Comments on: Will The BlackBerry Flip Phone Flop?

By: Dizz

Dizz — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:11:43 +0000

I think it will do really well for students, and general people not necessarily in the “business world”. I’m seeing more and more younger kids walking around with blackberries and can see this phone being a big hit with that market. Also this is a nice solution to the pocket dialing that is has been a serious issue with the 3 blackberries i have gone through thus far, when they are out of their case.

By: liz

liz — Mon, 26 May 2008 04:15:54 +0000

I am trying the curve out and I like it but am having a tough time getting the desktop software to install and function. I want to tether the curve to use as a modem but it seems the software will not install fo rsome reason. I will try again but I am growing weary and dont want to blame the phone. I would LOVE a clamshell to protect the face of this and also may be simpler to use with a visible keypad. If they improve the tethering process I may wait for that to come out. Its almost August……

By: Faisal Riaz

Faisal Riaz — Thu, 22 May 2008 13:10:48 +0000

This new device and its design is going to be a break through for BlackBerry. Short and flop top is something very unusual in devices of RIM .

By: SKhan

SKhan — Wed, 21 May 2008 11:57:36 +0000

Recently a new report confirmed that in United States BlackBerry is in top five best selling devices list. BlackBerry KickStart was the latest release at the start of WES 2008 but RIM employees doest bring KickStart in Spot light.

By: Thought

Thought — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:42:35 +0000

The flip just doesn’t appeal to the diehard BB fans who read enthusiast blogs like this. It indeed will be aimed at a more casual consumer, who doesn’t immerse themselves in the world of gadget rumor.

I do think it will succeed, but as bhs (bluehorseshoe) notes, it will be neither flop nor huge hit. I also like the training wheels or stepping stone analogy.

By: bluehorseshoe

bluehorseshoe — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:39:42 +0000

With all of the offerings out there from RIM (Kickstart, Curve, Pearl, Bold, Thunder, etc.), I can’t see it flopping or hitting it big. I’m interested in it, but with all the talk of new phones coming out, I think I’m holding off on getting the Curve on VZW now (exchanging my Pearl on VZW for it). Maybe the Thunder or Bold until the Kickstart hits VZW, who knows. But I don’t think it’s going to flop or exceed all the others.

By: PB

PB — Tue, 20 May 2008 18:16:23 +0000

I think it’ll flop only in comparision to their usual hype and excitment seen in their other lines of BB products. However I think its a good idea for them to basically have a training wheel phone for those not ready to jump fully into a blackberry but are wanting to make the move. So with that this phone will pretty much be a stepping stone for those consumers that actually buy it to segway into a true blackberry in the future.

By: argonnj

argonnj — Tue, 20 May 2008 15:38:26 +0000

I predict flop.

By: nedcomm

nedcomm — Tue, 20 May 2008 14:54:00 +0000

I love the idea of the flip phone b/c, in theory, you get more real estate in a smaller package. It should mean a bigger screen and more space for the key board.

Of course, I want to see it, hold it, pet it before I jump for joy. And I want it to show up on VZ.

By: crazylegs

crazylegs — Tue, 20 May 2008 14:53:02 +0000

Another form factor can’t hurt RIM as there are many folks who want a flip. I’m not sure it will resonate well with current BB users but if this helps them broaden their appeal and get more users on the platform, then I’m all for it. Also, some people may buy this flip, love the email service, and upgrade n the future.