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If I may toss my two cents;
The toolbelt is a welcome addition for people who spend a lot of time in Docs To Go for example, not so much for people who worry more about Netflix or what Android apps they can sideload, I can understand that.
There's also a matter of convenience in other scenarios like Web pages on the Q that have one or many small links where maybe you'll hit the one you want if you're lucky because you can see it, but instead you have pinch to zoom it and drag the page where it's a little more front and center first. That would be out the window.
On the go, there were a lot of us who were using BlackBerry daily well before BB10 was conceived and were quite proficient at rolling thru things one-handed. It's not as if that's not possible with BB10, but certain things are a bit of a pain, trying to do stuff that requires a lot of reaching around with one's thumb just to do simple tasks, as opposed to having a comfortable "home row" effect the way proper touch typists do.
Finally, I'm sure to a point since I would prefer to have an upgraded 9930 that I'm exceptionally biased on the matter, if this is such a big step backwards in the eyes of people who are so "evolved" and modern while daydreaming of octo-core chips and the like, and have the audacity to insist those of us who could best utilize hardware like the "toolbelt" are lacking in smartphone aptitude, why in the world is John Chen where he is and have the credentials he does in the world of tech if his business acumen is so terrible? It is ultimately his decision afterall to devote resources to the design and release of a device like the Q20. How is it a man like that suddenly doesn't know what he's doing, couldn't it be possible that maybe he sees a very valid opportunity here? I doubt the man is eager to sacrifice his company or reputation on some sudden streak of insanity. It's not as if CEOs don't make mistakes, but I find it hard to believe he hasn't considered all of this somewhat carefully.
Sorry, it was two cents more than anyone cares about
03-23-14 06:39 PM - Even though we do not share the same opinion, I respect yours and think you made your point civilly and clearly. Also, I hope my post didn't offend you. I never meant to imply that I knew better than Chen. That'd be a huge LOL!If I may toss my two cents;
The toolbelt is a welcome addition for people who spend a lot of time in Docs To Go for example, not so much for people who worry more about Netflix or what Android apps they can sideload, I can understand that.
There's also a matter of convenience in other scenarios like Web pages on the Q that have one or many small links where maybe you'll hit the one you want if you're lucky because you can see it, but instead you have pinch to zoom it and drag the page where it's a little more front and center first. That would be out the window.
On the go, there were a lot of us who were using BlackBerry daily well before BB10 was conceived and were quite proficient at rolling thru things one-handed. It's not as if that's not possible with BB10, but certain things are a bit of a pain, trying to do stuff that requires a lot of reaching around with one's thumb just to do simple tasks, as opposed to having a comfortable "home row" effect the way proper touch typists do.
Finally, I'm sure to a point since I would prefer to have an upgraded 9930 that I'm exceptionally biased on the matter, if this is such a big step backwards in the eyes of people who are so "evolved" and modern while daydreaming of octo-core chips and the like, and have the audacity to insist those of us who could best utilize hardware like the "toolbelt" are lacking in smartphone aptitude, why in the world is John Chen where he is and have the credentials he does in the world of tech if his business acumen is so terrible? It is ultimately his decision afterall to devote resources to the design and release of a device like the Q20. How is it a man like that suddenly doesn't know what he's doing, couldn't it be possible that maybe he sees a very valid opportunity here? I doubt the man is eager to sacrifice his company or reputation on some sudden streak of insanity. It's not as if CEOs don't make mistakes, but I find it hard to believe he hasn't considered all of this somewhat carefully.
Sorry, it was two cents more than anyone cares about
My opinion is just that... Not really good for anything but my own personal use.
Anyway, just wanted to let you know that your post was great and to also extend my apologies if need be!
Posted via CB1003-23-14 06:55 PM - Slight miscommunication there; I was just throwing my hat in the ring, not aiming squarely at your post. Perhaps i'll offer the apologyEven though we do not share the same opinion, I respect yours and think you made your point civilly and clearly. Also, I hope my post didn't offend you. I never meant to imply that I knew better than Chen. That'd be a huge LOL! My opinion is just that... Not really good for anything but my own personal use.
Anyway, just wanted to let you know that your post was great and to also extend my apologies if need be!
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Addressing yours specifically, it's not as if you don't have valid points. I would sooner utilize active frames with a swipe for closing apps before going via menu or holding the Berry key. Also, I'm sure the consumer majority (previous BB experience or not) would look at the design and see a brand new device and yet immediately think of the BlackBerry they saw several years ago. It is in this I'm hoping they limit the resurrection of the toolbelt to a specific series, be it Q or perhaps utilize the present numbering system (say Q10, Q30, Q50, no toolbelt, Q20, Q40, Q60, toolbelt.) If they tried to stick the toolbelt on a Z device or a new slider a la Torch, I don't believe it would be a good idea either.
