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  1. Bbnivende's Avatar
    INDIA

    From:
    Will the new BlackBerry click in the Indian smartphone market? - Livemint
    this:

    India: $4B market for $500+ phones. That's a market of 8,000,0000 phones. (0.6% of population)
    China: $40B market for $500+ phones. That's a market of 80,000,0000 phones. (6% of population)
    USA: $60B market for $500+ phones. That's a market of 120,000,0000 phones. (33% of US population)

    Seems like India is not that important. Not saying that getting 10% of India is not important. But the USA is way more important. 1% of the USA marketbase will trump 10% of India marketbase.
    If BB could hook up with Lenovo on even a marketing deal .. they would do well at Lenovo's 7000 stores in China. I think that BB has problems with the security issues in China the same as India. Too much security for the governments liking using BB7.
    kfh227 and Acumenight like this.
    02-24-13 01:51 PM
  2. Alexander Tran's Avatar
    Yes. Lots of Z0/Q10 can be sold in India and China. But z5 and q5 (just giving fictious names to low-mid-range devices, for the sake of this post) WILL sell EVEN MORE! Bold sells well in India but Curve sells even more.
    Keep in mind that low-mid end devices will have lower margins than the high end. Therefore, you will need to outsell high end devices 2:1 or even 3:1.
    bungaboy likes this.
    02-24-13 01:57 PM
  3. Luke Barrie's Avatar
    there is ABSOLUTELY no reason for blackberry to introduce an entry-level device at this time. They did that the past 3 years and it caused constantly lower ownership. BB10 is a BIG thing, and the hype add value, and the cost creates hype
    02-24-13 02:45 PM
  4. kfh227's Avatar
    I could swear that BBRY long ago said that the first BB10 phone will eventually be the entry level phone. This will occur as OS 7 is phased out. 3 years from now, the hardware specs of the first gen Z10/Q10 will be "low end"
    02-24-13 04:05 PM
  5. Bbnivende's Avatar
    there is ABSOLUTELY no reason for blackberry to introduce an entry-level device at this time. They did that the past 3 years and it caused constantly lower ownership. BB10 is a BIG thing, and the hype add value, and the cost creates hype
    The BlackBerry 7 (BB7) operating system isn�t likely to disappear any time soon, and neither is the flat-rated and unlimited Internet and e-mail proposition, the BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS), that has made BB7-powered devices so popular in emerging markets.

    In fact, BlackBerry may even offer a new BB7 device in future, according to CEO Thorsten Heins.

    Although the Canadian company is focused mainly on its new BlackBerry 10 (BB10) operating system, Heins hints that it may release a new handset running BB7 because of the platform�s popularity in markets like South Africa.

    �Many people in India, Indonesia and South Africa have their first experience of the Internet on a mobile device,� Heins says. He says this means consumers in these markets may be more readily able to imagine the possibilities mobile connectivity can offer them.

    With this in mind, Heins says BlackBerry is developing a portfolio of BB10 devices, which will include a �mid-tier device� and may even include �entry-level devices in some markets�.

    However, he warns that low-cost BB10 devices won�t appear overnight. �The cost of the technology in those devices is high at the moment.�

    Nevertheless, as the cost of processors, touch displays and other components falls, Heins says BlackBerry has �plans in place� to create cheaper BB10 devices and serve emerging markets and their needs.

    Part of BlackBerry�s success in emerging markets has been on account of the combination of the BIS proposition, the �network efficiency� afforded by BlackBerry�s compression of data, and the fact that most emerging markets are limited to 2G and 3G networks. �Unless they move to 4G, that recipe will remain intact,� Heins says. �[BlackBerry] might even do new product, we�ll see, because it�s a great mobile experience.� � (c) 2013 NewsCentral Media

    Heins hints at new BlackBerry 7 device | TechCentral

    Don't forget that a huge chunk of BB revenue is outside of USA, UK & Canada
    Superfly_FR, bungaboy and s0be like this.
    02-24-13 04:22 PM
  6. Alexander Tran's Avatar
    The BlackBerry 7 (BB7) operating system isn’t likely to disappear any time soon, and neither is the flat-rated and unlimited Internet and e-mail proposition, the BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS), that has made BB7-powered devices so popular in emerging markets.

    In fact, BlackBerry may even offer a new BB7 device in future, according to CEO Thorsten Heins.

