So UA-cam algorithm decided that I needed to see a review of BB vs. iPhone 3G from 13 years ago at the end of 2021. Good job guys....your AI is working flawlessly. Now if only I could find a BB Storm on sale on Cyber Monday that would be great.
Ah the good old days of tech reviews, checking how many bars each device has! Sometimes I forget how far the review industry has come and Jon was one of the pioneers of it, I remember his unibody Macbook reviews sooooo well. Also RIP Blackberry
Hi Jon, Thanks very much for putting this video together. It was verryy helpful in putting my mind at ease about my new Blackberry Storm (which is enroute). I almost had buyer's remorse even before it came, so I appreciated hearing about the good points for a change. I was actually trying to decide between the BB Curve and the Storm, but went with the Storm because of screen size and touch screen features. Can't wait to play with it.
Ive had both and currently have a storm. Noone ever mentions GPS and the storms built in GPS is the best, Try that on the iphone. And yes there are plenty of applications for the storm. He is wrong too, you swipe at an angle and the zoom works fine on the storm storm is better hands down
That was helpful, answered a lot of my questions but can't make my mind up. I also have the Nokia N97 in mind. With the storm, it didn't feel like a touch screen anymore, literally needed to "press"on the screen and i didn't like that it lacks the flickering thing. Everyone says the iPhone is safer which makes the situation more tricky.
He mentioned at 7:29 the BlackBerry Storm does not show the letter you are typing like the iPhone does. Actually it can. If you have a Storm 2 and would like to have that option, simply go to options from the main screen and then go to "Screen/Keyboard." Look for "Show Key Indicator" and choose either "On Touch and Hold" or "Always." You now will have the same feature that is found on iPhone! (hint: You can also change whether you want a full keyboard or suretype in portrait mode in this menu)
Without contract, you are looking at about $400 bucks each. I am not sure exactly what the storm is full retail but I know that the enV touch is $409.99 at full retail pricing.
I have iPhone and I love it! It's fast and quick and does everything I expect a phone to do. Now, my dad has a bb bold. And so I tried it out, it was okay, but it always took time to load. I'm with Rogers and have an iPhone and I'm damn enjoying it!
I bought the Storm and love it. The e-mail feature was so easy to set up. I can access websites no problem and I could stay w/ Verizon which is better than AT&T where I live.
I remember selling both phones a lot way back when I worked at a phone store. Good old times. Never was a fan of the Storm. And the mechanism of the touch screen failed too often.
I used to have both 3GS and Storm 2 at the same time, at that time blackberry has BBM alone is a big deal, while in my country internet provider only provide BBM internet service, so at that time blackberry was superior in term of services. the funny things is, if blackberry give software update to storm this day, they could implement 3D touch just like 6S without any modification on hardware
Mine freezes too sometimes so i see where your coming from on that note. Having to pull the battery can be kinda lame after awhile.. You probably could have just gotten a replacement though for free because the screen should always work.
actually, the iphones new software update available on the 19th of june (or 17th in some countries) allows multimedia messaging including audio messaging, picture and video messaging. Not sure about the storm though.
Great video! I am a bit of an apple freak. I have a number of ipods including the touch a mac and in my office I have an imac. When I heard the iphone was coming out I was in a total dilemma. I bought a blackberry storm a few days ago and love it and it syncs with my mac perfectly. The clicky screen takes a bit of getting used to but its fine and the email services are excellent.
got the storm in early june. great device. took about 2 full wks. to acquire feel. nobody beats Blackberry email. NOBODY.. your review was pretty accurate. and- i think storm's browser is pretty good, also.. best wishes, joe..
@e1hamz Actually not, But wifi is included in the Storm 2 and older BB`s like the 8820 or the 9000. BIS = BlackBerry Internet Service , email service provided by the respective carrier BES = BlackBerry Enterprise Server, email service provided by a server ran by a company.
