Not even burglars want a BlackBerry these days
In full, 100 per cent disclosure, this is not the space to find even, neutral RIM coverage.
We’ve often poked fun at the BlackBerry maker, and, really, it’s not our fault. What else are we left to do when tales arrive of PlayBook giveaways or drunk Research In Motion execs grounding planes bound for Beijing?
Yet less than a week after the Globe and Mail counted down ten reasons it can’t get any worse for RIM, chances are the paper didn’t expect this.
According to NBC New York, not even crooks will take a BlackBerry these days.
By an unforgettable report out of the Columbia University campus, a pair of burglars has been hitting up students for their belongings over the past bit.
*Bing: Is now the time to buy RIM stock?
And while that’s not amusing, what they’re after is.
According to the report, the still-at-large bandits have made three heists so far, though they’re not settling for BlackBerries or Google phones. In their first robbery, the first victim handed over their iPhone, what the thieves coveted.
But it turned out these were particular pickpockets, hassling the second unidentified victim for an iPhone they didn’t have. “The second (victim) only had a Droid, according to police,” NBC New York writes. “The thieves apparently didn’t want a Droid – so they took cash instead.”
The third victim the robbers hit up also didn’t have an iPhone, but they didn’t believe her. They threw her against a wall to pat her down.
Police have released surveillance footage of the crooks in hopes of finding them, but the reactions to the burglaries – not of horror or shock – should tell you all you need to know about the state of RIM today.
“It’s insulting they don’t want my BlackBerry,” a female student said.
“I don’t like mine,” added another. “I’m waiting to get an iPhone myself.”
By Jason Buckland, MSN Money
Posted by: KK | Dec 17, 2021 2:51:16 AM
Iphone is kids phone and Blackberry is for profetionals !!!!
Posted by: Steve | Dec 17, 2021 8:52:10 AM
I'm sure Iphones are great, but like the other poster said they are 2 different functions. Im a professional and require a phone that can be just that "professional" I can watch T.V at home and play games on my PS3. And to base this article on some retard theives, is just as retarded as they are.
Posted by: George K | Dec 17, 2021 12:17:36 PM
Strange the article title was not "Not even theieves want an Android phone.." . Thieves now want iphones like they wanted ipods five years ago. The iphone is an ipod with a phone function added to it: peferct for teenagers, not for people who need a reliable cellphone and reliable email on the run. Wish the media would stop having emotional mood swings and concentrate on facts
Posted by: Mike R | Dec 17, 2021 12:48:20 PM
I won"t buy any thing but a black berry
Posted by: Jen | Dec 17, 2021 1:02:16 PM
And remember, a Blackberry can be blocked so data can't be used. Can't happen with an iphone. They can use that phone all they want. BlackBerry, can be blocked so it's a phone or just a brick. No one wants a brick. Put a password on the phone and your information is safe from anyone with a BlackBerry. Try that with a iphone.
Posted by: Billy | Dec 17, 2021 1:26:42 PM
I had the same views has a professional until I purchased an iPhone . . . live a little, wander outside the box and you will see how little BlackBerry offers! iPhone's can also be password protected and remotely controlled from another device such as your personal computer . . . educate yourself! There's a reason RIM stocks have plummeted. It's because other devices are far superior and out perform . . . don't kid yourselves!
Posted by: SH | Dec 17, 2021 2:18:52 PM
@ George K
Blackberry reliable? Um... where were you when RIM went down for a few days and the phone was just a paperweight?
Of course, that being said, my cell is a three year old flip phone?
Posted by: Jerry Olynuk | Dec 17, 2021 2:25:40 PM
It's always interesting to see the positive responses of actual BB users compared to the messaging from yet another hack journalist piling on to RIM.
Posted by: Stu Katz | Dec 17, 2021 2:42:47 PM
Yet another example of idiotic journalism. To Jason Buckland: you've got a cute face but perhaps it's time to reconsider your career options. Stop jumping on the media bandwagon of trying to further tarnish RIM's reputation. They are a great Canadian company that employs thousands of Canadians and we should be supporting them instead of sabotaging their name. Idiot.
