BlackBerry beats iPhone and others in the battle for the smartphone market
0. phoneArena posted on 03 Jun 2008, 09:38
According to IDC, the Canadian Research In Motion has sold the most smartphones on the U.S. market for Q1 2008…
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23. (unregistered) posted on 04 Jun 2008, 13:00 0 0
You obviously need to READ. I said many people who get PDA's don't even use their advanced features, one of which clearly would be their push e-mail. If you read, you would also see that I noted they only use TEXT, BROWSING and VOICE. So since they dont' use the advanced features that's why the iPhone is perfect for them. You also never talk to people who dont' know how to use the Blackberry's most likely because you are NOT in the dept they call to cancel because they bought something they don't need and it's too complex which is why they are calling to cancel. Been with the company 5 years, pretty sure I know what I'm talking about. Open your eyes before you open your mouth.
25. CrApple (unregistered) posted on 04 Jun 2008, 13:42 0 0
It doesn't even matter, once the Android OS hits, that will offically kill the iphone. Well, other than the loyal following of Apple drones out there. Good call on status symbol...iphones and Hummers, that America baby! :)
31. (unregistered) posted on 04 Jun 2008, 22:20 0 0
You sir, happen to have made a complete moronic statement if I ever seen one. You said to treat your device well so it DOESN'T need insurance? Are you for real? You ever heard of accidents? I don't care how well you treat something, accidents CAN and DO happen!!!! I know, how bout I put armor around it, go to sleep with it, and watch it every waking moment? Would that suffice? I pretty sure you can ask anyone who's ever purchased ( or didn't purchase ) insurance was never looking for anything to go wrong. THEY JUST DO. THAT'S LIFE!!! Apple and AT&T didn't seem to understand that. As for those firmware upgrades: I don't see how constantly getting your phone updated to fix existing BUGS gives you an advantage. Most, but not all, of their "upgrades" were actually patches for existing problems. About the only advantage it gives you is a sense of direction; because you'll be making trip after trip to the store to bitch about it. And if you are wondering, the answer is YES ... I HAVE used the phone, for about a week and a half, and was charged a ridiculous 10% restock fee when I returned it ... simply because I took it outta the box. How's that for customer service? But I'm still stuck on the whole "treat it so you don't need insurance" thing. Once again...Are you for real?
34. (unregistered) posted on 06 Jun 2008, 09:21 0 0
I've dropped the phone many times and the case is dented and all banged up, still works like a charm. Insurance is a rip off considering it's $5 a month and then you have a large deductible on top of it. AT&T is now offering insurance on PDA's but the deductible is ridiculous. It's really not hard to be careful with a phone, accidents happen to careless people, you are obviously one of those. Crawl back in your box and get off your high horse.
35. (unregistered) posted on 06 Jun 2008, 22:36 0 0
What a real dumbass. You say you've dropped the iPhone numerous times and it's still working? Yeah, like I'm looking to test its durability like that. But you are a complete moron and hypocrite. You say only careless people have accidents happen to them, yet you admit to dropping YOURS several times. So you are a "Careless" moron and hypocrite. For the uninformed, insurance is not a ripoff. When you purchase a phone at discounted price, it's under the agreement that "keep" that phone for the duration of your contract. If something happens to it, you pay Full retail for it ... regardless of whether or not you have insurance. It's just that with insurance, you only pay a small part of that Full retail price and the insurance company picks up the rest of the tab. That's why they only allow you "X" amount of claims during a 12 month period because it gets expensive for them. Careless people? That is an idiotic statement by a complete idiot. I'm sure people who have died in an airplane crash or by a stray bullet were just "careless"...right? Man, the brainpower you generate ain't enough to power on a pen light.
11. (unregistered) posted on 03 Jun 2008, 14:26 0 0
you guys need to check out the new Mac mag thats out with the upcomming devices they plan on launching in 2 to 4yrs. It shows a new iphone mini with vzw logo all over it. its crazy hot too. if this iphone mini concept does make it to market its the next hot phone for the nex 2 yrs.
12. (unregistered) posted on 03 Jun 2008, 16:48 0 0
hahaha niceee. I really would love to see this "iphone mini" as well
14. (unregistered) posted on 03 Jun 2008, 23:55 0 0
That's all well and good, but I'll keep my XV6800 ( Verizon ). It may not be as good as Blackberry as an actual "phone" but as a PDA, I love it.
17. (unregistered) posted on 04 Jun 2008, 07:50 0 0
iPhone and iPod rule after you jailbreak, so I think they pretty much beat the crap out of all the rest, but sales, of course, speak different, because it is not always about quality. What do you buy more often - Expensive cake or bread?
18. couvillz (unregistered) posted on 04 Jun 2008, 08:24 0 0
Verizon is doing something wrong, b/c baby alltel sells more BlackBerry Pearls than they do. As a matter of fact, Alltel sells more pearls then any other wireless carrier. The iPhone is overrated. As a blackberry user, opera mini does pretty much everything the iPhone does on the internet. The only plus to the iPhone is the touch screen, but I am not even a big fan of that. I will stick with my BlackBerry!
21. (unregistered) posted on 04 Jun 2008, 11:42 0 0
To #11... Anyone that works for AT&T is not informed or knowlegable in any way. I used to work for old school AT&T. You know what my training consisted of? "Just watch what everyone else is doing and saying and just copy them." A year later I finally went to a 3 day new hire training. Are you kidding me? Then Cingular took over. Absolutely the worst company ever. Started paying there employees less and switched to the worst health care plan in the world! Thats why I have been with Verizon for over 2 years now. They are the top wireless carrier for training there employees on EVERYTHING. They have us doing trainings on phones before they come out unlike AT&T where you just simply shoot from the hip and make S*$t up. Anyone that comes into our location looking for a Blackberry knows exactly what it can do and thats why they want/need it. Is it just me or are our Verizon customers educated far better than any other carriers? Blackberry will own the 3G IPhone with the "Thunder". I hope thats not actually the name but its only a name. Blackberry will continue to be the leader in advanced devices for the foreseeable future. If anyone disagrees and I am wrong call me out on it and I will give you my Touch, Pearl, and Z6TV if Blackberry isnt still on top in 2 years. No Joke!
24. (unregistered) posted on 04 Jun 2008, 13:21 0 0
I will agree on the training part from the past, but things have changed alot. All the mergers have created some problems but things are getting in line. I love dealing with phones and researching them so I've learned to get lots of info before they come out, but I agree on the phone training as well. I think my post has been a little misunderstood, I'm not touting the iPhone as the best phone for everyone period, I'm just saying with my experience many people with PDA's really don't need them. The iPhone haters flock like vultures to a dead carcass whenever anyone says the name, little ridiculous. As stated earlier, I really don't think the iPhone should even be in this category, I don't need a PDA and that's why I love my iPhone because it does everything (minus MMS) that I need it to, and the sensitivity of the touch is awesome compared to other touch phones I've used that require much larger gestures, and firm presses to get what you want.
28. (unregistered) posted on 04 Jun 2008, 13:53 0 0
Android baby. Once its available, all touch screens will have an OS with the sensativity and response of the iphone. Not to mention enhanced capabilities of course.
29. (unregistered) posted on 04 Jun 2008, 15:19 0 0
I guess I haven't heard too much about it but that would be awesome if it's the case. I wonder how much those handsets are gonna cost though...
32. (unregistered) posted on 05 Jun 2008, 00:02 0 0
I've never used a BB but I'm considering getting one with VZW because I will never go to ATT. Now, after playing with the iphone web brower I'm amazed... can I get the same internet on a BB, or is it the bootleg version?