You do have to have a data feature for any Blackberry. Verizon has a contract with Blackerry to do so. I work for Verizon, so if you have any questions, please ask!
the only thing i dont really content about the black berry storm is it's full landscape keyboard. The keys are actually in checkered formation instead of a not -so neat formation on a actual computer keyboard. I think this is why you wouldn't type as accurate on the blackberry storm keyboard when its on the full landscape mode..
that said, and to b honest, if you really need corporate email and stuff, the bb is way ahead, so... BUT the iph is also usable under those conditions. Anyway, what a fantastic bunch of options to choose from! exciting to say the least...
6:13 is not totally accurate what you said you mentioned that storm's full keyboard is only when landscape but u can also use it when is portrait but excellent comparison just for the record for bussines storm for fun iphone ... just a thought
Let me add on to that by asking, have you ever dropped your storm from a 2nd story window? If not then how can you possibly say it will break? Mine didnt break, so as far as i know no1s storm will break from that impact. If you havent gone out and actually done something to disprove me then theres really no reason for you to try and put down the facts im stating. Most people treat there phones like a newborn baby, but i like to know wtf mine can actually do.
This is GREAT! However I hope John does another comparison soon because this information is very dated on BOTH phones. Which now makes this very good comparison, inaccurate. Both phones are greatly improved since this comparison and the shortcomings of both these devices have been addressed.
I've had an iPhone since day 1, and it's been awesome. The only complaint I have is not with the phone itself, but with AT&T. Once the AT&T/Apple contract expires, I'm hoping I'll be able to use any carrier, because AT&T reeks.
It was a fair comparison for what was on the market then. I now use an iPhone 4s, but I also have a Samsung Galaxy S2. For the iPhone though it's still needs work on what the device offers you. Eg bluetooth, still crappy, 3G video calling still not available when this was a standard for all 3G phones when they first came out where as now I have to be connected to wifi and can only FaceTime other iOS users only. Apple has a few kinks to still work out in order for them to really be on top.
Sorry to bump in, But the new IPhone 3G s is coming out June 19 and the 3.0Firmewire is coming out June 17 so the iphone will be recording videos and you can send videos, photos, contacts, audio, and videos
I have iphone and storm, storm is much better for me, verizon service is great, can't wait for storm 2 with wi-fi. Nice job with video Jon. Keep doing what you do.
I haven't seen the Droid offered here in Canada but I shall have a look. AT&T in the USA sounds like Rogers AT&T here. Customer service and coverage both leave something to be desired.
Some people are happy with it, some people are not. From my personal experience with it, it is great for a little while, but somewhere down the road, it begins to go down the wrong path. The one I had froze up a lot, crashed a lot, and was overall just falling apart before my eyes. Other people have had a similar experience, but not everyone has. Some people have had a perfect time with their Storm. It's a gamble, really.
@jesussk8r1231 wow. . . nice response there man! Must have taken you some time to come up with that masterpiece. Just shows the difference between the pre-pubescent iPhone users and us adult Blackberry users.
can you trasfer/ recieve files from/to another mobile phone or to the computer? like music,videos.. i am asking because things from apple are a bit weird... as you need to use the itune all the time. so?:P
so i need to get a new phone, but i still got about 1.5 years left on my contract sooo. i was thinking of getting a BB storm. just a few questions, 1. i dont have a data-plan just yet so can i still use the browser and receive e-mail through a wi-fi source. 2. im getting it brand new for 275$ in box, good deal or is their better for that price?
well the storm seems like a good choice if the verizon service where you live is good. but the blackberry tour 9630 looks like it could be a better choice, if you could go without a touchscreen.
So UA-cam algorithm decided that I needed to see a review of BB vs. iPhone 3G from 13 years ago at the end of 2021. Good job guys....your AI is working flawlessly. Now if only I could find a BB Storm on sale on Cyber Monday that would be great.
if you have no brain to search for things you like there's always the algorithm
Ah the good old days of tech reviews, checking how many bars each device has!
Sometimes I forget how far the review industry has come and Jon was one of the pioneers of it, I remember his unibody Macbook reviews sooooo well.
Also RIP Blackberry
Getting my Storm this Friday.
I'm excited.
This is incredible. What a blast from the past. I've been watching Jon's videos for a long time, but not that long.
Damn! time flies by so fast
I gotta say the Nokia N-Gage back in the day was that phone
3D touch before it was cool
yea, and it wasnt cool
@@iapplethis I disagree.