It may be true that it's a very specific market segment only that could or would want the toolbelt, but I think it has just enough a place to validate itself and I'm only grateful the option even exists in the first place. I'm still a little in shock this is really happening. I can point out valid uses for the toolbelt sure, but I realize my personal views aren't the most realistic, I mean afterall, I'm the same guy who refuses to use Android applications or any Google service and (get this) actually loved and occasionally misses BBOS enough to swap to the Bold 9930 once in a while.
Cheers
*Edit:
Just for the sake of a real laugh, I use a theme on my 9930 that almost precisely duplicates BBOS6, because while OS7 was definitely faster and all around more efficient (especially the browser comparatively speaking), OS 6 has always been my favorite. As you can see, you are dealing with a nutjob in the first place03-23-14 07:32 PM - I love BlackBerry 6 on my 9650, but I wish it had the capability to lock the trays like OS7 has. I hate that they don't lock in BlackBerry 6!Just for the sake of a real laugh, I use a theme on my 9930 that almost precisely duplicates BBOS6, because while OS7 was definitely faster and all around more efficient (especially the browser comparatively speaking), OS 6 has always been my favorite. As you can see, you are dealing with a nutjob in the first place03-24-14 02:58 PM
- I agree. I love my Q10 and like closing apps by swiping, However, I get very frustrated when I can't put the cursor in the right place to edit text. This happens not only in Words to Go, but also when trying to edit information in a contact. So many times I want to change the last number in a phone # and find myself hitting the X and deleting the whole number. Then I have to go back and look up the number if I don't remember it. After that happens 3 times I get p****d!!!!If I may toss my two cents;
The toolbelt is a welcome addition for people who spend a lot of time in Docs To Go for example, not so much for people who worry more about Netflix or what Android apps they can sideload, I can understand that.
There's also a matter of convenience in other scenarios like Web pages on the Q that have one or many small links where maybe you'll hit the one you want if you're lucky because you can see it, but instead you have pinch to zoom it and drag the page where it's a little more front and center first. That would be out the window.
On the go, there were a lot of us who were using BlackBerry daily well before BB10 was conceived and were quite proficient at rolling thru things one-handed. It's not as if that's not possible with BB10, but certain things are a bit of a pain, trying to do stuff that requires a lot of reaching around with one's thumb just to do simple tasks, as opposed to having a comfortable "home row" effect the way proper touch typists do.
Finally, I'm sure to a point since I would prefer to have an upgraded 9930 that I'm exceptionally biased on the matter, if this is such a big step backwards in the eyes of people who are so "evolved" and modern while daydreaming of octo-core chips and the like, and have the audacity to insist those of us who could best utilize hardware like the "toolbelt" are lacking in smartphone aptitude, why in the world is John Chen where he is and have the credentials he does in the world of tech if his business acumen is so terrible? It is ultimately his decision afterall to devote resources to the design and release of a device like the Q20. How is it a man like that suddenly doesn't know what he's doing, couldn't it be possible that maybe he sees a very valid opportunity here? I doubt the man is eager to sacrifice his company or reputation on some sudden streak of insanity. It's not as if CEOs don't make mistakes, but I find it hard to believe he hasn't considered all of this somewhat carefully.
Sorry, it was two cents more than anyone cares about
I also have trouble with my phone selecting a word instead of putting a cursor there or showing the dictionary.
I never had that problem with my 9000 with the track ball (which lasted 4 1/2 years till I got the Q10). I have never used a track pad, but would like to try it.
Posted via CB10 on my Q1003-24-14 04:56 PM - When trying to put the cursor in the right place just tap on the circle on the right to move right 1 space, and left to move left 1 space. A lot of people don't seem to know that.
I do have trouble with highlighting a word and instead I get the cursor. The trick is to press and hold, but it does take practice. If you tap first by accident it's over.
Posted from my awesome Q1003-24-14 06:45 PM - I do tap right, left, up, down to move the circle, and that works quite well, as long as I get the circle and not a highlight. Sometimes I want a highlight and get the circle, which then doesn't want to go away :-). I have gotten used to it, but it should be easier to do. Fortunately, the Q10 types so well I don't have to correct too often!!When trying to put the cursor in the right place just tap on the circle on the right to move right 1 space, and left to move left 1 space. A lot of people don't seem to know that.
I do have trouble with highlighting a word and instead I get the cursor. The trick is to press and hold, but it does take practice. If you tap first by accident it's over.
Posted from my awesome Q10
Posted via CB10 on my Q1003-25-14 02:10 PM
After using the Q10
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