1. MOTH477's Avatar
    Why the heck is RIM coming out with a new OS but keeping the same processor? This issue bothers me because no matter how well the OS looks, the darn phone is still slow. Its like putting new shinny RIMs on a Geo Metro and expecting to go fast. The engine is what matters! What's up with that?
    08-03-10 01:03 PM
  2. mookish's Avatar
    I just used one at the announcement here in NYC and it is far from SLOW.
    08-03-10 01:05 PM
  3. mcdanielnc89's Avatar
    I don't find the 624mhz processor to be slow. not sure what my 9000 has but it's fast enough. I have no problems.
    08-03-10 01:06 PM
  4. Najo's Avatar
    Search and you shall recive the answer, you are not the first to enlighten us with your wisdom.
    08-03-10 01:06 PM
  5. dcgore's Avatar
    For the way Blackberrys handle data and the OS, the processor is capable of running things smoothly. I am probably sure you know how efficient blackberrys are with data (said to be 10 to 1 ratio) to iphone for instance, then no need for a 1ghz processor.
    08-03-10 01:08 PM
  6. jeffreii's Avatar
    If you watched any of the pre-release device videos by Salomondrin you'd see that it's quite snappy. Clock speed is not everything.
    08-03-10 01:09 PM
  7. Pearl9100's Avatar
    sigh.....i understand what the op means. 624mghz is sad, especially when some competitors are switching to dual core phones soon. hope it does not affect the browser when i have multiple tabs open
    08-03-10 01:10 PM
  8. ibobby's Avatar
    cool deal. I'm wondering how snappy it will continue to be once you start adding apps?
    08-03-10 01:14 PM
  9. TheOne01's Avatar
    For the way Blackberrys handle data and the OS, the processor is capable of running things smoothly. I am probably sure you know how efficient blackberrys are with data (said to be 10 to 1 ratio) to iphone for instance, then no need for a 1ghz processor.
    That 10:1 ratio wouldn't have anything to do with how the device is actually used would it? It's disingenuous, at best, to try and claim that bb's are 10 times more efficient than iphones.
    08-03-10 01:14 PM
  10. MOTH477's Avatar
    I just used one at the announcement here in NYC and it is far from SLOW.
    How many 3rd party apps were installed on the one you used? My guess is none so your test is not based on real world experience. When I got my 9700 it seemed fast but then I installed some productivity apps. The phone is not that fast any more. It's still better than say 8320 but not shockingly fast. A faster processor will enable smooth multi-tasking. Have you tried watching Youtube or any video while downloading a file in the background? Its slow as crazy and videos are choppy. This is on WIFI.
    08-03-10 01:15 PM
  11. blazed12's Avatar
    This thread is a joke.
    08-03-10 01:17 PM
  12. ibcop's Avatar
    sigh.....i understand what the op means. 624mghz is sad, especially when some competitors are switching to dual core phones soon. hope it does not affect the browser when i have multiple tabs open
    It's a phone, not a computer. 624 is fine to operate the BB OS/Apps.
    08-03-10 01:18 PM
  13. ibcop's Avatar
    How many 3rd party apps were installed on the one you used? My guess is none so your test is not based on real world experience. When I got my 9700 it seemed fast but then I installed some productivity apps. The phone is not that fast any more. It's still better than say 8320 but not shockingly fast. A faster processor will enable smooth multi-tasking. Have you tried watching Youtube or any video while downloading a file in the background? Its slow as crazy and videos are choppy. This is on WIFI.
    What "productivity" apps do you have installed?
    08-03-10 01:20 PM
  14. mcdanielnc89's Avatar
    This thread is a joke.
    +1. Totally agree.
    08-03-10 01:20 PM
  15. mark_rivers19's Avatar
    if we're having this conversation 5 yrs ago... i'm sure people will say you're crazy!
    and they'll think you're talking about a Computer and not a smartphone.
    but i do get your point.
    and i also SEE their point.
    if RIM is planning to have a blackpad by november.. for you to watch youtube, do facebook, twitter and all the other apps that make our lives interesting..
    then it would hurt their sales if a phone can do all those efficiently.
    no one's gonna buy the blackpad or the ipad for that matter.
    08-03-10 01:20 PM
  16. big dawg 23's Avatar
    Yes 624MHZ is under current phones launching but it depends on the OS. My former Droid had a down throttled 600MHZ but by far the fastest phone I had used. Now my Droid X with a 1GHZ OMAP is incredibly fast. Hopefully OS 6 is all that people say to help RIM. Lets also hope they do not put it on devices that can't support it via RAM. So far that appears to be the case unlike 5.0
    08-03-10 01:21 PM
  17. ibcop's Avatar
    This thread is a joke.
    But you took the time to post!
    08-03-10 01:22 PM
  18. gdawg1881's Avatar
    cool deal. I'm wondering how snappy it will continue to be once you start adding apps?
    thats my main concert. the storm is terrible with that.
    08-03-10 01:24 PM
  19. madlaw1071's Avatar
    Underpowered and small screen size/subpar resolution will keep this phone limited to the BB faithful.
    08-03-10 01:25 PM
  20. whsbuss's Avatar
    thats my main concert. the storm is terrible with that.
    Ya. Let's hope the new UI is less processor intensive and that the 512mb RAM helps with the apps.
    08-03-10 01:26 PM
  21. mcdanielnc89's Avatar
    Seriously hope the mods start deletong thes useless POC threads.
    08-03-10 01:26 PM
  22. ibcop's Avatar
    thats my main concert. the storm is terrible with that.
    I think OS6 will play a big part in keeping it running smoothly.......at least I hope so.

    Until the next new BB drops!
    08-03-10 01:26 PM
  23. blazed12's Avatar
    But you took the time to post!
    Uhh yeah sure whatever
    08-03-10 01:28 PM
  24. MOTH477's Avatar
    What "productivity" apps do you have installed?
    I have Pocket Informant the best expensive app ever! I get reimbursed for mileage so I used Mileage Meter to track my miles, I used Ultimate lock because I don't like how new TMO OS locks. Also, I have some for news apps AP News, CNN and Time.
    08-03-10 01:37 PM
  25. sookster54's Avatar
    624 seems low in todays standard but can probably handle OS 6 fine. The only drawback is the pinch/zoom response, thats where it'll struggle a little.

    Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com
    08-03-10 01:39 PM
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