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[xeleraph]

It's pretty much nothing but gloom and doom for RIM lately, but personally I'm really looking forward to see what RIM is capable of delivering when the chips are down. I've never owned a BlackBerry myself, but some of the stores in my area have Playbooks on display, and the OS is perhaps the best one yet I've seen on a tablet. The multitasking system is really slick, and compatibility with Android apps sounds like it's going to cover for a lot of RIM's own weaknesses.

Unless RIM really screws something up in a big way, I'll most likely be picking up a BB10 device for myself later this year. Anyone else looking to do the same? Long-time BlackBerry users, are you staying loyal or jumping ship?

[Shaun]

Answer to thread title: Nope

[Rudy]

Shaun, on 01 May 2012 - 15:32, said:

Answer to thread title: Nope

+1

[firey]

Rudy, on 01 May 2012 - 15:35, said:

+1

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I am looking forward to it, as I own a playbook and am very excited to see what OS10 brings to it. OS2.0 kicks ass as is, has true multi-tasking capability (was there in 1.0 too). I think OS10 will bring a lot to the table.

[xeleraph]

firey, on 01 May 2012 - 15:37, said:

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I am looking forward to it, as I own a playbook and am very excited to see what OS10 brings to it. OS2.0 kicks ass as is, has true multi-tasking capability (was there in 1.0 too). I think OS10 will bring a lot to the table.

The Playbook is very slick, I agree. But then again, Android is a mess on tablets, and iOS is bringing nothing new to the table, really, so being better the two of them isn't really saying much. As much as I want to be optimistic about support for Android apps on the Playbook, the obvious flipside is that a lot of Android apps don't really run all that well on the tablet. But if RIM could bring Android app support to BB10 phones...

[nik louch]

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Android is a mess on tablets

As an owner/user of 3 android tablets, I haven't found it a "mess" at all?

[efjay]

Only so far as it keeps Microsoft on its toes for WP8 and beyond. Otherwise looks good but sticking with WP.

[TheLegendOfMart]

I'm not excited but I'm interested to see what BB10 will be like. I don't like IOS/WP7, bored of Android, I had a nice little qwerty BB but missed the touchscreen.

[Manish]

Hopefully they have some more innovative gems to show off. I really liked the "swiping suggested words" and "timeline lens for photos" ideas.

[thealexweb]

xeleraph, on 01 May 2012 - 15:41, said:

The Playbook is very slick, I agree. But then again, Android is a mess on tablets, and iOS is bringing nothing new to the table, really, so being better the two of them isn't really saying much. As much as I want to be optimistic about support for Android apps on the Playbook, the obvious flipside is that a lot of Android apps don't really run all that well on the tablet. But if RIM could bring Android app support to BB10 phones...

The Galaxy Tab 8.9 is an ace tablet, hardly a mess...

[neo158]

Never really liked the Blackberry but I'll be interested to see what happens with the BB10 software and devices.

[Charisma]

xeleraph, on 01 May 2012 - 15:29, said:

It's pretty much nothing but gloom and doom for RIM lately, but personally I'm really looking forward to see what RIM is capable of delivering when the chips are down. I've never owned a BlackBerry myself, but some of the stores in my area have Playbooks on display, and the OS is perhaps the best one yet I've seen on a tablet. The multitasking system is really slick, and compatibility with Android apps sounds like it's going to cover for a lot of RIM's own weaknesses.

Unless RIM really screws something up in a big way, I'll most likely be picking up a BB10 device for myself later this year. Anyone else looking to do the same? Long-time BlackBerry users, are you staying loyal or jumping ship?

I'm excited about it. I like my BB, the whole company uses them and we just deployed a bunch of PlayBooks to some of the execs. I was impressed with the hardware--it runs smoother than my Samsung Galaxy Tab sometimes (don't get me wrong, I *adore* my Galaxy) and overall just feels very smooth and professional. If the new phone OS is at least as good as that, it will be pretty slick. I can testify that the "swiping-suggested words" on the keyboard is both useful and fun--I played a game of "let's see what kind of funny story I can make using just the words it suggests and choosing randomly" for a good half-hour when I first starting exploring the PlayBook. Also, the timeline lens for the camera sounds cool. RIM was top of the line at one point and I sincerely hope to see them catch back up after they rested on their laurels a bit too long. So far, looking good.
And to answer the OP's question--staying loyal for now

[+Vice]

BB10 looks nice. I think they've added some really nice features to the keyboard and camera especially. Features I expect Google and Apple to incorporate into their operating systems in short order meaning I don't need to buy a BB10 device.

[Ficman]

Shaun, on 01 May 2012 - 15:32, said:

Answer to thread title: Nope

+1

[+Jdawg683]

no, im not excited at all. as far as im concerned, the OS could be amazing, but theyre lacking dev support. Companies are already quitting app development. and now RIM's new OS isnt even due out until the fall?

i think im also very tainted having used a Blackerry Curve for over 2 years. what a pile that thing was.