    Although the Canadian company is focused mainly on its new BlackBerry 10 (BB10) operating system, Heins hints that it may release a new handset running BB7 because of the platform’s popularity in markets like South Africa.

    “Many people in India, Indonesia and South Africa have their first experience of the Internet on a mobile device,” Heins says. He says this means consumers in these markets may be more readily able to imagine the possibilities mobile connectivity can offer them.

    With this in mind, Heins says BlackBerry is developing a portfolio of BB10 devices, which will include a “mid-tier device” and may even include “entry-level devices in some markets”.

    However, he warns that low-cost BB10 devices won’t appear overnight. “The cost of the technology in those devices is high at the moment.”

    Nevertheless, as the cost of processors, touch displays and other components falls, Heins says BlackBerry has “plans in place” to create cheaper BB10 devices and serve emerging markets and their needs.

    Part of BlackBerry’s success in emerging markets has been on account of the combination of the BIS proposition, the “network efficiency” afforded by BlackBerry’s compression of data, and the fact that most emerging markets are limited to 2G and 3G networks. “Unless they move to 4G, that recipe will remain intact,” Heins says. “[BlackBerry] might even do new product, we’ll see, because it’s a great mobile experience.” — (c) 2013 NewsCentral Media

    Heins hints at new BlackBerry 7 device | TechCentral

    Don't forget that a huge chunk of BB revenue is outside of USA, UK & Canada
    This is the part where they said licensing or a partnership would be helpful. An example would be Sony who are excellent in hardware development. Most low end phones now a days have touch screen which is a key function of BB10. Unfortunately, RIMM does not have the technology nor economies of scale to produce a low tier touch screen device. This is where Sony comes in play with their ability to mass produce low-tier touch devices cost effectively. However, Im not sure what the difference is between mid tier and lower tier. What differentiates lower tier and mid tier?
    02-24-13 05:04 PM
  7. Eiman187's Avatar
    Hey everybody. Has anybody read an interview wit TH today? http://http://translate.google.com/t...-12092854.html I hope we will have a green day tomorrow
    02-24-13 05:08 PM
  8. drummer_god's Avatar
    If that interview isn't picked up by English speaking media, it will likely be buried with all the other good news from the last week.
    02-24-13 05:13 PM
  9. m0de25's Avatar
    If that interview isn't picked up by English speaking media, it will likely be buried with all the other good news from the last week.
    Which begs the question... why doesn't he do an interview with the English speaking (ie. North American) media? If he's "allowed" to do this in German, why not in English where it will have immediate impact?
    02-24-13 05:17 PM
  10. bungaboy's Avatar
    I downloaded an update today for my z10 and it improved my battery life
    What version you on now? Is that with Bell?
    02-24-13 05:23 PM
  11. drummer_god's Avatar
    I agree. Go on cnbc and say the same stuff in English
    Kid Vibe likes this.
    02-24-13 05:23 PM
  12. Eiman187's Avatar
    Probably you are right. But lets hope for the best
    02-24-13 05:25 PM
  13. lcjr's Avatar
    Not sure if this has been posted yet, but here's a Q10 being advertized on e-Bay with a shipment date mid March to end of March. Read the description for date details. Take it for what it's worth, but if this did have some truth to it we could be getting some good news soon.

    BB10 Unlocked Verizon Blackberry Q10 New Latest Smartphone Z10 Other Auction | eBay
    02-24-13 05:39 PM
  14. kfh227's Avatar
    Hrmm, simultaneous Q10, Z10 launch in the USA?
    02-24-13 06:25 PM
  15. Andrew4life's Avatar
    Which begs the question... why doesn't he do an interview with the English speaking (ie. North American) media? If he's "allowed" to do this in German, why not in English where it will have immediate impact?
    I agree. Go on cnbc and say the same stuff in English
    Useless, the Z10 is not even available in the US. Heins is also doing it in Germany because the Z10 was just released there. When it is released in US, he will definitely be doing a lot more interviews in the US. Until then, the US gets no love because the US carriers do not love.
    Superfly_FR likes this.
    02-24-13 06:59 PM
  16. leafs123's Avatar
    If the rumours that BBRY can't keep up with the Z10 demand are true, than it's a good thing. However, it also points to the fact that BBRY needs some sort of OEM partnership. They need a partner that can pump out a lot of devices in production to keep up with the demand. Let's hope the sell numbers are strong so we can kick the bears out of this stock!
    02-24-13 07:25 PM
  17. kfh227's Avatar
    If the rumours that BBRY can't keep up with the Z10 demand are true, than it's a good thing. However, it also points to the fact that BBRY needs some sort of OEM partnership. They need a partner that can pump out a lot of devices in production to keep up with the demand. Let's hope the sell numbers are strong so we can kick the bears out of this stock!
    Research the company that is making the Z10 for them. If anyone can pump out more phones, it is them.

