- Here is my two cents ...
As a happy Z30 owner for the past 3 years I am seriously interested in the DTEK 60.
I never wanted an android as it is rife with malicious software. If I can't have another updated BB10 device then I am intrigued by a locked down android that is customizable with the hub and other BlackBerry goodness. Add to that powerhouse specs (come on they are very solid) and as I said I think I will bite.
I've never been a fan of physical keyboards but I really do like the BlackBerry virtual keyboard.
Posted via CB10vagos2006 likes this.10-02-16 12:37 PMLike 1 -
- For me with iPhones? Superior silicon, actively updated OS (btw, "inferior", "outdated", "best" are highly subjective descriptors and generally pointless) very strong customer support, extensive 3rd party market, ease of use, some very nice accessories. Those parameters are of high value to me.
These types of markets are all cyclical and behaviors follow the same patterns in pretty well all industries. Consumers generally do win but largely because they have choices across price and capabilities. But the vast majority of OEMs suffer to deliver. You get a lot of contenders enter and exit but the majority will fail with a few long-stinging successes. Too bad, so sad, but that's the price the consumer inflicts by their demands.
You know, in its heyday RIM's handsets were among the most expensive and desired for the perceived exclusive cachet as the "executive" device as much as its capabilities. The irony that has popped out of the other shoe dropping amuses me.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/appl...tion-1.3786930
^^^
If the phone is that great of quality then why the need to put so much value on customer support?
As for accessories, Google has a better and open ecosystem unlike Apple. At least Google has their apps on Apple. Apple only works with Apple. For example Facetime..
If you like the closed ecosystem, OS, of Apple that is great but that's not how the Internet of Things will evolve.
Apple will have to open up or die. IoS is now 8 years old with very few changes in that time.
I was all in Apple for my ecosystem at home but now have converted to the wonderful world of Google Chrome Cast which now I can use my iPad or any Android.
With Apple it's our way or the highway, like the dumb decision of the headphone jack. I will never go back to Apple for any new device (except Mac) as I am pro Open Source. By the way, BB10 is made up of about 60% Open Source Software, rest is QNX.
Remember, Android holds 80% of the market Worldwide and only reason it's not even higher is because of iPhone market share in Canada and USA.
iPhone and ioS were way ahead of its time a few years ago but no longer. They can't keep masking the high price justification with pretty exterior hardware that people cover up to protect the phone anyway.
Posted via my DTEK50Last edited by Pinot2015; 10-02-16 at 02:56 PM.
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Consumers that pay full price (like me) are just Gravy for them.
BlackBerry is a much different company these days. Much different...
Posted via my DTEK50RobertP1 likes this.10-02-16 02:11 PMLike 1 -
Hint: the added value to the consumer in premium products is not generally simply linked to the physical item itself.10-02-16 03:05 PMLike 2 -
Piece of crap': Apple hit with proposed class action lawsuits over iPhone 'touch disease'
http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/appl...tion-1.3786930
Posted via my DTEK5010-02-16 04:19 PMLike 0 - I think the phone should stack up pretty well against the current flagships, especially at the cost. Here it is vs the Galaxy S7 Edge. Pretty good match up. Attachment 409281Attachment 40928210-02-16 07:44 PMLike 0
- Funny to read How BlackBerry is great to update compare to one plus 3 while the main complaint on crackberry is ....where is 10.3.3 update.... so much delay
We have to know than if we buy Dtek 60, we could be forget just as PlayBook and BlackBerry 10. It's at our own risk.
Posted via CB1010-02-16 11:57 PMLike 0 - It's all about the price. If BlackBerry can price the DTEK60 closer to half of what an iPhone 7 or a S7 costs, they can sell a lot of them. Of course provided carriers release them because how else will people know this phone exists.
Posted via one of the Last of BlackBerry's Iconic devices10-03-16 04:18 AMLike 0 - It's all about the price. If BlackBerry can price the DTEK60 closer to half of what an iPhone 7 or a S7 costs, they can sell a lot of them. Of course provided carriers release them because how else will people know this phone exists.
Posted via one of the Last of BlackBerry's Iconic devices
This is BlackBerry's downfall, the no marketing is killing them, people don't even know they exist.
Posted via CB10RobertP1 likes this.10-03-16 05:19 AMLike 1 - Their target market is businesses and Government not consumers. Whatever the price is on ShopBlackBerry and other sites will be the "retail" price and not what their actual target market pays.
Consumers that pay full price (like me) are just Gravy for them.
BlackBerry is a much different company these days. Much different...
Posted via my DTEK50
We need to stop these excuses we give BlackBerry and be upfront and direct with them. The detek 60 will not generate sales at that price. Chen and his foot soldiers need to become in tune with the Android world.
Posted via CB1010-03-16 06:44 AMLike 0 - I too I'm unsure but what i know is that blackberry is trying to keep up with compatition with andriod and apple10-03-16 06:52 AMLike 0
- Honestly, I'm unsure of whom BlackBerry are targeting with the DTEK60.
Do you know?
To me, with the likes of Apple and Samsung releasing big hitters, when it comes to smartphones, I feel the DTEK60, isn't the device BlackBerry should be releasing. Of course, this is merely my opinion...10-04-16 05:09 PMLike 0 -
- It's all about perceived value a lot people will spend what $800 to 900 on a apple phone, and not blink twice. Others think spending $400 to $500 is too much on a BlackBerry. I don't get people who will drop $85,000 on a pick up truck, my neighbour just has. I just about choked on paying $32,000 on a new Toyota. It's all about the value people see in that product,
Posted via CB10jakie55 likes this.10-04-16 05:37 PMLike 1 - It's all about perceived value a lot people will spend what $800 to 900 on a apple phone, and not blink twice. Others think spending $400 to $500 is too much on a BlackBerry. I don't get people who will drop $85,000 on a pick up truck, my neighbour just has. I just about choked on paying $32,000 on a new Toyota. It's all about the value people see in that product,
Posted via CB10
Posted via one of the Last of BlackBerry's Iconic devices10-04-16 09:24 PMLike 0 - People pay high for the brand, not really the device lol. BlackBerry is a dead brand when it comes to hardware, so obviously people are hesitant on throwing a lot of money at a brand that isn't big anymore in hardware
Posted via one of the Last of BlackBerry's Iconic devices10-04-16 10:05 PMLike 0 -
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Posted via one of the Last of BlackBerry's Iconic devices10-05-16 03:21 AMLike 0 -
After some time the price will come down, like it always does and people will buy it. Time will tell.
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