While the iPhone 3G has undoubtedly been a hit -- with over 1 million sold in three days -- it's not for everyone. Gripes are piling up about the mandatory
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) service, the camera, the lack of a physical keyboard, and some of the decisions made behind the Apple App Store.
Fortunately, there are multiple handsets that can provide similar, if not better experiences than
Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL)'s latest smartphone.
While the iPhone 3G's enterprise capabilities are a highly-touted, some IT departments may still be nervous about it. But, those departments are likely to have experience with BlackBerrys, and Research in Motion is readying its next generation of smartphones.
1. BlackBerry Bold
The BlackBerry Bold is generating much pre-launch buzz due to its snazzy redesign, integrated Wi-Fi, 3G-network capabilities, and assisted GPS. Fitting for a
BlackBerry device, the handset will have a full, physical QWERTY keyboard that will make shooting off e-mails a breeze. The Bold, reviewed
here, is expected to be released in August or September.
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— Marin Perez,
InformationWeek.
