Hello All...I am a new iPhone owner and previous BB 8800 owner. Apples to Apples, so to speak...
+ The big plus for me is the technology of the web base on the iPhone. You have full color pages with all access versus the BB 8800 that is slow loading and features 'hot links' for photos, logos, etc. The iPhone provides actual real life internet capabilities as if you are using your PC
- The only minus thus far is the iPhone does not have the continuous connectivity as the BB 8800. What does that mean? The iPhone web works off of WiFi connectivity and the BB 8800 works off the same satellites as the cell phone network...the BB 8800 always online regardless of WiFi connectivity.
So, in a nutshell, if you are a 24 hour round the clock email junkie (personally or professionally) the iPhone is not the way...stick with the BB 8800. If you are looking for email access as a convienence, iTunes, fabulous web works, touch screen, etc...iPhone is worth every dime. I am assuming that any future upgrades can be downloaded into the current iPhone as with the iPod.
Overall rating... I am happy, love the web browser and I can live with the WiFi...just pull up to one of the 10 million local Starbucks (aka the Evil Green Empire) and log on for free...they have a deal w/ MAC.
The BB 8800 is going on EBay this weekend....I am a converted iPhone fan.
Ciao Bella!