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Wow..this article went so viral...today is the first time I get to read the whole article...for some reason yeah it's true that competing against other smartphone like iPhones and android performance-wise such as speed of browsing, Blackberry is quite behind, I'm saying this based on personal experience and yeah I'm a proud owner of blackberry. But every smartphone got flaws, there is no "perfect" smartphone, because people don't have the same exact needs, everyone is different from one another therefore their needs are also different. Blackberries regardless of its position in the market still got something that iPhone and android doesn't, to my point of view it'll be my security and privacy regarding my datas and personal info. I don't need games, entertainment..my 4s serves me with that..I want productivity, business, security and use friendly typing companion so ill keep rocking my blackberry...proud owner and will always be
10-20-12 07:19 AM - That's true!!! We people communicate in a different way to others where they need games and entertainment while communicating, we don't need extra stuff we just need a straight on communication, quick touch and type and send (no offense to other smartphone users thats reading this) that's all we need, there's nothing that can beat a long typing issues other than blackberry...10-20-12 08:01 PM
- To be honest the phone is not different from a blackberry 9900 which has a big significance price-wise from the P9981. It's just that the P9981 is a limited edition and in the luxury range, also the fact that its been designed by Porsche Design plays a big contribution on the phone. But practically you can experience the same as you use a Bold 9900
So to sum up your question it could be both
1. worth the money- for people who really are dedicated and like the exclusive experience they get from the handset, valued the brand and willing to save for it.
2. rip off because even though the phone is a luxury piece there are still some problems and issues associated to both in software and hardware in which I had encountered myself. The question is the price value, the handset like what I said before is no different than a blackberry bold 9900 which is more in a friendly consumer price and can be purchased from your phone shops or with 2 years contract. It serves me well too and the keyboard is superb.
From my point of view I would say its worth the money for me because it does the job and gives me exactly what I need in both business and personal terms. If you're a fan of entertainment, apps and games though blackberry probably won't be that good for it. That's where an iPod could come in as an entertainment device for blackberry users10-20-12 08:40 PM - I completely agree !! All luxury items are delicate items to provide for refinement, looks and the feel of prestige. For die hard Blackberry users, we love our Blackberry and with the added brand name of Porsche Design into a Blackberry, there couldn't be another Blackberry we would want. We have both a Blackberry as well as a luxury phone (so worth the money).To be honest the phone is not different from a blackberry 9900 which has a big significance price-wise from the P9981. It's just that the P9981 is a limited edition and in the luxury range, also the fact that its been designed by Porsche Design plays a big contribution on the phone. But practically you can experience the same as you use a Bold 9900
So to sum up your question it could be both
1. worth the money- for people who really are dedicated and like the exclusive experience they get from the handset, valued the brand and willing to save for it.
2. rip off because even though the phone is a luxury piece there are still some problems and issues associated to both in software and hardware in which I had encountered myself. The question is the price value, the handset like what I said before is no different than a blackberry bold 9900 which is more in a friendly consumer price and can be purchased from your phone shops or with 2 years contract. It serves me well too and the keyboard is superb.
From my point of view I would say its worth the money for me because it does the job and gives me exactly what I need in both business and personal terms. If you're a fan of entertainment, apps and games though blackberry probably won't be that good for it. That's where an iPod could come in as an entertainment device for blackberry users
If you look at this article, you will find that Porsche Design Blackberry the the most cost efficient luxury smartphone in the market >> 10 expensive luxury smartphones that you'll probably never own
To answer your question if it is a rip off, the minute you buy a branded product you have already been ripped off but you do it in the know and you are happy paying for it. On teh aother hand, one cannot say that Ostentatious goods are rip offs because it is a willing buyer decision.10-20-12 10:40 PM - Yes the new units are far better than those first units that hit the market, the loose battery cove and uneven lighting. My first one broke and had to organize a repair service, they ended up changing it for a brand new one which I believe is one of the newest built units that no longer has the loose battery cover, I must say there's no major improvement with the uneven lighting but oh we'll it doesn't really bother me anyway, my main concern is just the loose cover as it feels weird in the hand. Over all I'm satisfied and it's worth spending for I'm just hoping that this new model wouldn't not break again otherwise ill be devastated...
Congrats on your new porsche phone!! welcome to the club10-21-12 12:52 AM - Thanks. Your warm welcome is much appreciated. I already feel a sense of belonging.
Yes the new units are far better than those first units that hit the market, the loose battery cove and uneven lighting. My first one broke and had to organize a repair service, they ended up changing it for a brand new one which I believe is one of the newest built units that no longer has the loose battery cover, I must say there's no major improvement with the uneven lighting but oh we'll it doesn't really bother me anyway, my main concern is just the loose cover as it feels weird in the hand. Over all I'm satisfied and it's worth spending for I'm just hoping that this new model wouldn't not break again otherwise ill be devastated...
Congrats on your new porsche phone!! welcome to the club[/QUOTE]10-21-12 03:22 AM
