ceremorphosis

So, how does the iPhone stack up against a Windows Mobile phone?

• The UI and intuitive nature of the iPhone puts it heads and shoulders above the Windows Mobile device.
• The iPhone is also a much more aesthetically pleasing device.
• Rating on pure power and functionality puts the Windows Mobile device on a totally different level. The number of apps I can throw on the 8525 is staggering.
• 3G (and 3.5G) with UTMS and HSDPA blows away EDGE speeds.
• Related to aesthetics, the size, weight, and feel of the iPhone is much better than that of most Windows Mobile devices. It just feels right.
• Using Pocket IE after using the nearly full browser on the iPhone makes me cry. Safari on the iPhone is just that good. Sure, EDGE can be slow and painful, but at least it’s a real web site, not something crammed into the screen. I did try Deepfish on the 8525, and Microsoft still has a long way to go.
• Full notes syncing on the 8525. That will be missed.
• A full calendar on the 8525, which means I can assign calendar events to different sub-calendars within iCal.
• That said, the calendar on the iPhone is easier on the eyes. I think that’s one of the fundamental differences (and why so many Mac users adhere to the GTD philosophy of work management between Apple’s presentation and Microsoft’s. Apple presents you the data you need in a manner thats very easy to process quickly. This often means sparing down some functionality. Microsoft gives you everything but at the cost of some process time.

Yes, I still have my Cingular 8525 aka HTC TyTN. The two main drivers for buying that phone were 3G connectivity (UMTS and HSDPA) and the promise of having work email pushed to the device. The former still holds true, but the latter is not. That was a serious letdown for me. The phone is a great device, though, especially if you’re forced to tether.