Why all the complaining about the QWERTY icons...?
So I've spent some time reading the comments on the leaked QWERTY BB10 images... Most of the comments were ofcourse negative. This is something that bothers me about BB fans...Within our own community it seems like RIM can't do anything right. Granted we are all entitled to our opinions... But if you are sports fan or a fan of anything in particular, if you have confidence in your team it leaves very little room for others to bash it. I have seen articles written on CNET and TECH Radar where the authors have directly quoted negative remarks from CB website and used it as a point of emphasis. *dont ask me what article because I can't remember* point is... We need to easy up on the bashing of RIM in our own backyard...I understand people want to express their thoughts and opinions on the up coming product, but the negative comments need to stop... "Icons are too big" (universal search, you can make folders, put primary apps on first 3 pages) I mean these are the strong points of BB and people need to emphasize on that. Big icons=no track pad (someone said "i have fat fingers so this is great")*i have a friend who uses an iPhone because his fingers are too fat for BB's so this is great*(granted if its is not the default setting) but the complaint it (oh even apple got it right adding an extra row) really? Now we are praising apple and bashing our beloved in the same sentence.
So just remember, when other sites start bashing blackberry for having large icons and not justifying it because there is no trackpad to compensate...don't come crying saying "other people are saying bad things about the product". When within our own community we can't defend the practical reasons why BB does some of the things they do...We know BB is for people who gets things done!
Now if you are telling me you don't know how to put your primary apps within the first 3 pages... Then you SIR are not a can do individual...because having a 9900 and being able to fit 15+ icons on one tray... My most used apps are in the first 3 rows...
So why the complaining? We have the ability to do these things... Please exercise it instead of complaining about it...We are starting to sound lazy like iPhone users "I like it because its soooo easy to use, my 3 year old daughter even knows how to use it"...OH PLEASE!
Re: Why all the complaining about the QWERTY icons...?
no complaints here, just bring it, and will go from there
Why all the complaining about the QWERTY icons...?
My friend and I had a discussion about this. Here is why there is nothing to complain about. The UI will work because of the scrolling dots (just slide to jump pages), and less icons on the screen means its hard to miss the app you're looking for. Arguably the user experience would be much faster paced than on the Z10. Then he mentioned that the bar on the bottom with the magnifying class and call button takes up 1/4 of the screen, but I said that's what we have right now on our Bold 99xx. Except the call/end/menu/back strip is replaced with screen. It only appears on the apps/frames mode, disappears when you go to hub or another app to become extra screen space! Quite an innovative upgrade from our current bold.
Finally he said that too much of the UI is compromised due to the screen size since BB10 is made for touch. I slightly disagree because it is just as touchable and easy to use since the icons are still big like on the Z10. either way, until we see a review showing the UI, we shouldn't jump to conclusions. There is still a lot that RIM might be hiding.
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Why all the complaining about the QWERTY icons...?
My take on the negative comments: its deja vu when L first leaked. "it looks like a droid I hate it" "it looks like an Iphone I hate it"" omg the icons are hideous, is that cheap Chinese plastic I see?" " I guess I have to wait for the qwerty!"
Fast forward since a few tweaks and enhancements: "Zomg its awesome,the iphone looks so dated next to it" "omg I love it, This is my next phone!" "Its ...its...OH no I just came in my pants" "Just Take my Money RIM!"
Okay now obviously the icons are to big and its a bit of a bland looking phone like the L was when it surfaced but once its launch Os is shown along with it in its good pair of jeans I think folks will change opinion just like they did with L.
People wanted a BlackBerry10 Bold and that's what RIM gave us. Like I said when the final os is shown and its textured back or whatever RIM goes with ; people will change their tune.
Me personally I don't know what device I want yet because I believe I would have to have at least a few minutes holding and using both before I decided.
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Why all the complaining about the QWERTY icons...?
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howarmat yes and no. if this leak was 2 months ago i agree. But we are 30 days away from this being introduced and the whole thing being put up for everyone to see and try out. Its make or break on Jan 30th. I will cringe if i hear something along the lines of "incomplete" or "that is coming" etc. They need to have it ready and looking as good as it gets.
yes the qwerty will be shown but from everything we all have been told already only the all touch will be available first. The qwerty will follow and with good reason. The OS is not launch ready. I'm sure RIM knew it wouldn't be ready either that's why its going to follow the Z10. Heck the apps aren't even ready. Do you know of a developer who has a dev alpha C? Just take a look in appworld on a pc or Mac and use the filter. You can filter every BlackBerry device including dev alpha ,PlayBook and all touch but the is nothing there about N series/X10.
No need to worry about anything I think RIM has this under control. ;)
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