Report: Home Depot picks the Apple iPhone 4S for 10,000 managers, to replace BlackBerry
0. phoneArena posted on 10 Feb 2013, 01:22
Even with the new BlackBerry 10 available, it is the Apple iPhone 4S that will be in the hands of Home Depot managers-10,000 of them-instead of the BlackBerry Z10, and to make matters worse for the Canadian company, the phone being replaced by the Apple device is an older model BlackBerry smartphone...
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1. TheLibertine posted on 10 Feb 2013, 01:31 7 2
Well, yeah. Who doesn't go with the time, has to go with the time.
12. homedepot posted on 10 Feb 2013, 03:52 7 14
Home Depot WERE making a BIG mistake.
They should opt for Android instead of Guarded Garden of Apple iOS.
Nevertheless, congratulation to Home Depot employee for finally moving away from past.
50. theo14461 posted on 10 Feb 2013, 20:02 4 4
We ran a test using Android Galaxy III 's and they didn't work. We ended up going with all iPhone 4S's that are currently filling our needs. Sorry Android
52. rcwfox2002 posted on 11 Feb 2013, 02:22 1 1
Sounds like a dumb IT department.
54. Slammer posted on 11 Feb 2013, 07:29 0 0
As a service provider for HD, they made the decision strictly on price. It had nothing to do with what Apple could do and Android couldn't. This adoption is preliminary and have very seriously considered Android due to the ability of NFC, Bluetooth transfer and the overall universal adaptation of the open platform. They also favor the larger screen offered by Android. HD has expressed that they are open to what will make it easier for their associates to create a better shopping experience while maintaining a link to corporate offices. So, while they have ditched Blackberry, they could also ditch Apple.
John B.
23. MartyK posted on 10 Feb 2013, 07:30 4 1
3.5 inch screen is the PAST!, they might as well grab the BB bold (or any other BB device) the screen size is the same.
28. Ruckus posted on 10 Feb 2013, 08:29 1 8
First off the iPhone destroys any Blackberry and probably any future Blackberry. As for why not Android, it may have to do with security measures. The iPhone isn't as secure as Blackberry but far more secure than Android. Not to mention they maybe rolling out iOS apps for the Managers.
30. -box- posted on 10 Feb 2013, 09:54 5 5
IOS is the least secure of the major 4 mobile OSes. The military uses Androids, the president of the US uses a BlackBerry, and several government agencies (NSA, FBI, CIA, and a few others) use a mix of BlackBerries, Androids, and Windows Phones.
I'll grant that ios can be modified to be more secure than it is out of the box, but each software update Indies that work.
46. Ninetysix posted on 10 Feb 2013, 13:30 0 2
iOS is less secure that's why the US Air Force, TSA, & NTSB all switched to iOS. GTFO.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2012/08/31/top-50-ipad-rollouts-by-enterprises-schools/
http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/2012/11/20/ntsb-iphone-blackberry/1717945/
41. fanboy1974 posted on 10 Feb 2013, 11:13 4 2
How secure is iOS if almost every idevice got jailbroken last week?
44. Ruckus posted on 10 Feb 2013, 13:16 0 2
When the iPhone isn't Jailbroken it is far more secure than Android. Aslong as they aren't jailbreaking it, then it is far more secure than Android friend. You can argue but many techs have compared them and the majority believe ios to be more secure.
45. fanboy1974 posted on 10 Feb 2013, 13:27 2 0
Verizon Motorola locked bootloaders have never been defeated. Workarounds yes but not 100% cracked. It's the primary reason why I avoid Motorola phones.
55. gmracer1 posted on 11 Feb 2013, 08:53 0 0
Verizon Motorola? Is that a new company? Never heard of it.
2. wendygarett posted on 10 Feb 2013, 01:51 9 14
Home depot has made a smart decision to keep the company grow :)
29. Mxyzptlk posted on 10 Feb 2013, 09:40 1 9
Going with the best brand on the market is a very smart decision.
