The iphone, like the ipod , is a culture shift and is ahead of its time. It doesn't make sense to judge the iphone at this point-- because it is only at the beginning of its journey and probably only an evolutionary device moving toward a lifestyle shifting universal device. Follow some of Apple's patent submissions -- they are moving toward a different way of computing - the iPhone is only part of that journey.

Those of us who have used Apple products for decades have seen invention like this ( granted, on a much smaller scale ) in their earlier computer advances ( Graphics, Animation, Video editing, etc. )

Judge the iphone by the journey it takes over the next 3 years-- then decide....

I fully admit that the iPhone is a very cool product. However, there is no real enterprise level integration that will allow us to replace Blackberries at our company. Until this happens, I dont see iPhone making much of in-road in the enterprise space.

No, I have both and the iPhone is nowhere close to being the communication tool for business that a Blackberry is. I am by no means saying that an iPhone doesn't have it's own unique attributes- but for work/business they are not in the same league.

I prefer to ask the question differently. From the standpoint of the "user”; Can the iPhone keep me connected 24/7 professionally and socially? Is it easy for me to use? Is it reliable?

I believe the answer is no to the reliability. I have heard as many good stories as bad about the reliability of email and phone service.

It could be depending upon what business you're in. The litmus test would be whether or not your employer wants to subsidize or help defray the cost of using your iPhone.

I have both an iPhone and a BlackBerry Curve. I take out my iPhone every couple of weeks, desperately wanting to make it my primary mobile device. A few days later I grow tired of the clunky workarounds I need to go through to access my company e-mail and toss it back in the drawer. The iPhone is a superior product in almost every way, but for many business users, the lack of integration with enterprise e-mail like Outlook is a total deal-killer. Let's hope there's a solution on the way...

NOt actually , its more of an entertainment device with which we can access the net and check our mails , v cant make folders , or save other stuff ou draft letters

The iPhone may not appeal to as many people as the Blackberry because it is an Apple product whereas the Blackberry is an independent brand.

As an Apple product, the iPhone's software is proprietary which is often perceived as "expensive".

Also, with the traditional "rivalry" between Apple and PC users, the latter may think there'll be difficulty syncing the iPhone with their PCs.

I don't know much about blackberry.

No keyboard, no international SIM/multiple bands = no dice!