[Article] Don?t be Fooled by Nostalgia: Running back to BlackBerry is still a Mistake
- Lol wow I've never seen a tech writer get so emotional over a phone company. I legit think his wife ran off with a BlackBerry exec or something. That or he's short the stock. Why else mention stock price when comparing handsets and os's?
You prefer a certain phone manufacturer? Ok that's cool. But why get so **** hurt over it? Reading that article reminded of a teenage girl sitting in her room angrily texting a boy who stood her up while tears well up under her eyes.
Make your facts. State why you believe something is better than the competitor(even though he's using the old Bold to back up his point.) No need to get so emotional. Lay off the soy and remember they're just stupid phones.07-19-14 12:28 PMLike 0 - Some people will never get it. I have an iPad Air and hitting the home button to switch apps feels clumsier than ever on that big thing. iOS is simple and some find it beautiful. It's hardly innovative, and multitasking and getting around the OS isn't a nice experience.
Posted via CB1007-19-14 12:34 PMLike 0 - That's why I think the Passport is a risky device...a device like that could either be a savior in some sense or absolutely dig the company's grave. I think a REALLY high end touch would have been a better option.
I'm not a fan of the Passport, and I'm afraid the media won't be either. And I'm afraid they'll mock the buttons on the Classic. These were risky devices to pump out, especially with no flagship touch on the horizon
Posted via CB1007-19-14 12:42 PMLike 0 -
Posted via CB10Shadowyugi likes this.07-19-14 12:43 PMLike 1 - What an idiotic article.
After showcasing my picture password, every iPhone and Android user wanted to switch to a BlackBerry.
Listening to music on an iPhone is a pain in the rear - It pauses YouTube music when replying an sms.
Switching from BlackBerry to iPhone is like switching from a horse to Flintstone's car. Except this car is so rainbowy-ish and cartoon-ish. Oh wait...that's why it's so "magical"!
Posted via CB1007-19-14 12:44 PMLike 3 - Really? Nobody saw this coming? Since the first minute I saw the Passport I have been saying this was going to happen. People don't care what the device can do or if it is innovative or not. Most of the review sites and the general public will take one look at the device and either write articles like this or just look the other way. WHY? Because it's a QWERTY BlackBerry. And worse, it's a funny looking and ugly BlackBerry.
I hate to say I told you so, but this is only the beginning. The general public will laugh and joke about it. Doesn't matter if they tried it or not. Doesn't matter if it the best invention since the wheel. It's a QWERTY and has BlackBerry's name on it and that is why this is going to keep happening. BlackBerry should have put out a sexy all touch flagship to get people interested in BlackBerry's name again. Then released this disaster of a phone. Just my opinion.
Posted via CB1007-19-14 12:47 PMLike 0 - Forget Steve, BlackBerry should name the Intelligent Assistant Andy,.. just to mess with this guy, trapping him within a BlackBerry for the rest of time (which is apparently the worst thing that could happen to a person).
Posted via CB10Crypt1c and Shadowyugi like this.07-19-14 12:53 PMLike 2 -
- Consider this:
-you discover that your parents were siblings
-someone hides your Viagra
-your applikation for a membership in Scientology was rejected cause you are TOO blockheaded
-beginning with the first grade of school you were harassed by schoolmates, the teachers and the janitor
-dogs and cats disallow you to pet them
-your girlfriend leaves you cause of your weird affinity to horses (which is named Steve and your were caught by giving Steve Jobs...)
-you prefer "dirty talk" with Siri
-Al Qaida fears YOU
THAN you would also as desperate as the author of the article and would write something bizarre.... Be tolerant and show compassion...
:-Dstanhanks likes this.07-19-14 01:16 PMLike 1 -
It's clear that the author of the article has never touched a current BB10 device. I am very interested in the Passport. I think it's a very good platform for BlackBerry and to demonstrate how BB10 is an excellent modern,secure and productive OS. The "oddity" of it's size, shape, and PKB has generated a significant amount of interest. Both positive and negative, even on CB10. As has been stated, the hub and many of the innovations in BB10 are "must haves" once you experience them. Getting hands on a device is the true selling point. That is a difficult thing to do when the perception is that current/modern BlackBerry devices are OS7 with new touch hardware. The Passport may be able to resolve that because it is so different (provided that it is available at retail). It is pretty clear that the author of this "article" believes this and is attempting to reinforce this perception.
While it would be great if BlackBerry recaptured 30% market share, I don't believe that is the intent of the device. I love my Q and BB10. Then again I also use all three major desktop OS platforms. I'm not the typical consumer. The mainstream purchaser of this device will be the individual that is interested in the productivity aspects and technological advances of the device, not the user that uses their device solely for Instagram and Snap. I think that the "slab" device war is a battle that BlackBerry is staying out of to some extent.
In my opinion only, I think BlackBerry has determined that the incremental growth of market share, the OS development, increasing the exposure of the platform, and an incremental return to profitability in the US, is more important than trying to compete directly against Samsung and Apple. It's better to "live to fight another day" than to die in a battle you cannot win. The Passport and Classic should help further that mission. Then and only then will the "All Touch" wars begin.
