- A friend of mine was giving me a hard time about my 9900 and how much better his phone was compared to mine....
So naturally I challenged him to a little contest.
First we used a pc and sent an email to both of us, we both have Telus accounts, and since android polls for mail (his set to 1/2 hour) it's 1 point BB.
He got me on camera apps and his browser was easy to read but I smoked him on the typing speed/errors test and for the kicker, he was getting kind of smug, I said "Okay, let's set our brightness to 10 and go out side (bright sunny day) and run the test again.... He couldn't even see his screen and got pwned by default! So should someone give ya the blues about your phone ask them "you wanna step outside". LOL08-31-11 06:27 PMLike 7 - Anyone else getting a West Side Story vibe from this "battle"? One gang advances clicking their keyboards only to be chased back by the other gang waving their browsers.
Of course the Android gang wins the battle because they all had their chargers with them and swung them like chains08-31-11 06:31 PMLike 4 - My brother and sister both have Samsung galaxy s phones. All they doo is sit around and ask each other if they beat angry birds yet... theres like 8 versions of the game and all u do is throw birds at pigs... they do this by the charger because their batteries die every day...08-31-11 07:09 PMLike 3
- I switched over from a Droid x, The difference is simple, androids and iphones are way more media friendly and more fun as toys, but to get work done, and to text, email ect (what a phone is really for imo) nothing touches the bold 9930.
The browser is kinda crappy, but i found myself using google reader more than the browser even on my droid x which my blackberry does just as good. I do still have the droid for when i need a "media phone" but that is very rare for myself.rcm1301 likes this.08-31-11 07:28 PMLike 1 - Android does have many push email capabilities actually. He might not have it set up correctly. I have 3 push accounts right now actually.08-31-11 07:55 PMLike 5
- The only way to silence Android fanboys???
BlackBerry has to produce a phone that has frequently updated specs and also runs Android on top pf the BB OS or the upcoming QNX software.
It would be the best of both worlds
The best email/corporate phone combined with Android Apps would be AMAZING and keep me from carrying 2 phones. I currently use a Bold 9650 for work and I use a Motorola Photon Android on Sprint for personal use.
BlackBerry ABSOLUTELY has to keep up with technology to not only keep current users but to gather new users. NOONE wants yesterdays technology except maybe
diehard fans or people who don't know or care about technology.
BlackBerry Needs Dual Core processors, large HD screens, RAM Galore, docking stations with HDMI and external ouputs and or lapdock.
Anyone who says they don't is living in the past... and unwilling to accept what is necessary for RIM to no longer be tech analyst trash talk of today.
I love RIM but they have to up the ante with at the minimum staying up with current technology in shorter product life cycles and trying to innovate a QNX / Android type software hybrid like what we should see with the PlayBook.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com08-31-11 07:59 PMLike 0 - I really don't care at all what other people use personally. I do know that my Bold 9930 is grabbing epic attention at work. People seem genuinely surprised that RIM released a phone this cool. Positively surprised. I think RIM is on the right track for sure.
And I don't think BB 'needs' dual core CPUs, big screens and other battery sucking crap. Maybe some models but surely not all. This single core 9930 is blazing fast. I wouldn't know what difference a dual core would make besides draining the battery faster.08-31-11 08:14 PMLike 2 -
- I switched over from a Droid x, The difference is simple, androids and iphones are way more media friendly and more fun as toys, but to get work done, and to text, email ect (what a phone is really for imo) nothing touches the bold 9930.
The browser is kinda crappy, but i found myself using google reader more than the browser even on my droid x which my blackberry does just as good. I do still have the droid for when i need a "media phone" but that is very rare for myself.
Sent from my ADR6300 using Tapatalk08-31-11 08:22 PMLike 0 - Tre LawrenceBetween RealitiesAndroid is horrible... this is why no other company is designing Android OS players and emulators.08-31-11 08:25 PMLike 3
- The only way to silence Android fanboys???
BlackBerry has to produce a phone that has frequently updated specs and also runs Android on top pf the BB OS or the upcoming QNX software.
It would be the best of both worlds
The best email/corporate phone combined with Android Apps would be AMAZING and keep me from carrying 2 phones. I currently use a Bold 9650 for work and I use a Motorola Photon Android on Sprint for personal use.
BlackBerry ABSOLUTELY has to keep up with technology to not only keep current users but to gather new users. NOONE wants yesterdays technology except maybe
diehard fans or people who don't know or care about technology.
BlackBerry Needs Dual Core processors, large HD screens, RAM Galore, docking stations with HDMI and external ouputs and or lapdock.
Anyone who says they don't is living in the past... and unwilling to accept what is necessary for RIM to no longer be tech analyst trash talk of today.
I love RIM but they have to up the ante with at the minimum staying up with current technology in shorter product life cycles and trying to innovate a QNX / Android type software hybrid like what we should see with the PlayBook.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com
People forget that the android phones are not one device, like BB and iphone but several manufacturers so when sales reports show BB is behind android it only means the OS as I have yet to see a breakdown based on manufacturers and not operating systems (gonna google that now though LOL). I think they are on the right track and their future looks good because of their technology, form factor and patents they have now. It also helps when 2 of the largest governments on the planet (Russia and the US) say "your devices are okay for our use"...
