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iPhone vs. Other Touch-Screen Cell Phones
October 31st, 2009
We compare five formidable challengers to the iPhone’s throne atop the touch-screen cell phone universe, including the new Storm 2 from Verizon. All of these alternatives offer big, beautiful touch displays that allow complete control over your phone’s features, and support a full suite of online applications like Facebook, Flickr, Google Maps and YouTube.
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| iPhone 3GS | Palm Pre | Samsung Impression | Samsung Highlight | BlackBerry Storm 2 | HTC Imagio | |
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| Camera Megapixels | 3 MP | 3 MP | 3 MP | 3 MP | 3.2 MP | 5 MP |
| Applications Available | App Store | Sprint Digital Lounge | Media Mall | BlackBerry App World | Windows Marketplace | |
| Productivity Apps * | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Entertainment Apps ++ | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Voice-dialing | YES | NO | NO | YES | YES | YES |
| Music Options | iTunes | Sprint Music Store | AT&T Mobile Music | MP3 | V CAST with Rhapsody | V CAST with Rhapsody |
| Memory Card Slot | NO | NO | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Removable Battery | NO | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Network | HSDPA/EDGE | EV-DO Rev. A | HSDPA | GPRS/Edge | EV-DO Rev. A | EV-DO Rev. A |
| Top Data Speed | 7.2 mbps HSDPA | 3.1 mbps | 3.6 mbps | 3.6 mbps | 3.1 mbps | 3.1 mbps |
| Weight | 4.8 oz. | 4.8 oz. | 5.3 oz. | 3.7 oz. | 5.5 oz. | 5.2 oz. |
| Dimensions | 4.5″ x 2.4″ x 0.5″ | 3.9″ x 2.3″ x 0.7″ | 4.5″ x 2.3″ x 0.6″ | 4.2″ x 2.1″ x 0.5″ | 4.4″ x 2.5″ x 0.6″ | 4.7″ x 2.4″ x 0.6″ |
| Price | $199.99 for 16GB version or $299 for 32GB version with a new account and 2-year activation with select AT&T iPhone plans | $99.99 after instant discount with a new Sprint PCS account | FREE after instant discount with a new AT&T account | FREE after instant discount with a new T-Mobile account | $99.99 after instant discount with a new Verizon Wireless account | $199.99 after instant discount with a new Verizon Wireless account |
| Service Plans (unlimited) | $149.99 – voice, data, and messaging | $99.99 – voice, data, and messaging | $149.99 – voice, date, and messaging | $59.99 – voice; $10.00 – data; $10.00 – messaging | $149.99 – voice, data, and messaging | $149.99 – voice, data, and messaging |
| Total Cost over 24 months excludes taxes | $3,800 for 16 GB or $3,900 for 32 GB plus tax | $2,500 | $3,600 | $1,920 | $3,700 | $3,800 |
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*Productivity Apps include, but are not limited to, mobile banking, instant messenger, shopping, ReCall and TurboPasswords.
++Entertainment Apps include, but are not limited to, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Pandora Radio, YouTube, Need for Speed and Fandango.
Wirefly is the Internet’s #1 authorized dealer for Alltel Wireless, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless. This offer is fulfilled by Simplexity, LLC, an authorized dealer for Alltel Wireless, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless. This offer is only available with select service plans and a two-year subscriber agreement, and is subject to eligibility check by Alltel Wireless, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless, including credit approval or deposit for new customers. Discounted phone offer applies to primary and second lines only. Discount will be invalid if the rate plan is changed to a lower monthly service rate, or if this equipment is transferred to another line of service. Not all US markets are served by Alltel Wireless, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless. Activation and early termination fees apply. Additional restrictions apply. See full offer for details. Offer valid for a limited time only.
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