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- Hope that wasn't me. I'm not worried about the number of apps. I only have a few that I need and use. Lots of room on my 9930. I just wasn't understanding the different apps for different devices. Seemed to me one app should work on all BB10 devices, but I was shown otherwise.
Back on point...I share yours and most everyone's thoughts on having and maintaining just a handful or 2 of meaningful apps that are generally daily users. Big difference between this and the irritating "number of apps available" discussions. Today's discussions specific to the Q were interesting and along with Crackberry Adam's OS update and features review, it helped me decide which 10 was for me (I've had time cause my workplace doesn't switch over to BES10 till May). Just smelled that the talk could go sideways and didn't want us giving those POS media vultures any ammunition. I'm sure they scan Crackberry once in awhile and I bet this fantastic thread is one of their main stops.
Now get back to your patio brother. Must have cooled down to.....what.....75 or so by now? Don't answer!!!lcjr likes this.04-05-13 11:29 PMLike 1 - Not sure if you have all seen this yet.
http://m.seekingalpha.com/article/1321611
Almost like a BlackBerry ad. LoL
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Swoosh....posted with CB1004-06-13 03:04 AMLike 0 - It's hard to disagree with anything you're pointing out... But at the same time, the Q10 is likely to appeal to governments and enterprises (and the 'power user')... Where the app gap isn't too important. What's more important is how solid a performer the Q10 is (doesn't freeze, doesn't require battery pulls, and can browse the internet with the best of them...and upwards from there).
In the heavy use environments, i think the QWERTY design just lends itself better than all glass designs... By nature, physical keyboard is a more rugged design. I work in the major appliance business and for clothes washers and dryers, it took us *years* to switch from mechanical timers/knobs to full digital touch pads. There is still a great deal of people that want that tactile feedback. There is still a healthy appetite for knobs and physical keys, imo. This group knows that BB offers the best keyboard experience, bar none... So BB has them locked in, with or without heavy marketing.
For consumers, you're looking at general interest in the Q10 probably being about 40-ish% of the Z10. However, as you mentioned, the limited competition in QWERTY phones probably means that the conversion rate from general interest to purchase is likely to be higher than the Z10.
And the government / enterprise factor is likely to not be fully captured by search volumes. One search probably translates into a fraction of a sale for a Z10, while Q10 searches by government / enterprise decision makers may result in hundreds/thousands of units being sold later on.
So the Q10 should sell at least 40% of the Z10, but the higher conversion rates and business/government appeal could push that significantly higher.04-06-13 04:52 AMLike 6 - Zenyatta Ventures Ltd (ZENYF)-(ZEN) Zenyatta - Zenyatta Ventures Ltd; Phase II Drill Program Commences at Albany Project, north-eastern Ontario
Any thoughts or advice would be much appreciated.04-06-13 05:28 AMLike 0 - Zenyatta Ventures Ltd (ZENYF)-(ZEN) Zenyatta - Zenyatta Ventures Ltd; Phase II Drill Program Commences at Albany Project, north-eastern Ontario
Any thoughts or advice would be much appreciated.KISSINGER likes this.04-06-13 06:57 AMLike 1 - Smartphone Madness 2013 Finals: Nokia Lumia 920 vs. BlackBerry Z10 - very surprised that Z10 isn't ahead in these polls. I voted for Z10 but Z10 is lagging behind; and I think poll is closing soon.bungaboy likes this.04-06-13 08:21 AMLike 1
- Weekend stuff....
'Cycling, basketball ease stress for BlackBerry boss'
http://www.therecord.com/news/busine...lackberry-boss04-06-13 08:24 AMLike 5 - Weekend stuff....
'Cycling, basketball ease stress for BlackBerry boss'
http://www.therecord.com/news/busine...lackberry-boss
Posted via CB1004-06-13 08:50 AMLike 0 - Smartphone Madness 2013 Finals: Nokia Lumia 920 vs. BlackBerry Z10 - very surprised that Z10 isn't ahead in these polls. I voted for Z10 but Z10 is lagging behind; and I think poll is closing soon.
The Z10 is in the final round but needs more votes. Hop over and vote.
