Blackberry devices are still new in the consumer space. In the corporate world they are the de-facto email device because of the Blackberry Enterprise Server. Apple still has a lot of catching up to do on the server end if they ever want to replace the Blackberry.
Yes. typical digg. Completely ignoring the Business demand for products and assuming we all still live in our parents basement.
While I agree BB needs to get their act together to stay competitive, they have extremely solid products targeted for business and their security is top notch.
I switched from a Blackberry to an iPhone and I love it. I visited Chicago last week and noticed almost everyone walking around with an iPhone. Blackberry was, and still is the industry standard for business, but I'm not too sure how long that will last.
I have a Blackberry Tour on Verizon right now. It's my first smartphone. While the keyboard is amazing, there just isn't much else to brag about besides the great reception. The Blackberry is just boring though. The interface is just so blocky and the app store is anemic. I will be going DROID as soon as my contract is up. It will be very hard saying goodbye to the Blackberry keyboard though.
Blackberries for business - yes, a future. BES can't be beat by anything else out there for the security, reliability, and control.
Why a consumer would want a BB unless they are pumping through dozens of emails a day is beyond me though. Blackberries do one thing very very well. Email. They also can do the whole sync thing with your calendar as well. If you are Joe Schmo and want to call up Dave and occasionally watch a Youtube video on your phone, you are giving yourself a learning curve, and possibly a higher bill you do not need.
I'm curious what Research in Motion will come out with after the Blackberry. Very curious.
I absolutely agree with you. Blackberries are more for the white collared workers because of the reason stated above. However, I just cannot fathom why kids around my age (early-late teens). I asked why they chose the Blackberry over other phones such as iPhone and Droid and they told me it was because of a 'keyboard' and it's excellent push network... Why would a f**king high school student need or want their email the very second it is sent to their inbox? I highly doubt any of my friend is some CEO of a company or own some serious stocks...
OS6 is promising. I am holding my breath, but what's the point when most devices bearing it will be underclocked qwertybars?
The physical keyboard is dead, long live [not really] the physical keyboard.
the storm is immature and only on one carrier. RIM needs a future where their average product is touch capable, and the low end is populated by non-touch pearls and curves.
RIM has some interesting stuff coming out, slide out keyboard+touchscreen device which is amazing! and also expect to see a tablet that will compete with the ipad at 1/3rd of the price. iphones are great fun but you just can't beat productivity on a BB, also BBM is so much better than any app can provide on the iphone platform it's hard to leave a BB.
formerbabbyJul 27, 2010Buried
Blackberry devices are still new in the consumer space. In the corporate world they are the de-facto email device because of the Blackberry Enterprise Server. Apple still has a lot of catching up to do on the server end if they ever want to replace the Blackberry.
heasbyJul 28, 2010Buried
That joke is old and lame. How about thinking of something new for a change? Every freakin' day it's the sa
chocksterJul 28, 2010Buried
"Why would a f**king high school student need or want their email the very second it is sent to their inbox?"
Because it doesn't cost as much as text messaging.
bugalouJul 28, 2010Buried
Yes. typical digg. Completely ignoring the Business demand for products and assuming we all still live in our parents basement.
While I agree BB needs to get their act together to stay competitive, they have extremely solid products targeted for business and their security is top notch.
alabamasucksJul 28, 2010Buried
Durability is MAJOR factor
pbrbeerJul 28, 2010Buried
No, it wasn't approved by apple
sabres00Jul 28, 2010Buried
I switched from a Blackberry to an iPhone and I love it. I visited Chicago last week and noticed almost everyone walking around with an iPhone. Blackberry was, and still is the industry standard for business, but I'm not too sure how long that will last.
imallvol7Jul 28, 2010Buried
I have a Blackberry Tour on Verizon right now. It's my first smartphone. While the keyboard is amazing, there just isn't much else to brag about besides the great reception. The Blackberry is just boring though. The interface is just so blocky and the app store is anemic. I will be going DROID as soon as my contract is up. It will be very hard saying goodbye to the Blackberry keyboard though.
chokeaduckJul 28, 2010Buried
Blackberries for business - yes, a future. BES can't be beat by anything else out there for the security, reliability, and control.
Why a consumer would want a BB unless they are pumping through dozens of emails a day is beyond me though. Blackberries do one thing very very well. Email. They also can do the whole sync thing with your calendar as well. If you are Joe Schmo and want to call up Dave and occasionally watch a Youtube video on your phone, you are giving yourself a learning curve, and possibly a higher bill you do not need.
I'm curious what Research in Motion will come out with after the Blackberry. Very curious.
lodcrappoJul 28, 2010Buried
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thoughtfulidiotJul 28, 2010Buried
what, do you think you're candlejack or someth
heasbyJul 28, 2010Buried
I know. Some people just can't let things go. Move on pe
perrymJul 28, 2010Buried
so people are idiots.
grow up heasby.
gusterbearJul 28, 2010Buried
I bet you didn't stop to ask, you just stood there from your altavista.
wondertwinsJul 28, 2010Buried
I absolutely agree with you. Blackberries are more for the white collared workers because of the reason stated above. However, I just cannot fathom why kids around my age (early-late teens). I asked why they chose the Blackberry over other phones such as iPhone and Droid and they told me it was because of a 'keyboard' and it's excellent push network... Why would a f**king high school student need or want their email the very second it is sent to their inbox? I highly doubt any of my friend is some CEO of a company or own some serious stocks...
rogerstrongJul 28, 2010Buried
>> Why would a f**king high school student need or want their email the very second it is sent to their inbox? <<
Nevertheless, they DO. And that's the important part.
mrmephistoxJul 28, 2010Buried
False sense of entitlement and an obsession with instant gratification?
norrisobeJul 28, 2010Buried
I'm pretty sure Blackberry is trying out an Android-based Blackberry.
Why? Look at the Storm
The Storm 2 is great, but it still isn't that great with the Blackberry OS.
I'm pretty sure for Storm 3 or 4, they might try with something like Android for touchscreen purposes.
Also, since it's Android it can also benefit other Android users especially with the Blackberry Messenger being used in Android.
I'm just saying
aserer511Jul 28, 2010Buried
OS6 is promising. I am holding my breath, but what's the point when most devices bearing it will be underclocked qwertybars?
The physical keyboard is dead, long live [not really] the physical keyboard.
the storm is immature and only on one carrier. RIM needs a future where their average product is touch capable, and the low end is populated by non-touch pearls and curves.
jimbo282Jul 29, 2010Buried
RIM has some interesting stuff coming out, slide out keyboard+touchscreen device which is amazing! and also expect to see a tablet that will compete with the ipad at 1/3rd of the price. iphones are great fun but you just can't beat productivity on a BB, also BBM is so much better than any app can provide on the iphone platform it's hard to leave a BB.