At 18 Jan 2008 05:49:10 -0500 Prilosec wrote:
> Sorry to burst your Apple bubble----few companies are going to
> pay a super-premium price for a "phone" that is 75% entertainment
> device.

True, but that's not the point- some companies will allow you to use your
own device for corporate e-mail if compatible. It's a win-win- they don't
have to pay for your phone, and you don't have to schlep two phones around.
If the iPhone can get BES or (true) Exchange support, that willbe a oon
for iPhone users who want to carry one device.


> You may want one, but that's as far as it's going to go. Business
> buys Blackberry (or Window Mobile) because these are business-centric
> devices, not an entertainment device with some communication ability.

Right, but RIM is licensing a BIS/BES clients for other devices- some
Nokias and WinMos include one. If that trend continues to the iPhone,
companies will Be happy to save thecost of a $300 Blackberry if you're
willing to bring your own BES-device to the table-particularly for the
executive-types who are fighting their IT departments over this issue now.

The upcoming Lotus Notes support is a baby-step in that direction.