37. Droiddoes posted on 10 Feb 2013, 10:49 2 2
Agreed. Which is why their decision to go with iNovelties is baffling.
56. gmracer1 posted on 11 Feb 2013, 08:54 0 0
Best brand, huh? Someone doesn't pay attention to the stock market ;-)
9. ama3654 posted on 10 Feb 2013, 02:46 4 9
Most of them will sell it and get their beautiful droids! with all the list of bugs and issues on IOS this company will go downhill
26. INF1N1TY posted on 10 Feb 2013, 07:57 1 5
Not trying to go against your claim, but a cell phone isn't going to bring a company downhill. And, Android has just about the same, if not more, bugs than iOS.
34. 14545 posted on 10 Feb 2013, 10:25 5 2
Ummmm, you're joking, right? Android as a platform, does not have more bugs than iOS. Not to mention, when was the last time iOS went though a new year worry free? If you want to point to a specific phone, then you might have a point. But as a whole ecosystem, android is far superior and secure. Heck, look at the encryption that moto uses? and I'm not even a moto fan. Your comment reeks of fanboy.
48. Tre-Nitty posted on 10 Feb 2013, 16:49 1 1
Yeah they are gonna sell their company owned phones and home depot is just gonna go for it. Dumbest comment ever!
13. homedepot posted on 10 Feb 2013, 03:52 2 4
AGREE.
Home Depot using BB for far too long.
They should change to android years ago.
43. tedkord posted on 10 Feb 2013, 12:44 0 0
Seriously. You'd make decision on where to buy just because they use the phone you like? Wow, thats sad.
OK then, I'll stop buying from Home Depot and cancel you out. (Not really, just illustrating how pathetic that is)
7. TheMan posted on 10 Feb 2013, 02:27 11 0
From the post: "This is a double black-eye for BlackBerry because ...we [can] assume that the Apple iPhone 4S, an older model, beat out the new BlackBerry Z10"
That's a very weak assumption and clearly you've never gone through a sourcing project. The bulk of the decision-making exercise would have taken place at a time when the new BB's were still in development. What manager would go with an unproven product, particularly given then-RIM's recent offerings? At least the 4S has a track record on which a manager could base a defensible decision.
10. TheMan posted on 10 Feb 2013, 03:14 7 0
There's also a cost factor. I don't which carriers may be involved, but the cost of a 4S is likely to be less than a newly launched device, even purchased in bulk.
11. wendygarett posted on 10 Feb 2013, 03:30 2 8
It's like you say... Maybe the company cannot afford bbz10 therefore pick ip4s instead... Just sayin
14. homedepot posted on 10 Feb 2013, 03:53 0 11
BB10 is a CRAP.
No use on talking about bb crap right now.
17. wendygarett posted on 10 Feb 2013, 05:16 0 9
Agree, because bb10 has flash, Bluetooth file transfer, and hdmi... a very open platform that will create a lot of malware which make companies troublesome... That's why ios is safer :)
42. 14545 posted on 10 Feb 2013, 11:50 3 3
Have you used a BB10 device? If not, STFU. I'm an android user, fomer WinMo user, and I would still glady take an unknown z10 over anything apple makes. Heck, I would take just about any higher end smartphone over a locked down, crap iOS device. I'm not a "fanboy", because I am more than willing to use any platform, and I don't hate any platform except apples. But if a stale iOS platform isn't "crap", but a NEW BB10 platform is, you're an idiot.
35. 14545 posted on 10 Feb 2013, 10:28 0 1
Yeah, I'm sure this decision has been in the works for months now. That's the sad part, is that BB didn't even have a chance to compete because of the late launch. Sadly, I think they have lost enough corporate customers it will take years before they can possibly compete again, if they ever do. I'm pulling for them though. We need a viable 3rd OS brand, and WP isn't going to be it.
8. Droid_X_Doug posted on 10 Feb 2013, 02:45 3 0
I was wondering if they were going going to go smartphone or ruggedized feature phone. The next question is which case manufacturer is going to get a 10K unit order? H-D isn't exactly a phone-friendly environment....
