Blackberry's humble beginnings

I have had many phones and dealt with many phone companies. I've even tried several smartphones that never tickled my fancy. Whenever one got damaged or it was time to upgrade I would trash the previous phone to begin my search again. Sadly they all seemed incompetent when it came down to catering to my cellular needs. After years of searching, I found a phone that fit my hand like a glove, and that is more addictive than any drug (i would assume): My Blackberry. Now every time Verizon tells me i am eligible for an upgrade I am never inquisitive nor anxious about the outcome of my choice. I know what I will be getting. Because I love my Blackberry smartphone so much i am dedicating this post to: THE VERY FIRST BLACKBERRY and a few of its sisters.

Wow, I know this looks a bit sketchy but this was definately the begining of something beautiful. The Inter@ctive pager 850 was the first Blackberry made by RIM (research in motion). Surprisingly, this was not the first Blackberry PHONE. It was a 2 way pager with a full keyboard that was released in 1997 and was also the very first device made by RIM.

The 5790 was the first RIM device that was a mobile phone. It is a data only handheld which includes email, SMS, browser and organizer applications in a single wireless device. There was no microphone use nor speaker use. It wasn't until later when RIM created the 5810.

The Blackberry 5810 was the first Blackberry PDA to include voice capability but it lacked a speaker and a microphone so a headset was required. The 5810 also offered email, SMS, browser and organizer applications. featured Java developement platform.

10 Reasons Why I Love My iPhone

The iPhone is a brand of smart-phones designed and marketed by Apple. According to Wikipedia, the first iPhone was introduced on January 9, 2007. It serves as a video camera, camera phone with text messaging and visual voice mail, a portable media player, and an Internet client with e-mail, web browsing, and both Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity. The user interface is built around the device's multi-touch screen, including a virtual keyboard rather than a physical one. The iPhone 4 is now available through both At&t and Verizon service providers.

I am a satisfied At&t, Apple iPhone user. I have owned the 1st generation iPhone and now own the iPhone 3GS, so I've been an iPhone user since the beginning. I have many reasons why I enjoy using an iPhone, but I am going to list only ten.

1. I am a multi-tasker, and the iPhone allows me to multi-task efficiently.

2. I can listen to my iTunes account without carrying both an iPod and an iPhone.

3. I can take pictures and record videos without needing a digital camera.

4. I can access or view my e-mail from various accounts on the go.

5. I can shop online safely in the palm of my hand.

6. I can use apps to help me stay up to speed as well as be organized.

7. I can customize and organize my homepage to fit my liking.

8. iPhone cases and covers are available almost everywhere, so my phone stays cute and protected.

9. I can talk and text at the same time when I want to, so that way everyone is happy.

10. My information stays synced with my Windows Photo Gallery,Windows Contacts, and Internet bookmarks and favorites.

I'm sure other iPhone users can add on to or agree with these ten reasons because there are so many things that one can do when he or she is an iPhone user.

Generation 1(iPhone 2G):


Generations 2 and 3 (iPhones 3G and 3GS):


Generation 4(iPhone 4):