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[Powershot]

I think RIM is exploiting this type of mentality by constantly providing sub-standard hardware and software to their customers.

It may be tough but if enough of their customer base finds alternatives, it'll send a message they need to dramatically improve or its game over. Where's the incentive to really improve if you continue to hand over your money to them?

There are two sides everything.. Corporations should hand over money to manufacturers of phones that provide mediocre at best enterprise integration and security along with a lousy typing experience, but thats ok because they are faster and better at multimedia?
Thats great if their buying phones for their employees to use for personal enjoyment instead of being productive.

 

[djk]

There are two sides everything.. Corporations should hand over money to manufacturers of phones that provide mediocre at best enterprise integration and security along with a lousy typing experience, but thats ok because they are faster and better at multimedia?
Thats great if their buying phones for their employees to use for personal enjoyment instead of being productive.

The European Commission respectfully disagrees.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-20012596-94.html

 

[djk]

Does that mean RIM will soon be offering a '30 days for a full refund, no questions asked' thingy like Chrysler & Apple?....

If we use history as a guide, expect a worse response:

http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/26/rim-ceo-buggy-smartphone-software-is-the-new-reality/

 

[WoodPeckr]

Lol!

Guess with all these smartless phones, in the end it just comes down to a case of 'pick your poison'!

Boy am I glad I have no need for them silly things.
The landline works perfect, never drops a call, can be held any way you want to and it don't need no stinkin' rubbers....

 

[AnimalMagnetism]

Haha, nice try. =)

The % of people reporting issues to Apple were around 0.05%. Also, the iPhone 4 has launched worldwide yet I haven't seen BBC or other European news sites pumping out iPhone antennagate news stories like here.

And unlike RIM, Apple has said if you feel the iPhone does not meet your standards, return it within 30 days for a full refund, no questions asked. How about RIM? Think they'll offer that?

Show me ONE phone that can lose transmission/drop calls with a single finger, other than iPhone 4. Antennagate news was worldwide. there is absolutely NO doubt that there is a design flaw with the iPhone 4. the proof is that Apple are now giving free bumper cases to COVER the flaw.

it should also be noted that although Apple will refund your money within 30 days. the carrier AT&T will NOT cancel your contract.

there are no issues with signal loss on a blackberry compared to an iPhone.
even though signal bars will drop when you try and move your hands to find a weak spot. you wont drop your call


when Apple added a blackberry video demonstrating a death grip by an Apple employee to it's website(since removed)
this was RIMS response

“Apple’s attempt to draw RIM into Apple’s self-made debacle is unacceptable. Apple’s claims about RIM products appear to be deliberate attempts to distort the public’s understanding of an antenna design issue and to deflect attention from Apple’s difficult situation. RIM is a global leader in antenna design and has been successfully designing industry-leading wireless data products with efficient and effective radio performance for over 20 years. During that time, RIM has avoided designs like the one Apple used in the iPhone 4 and instead has used innovative designs which reduce the risk for dropped calls, especially in areas of lower coverage. One thing is for certain, RIM’s customers don’t need to use a case for their BlackBerry smartphone to maintain proper connectivity. Apple clearly made certain design decisions and it should take responsibility for these decisions rather than trying to draw RIM and others into a situation that relates specifically to Apple.”

Apple under pressure removed all smear videos from their website