Now I know where 3D touch comes from.
this was a pretty good intro to both phones. thanks
12 years later and now this video shows up for me!
and?
Watching the tech from CES2016 and then watching this is crazy cause this was already 8 years ago..... almost a decade o.o' what's going ON!!!
And I'm here 6 years later watching this 13 year old video
@@xamava And I'm here 2 years later watching this 15-year-old video holding my own iPhone 3G.
@@JoBot__dude replying to an 8 years old comment 😂
@@robertcamcakezi You clearly did not read the other reply or comprehend what exactly we're talking about.
technology changed so much
Yeah no kidding, look at us now, folding phones and 120 Hz displays with 100x zoom
@@pluto419dude replying to a 10 years old comment LMAO
Why 240p only
İt was nice at 2009
@@luluthecat1570 Not really.
this guys is the most eloquent guy I have ever seen..almost no editing.
Hi Jon, Thanks very much for putting this video together. It was verryy helpful in putting my mind at ease about my new Blackberry Storm (which is enroute). I almost had buyer's remorse even before it came, so I appreciated hearing about the good points for a change. I was actually trying to decide between the BB Curve and the Storm, but went with the Storm because of screen size and touch screen features. Can't wait to play with it.
This came up on my home page.. wow, the memories!
You're the best Jon! You still are!
Good review. You weren't bias about the phones and you explain why which is better than the other on certain areas.
I enjoyed the comparison. This definitely helps my upcoming purchase decision.
Thanks for the comparison. I'm glad I went with the BB Storm! There are now boat loads of apps for the Storm and I'm diggin' it.
This comment didn’t age well…LOL
this guy is amazing. he sounds so smart but I didnt get it. Which one was better?
thanks it was very useful, I could never had the chance to have both at the same time to compare as you did. Maritza from Chile
I love the landscape on the BBS
Thanks Jon. Great Vid. Answered a lot of questions I had about the Storm. Keep up the good reporting!
Ive had both and currently have a storm. Noone ever mentions GPS and the storms built in GPS is the best, Try that on the iphone.
And yes there are plenty of applications for the storm.
He is wrong too, you swipe at an angle and the zoom works fine on the storm
storm is better hands down
That was helpful, answered a lot of my questions but can't make my mind up. I also have the Nokia N97 in mind.
With the storm, it didn't feel like a touch screen anymore, literally needed to "press"on the screen and i didn't like that it lacks the flickering thing. Everyone says the iPhone is safer which makes the situation more tricky.
He mentioned at 7:29 the BlackBerry Storm does not show the letter you are typing like the iPhone does. Actually it can. If you have a Storm 2 and would like to have that option, simply go to options from the main screen and then go to "Screen/Keyboard." Look for "Show Key Indicator" and choose either "On Touch and Hold" or "Always." You now will have the same feature that is found on iPhone! (hint: You can also change whether you want a full keyboard or suretype in portrait mode in this menu)
2021 gang where ya at
Thanks so much man. This made my decision so much eaisier. Mass props for breaking it down the way you did.
Without contract, you are looking at about $400 bucks each. I am not sure exactly what the storm is full retail but I know that the enV touch is $409.99 at full retail pricing.
I have iPhone and I love it! It's fast and quick and does everything I expect a phone to do. Now, my dad has a bb bold. And so I tried it out, it was okay, but it always took time to load. I'm with Rogers and have an iPhone and I'm damn enjoying it!
I bought the Storm and love it. The e-mail feature was so easy to set up. I can access websites no problem and I could stay w/ Verizon which is better than AT&T where I live.
love the storm landscape type so easy to type
I remember selling both phones a lot way back when I worked at a phone store. Good old times.
Never was a fan of the Storm. And the mechanism of the touch screen failed too often.
10 years later it's easy to see wich buyers (and company) were wrong.
I used to have both 3GS and Storm 2 at the same time, at that time blackberry has BBM alone is a big deal, while in my country internet provider only provide BBM internet service, so at that time blackberry was superior in term of services.
the funny things is, if blackberry give software update to storm this day, they could implement 3D touch just like 6S without any modification on hardware
Way ahead of its time I loved this phone when it came out.
