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Having seen the z10, my opinion of the Blackberry OS haven't changed.
Some thoughts:
1) Steep learning curve.
Very different and unintuitive (even difficult) operating procedure for simple functions, specifically the notification and the multitasking.
This might alienate average users.
2) Lack of Apps
No surprise, it takes time and lots developer's support. Lack of consumer support of a platform will lead to poor developer support. It is a vicious cycle. And arguably a strong moat in favour of Android and iOS.
This tend to alienate more tech-savvy users.
3) High Price Tag
In line with iPhone and high end Android phone, but much higher than the many budget Android smartphones out there.
This might not be too receptive among price sensitive users (especially the Asian market).
4) Poor Battery Life
It has a 355ppi screen (Higher than S3) and 4G ready, but only has a 1800 mah battery (compare to S3's 2100 mah). Doesn't last the user the entire day.
5) Strengths
Fast, smooth operating system. No visible lag, which is applaudable.
Good, high resolution screen.
Decent spec (Dual core processor only, but still decent enough. Removable battery, MicroSD expandable, somewhat a rarity nowadays)
Might still appeal to loyal Blackberry customers and institutions.
This is more of a tech review than a review of the companies fundamentals, but I hope I shared something useful. In a nutshell, I think Blackberry was smart in their attempt to emulate their competitors' success. However, they did not go far enough. As a result it is neither familiar enough to attract their competitor's fans and nor different enough to set the bar higher.
Some thoughts:
1) Steep learning curve.
Very different and unintuitive (even difficult) operating procedure for simple functions, specifically the notification and the multitasking.
This might alienate average users.
2) Lack of Apps
No surprise, it takes time and lots developer's support. Lack of consumer support of a platform will lead to poor developer support. It is a vicious cycle. And arguably a strong moat in favour of Android and iOS.
This tend to alienate more tech-savvy users.
3) High Price Tag
In line with iPhone and high end Android phone, but much higher than the many budget Android smartphones out there.
This might not be too receptive among price sensitive users (especially the Asian market).
4) Poor Battery Life
It has a 355ppi screen (Higher than S3) and 4G ready, but only has a 1800 mah battery (compare to S3's 2100 mah). Doesn't last the user the entire day.
5) Strengths
Fast, smooth operating system. No visible lag, which is applaudable.
Good, high resolution screen.
Decent spec (Dual core processor only, but still decent enough. Removable battery, MicroSD expandable, somewhat a rarity nowadays)
Might still appeal to loyal Blackberry customers and institutions.
This is more of a tech review than a review of the companies fundamentals, but I hope I shared something useful. In a nutshell, I think Blackberry was smart in their attempt to emulate their competitors' success. However, they did not go far enough. As a result it is neither familiar enough to attract their competitor's fans and nor different enough to set the bar higher.