Friday, April 17, 2009 |
08:37 - Look at the push! Look! LOOOOOOK!
http://blog.laptopmag.com/rim-ceo-storm-just-first-touch-product-our-push-technology
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Many people are chortling over this interview with the RIM CEO, where he desperately tries to make the case that their product is still the best thing out there, even if the reasoning is based on "Well, the underlying technology is more robust" rather than "Users actually prefer using our stuff". (We all remember that mentality from the days of the head-to-head G4 comparisons at Macworld, don't we.)
My favorite part, though, is the end:
What do you think about Acer, Dell, and other PC giants making a serious smart phone push this year or next? And do you see that trend as a threat because these companies will be a one-stop shop for PCs and smart phones?
Well, I can tell you if you’re getting into this for the first time, it’s a fairly expensive undertaking, and it’s a very, very ambitious undertaking. They’re going to have a lot of challenges getting into the market. We’ve got well over a decade of experience in this space. You have to sit down and ask yourself what strengths a new player is bringing to the table. There’s lots of Windows mobile devices in the market already.
You mean "PC guys are not going to just figure this out. They’re not going to just walk in"?
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