- Blackberry is always more expensive than cellphones with similar or better specs. I could easily get an HTC with better specs, faster browser and far more apps available at a lower price then let's say a 9700.
I just don't get why they are sold at a premium compared to other brands.04-07-11 06:27 AMLike 0 - Build quality is one factor. Another, depending on where you are located, is the subsidy offered by the carrier. Shipping costs for components and where the devices are assembled are also considerations.
Also, to be honest, as far as cost goes, better specs don't always equal a higher price to the manufacturer, or a significantly higher price.04-07-11 07:03 AMLike 0 - pcgizmo#IMCrackBerry Ph.D.Blackberry is always more expensive than cellphones with similar or better specs. I could easily get an HTC with better specs, faster browser and far more apps available at a lower price then let's say a 9700.
I just don't get why they are sold at a premium compared to other brands.04-07-11 07:22 AMLike 0 - FubazCrackBerry's Sour GrapeDon't forget that RIM hosts its own servers, and constantly is upgrading infrastructure and security.
Its not just the physical device we are paying for, but we are also funding their developement.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com04-07-11 07:24 AMLike 0 - pcgizmo#IMCrackBerry Ph.D.
Blackberry is always more expensive than cellphones with similar or better specs. I could easily get an HTC with better specs, faster browser and far more apps available at a lower price then let's say a 9700.
I just don't get why they are sold at a premium compared to other brands.04-07-11 07:29 AMLike 0 -
Here's a price example from Norway:
Blackberry 9780 costs 625 here, whereas an HTC Desire costs 600 bucks even though it has the same specs but a better camera and far more apps available on top of a superior browser....04-07-11 07:34 AMLike 0 - More apps?most droid apps are useless,I bet most of them are just shortcuts to websites.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com04-07-11 07:40 AMLike 0 - No, I think you're mistaking those for BB apps. Because if that were actually the case, everyone in here wouldn't be so giddy about the Playbook's supposed Android app compatibility.04-07-11 07:44 AMLike 0
- In my opinion the price-varieties are fractional in comparison of equivalents devices! The differences depending on fashion, support/subsidization of providers, exchange rate, added value tax, and and and.... One issue could be the market value of the devices, means free endowments like word/excel/pdf/etc. licenses. Also free access to an (own) server (BIS/BES) with own messenger-service you have tp pay for by using other manufaturer... Or the priceless advantage of encrypted datatraffic with own (independent from provider) server-services...and and and....
In my mind a Blackberry is always a reasonable purchase!!!!!04-07-11 08:03 AMLike 0 - pcgizmo#IMCrackBerry Ph.D.Without contract pricing
Thunder Bolt $599
Droid X $569
Storm2 $539
I don't know what goes on in Norway, but again no premium for the BB
and Tucker, spare me the "you're comparing Storm2 to DroidX/Thunderbolt?" nonsense. I get it, you don't like Storm2. Get over it.04-07-11 08:16 AMLike 0 - 04-07-11 08:52 AMLike 0
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- Because there are companies who like creating jobs for people other than in China or Korea. I would much rather pay a little more for a product NOT made in China. As a matter of fact, I go out and look for products NOT made in China.04-07-11 08:58 AMLike 6
- Do we really wanna live in a world where absolutely everything is made in China?
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com04-07-11 09:01 AMLike 0 -
- Wow this thread is really diving ...funny
The Torch in India is for $728 while the HTC Desire is for $600. On build quality the Desire is much better, metal unibody, great screen etc, but the Torch comes with a Touchscreen and a Keyboard, and average bulid quality (for this price bracket)
So Noril does have a point here.
However, the Curve is for $200. And the beauty is that the curve can do whatever the torch can do...so really there is a phone for each budget. And I don't see any Android phones that cheap (except for the cheap chinese Androids)
Even so I would buy the more expensive Torch over the better built Androids. Somehow just like my Blackberries ...
Note:- Before anyone asks the above prices are for phones without plans and unlocked04-07-11 09:04 AMLike 0 - pcgizmo#IMCrackBerry Ph.D.LOL!!!! This dude's been set up by the usual suspects, right? I have a feeling this is you-know-who with a new account.....
Dude - RIM is trying to rip you off of every last cent you make. That's why they charge what they charge. They made their phones JUST SO NORLI can go broke!!!!
You've found them out!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's a CONSPIRACY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OK, I'll get in trouble with the mods for that, but I just couldn't resist....
While the OP's question is a total fail, here's another one to ponder...
Why did the chicken cross the road?
Oh wait, I'll start a new thread so I can socialize.
Oh well then you're right, you're not third world, you're even less.Last edited by pcgizmo; 04-07-11 at 11:05 AM.
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