The iPhone, Blackberry, Droid, Android, Palm Pre, and the others. Smart phones. They are becoming increasingly common. Are they a good choice for you?
A few months ago, I finally got a Blackberry. For me, I think the only bad choice was waiting too long. I feel maybe I should have gotten an iPhone when it came out.
The convenience of near constant internet access is some thing that I truly appreciate. Being able to get news or do a Google search whenever I want has many advantages. I can keep up with my email. I can Twitter and for the first time my Facebook profile doesn’t look neglected. I have something to do while my wife is shopping 
For many people, a smartphone could be a replacement for a computer. I think a smart phone could probably handle most of what many people use a computer for with the added convenience of always being with you and always being connected to the internet.
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tphones do have a few disadvantages. Small screens make it difficult for those with not so good eyesight. Small keyboards make typing tedious. Batteries can also be a limiting factor. Even the iPhone’s Safari browser is not quite as good as a full browser. In time, these limitaions will be overcome.
If you are a heavy internet user and you, like me, have put off a smartphone, it’s getting to be time to jump in. No, it’s not going to replace a real computer for a heavy user but it does offer a convenient alternative to hauling a laptop around just in case you want internet access.
Can a smartphone be effetive for a blogger or internet marketer? This entire post was written on a Blackberry. The accompanying photos were taken with the phone also. While I will probably edit a bit later on, it’s not a bad way to use some time that would otherwise be wasted.
Of course, what I would really like is an iPhone or even better, the new Google phone.
I think the better choice is the latest ver of Samsung Omnia i900. The smart phone is slow and has a lot of problems.
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Thanks for the post. Smart phone helps you to always keep connect with Internet, you can chat, browse and many other things. Yes there is few draw back like small screen,battery backup,small key board,even the browser is also not supportive.
i think if you need to check a lot of email on the go then yes it is a great option.
@Matt from Band Tshirts: I use mine for a lot more than just email. My Blackberry is too slow for most web surfing but good for a quick Google search with Google Mobile Apps.
thanks for posting this, next year i have a planned to buy a blackberry.
Well, it might be smart choice…for today. Maybe tomorrow, there will be a new gadget again and it might surpass SmartPhone.. But I think I need one like this!
It might be a smart choice but it is not the only smart choice. Try to look around for other gadgets of the same kind, you might find something smarter. If you can’t, then, that’s the time to decide.
well i think the post is really cool for any mobile lover since he/she find a nice collection of this highly new featured business phones.keep sharing and keep it up
Smart Phones maybe a smart choice for those who want luxury and easy life. The problem with these Phones are that they are bulky and doesn’t give you much comfort when you put inside your pants.
Some third world countries doesn’t have the money to buy these type of Phones and for them it doesn’t make sense to buy one.
But if you want a fast life, you can buy a Smart Phone, browse the internet, search Google and many more…
I made a Smart Choice…. I have an Omnia i900 by Samsung.
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i am really fond of using phone .. thanks for the great review .this smart phone has got all the options ..really easy to use .. i am gonna purchase this phone Soon .. because its really a smart phone and now you got copy paste option on it too .. this is an excellent piece of information really …
i gave it alot of though, i prefer using iphone rather than using blackberry. however if blackberry would have alot of apps that would be great.
I agree with you…a smart phone is definitely a smart choice. I got the Blackberry curve a few months ago, and It has definitely made my life easier. Not only is there constant internet access but their are countless applications that are easily accessible and very functional, such as the Pandora, Google Maps, and Facebook applications, just to name a few.
Hay thanks for the post, Now the time came when smart phones hit the high on sky with low price. Now smart phones are available with low cost. Yes smart phones is he right choice specially for those who all love to busy with internet.
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It’s my favorite choice in phones as Smart phone a Smart choice so….its a very slim and good feature in smart phone…and thanks for the information….
Loving smart phones! – got a blackberry and was surprised at the range of features and the versatility of it. Definately the way of the future—– i’m sure it’ only a hop skip and a jump away from 3D screens lol.
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Smart phones are indeed a smart choice as they mix up multimedia with business features. I’ve had the honor of having Nokia phones as my choice of smart phone handsets for the past few years. The N Series are the only ones with the current and best Symbian OS. Phones like Sony Ericsson, Samsung, Motorola, BenQ, Siemens, and a few select others also offer Smart phones but I would prefer to choose Nokia because of its user friendly interface.
For me, it is really a smart choice! Smartphones are much more than just cell phones; they provide instant access to the web. Whether you’re researching news to predict the stock market or looking for the perfect golf course on the weekend, you’ll find it on the net…and I am so enjoying my Palm Pre plus! ^_^
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If you ask me iPhone – 4, I must say it is smart choice now. Except it is costly, it has tons of functions to offer. I otherwise, never prefer mobiles with qwerty keywords provided separately. Looks ugly to me.
Own an iPhone 3G and never felt it is a bad choice. Life is hard without it
smart phone for smarts person realy smart choice
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I am using iPhone – 4, and it is not just cell phone for me.It is very useful and informative. I can access internet easily any time at any place and can stay in touch with my friends.I am enjoying my iPhone very much.
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i am using the n900 from nokia to make this post.It is a mobile computer first that can make phone calls. runs off of linux and i probably use it more than my laptop.
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I just got my first smartphone, which is a Samsung, and I can honestly say I don’t use the features as much as I thought I would. It was a good price, so I can’t complain, but now I feel a little silly for making the purchase. My problem is with the battery, because it seems to die so quickly! You would think the companies would make the batteries last longer the more they develop technology.
Well, it could be a smart choice today. Maybe tomorrow there will be a new gadget again and you can overcome your smart phone .. But I think I need this!
Well written and researched post. I look forward to future updates. I love my smartphone.
I dislike the design of Smart Phones. They are somewhat bulky and can’t fit to my pocket.
If you ask me, I would deffintly choose an iPhone 4S over any other Smartphone. The Apple phone is nicer designed. It has App Store with tons of applications and much more. I love smartphone and all the opportunities they bring!
Agree with Martin – even though the Samsung phones are catching up, Apple dominate this market, best design, best apps and best development team (who can beat Siri????)