Don't get me wrong - I love my iPhone (and I say this as I type away on my iPad), but it's always felt like a toy. Sure, I'll read and delete emails, but on-the-go responses would be few and far between because it felt like a lot of effort to type out anything more than a few lines. As I moved into a more mobile lifestyle (ie, setting up "office hours" in whatever Starbucks I happen to be near) I've made concerted efforts to streamline my efficiency. In the back of my mind, I'd always thought about switching back to a Blackberry, but anytime I said the words aloud, my iPhone-loving friends would chastise me. It's not like I was considering a lobotomy, was I?

I have fond memories of my previous Blackberry experience. I'd used one for work only once in my career - and I was incredibly efficient. I could IM, text, email and call to my heart's content. When I received the opportunity to try out the Blackberry Torch, I couldn't say no. The Torch is the best of both worlds - a large touch screen, with a full keyboard. If you prefer to type on a touch screen, there's also a pop-up keyboard. The combination of touch screen and keyboard really allows for maximum efficiency.

One comment my friends always made to me when I mentioned switching was the apps. "Won't you miss all the apps?" The apps were the main driving force for me switching to the iPhone in the first place. I felt left out of the conversation, especially in social media circles. Mainstream apps, like Shazam and Foursquare, are available for Blackberry. Other apps that I might miss from the iPhone platform, like Instagram and Daily Booth, are accessible on my iPad.

So far, I've found myself more organized, productive and more in touch with my friends. Have you made the switch? Are you a current Blackberry user? I'd love to hear your thoughts below!