Crackberry Curve vs Windows Mobile 6

[LUDXSPD]

My contract is up and I really don't like my Windows Mobile 5 phone. I'm debating between the BB Curve (Verizon or AT&T), the Verizon XV6800 and the AT&T Tilt.

The curve received really good reviews and I like the way it functions. Problem is my work does not have a BES so syncing my contacts, and calendar seems like a challenge. I don't really care about my work email. But I like that I can get my gmail.

Windows Mobile 6 is a lot better then WM5. And is syncs with outlook with nothing special. But it costs $150 more then the Curve and to be honest I'd rather spend that $150 elsewhere if I can, but if the Curve won't work for me then oh well.

Does anyone here have a BB syncing with outlook or exchange without a BES?

[creanium]

Go with the Curve, hands down. I have a WM6 phone and in the end, it's still Windows.

You can easily sync BB with Outlook. It won't be push like you can do with an Exchange server but you'll still be able to sync your info.

Also, all the carriers offer Blackberry emailing. You just configure on their website and it pushes the to your Blackberry.

[bugzy]

been happy with my Sprint Touch

but yup, its windows, it crashes sometimes

[audiracer2002]

Get an iPhone. It makes my MotoQ (Windows Mobile 6) phone feel antiquated. Does all the business stuff I need but is a lot more fun and better at other stuff.

[Manticore1023]

Go with the Curve, hands down. I have a WM6 phone and in the end, it's still Windows.

You can easily sync BB with Outlook. It won't be push like you can do with an Exchange server but you'll still be able to sync your info.

Also, all the carriers offer Blackberry emailing. You just configure on their website and it pushes the to your Blackberry.

I agree. I have a Curve with BES, but the Blackberries still do a pretty good job using the Blackberry Internet Service (the carrier's solution for pushing email without a BES). Calendar and contacts would require a sync to your PC with the BB Desktop Manager. the nice thing is that you can do a sync via USB or Bluetooth.

[twistedangel]

I don't believe there is a "perfect fit" for anyone. I had the BB Curve II, and just got an iPhone.

The BB Curve II is very stable, holds the charge for a long time. Many of the apps are free and not in their V 1.0 phase, and you don't have to go through ATT for many of them. You can have a ton of email accounts (make sure you add the memory card). You can play music if you have an app for it ... In China, I even found an app for playing commonly used phrases. Google has an app for Gmail, or you can just add it though the BB config. You can get active (true) GPS, directions, etc through Google Maps. The camera is really good too. Downsides being that it's not as sexy as an iPhone, and some people with fat fingers don't like the keyboard. It's also incredibly frustrating to navigate ... especially the settings. Also, unless you lock the memory, sometimes when ATT does an over the air upgrade, your texts and email can get wiped out.

I just got the iPhone. I liked the games and gyro. I also like the syncing features. I don't like how I have to re-enter everything into Apple proprietary software to transfer contacts, etc. I don't like how Apple locked down all of the apps (like they did with iTunes). I have a MacBook Pro, iMac, AirTunes, AppleTV & TimeCapsule at Home. The iPhone was the last frontier of my life they haven't taken over. I don't like feeling like I'm an "Apple Tool" ... but their stuff just works better [together]. The syncing is easy (that Mobile Me can syncronize every one of your accounts on all devices) ... however I worry about how my support is going to effect free market later. I hope it forces Windows to become more stable.

My point is ... Stay away from Windows if you can. I have had nothing but trouble with Windows devices. I vote for anything but Windows.

I also have an used BB Curve II (red) in near mint cosmetic condition with a ton of apps and a maxed out memory card for sale. PM me if you're interested. I think it's less than 6 mo old. I hardly use my phone - ask anyone. I never answer :-P

[kRimit]

+1 for the Crackberry from a current Curve owner.

[audiracer2002]

I don't like how I have to re-enter everything into Apple proprietary software to transfer contacts, etc.

This may depend on what you use. I have my iPhone synced with my work Exchange and my Gmail accounts. Took me all of 2 minutes to set up. You can import your SIM card and it automatically sync's it all to your Outlook contacts. Was pretty seemless for me. I then went through and cleaned and updated everything through outlook and now it is all organized on my phone. Didn't have to redo everything. I guess it would depend on what your primary mail/contact account was going to be. I've even gotten very used to the soft-keys which was what I was figuring would be the biggest hang-up coming from my MotoQ.