uhh ohh..Nokia starting to catch up..

dubai_bb · #1 08-12-2008 -

I just downloaded the beta of Nokias new email client for my E71, and I must say that it looks like they will be giving blackberry a run for their money. So far a few points i have noticed only after 2 minutes....

- it looks a lot nicer than on my BB...
- it even brings all my older emails I have on the imap server, (something my BB does NOT do with BIS)

and ya.. will do some further investigating...

If/once they start partnering up with carriers and offering BIS/BES ''like'' plans, this could be a major hurdle for RIM. Pretty much everyone I know with a blackberry has been waiting for this so they can go back to Nokia.

**CMangum** · #2 08-12-2008 -

Not too impressed but glad you like it. I had one nokia and broke that habit real quick

TorturedNacho · #3 08-12-2008 -

Nokia .....Are we serious? ..Next you're going to tell me you are Waiting for Ericson Phones to make a comeback with BB Like Models.

dubai_bb · #4 08-12-2008 -

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Originally Posted by CMangum

Not too impressed but glad you like it. I had one nokia and broke that habit real quick

WHich Nokia did you have... i know that in the past only low end nokia devices were released back home in North America, but recently I have seen them releasing higher end ones like the E71.

dubai_bb · #5 08-12-2008 -

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Originally Posted by TorturedNacho

Nokia .....Are we serious? ..Next you're going to tell me you are Waiting for Ericson Phones to make a comeback with BB Like Models.

Whats wrong with Nokia.. they are the #1 manufacturer in the world at the end of the day. And if the device looks better, feels better, has true 3G capabilities and ends up in 8 months having a better email client then RIM, what can you argue with?

**stmcgill** · #6 09-16-2008 -

I have to say that the MS Exchange experience on Symbian, Windows Mobile and Palm devices is much better than the BB set up (imo). I love almost everything about the Bold, except the email system which is ironic for a platform built on email.

archer6 · #7 09-16-2008 -

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Originally Posted by stmcgill

I have to say that the MS Exchange experience on Symbian, Windows Mobile and Palm devices is much better than the BB set up.

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As one who has much experience with the
Symbian, Windows Mobile &
Palm Operating Systems of every generation. I understand why some find them "prettier" which they translate to better. However as someone who actually uses email quite heavily via handset every hour of the business day, I find the BlackBerry system far more efficient than the others. The ease of use & time saving aspect of the BlackBerry system is of far greater value to me than how it looks.
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**stmcgill** · #8 09-16-2008 -

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However as someone who actually uses email quite heavily via handset every hour of the business day, I find the BlackBerry system far more efficient than the others. The ease of use & time saving aspect of the BlackBerry system is of far greater value to me than how it looks.

Maybe it comes down to what we all started with. I send and receive 50-80 emails per day on a smartphone and whilst the BB system is very quick, it is not as functional as MS Exchange for me. Nothing to do with it being pretty at all because email on the Bold is prettier than on the E71

archer6 · #9 09-16-2008 -

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Originally Posted by stmcgill

Maybe it comes down to what we all started with. I send and receive 50-80 emails per day on a smartphone and whilst the BB system is very quick, it is not as functional as MS Exchange for me.

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I do agree with your point on the difference in functionality. Having used both exchange & the RIM systems in the company I founded, for our particular needs, RIM is the system of choice. Our particular priority is speed and a high ROI. Also unlike some large scale enterprises, we only deploy 300 BlackBerrys.

Cheers
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nichos · #10 10-19-2008 -

I can't wait for the n85 to come state side!

The reason other platforms are better with exchange is because the data doesn't go through BB servers. These other devices give you true imap, while with a bis you get weird one way marked as read, no folder sync, delays etc.
Note, I'm only speaking about bis, not bes. I would like to see rim drop the bis all together.

~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~

archer6 · #11 10-19-2008 -

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Originally Posted by nichos

The reason other platforms are better with exchange is because the data doesn't go through BB servers. These other devices give you true imap, while with a bis you get weird one way marked as read, no folder sync, delays etc.
Note, I'm only speaking about bis, not bes. I would like to see rim drop the bis all together.(wap.pinstack.com)~

As a long time Nokia N series / Symbian user, I understand your point. But at the end of the day, it's just different. Not far superior. It's all about what a user needs, wants, prefers. Thus we have choices which is to be celebrated instead of proclaiming one inferior to the other. If anything this post shows a complete lack of understanding as to the value, usefulness, and brilliance of BIS. Without which we would not be enjoying BlackBerry's in the public sector.