    Also, BBRY's manufacturer would have the same problems any OEM would have.
    1) You need the facilities to actually do final assembly. If there are 5 assembly lines and you need 10, it is the same problem for anyone making them.
    2) You need raw materials. If you need 10 processors instead of 5, your processor maker needs to be able to provide supply.
    02-24-13 07:35 PM
  18. drummer_god's Avatar
    I agree. Go on cnbc and say the same stuff in English
    and, i'd like to see him address that rumor of only selling 300,000 units, by saying the following:

    "I've read reports that we've only sold 300,000 Z10s. that is so laughable, as we sold that many phones in our first week in the UK alone."

    that would really squash that crap.
    02-24-13 07:36 PM
  19. Andrew4life's Avatar
    If the rumours that BBRY can't keep up with the Z10 demand are true, than it's a good thing. However, it also points to the fact that BBRY needs some sort of OEM partnership. They need a partner that can pump out a lot of devices in production to keep up with the demand. Let's hope the sell numbers are strong so we can kick the bears out of this stock!
    It's not a good thing if they thought demand was going to be low and they set the bar low. (Deja vu of Nokia's WP8 sellout?)
    Of course if they demand is legitimately earth shattering, it's good news.
    02-24-13 07:38 PM
  20. drummer_god's Avatar
    heins said in the interview, they were "ambitious" in their projections, and exceeded that.
    so, i doubt they set the bar low.
    02-24-13 07:40 PM
  21. drummer_god's Avatar
    here is cnbc talking about, pretty much, the same thing morganplus8 talked about yesterday:

    Talking Numbers: New BlackBerry 10 Warning - CNBC

    the guy discussing "fundamentals" is a joke. because he hasn't used the phone and recently switched to an iphone MUST mean the phone isn't selling....seriously?
    02-24-13 07:59 PM
  22. Bugmapper's Avatar
    here is cnbc talking about, pretty much, the same thing morganplus8 talked about yesterday:

    Talking Numbers: New BlackBerry 10 Warning - CNBC

    the guy discussing "fundamentals" is a joke. because he hasn't used the phone and recently switched to an iphone MUST mean the phone isn't selling....seriously?
    Yeah, great fundamentals analysis.

    Maybe cnbc is reading this thread for guidance from morgan+8 !!!
    02-24-13 08:37 PM
  23. kfh227's Avatar
    It is a business. They set the bar appropriately and probably had internal plans for under or over estimating demand.

    As a business though, you do not want to expect X units and manufacturer 2*X out of hope. You want a contingency plan if you need 2*X. They seem to have had a contingency plan. And there is a built in lag due to logistical reasons (ie: need to source components). So you are now hearing that manufacturing is ramped up.

    If you make to many units:
    1) You have cash that was burned to make Z10s that would otherwise be making a few percent on low yield investments like JNJ bonds.
    2) You make all that stock. It has to be warehoused. Warehouses are not free.

    This is why Just In Time manufacturing is so big these days. You want to keep cash on the books as long as possible so it can collect a yield and you do not want to have to spend additionally to house stock that you don't really need to house.
    02-24-13 09:41 PM
  24. kfh227's Avatar
    Analysts answer questions because they were asked. Not because they have the answers.

    People that do interviews on TV have a job because they can speak without saying the word "umm".
    Bugmapper likes this.
    02-24-13 09:44 PM
  25. jimmyzzz's Avatar
    Increasing production capacity still doesn't tell us much. I'm assuming they had an initial production run of 500K. This matches with analysts estimates of 300K-500K sold. Now they would be increasing the production capacity for a second wave launch including the US market. A shorter initial production run might explain why there was seemingly sell outs and not enough supply.
    02-24-13 10:22 PM
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