Comments on: CNBC Is Calling The BlackBerry 9000 An iPhone Killer… I Think Not

By: David

David — Thu, 15 May 2008 02:11:57 +0000

I cannot wait for the BB 9000 I think that they have hit a sweet spot for Business users. I happen to think that it has form and function, and a awesome machine. I will get one as soon at it hits the street. PS, I have owned the 8800, 8830, Curve, and a iPhone. the BB 9000 will be the biggest selling BB to date.

By: m

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:00:32 +0000

I have a curve my friend an iphone,I love safari but the BB can’t even be compared w/ an iphone.each in a class of their own. For me BB hands down! Anyway live and learn people

By: matthew

matthew — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:28:11 +0000

Anyone who refers to the iPhone as a Blackberry killer and vice versa is crazy. The widespread adoption and market penetration RIM has been in the business, government, and growing consumer market is untouchable by Apple (sans the later). The companies have different goals in the industry. RIM is first and foremost a corporate targeted company, whereas Apple targets the iPhone towards consumers. Granted RIM has increased their focus on consumer devices in recent months/years. Apples features on the iPhone, while impressive from a technology standpoint, are somewhat useless in the business world (how many people do you know really need to have an ipod in their BB, and using the touchscreen for texting/email is horrid). A more full featured browser from RIM, as well as HTML email support will greatly benefit them in the future. I also would find it difficult for anyone to argue that Windows Mobile phones and/or Palm phones are adequate competition to RIM in the corporate world.

By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:23:51 +0000

Am I the only one here that thinks the 9000 is downright unattractive? I think its a huge step back from the Curve’s design. I think the Curve looks much better and I believe that I will be skipping that generation and stick with the Curve for a good long while.

By: blackberry os 4 3 0

blackberry os 4 3 0 — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:01:01 +0000

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By: bluehorseshoe

bluehorseshoe — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:37:06 +0000

CNBC is on crack! I used to watch it all the time until they started letting Money Honey interview people. They should stop using their own product. I mean comon, look at Kramer.

I wonder who paid them to say that.

By: Thought

Thought — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:12:40 +0000

One more thing to keep in mind: the media loves to manufacture a battle or contest, even where there is none. The press thinks it makes for better headlines for CNBC to bill this as some iPhone killer, rather than just a souped up BlackBerry.

By: Thought

Thought — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:06:57 +0000

The devices play to different strengths. This 9000 model will have its strengths, but still will not match the iPhone in terms of multimedia.

And remember, at about the same time Apple will release iPhone software version 2.0 which will allow for all those cool 3rd party apps. Those will change the whole game all over again. Then there will be the 3G iPhone…so it’s not like Apple will be standing still.

Now when it comes to power email and texting, however, the BB will still be king, whether it be the 9000 model or the 8330 or whatever.

By: gameboy213

gameboy213 — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:42:58 +0000

Call me crazy. I don’t mind the 8830 keyboard actually. Actually the whole device feels more solid than the curve.
Although, I will be switching to it on Sprint for the camera.

By: GBVZ

GBVZ — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:30:22 +0000

@ PB

I agree with you… While I’m only a 23 y/o, I’ve been in the “business” world for 4yrs. and would never consider buying a BB with the 88xx/9xxx keyboard… for the same reason I’m not orgasming over the iPhone. The keyboards on both of them aren’t practical for emailing. (the BB’s main schtick)