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PocketMail BackFlip for Palm and RIM Blackberry Compared

The following charts draws a comparison between the PocketMail BackFlip for Palm and the RIM Blackberry.



BackFlip for Palm

Blackberry 7230


Cost Comparison
Handheld
Free
A$1,099.00
Monthly Service
$9.95 to $16.95
$95.00
Service Offering
Unlimited
Unlimited
Additional Server Required?
n/a
Yes
Cost of Server
no charge
A$9,646.00
(this is not a typo!)


Network and Coverage
Australia
All phone networks, including Telstra
Telstra GPRS network
International
Every country in the world
Countries with which Telstra have a GSM AND GPRS roaming agreement.

Currently Hong Kong, Italy, Norway, Singapore, U.K., Philippines, and U.S.A. only
Roaming Costs
NO roaming charges
Toll-free access in North America, Local access in Western Europe, International access everywhere else

Expensive (ask Telstra for pricing)


E-Mail Integration
Integrates with other ISP E-Mail Accounts
yes
yes
Integrates with existing enterprise E-mail accounts
yes
yes
Integrates with AOL E-Mail Accounts
yes

-
Includes PC software for Backup & Sync
Backup and sync are done using Palm and Palm cradle
yes
Includes PC Cradle or Cable
n/a
yes


Hardware Features
Combined mobile phone and e-mail device
E-Mail only
yes
Keyboard
Uses the Palm Graffiti software or on-screen keyboard. Portable keyboards for Palm are also available.
Miniature 32 key thumb-operated keyboard
Display Size
Uses the Palm screen
28 characters x
16 lines
Display Backlight
Uses the Palm screen
yes
Form Factor
Palm-sized
Palm-sized
Dimensions (length x width x height)
3.2"x1.1"x5.7"
4.4"x2.9"x0.80"
Weight
5.3oz
4.8oz
Battery Type
Standard "AAA" type alkaline
rechargeable lithium battery
Battery Life
1-2+ months
Up to:
4 hours - talk time
10 days - standby time
Handheld Security
n/a
Password protection


PDA Features
Address Book
Uses Palm PDA features
yes
To-Do/Task List
yes
Calendar
yes
Memo Pad
yes
Clock/Alarm
yes
Calculator
yes


E-Mail Handling
Message Filtering
yes
yes
Customizeable Auto-Signature
yes
yes
Handles Long E-Mail Messages
yes
yes
Maximum Message Length
60K
32K
Attachment Handling
yes
yes
Folders
yes
yes
Group Addresss Handling
yes
yes


E-Mail Delivery
Dial-Up at Your Convenience
yes

-
Wireless "Always-On" (subject to coverage)

yes

Other Services Available
Send SMS
yes
yes
Send Fax
yes
-

Warranty
One Year Limited Warranty
yes
yes


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