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Well apparently the BlackBerry Curve has taken the lead for the beginning of 2009.  I find this a bit strange since I am a recent convert from BlackBerry and am eagerly awaiting for my upgrade eligibility with AT&T.  I can’t wait to get a newer iPhone.  I got a used 2G phone from a friend that got a newer iPhone and haven’t thought twice about ditching my blackberry pearl.

One of the biggest advantages is having an Internet browser that doesn’t suck.  I can actually load web pages and use the web with my iPhone.  The larger screen with the ability to zoom in and move around the page with a flick of the finger is great.  The blackberry browser is a bit weak and cannot load a lot of pages that I like to visit.  One thing the iPhone does need to get is support for flash.

Another thing I appreciate is not being subject to RIM outages.  When the BlackBerrys at work suffer RIM outages, I’m still getting email and surfing the web.  I’m still vulnerable to AT&T outages (hasn’t happened to me yet) but it eliminates a second point of failure for me.

The app store is something I don’t think I could be without again either.  There are some quality apps and games that I just couldn’t get with my BlackBerry.  Granted, you have to sift through thousands of shitty fart noises and useless apps like the iHandy Level.  The possibilities seem to be endless though.

I know the iPhone is more expensive but its my only phone line and I’m willing to spend a little money on something I use every day.  Some people spend several thousand on ATVs that they don’t ride everyday.  I prefer to use my money on something that affects me regularly.  Maybe you should too.