Compare and Contrast- IPhone Vs. Blackberry

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     Let's not hide the fact that there is a fierce competition between the makers of the IPhone and the Blackberry. Their sleek designs and their latest technology has consumers weighing their options when they decide to sign that two year contract. Not only have they revolutionized cell phone networks all over the world, these gadgets have us glued to our phones as if they were our only lifeline. 

     Personally, I am not someone who is interested in the latest software on my phone. I will be honest, its the design of the phone that I am after, and how convenient that design is for my lifestyle. If I am going to haul around a phone everywhere as if it were my own child, then it better look good, and it better work with me, not against me. 

      Apple has swept the nation with its sleek and iconic model known as the IPhone. A perfectly faceted piece of equipment that allows for gaming, email, Internet browsing, and the most amazing applications on the planet. What was our life like before the IPhone or IPod? The touch screen however, has its draw backs. All the chubby fingers in the world might struggle with the touch screen demands.  And not only that,  but I have had friends accidentally hang up on someone because their ear has hit the "end call" button.

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         This is where the Blackberry comes in. As a Blackberry owner, I find their product direct and to the point. It is a perfect mini computer that is easy to use. The design is compact and I feel as though my screen is not as vulnerable to shattering with a single drop. Also, I do not have to try and maneuver my finger around to try and send a simple text. The Blackberry offers an easy to use keyboard and a button that is similar to a mouse pad to direct yourself throughout the phone. On the down side, Blackberry does not have all the bells and whistles that the IPhone has. For instance, I am extremely jealous of the ITunes capabilities, and a handy "app" for UC Davis  that directs you to all sporting event details, bus terminal guides, and schedules.


     So what makes either phone better? Their designs may be completely different, but they are still used for the same purposes. It comes down to what design style works best for you. This is the magic of design! You may compare and contrast different designs in your life as much as you like, for example, furniture shopping, clothes, cars etc. However, the variety of designs that are offered to us help us to create our own identity. Design comes in all shapes and sizes, and whether you are striving to be different, or trying to mainstream, there is something out there

Check out this article about how these two phones have revolutionized the way we communicate. 

http://news.ucdavis.edu/search/news_detail.lasso?id=9388