Posted by: Darren | Dec 17, 2021 4:09:06 PM
It states an Android phone as the item they didn't want, BB's don't run on Android. Actually no where in the story does it even state the thieves rejected a BB. Nice way to make #$t up.
Posted by: paul | Dec 17, 2021 4:16:53 PM
it scares me that whatever good comes from canada it gets pooped on at every corner!! first nortel, now RIM. when they finally do come out with the game changer in the cell phone industry it will be nothing but praise!! go blackberry!
Posted by: TSD | Dec 17, 2021 7:18:33 PM
I had a basic old brick phone, and didn't want anything more complicated. I certainly didn't need a toy - just something reliable and easy to use. My husband was talked into buying a Blackberry for business - he hated it with a passion and found it really difficult to use. One day he got fed up and bought an iphone - which he RAVED about - he wouldn't shut up about it and INSISTED that I get one. I wasn't really interested but he wouldn't let up, so I finally got one.... and MAN!!!!! I was blown away! I wouldn't be without the iphone now and can tell that you people who knock it have never tried it. As far a a business tool goes you couldn't ask for more - except someone to do your work for you.... but it sure makes life easier, more efficient, and more streamlined. For example - "Damn! I forgot to get that address of where I'm going on this appointment off my email this morning - just a sec... there it is, now click to search for directions, yep it's down the block on my right" - no typing info into GPS required - it's all there on one tool. If you are still struggling with a Blackberry then you are truly a dinosaur. Evolve!
Posted by: LMC | Dec 17, 2021 8:00:33 PM
professional, not profetional
Posted by: George B. | Dec 17, 2021 8:35:45 PM
Blackberry is going downhill because BB management did not keep up with the technology.
Even to this date, BB is complex and convluded to use. User friendly concept is missing from BB.
The CEO and co-ceo appear to be in their own planet and hence the blackberry
went crackberry. They need a visionary like Bill Gates or Steve Jobs.... otherwise game over in the long run (the BB empire is going down slowly). Comparing Blackberry to iPhone is simple - just look at the deal at any phone shops - zero dollars if you want a BB (because BB stock is heading towards zero, iPhone or Samsung -you pay for what it is worth). Any Android phone is user friendly and hence more productive - business or otherwise. BB continues to fail again and again. Hope the BB CEO concentrates his energy on his business rather than hocky and football business. The corporate raider Carl Icahn may end up buying RIM company for the pennies and turn around and sell it for a few dollars..... hope not...
Posted by: Reto | Dec 17, 2021 9:32:41 PM
Nice comment George, glad you like your iPhone hope you dont loose it or your information.Ill keep my BB and i love hockey lol dont know much about hocky must be iPhone talk lmao
Posted by: John | Dec 17, 2021 10:47:43 PM
I've never owned a BB, and the iPhone 3G S was the first smart phone I got with a free upgrade. I wont knock BB cause I've not tried it either. But does BB sinc with a CPU through wi-fi like iPhone does with the iCloud app? I wont lose any data or info as someone suggested. There is also a security feature you can enable on the iPhone that if you do not enter your correct password to unlock your sim card, the phone and all the info stored on it gets wiped. Thats a really good feature, so long as you back up your phone. Does BB offer that kind of secuity feature.
But koodos to BB for realizing they have a problem before they go the way of the automitive companies and ask for a bail out. Oh ya, they wont, and our government wouldn't help them anyways, cause BB is not a crown company nor an American company.
Posted by: Dana | Dec 19, 2021 11:49:12 AM
My life was not destroyed when RIM went down for 3 days. At the end of the day it's just a phone. I am happy with my blackberry. It does so much more than what I need a phone to do.
Posted by: Gregory Palma | Dec 20, 2021 9:56:52 PM
lol. those theives are funny. same as this article.