking like a nail. And that’s why I try to spend a decent amount of time on each device before I make my personal choice. If I’m going to be in contract with a telco (yet another evil) for a minimum of 24 months then I want to make sure that the device I choose is going to fit what I need today, and be able to add features as I need them in the future. In my 23-ish years of being in the IT industry I have learnt one thing: no one device does everything for every person every time. This is especially true in the PDA/Smartphone space.