From my awesome Q10 running 10.2.1.2228. Posted via CB10Last edited by nvsfg; 07-19-14 at 03:33 PM.
laketrout73 likes this.07-19-14 01:21 PMLike 1 - Bla1zeCB OG*sigh*
If you all are gonna insult him, can you at least do so sensibly? Making silly comments about incest, viagra and whatever else never go over well, sheesh. Use real-world arguments, it's much better than 'insults'. Tell him he's wrong and explain why, it's much better.07-19-14 01:25 PMLike 10 - BTW...here is the Anti-Andy article about the Passport. http://www.cnet.com/news/blackberrys...to-the-future/
Comments section include the usual troll comments with no supporting evidence.
From my awesome Q10 running 10.2.1.2228. Posted via CB1007-19-14 01:29 PMLike 0 - Would you argue with Tom Cruise about Scientology in sensible way? Do you think that Anne Frank was able to establish a dialogue with A.Hitler?... :-) Normally I act very facual when I see a small chance to get an intelligent and objective discussion (with open results), but hey- its an American webside and I hoped for the widespreaded sense of (sometimes tacky) humour....
And its not easy for me as a german to create tasteless pun in english... :-)
But you are right... as a general rule...
Peace!07-19-14 01:39 PMLike 0 -
Maybe you and many of the BlackBerry qwerty faithful like the Passport. But stop looking at the device with blinders on. The passport is going to hurt BlackBerry in my opinion.07-19-14 01:43 PMLike 0 - Tre LawrenceBetween Realities*sigh*
If you all are gonna insult him, can you at least do so sensibly? Making silly comments about incest, viagra and whatever else never go over well, sheesh. Use real-world arguments, it's much better than 'insults'. Tell him he's wrong and explain why, it's much better.
You're asking for a whole lot... LOL.07-19-14 01:46 PMLike 5 - BTW...here is the Anti-Andy article about the Passport. BlackBerry's Passport to the future - CNET
Comments section include the usual troll comments with no supporting evidence.
From my awesome Q10 running 10.2.1.2228. Posted via CB1007-19-14 01:49 PMLike 0 - What would you have them release instead, then? Most people aren't interested in BlackBerry all-touch devices, as they see them as either 'Android without Google Play' or 'iPhone without the prestige'. The only strength BlackBerry has left in the marketplace is that nobody has yet bettered them at the things they do well. Their only hope is to play to those strengths.
But the Passport is a smart move indeed. BlackBerry chose to not compete with anyone in form factor and design and they even came up with an innovation. I hope it will work well though... personally I love it but many others don't amongst the consumers
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lift likes this.07-19-14 01:57 PMLike 1 - This is the battle that BlackBerry has in front of them from the tech media. The Passport and Classic will most likely not be well received in general. There are going to be some scathing reviews because it's a BlackBerry and because it's a form factor that will not appeal to the masses.
Z10
Btw the article is the stupidest article I have ever read to date. SMH07-19-14 02:00 PMLike 0 -
It takes a certain level of belief or appreciation for the unappreciated potential of something, in this case BlackBerry, to support any statement that there is a possibility for the environment (mobile device choice) to change. Since the potential is usually not appreciated by those that can't (by virtue of being unaware or just not wanting to), then to those, a statement that there is a possibility for change will seem ludicrous.
... which is what we see with this article. It's clear the author has not really used BB10 enough to make it work for him, and thus cannot see any potential in it. So to him... it is quite ridiculous that someone would even consider the possibility of it being a viable option.
Posted via CB1007-19-14 02:20 PMLike 0 - Tre LawrenceBetween RealitiesThat's not entirely fair. It's very easy to seem "reasonable" by simply looking at the current state of an environment and stating that, yes, things will remain as they are, because the current conditions require it and they are difficult to change.
It takes a certain level of belief or appreciation for the unappreciated potential of something, in this case BlackBerry, to support any statement that there is a possibility for the environment (mobile device choice) to change. Since the potential is usually not appreciated by those that can't (by virtue of being unaware or just not wanting to), then to those, a statement that there is a possibility for change will seem ludicrous.
... which is what we see with this article. It's clear the author has not really used BB10 enough to make it work for him, and thus cannot see any potential in it. So to him... it is quite ridiculous that someone would even consider the possibility of it being a viable option.
Posted via CB10
Still, I think what Bla1ze is asking for is a bit of maturity. In the tech world, BB fans are known to get, well, a bit hot under the collar at any perceived slight to the brand.
I have NO problem with a writer saying a device is unviable. Not one. He/she is allowed his/her opinion. Going to a site to attack someone's mom because he said something about... wait for it... my device of choice? Nah. I hold that e-rampaging BB fans (just like raging iOS and Android juicers) do more damage to BlackBerry's image than any writer can.
One thing I think we need to understand is that BlackBerry is FAR from the most disparaged tech brands out there.07-19-14 02:35 PMLike 0 - You simply never fail to amaze me with your "it's a form factor that will not appeal to the masses" shenanigan. It seems you can read the mind of the masses. Just because you don't like something does not mean that "the masses" will think likewise.
Btw the article is the stupidest article I have ever read to date. SMH
I know some people will cling to their qwerty devices, but the rest of the whole world has moved away from that and that is what is going to keep making Blackberry look old and outdated.07-19-14 02:40 PMLike 0
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