Mine freezes too sometimes so i see where your coming from on that note. Having to pull the battery can be kinda lame after awhile.. You probably could have just gotten a replacement though for free because the screen should always work.
It was an very good help for me in my dessicion to choose the Blackberry! Thanks for presenting!!
I have a BB Storm. Its pretty cool and I'm thankful for it :)
actually, the iphones new software update available on the 19th of june (or 17th in some countries) allows multimedia messaging including audio messaging, picture and video messaging. Not sure about the storm though.
Great video! I am a bit of an apple freak. I have a number of ipods including the touch a mac and in my office I have an imac. When I heard the iphone was coming out I was in a total dilemma. I bought a blackberry storm a few days ago and love it and it syncs with my mac perfectly. The clicky screen takes a bit of getting used to but its fine and the email services are excellent.
got the storm in early june. great device. took about 2 full wks. to acquire feel. nobody beats Blackberry email. NOBODY.. your review was pretty accurate. and- i think storm's browser is pretty good, also.. best wishes, joe..
@e1hamz Actually not, But wifi is included in the Storm 2 and older BB`s like the 8820 or the 9000.
BIS = BlackBerry Internet Service , email service provided by the respective carrier
BES = BlackBerry Enterprise Server, email service provided by a server ran by a company.
The Storm 1 has the new 5.0 OS update, which gives it pretty much everything the Storm 2 has on it, like the flick function and everything
Well played sir. Well played.
You do have to have a data feature for any Blackberry. Verizon has a contract with Blackerry to do so. I work for Verizon, so if you have any questions, please ask!
Thank you very much!!
The final thoughts you said really helped.
the only thing i dont really content about the black berry storm is it's full landscape keyboard. The keys are actually in checkered formation instead of a not -so neat formation on a actual computer keyboard. I think this is why you wouldn't type as accurate on the blackberry storm keyboard when its on the full landscape mode..
Many companies use BlackBerry because it has earned a very nice reputation in the past few years.
that said, and to b honest, if you really need corporate email and stuff, the bb is way ahead, so... BUT the iph is also usable under those conditions. Anyway, what a fantastic bunch of options to choose from! exciting to say the least...
I remember watching this back in middle school lol good times
do u prefer it,cause i'm confused ,and i feel so cool about the iphone,soooooooo??????
you can also put the iphone in landscape mode and type that way too.. i think you missed that when you were comparing the keyboards
when you shake ur blackberry..does it sound like there somthing rattleing in it? like a ball...
I don't know what black berry storm this guy is using but I LOVE the fact that you can flick scroll on the black berry storm
Lol i remember i was dying to get the storm back in the day when that push screen was the most innovative thing ever:P
Like i said, i may just be lucky with mine. What problem did you have with your storm anyway?
Storm does support MMS. iPhone will in a little less than a month with the 3.0 software update (free).
6:13 is not totally accurate what you said you mentioned that storm's full keyboard is only when landscape but u can also use it when is portrait but excellent comparison just for the record for bussines storm for fun iphone ... just a thought
@SoleRisk
Yeah, iPhones are actually better for business.
iPhones have spreadsheet apps, stocks, and a million other business apps.
Let me add on to that by asking, have you ever dropped your storm from a 2nd story window? If not then how can you possibly say it will break? Mine didnt break, so as far as i know no1s storm will break from that impact. If you havent gone out and actually done something to disprove me then theres really no reason for you to try and put down the facts im stating. Most people treat there phones like a newborn baby, but i like to know wtf mine can actually do.
This is GREAT! However I hope John does another comparison soon because this information is very dated on BOTH phones. Which now makes this very good comparison, inaccurate. Both phones are greatly improved since this comparison and the shortcomings of both these devices have been addressed.
not an iPhone user yet, but the iPhone 3.0 OS has a full keyboard when you flip it sideways if I remember right.
Nice. Tmobile ran out seems like. I don’t see those two in the website.
@Avvas2003 He had iPhone 3G with older verision OS, it didn't have landscape keyboard yet.
