>Personally, I prefer carrier pigeons. My choices are usually based on weight - so I'm afraid that rules out the pigeons! > >On 06/02/2010, John Clegg <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >> Why not look at Android? Knocks spots off both IMHO >> >> On 6 February 2010 21:46, Markwick Christopher (Medway PCT) < >> [log in to unmask]> wrote: >> >>> Blackberry better phone iphone better gadget >>> I like my iphone apps including the medical ones and being able to log >>> into computer with small app called logmein. Also can watch movies/ >>> iplayer through home wifi. >>> But battery life short and need small fingers also managed to lose all >>> my contacts by mis- syncing. >>> Ms exchange works well with nhs net on iphone but last time i had a >>> blackberry i had to buy £50 program to access mail/ calender which was >>> decider for me. Check nhs net website if thats what you use. >>> >>> Chris >>> >>> >>> On 6 Feb 2010, at 20:34, "Mary Hawking" >>> <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >>> >>> > My ancient Nokia keeps phoning other people without authorisation and >>> > running out of battery when I need it: time for an upgrade. >>> > I am resigned to the thought that the contract I took out in 1998 will >>> > have to be changed in the process - and that I might actually want to >>> > use my mobile for something other than receiving phone calls from the >>> > surgery. >>> > >>> > I went down to O2 today, and now I'm trying to make up my mind - so >>> > thought - as always - I'd try to pick your brains! >>> > >>> > What can a Blackberry do that an iPhone can't - and vice versa - and >>> > are >>> > there any apps useful for GPs that run on one but not the other? >>> > >>> > At the moment I'm inclined to get a Blackberry. >>> > I very seldom text, and do like a proper keyboard - and the tariff is >>> > significantly cheaper! >>> > >>> > Any advice? >>> > >>> > Mary >>> > -- >>> > Mary Hawking >>> > >>> >>> >>> >>>********************************************************************** >>>********************************************** >>> >>> This message may contain confidential information. If you are not the >>> intended recipient please inform the >>> sender that you have received the message in error before deleting it. >>> Please do not disclose, copy or distribute information in this e-mail or >>> take any action in reliance on its contents: >>> to do so is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. >>> >>> Thank you for your co-operation. >>> >>> NHSmail is the secure email and directory service available for all NHS >>> staff in England and Scotland >>> NHSmail is approved for exchanging patient data and other sensitive >>> information with NHSmail and GSI recipients >>> NHSmail provides an email address for your career in the NHS and can be >>> accessed anywhere >>> For more information and to find out how you can switch, visit >>> www.connectingforhealth.nhs.uk/nhsmail >>> >>> >>> >>>********************************************************************** >>>********************************************** >>> >> > > -- Mary Hawking