Posted on January 17, 2007, at 7:30 AM .
With all of our new staffers breaking in their shoes, it’s nice to have a nice worn in piece of work like Thought around for familiarity sake (and, you know, a good read, too). This week he examines the somewhat paltry relationship between RIM and Verizon and why things could and should be better.
Why RIM and Verizon Need to Get Closer
Let’s face it: last week Steve Jobs spoke and the whole world listened. When was the last time the announcement of a cell phone attracted such widespread attention? There is no doubt that the iPhone will sell, as long as it delivers on its promises. That is significant not just to Apple, but to the carrier with exclusive US rights for at least the next few years, Cingular/AT&T.
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Posted on January 10, 2007, at 9:08 AM .
I’ve a feeling today’s going to feel like Groundhog’s Day. Thought’s back yet again this week and touches down on Steve Jobs’ little announcement yesterday. Read over Thought’s views on how the iPhone will compete in the smartphone market, and what this announcement means to RIM. Thanks as always, Thought. Enjoy, readers.
The iPhone: First Thoughts
Anyone with a pulse knows that yesterday Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced his company’s first foray into the mobile phone market: the long rumored iPhone.
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Posted on January 3, 2007, at 8:48 AM .
Everyone’s getting their magic ball out around this time of year – rubbing their temples to discover what lies ahead in 2007. Thought returns this week with his predictions for RIM and the BlackBerry in the year of the boar. Got something to say about Thought’s thoughts? Shoot him a comment. Nice to have you back, pal.
Predictions for 2007
It’s the New Year and that means it’s time for predictions. Herewith are my humble forecasts…
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Posted on December 20, 2006, at 8:48 AM .
Thought turns the tables a little this week with his holiday wish list. Not your average wishlist, Thought’s contains all of his hope and dreams for RIM and the BlackBerry in 2007. Give it a read, and why not participate yourself in the comments? Let us and Thought know what you’re looking for in ’07. Thanks for some great articles this year, Thought. We’ll see you next year, pal.
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Posted on December 13, 2006, at 8:50 AM .
The holidays are meant for family time, right? Thought’s heart is on his sleeve with his latest piece, examining if BlackBerry handhelds are actually slowly creeping into family life and reaking a tiny bit of havoc. Thanks, Thought, and enjoy the read, folks.
Can the BlackBerry be Good for Family Life?
Last week the WSJ published an article on how handheld email, for many, is infringing on family time and fracturing family relationships. Without in any way attempting to minimize the truths of that report, I’d like to examine how the BlackBerry device can make a positive difference in the personal and leisure life of individuals.
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Posted on December 6, 2006, at 9:10 AM .
I invite you all to check-out the near all-out-brawl that’s been going on in the comments of last week’s ThoughtPiece. Here’s hoping that this week’s sparks as much controversy. Our resident rantist Thought weighs in strong this week, wondering whether or not the music phone is the next camera phone. Let him know what you think, and thanks again, Thought, for a great contribution.
Is the Music Phone the Next Camera Phone?
A while back I commented on how the camera phone had become the de facto standard in the world of mobile phones. RIM knew that the only way to effectively compete in the consumer market was to release a camera phone device.
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