I've had an iPhone since day 1, and it's been awesome.
The only complaint I have is not with the phone itself, but with AT&T. Once the AT&T/Apple contract expires, I'm hoping I'll be able to use any carrier, because AT&T reeks.
It was a fair comparison for what was on the market then. I now use an iPhone 4s, but I also have a Samsung Galaxy S2. For the iPhone though it's still needs work on what the device offers you. Eg bluetooth, still crappy, 3G video calling still not available when this was a standard for all 3G phones when they first came out where as now I have to be connected to wifi and can only FaceTime other iOS users only. Apple has a few kinks to still work out in order for them to really be on top.
Look how cute lil John looks!
Should I buy a iPhone/Blackberry? Can't decide.
@3masMusic
I have heard of Acorn Ltd and Apricot Ltd, no I have not heard for Banana Ltd. sound very appealing though!!
Sorry to bump in, But the new IPhone 3G s
is coming out June 19 and the 3.0Firmewire is coming out June 17 so the iphone will be recording videos and you can send videos, photos, contacts, audio, and videos
Wow john 3 years ago what a difference
Lol, this just popped up in my recommended videos. OLD SKOOL!!!!
I have iphone and storm, storm is much better for me, verizon service is great, can't wait for storm 2 with wi-fi. Nice job with video Jon. Keep doing what you do.
Does the Blackberry Storm support Flash?
Aaaaand this i#is where I end up when I’m on UA-cam too long. A true Way Back Wednesday.
Nice review. Very balanced ...unlike most iPhone users view on any product not marked with a partially eaten Apple.
Who has the better network Verizon or AT& T? That will clinch it for me.
I agree, the company RIM (Research In Motion) that makes the blackberry, has unparrallel email and exchange servers
I haven't seen the Droid offered here in Canada but I shall have a look.
AT&T in the USA sounds like Rogers AT&T here. Customer service and coverage both leave something to be desired.
have you had any problems with your iphone
i heard on some 3gs phones the battery overheats when using an app over time
im just curious
Classic battle of Intense phones from Verizon and AT&T.
there is also a sim card jack for the storm which will allow you to share your contract with At&t or T-mobile which is a fair deal to me =]
Blackberry software upgrade for storm now includes flick scroll. Vast improvement
Some people are happy with it, some people are not. From my personal experience with it, it is great for a little while, but somewhere down the road, it begins to go down the wrong path. The one I had froze up a lot, crashed a lot, and was overall just falling apart before my eyes.
Other people have had a similar experience, but not everyone has. Some people have had a perfect time with their Storm. It's a gamble, really.
The keyboard challenge isnt fair. You actually have the setting to have a full qwerty on screen keyboard besides 2 keys per button.
no and you can upgrade the first to be just as good as the 2 so no need to upgrade :)
The good old days
Watching on my iPad pro 2018. This video popped up suddenly
i have watcheded all of your videos i get storm on friday in spain tell me trueth is storm amazing pleas reply all regards.
@jesussk8r1231 wow. . . nice response there man! Must have taken you some time to come up with that masterpiece. Just shows the difference between the pre-pubescent iPhone users and us adult Blackberry users.
can you trasfer/ recieve files from/to another mobile phone or to the computer? like music,videos.. i am asking because things from apple are a bit weird... as you need to use the itune all the time. so?:P
so i need to get a new phone, but i still got about 1.5 years left on my contract sooo. i was thinking of getting a BB storm. just a few questions,
1. i dont have a data-plan just yet so can i still use the browser and receive e-mail through a wi-fi source.
2. im getting it brand new for 275$ in box, good deal or is their better for that price?
is that why most companies use the blackberry and not the ipod?
Thank you very much :)
i was seriously confused between the two but u really helped :)
@MegaGokou storm2 has wifi, anyway and without it, on first version you have gprs, edge, and 3g, so you can browse..
blackberry has an app store as well, its just as advertised
well the storm seems like a good choice if the verizon service where you live is good. but the blackberry tour 9630 looks like it could be a better choice, if you could go without a touchscreen.
The AP's at my school have the iPhone 3G! I asked them why they have one, and they said it: "it's just a work phone for us"!