Google Apps Connector for Blackberry - this is a goer.
The building blocks continue to fall into place. Google Apps is and has been pimped out with Blackberry Enterprise Server for some time, where those with Blackberry handsets can use built-in BlackBerry applications to access their Google Apps email, calendar, and contacts.
Only now do I enthusiastically say Blackberry handsets with Google Apps is a winner. I wanted to eat my own dogfood first before expressing my view. My iPhone has now been replaced by a Blackberry Bold 9000, and I’m happily having a crackberry party on the Google Apps Connector for Blackberry Enterprise Server platform.
I’d forgotten what a seamless, efficient, yes addictive experience the Blackberry handset is. Basically it still owns in this space. iPhones with all their comprehensive mobility dominance still can’t touch Blackberry mobile messaging.
For business users it is an absolute revelation to have an easy to use mobile device with great keyboard, and super quick access to relevant messaging functionality, i.e. compose, type, and send! Hands up anyone who are demoralized everytime they consider the effort of typing and sending an email on their mobile. Me too.
Research in Motion I believe are still the only handset manufacturers who know how to eliminate the steely resolve level motivation needed for using mobile phones to send email.
Try a Blackbery, because as a Google Apps user - you can. I’d be surprised if you don’t experience the same emotions as I have over the last month!