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- Good morning friends, I'm hoping we all have a productive day today. If I might throw out a word of caution, one of our good friends in Germany posted on her FB page that while she was sleeping last night she made several high dollar purchases until her bank account was emptied. She's already talked to the bank but this serves as a reminder for us to double check our security measures today. Don't think it matters what brand of phone or tablet she uses really.04-06-13 10:11 AMLike 3
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- Good morning friends, I'm hoping we all have a productive day today. If I might throw out a word of caution, one of our good friends in Germany posted on her FB page that while she was sleeping last night she made several high dollar purchases until her bank account was emptied. She's already talked to the bank but this serves as a reminder for us to double check our security measures today. Don't think it matters what brand of phone or tablet she uses really.
Posted via CB1004-06-13 10:23 AMLike 2 - In fact, I'm looking on-line trying to decide what hot rod project I want to get this summer. You can check it out on el paso Craigs list if you doubt me, but classic cars and trucks here are dirt cheap. I want to buy one for under 3000, fix it up and resell it somewhere else for a few grand more. Good way to make extra cash.
TheSamba.com :: VW Classifieds - Vehicles - Ghia04-06-13 11:57 AMLike 3 - Weekend stuff....
'Cycling, basketball ease stress for BlackBerry boss'
http://www.therecord.com/news/busine...lackberry-boss
It's all about brand recognition. And people realizing BlackBerry is back.
BlackBerry let us help you promote your brand!!!!!
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Posted via CB10bungaboy and BlackistheBerry like this.04-06-13 02:51 PMLike 2 - Much like the at&t/US release date was announced march 11th, for a 22nd launch , i expect the Q10 release date announced on the 11th of April for a 22nd launch. That would put the announcement, and subsequent stock jump for this upcoming week..04-06-13 02:55 PMLike 3
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This stock should be trading much higher, hopefully we will see some news this week that causes it to do so. a release schedule for the Q10 that is a little more tight then the Z10 (ie: not a month between canada and US releases) could throw us up to $16 on the same day, followed by some bearish insights about "the Z10's mediocre launch" to wrangle it back into the $15sShanerredflag likes this.04-06-13 03:29 PMLike 1 -
I'm just waiting for more SP upgrades. The Globe and Mail has stated the following:
Analysts’ ratings: There were nine buys, 15 holds and 21 sells, according to Bloomberg data. Target prices ranged from $5.07 a share as estimated by Berenberg Bank analyst Adnann Ahmad, to $22.35 by Scotia Capital Markets analyst Gus Papageorgiou.
As you can see, it's all over the place. I think until there is a general consensus that BB should be in the $20 range, we won't see a significant bump. Also, I am waiting for more news on their marketing campaigns. They are really pushing themselves this quarter with significant sponsorships, which is important. They need more than Alicia Keys if they want to persuade the US. In terms of Canada, the other day I was watching Sportsnet and Blackberry has their own booth where the anchors talk about the world of sports (I think it's called the Blackberry room, or something like that. Its a desk with a giant Blackberry logo, which is a great marketing tactic).
Barclays Center :: Barclays Center and the Brooklyn Nets Team with BalckBerry in a Sponsorship Alliance I've said this time and time again, if Jay-Z can latch on to this, Blackberry will get a huge boost (he has a small stake in the Nets)
Jay-Z with his Blackberry Bold.Last edited by Kid Vibe; 04-06-13 at 05:29 PM.
04-06-13 03:30 PMLike 3 - Something to read they may be interesting.Old article from back 2011.
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A Glimpse of �30 Ways QNX Touches Your Life�
Mike Lazaridis never fails to point out in recent interviews that practically everybody is using QNX and just doesn�t know it. Luis did some digging and came across a nice list on QNX�s website that they published for their 30th anniversary back in June of last year. Keep in mind this list is about 6 months old and was put out only a few months after RIM�s acquisition in April of 2010. Still I kind of get a kick out of the fact that RIM now owns the backbone software for many critical services we all rely on. Personally my favorite is the fct that OnStar is based on QNX� but now I am kind of wondering if the LASIK surgery I did two years ago was using a QNX system.
So what are you waiting for check out the list below:
People encounter QNX technology every day when they:
1.Use Twitter, Facebook, or YouTube � QNX technology provides the software foundation for the world�s highest-capacity routers, which handle the data, voice, and video traffic for hundreds of millions of Internet users every day.
2.Flip a light switch � QNX technology controls thousands of power-generation systems worldwide, from wind turbines to nuclear stations to hydroelectric plants.
3.Call for help � By leveraging the unmatched reliability of QNX technology, 9 1 1 dispatch systems deliver emergency assistance 24/7, nonstop.