I am glad these phones are not "toys" and don't have all the distractions that android phones and iphones have. I ain't no square and I'm not some CEO, I'm a stay home Dad/actor who enjoys the tech toys as much as the next guy but I would much rather spend my days looking at the world, my family and friends than my phone. I don't think I'm alone here and there is a reason these forums have not shut down...
So I respectfully disagree with the "changes" you suggest....08-31-11 08:38 PMLike 0 -
- The only way to silence Android fanboys???
BlackBerry has to produce a phone that has frequently updated specs and also runs Android on top pf the BB OS or the upcoming QNX software.
It would be the best of both worlds
The best email/corporate phone combined with Android Apps would be AMAZING and keep me from carrying 2 phones. I currently use a Bold 9650 for work and I use a Motorola Photon Android on Sprint for personal use.
BlackBerry ABSOLUTELY has to keep up with technology to not only keep current users but to gather new users. NOONE wants yesterdays technology except maybe
diehard fans or people who don't know or care about technology.
BlackBerry Needs Dual Core processors, large HD screens, RAM Galore, docking stations with HDMI and external ouputs and or lapdock.
Anyone who says they don't is living in the past... and unwilling to accept what is necessary for RIM to no longer be tech analyst trash talk of today.
I love RIM but they have to up the ante with at the minimum staying up with current technology in shorter product life cycles and trying to innovate a QNX / Android type software hybrid like what we should see with the PlayBook.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com
Not everybody needs/wants a big HD screen, a dual core processor, HDMI docks and what not... And, if you ask me coming from a Droid X, I never found an advantage or use for all the extra connections and capabilities.
Was it nice to have them? You bet... But I would rather use all those for a tablet.
In my personal opinion, all the specs you stated should be on tablets... Phones don't need such high specs. In my opinion of course.
Sent from my Bold 993008-31-11 08:47 PMLike 0 - I really don't care at all what other people use personally. I do know that my Bold 9930 is grabbing epic attention at work. People seem genuinely surprised that RIM released a phone this cool. Positively surprised. I think RIM is on the right track for sure.
And I don't think BB 'needs' dual core CPUs, big screens and other battery sucking crap. Maybe some models but surely not all. This single core 9930 is blazing fast. I wouldn't know what difference a dual core would make besides draining the battery faster.
I think all Apple would have to do to start seriously pulling corporate BlackBerry users by the masses would be to develope an Iphone with a nice keyboard and some slight email improvements. This idea really bothees me and hope to God it never happens
I see enough damn iSheep while traveling that I want to heard them over to my awesome Photon or the new 9930 just to open their eyes for a brief moment.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.comspark032207#WN likes this.08-31-11 08:48 PMLike 1 - Tre LawrenceBetween Realities
I am glad these phones are not "toys" and don't have all the distractions that android phones and iphones have. I ain't no square and I'm not some CEO, I'm a stay home Dad/actor who enjoys the tech toys as much as the next guy but I would much rather spend my days looking at the world, my family and friends than my phone. I don't think I'm alone here and there is a reason these forums have not shut down...
So I respectfully disagree with the "changes" you suggest....
When I used BB, I had more games on my BB than I do now.
I want as many features (that work well) on my handheld device as I can get. I seemingly only hear BB users say how useless extra features are, particularly when said features are absent on BB devices.08-31-11 08:59 PMLike 0 - Not everybody needs/wants a big HD screen, a dual core processor, HDMI docks and what not... And, if you ask me coming from a Droid X, I never found an advantage or use for all the extra connections and capabilities.
Was it nice to have them? You bet... But I would rather use all those for a tablet.
In my personal opinion, all the specs you stated should be on tablets... Phones don't need such high specs. In my opinion of course.
Sent from my Bold 9930
When I get home just dock it and be done. Dont get me wrong I enjoy the PlayBook but lately the Photon seems to be taking my interest and serves my needs for now.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com08-31-11 09:01 PMLike 0 - What's all the fuss about? The existence of different companies and platforms/hardware combinations means that THE CHOICE IS YOURS, and only yours.... you pick the device that works for you. Yes in the past BB's have been a little suspect when it comes to hardware performance but with the recent 9900 I really can't see anything wrong with their devices. If you want a BB and have decided that it does what you need, get it, if not get wtv fits YOUR NEEDS.jonathon.94 and pantlesspenguin like this.08-31-11 09:01 PMLike 2
- BlackBerry ABSOLUTELY has to keep up with technology to not only keep current users but to gather new users. NOONE wants yesterdays technology except maybe diehard fans or people who don't know or care about technology.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com
Get on the train, it's left the station my friend.08-31-11 09:53 PMLike 0 - I think more of the point I am trying to make is that RIM has to maintain momentum by releasing updated hardware on a regular almost Android like basis. They don't have the luxury of releasing mediocre hardware every couple years as they wont gain any traction in moving their products in the right direction. You say we dont need dual core, HD screens etc... but I'm pretty sure if RIM said they were releasing a new phone with better features and specs next month most forum members would be all over it. Not everyone wants or needs features but it would make BB alot more attractive for those considering making acurrent switch from other devices while making giving current BB users something to believe in and look forward too.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com08-31-11 10:49 PMLike 3
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