15. tedkord posted on 10 Feb 2013, 04:31 5 0
Yeah, but its for management. They don't actually do anything, so no danger to the phone.
16. Tux_Alan posted on 10 Feb 2013, 05:12 3 4
Lol to me the story here is that home depot cares little for its managers, I'd be pissed to be handed ayear and a half old phone by my employer, not that you need the latest tech always but darn, you're upgrading your devices and you start 18 months behind the starting blocks.
20. Radykall1 posted on 10 Feb 2013, 06:43 3 0
I'm a manager with Home Depot. Why should it matter? They are giving us the phone for free, and they pay the bill. This is a completely free transition for us. I'm just glad to be finally getting rid of these clunky Blackberries. And yes, as far as 4s vs 5, cost is a factor, but but so is timing. This has been in play for a while.
21. Tux_Alan posted on 10 Feb 2013, 06:52 1 0
Depends what you use and need and use your work phone for I guess
32. -box- posted on 10 Feb 2013, 10:00 0 1
Precisely what I was going to say (in regards to employees using what they're given. Rarely are they involved in the decision process)
33. -box- posted on 10 Feb 2013, 10:04 3 3
You should rethink (or relearn) your definitions of "smart", "ever", and the suffix "-est"
22. speckledapple posted on 10 Feb 2013, 07:02 3 2
Id tell them to keep it. Ill stick with my Note 2.
27. cornerofthemoon posted on 10 Feb 2013, 08:12 2 1
The iPhone 4S is too fragile to be put in the field even with a case. They'll be lots of broken glass at your friendly neighborhood Home Depot store.
51. rdaex posted on 10 Feb 2013, 22:00 0 0
Know how I know you didnt read the article?
Try it.. take your little mouse, scroll up, read about the phones 'in the field' and then come back and tell us what you learned.
36. syedzain posted on 10 Feb 2013, 10:40 1 3
Well they wanted something to just work and they got it. Nice thing they opted for iPhone.
38. Droiddoes posted on 10 Feb 2013, 10:51 5 3
I have an idea for a Kickstarter project. I want to put Mxy, Wendy, gallito, and darkjedi into a giant cannon and fire them at the moon. Who's with me?
39. 14545 posted on 10 Feb 2013, 10:57 3 2
Minus wendy, I wonder if they aren't on the payroll at apple. I mean some of the things they say just makes you wonder how they couldn't be paid to troll articles and talk up the iphone.
40. Whateverman posted on 10 Feb 2013, 11:03 1 1
This seems to be more of a popular move then a smart move. I'm sure the managers will enjoy having iPhones much better than their olds Blackberries in the short term. But I would imagine even the store managers need a more rugged device in that kind of environment. Maybe they could order a few Otter Box cases to go with them as well, if not there are gonna be a whole lot of cracked screens floating around Home Depot.
47. Twisted247 posted on 10 Feb 2013, 16:28 2 2
Apple probably paid them to take the phones then paid someone to cover the story to try and get some publicity... a better route for them would be the Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro, Very rugged and had the option for a simplified UI for the older and less tech savvy employees. Water proof, shock proof
49. kindlefireowner posted on 10 Feb 2013, 18:32 2 1
Dude. You are a Moron if you believe Apple paid them. There are alot of companies switching their employees from Blackberry to Iphone. This is a issue of the tech world not waiting on BlackBerry to catch up. I think the Blackberry Q10 will be a good qwerty phone, but it's too late.
53. rcwfox2002 posted on 11 Feb 2013, 02:22 0 1
Should have waited the new blackberry looks pretty nice.
58. apiskula posted on 11 Feb 2013, 12:59 0 1
That is great Home Depot! The more people RIM loses they will close and I cannot wait. There products are garbage
59. cripton805 posted on 12 Feb 2013, 12:12 0 0
Who the hell would pick all GLASS PHONES for a hardware company? A moron, thats who.
Especially with the Apple company that offers the worst accidental damage insurance to this day.