4.Call for help on the road � The QNX-based OnStar system, deployed in dozens of car models, automatically calls for help in a crash and can even provide emergency responders with the car�s exact location.
5.Use green energy � QNX-based power-grid simulators help utilities integrate electricity from solar panels, wind farms, and other renewable energy sources.
6.Save gas � QNX-based traffic control systems reduce fuel consumption by optimizing traffic flow, minimizing traffic jams, and reducing waits at intersections.
7.Eat a jelly donut � QNX-based food inspection systems detect dangerous contaminants and can even spot items with missing ingredients, such as jelly donuts that have no jelly.
8.Get a caffeine fix � Car navigation systems based on QNX technology not only provide automatic route selection and turn-by-turn directions, but can even track down the nearest coffee shop if you�re thirsting for a latt�.
9.Shop online � Online retailers like Amazon.com and Avnet rely on QNX-based warehouse automation systems to move massive amounts of merchandise every day.
10.Watch TV � QNX technology keeps couch potatoes happy, controlling television stations, delivering cable signals, and even powering universal remotes.
11.Watch an action flick � QNX technology powers motion-control systems that create some of Hollywood�s most spectacular special effects and stunts.
12.Take a train � From high-speed trains to subway cars, QNX-based systems go the distance, controlling locomotives and coordinating railway traffic.
13.Fly in a plane � QNX technology is at the core of pilot-training simulators and air-traffic control systems worldwide.
14.Board a boat � QNX-based navigation and radar systems keep cruise ships on course by helping crews navigate through fog, bad weather, and narrow estuaries.
15.Buy shoes � Footwear vendors like ASICS and Brown Shoe rely on QNX-based warehouse systems to move their products from the factory floor to the shoe store.
16.Keep cool in the checkout line � QNX technology controls the HVAC systems in many of the biggest big-box stores in North America.
17.Stay connected while driving � Using innovative QNX software, car infotainment systems connect seamlessly to Bluetooth phones, MP3 players, USB sticks, and a variety of other devices and services.
18.Build a sundeck � Using QNX-based machine-vision systems, sawmill operators extract the maximum amount of lumber from every tree.
19.Mail a letter � QNX technology helps mail-sorting machines push the performance envelope, processing up to 40,000 letters per hour.
20.Visit the doctor � QNX technology brings reliability to a host of diagnostic devices, including ECG machines, angiography systems, cardiac monitors, and bone density analyzers.
21.Take medicine � QNX-based vision systems scan for defects in a variety of manufactured products, from pharmaceutical blister packs to the lids of peanut butter jars.
22.Get better � QNX-based cancer treatment devices use proton beams to target tumors precisely, without damaging nearby organs.
23.Wash socks � A QNX-based system automatically configures control panels for washing machines and tests each panel to make sure it functions correctly.
24.Breathe clean air � QNX-based building-automation systems help factories, universities, and other large facilities slash power consumption by up to 50%, reducing the amount of fossil fuels burned for electricity.
25.Go to college � Students and professors worldwide use QNX technology to perform medical research, explore new forms of energy generation, and even discover new planets.
26.See better � Using a QNX-based LASIK system, doctors perform bladeless laser surgery to help people reduce their dependency on glasses and contact lenses.
27.Buy a book � Bookstores throughout North America rely on QNX-based point-of-sale systems to deliver highly personalized service to their customers.
28.Play video poker � QNX technology powers intercasino gaming systems that can pay out multi-million-dollar winnings, with zero tolerance for error.
29.Drive over a bridge � QNX technology helps reduce drawbridge congestion by controlling automated bridge raising systems.
30.Go for a digital drive � QNX-based digital instrument clusters are changing the face of in-car computing, combining virtual speedometers with navigation displays, backup cameras, and other content to provide drivers with the most appropriate information for every drive mode or road condition.
On a side note you might want to check out QNX�s previous 25 ways QNX touches your life or their blog post from CES highlighting the car companies showing off products at CES with QNX built in. I was also kind of impressed with how many companies went on the record congratulating QNX on their 30th anniversary.
All in all QNX seems like a huge deal for RIM. I am really excited for 2012 when my phone will hopefully be running QNX and never have to reboot� That is my dream a phone that NEVER has to reboot.04-06-13 03:33 PMLike 5 -
- What reboots are you talking about...work mine to extreme limits and this thing does not crash, stop or complain...great decice.
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