Cleaning up those BlackBerry rumors
So you might have seen a couple things floating around on the BlackBerry 9000 lately. One of them is that Fortune recently went ahead and declared an August release for the device. The other is that a RIM "spokesperson" claims that the reason we’re now hearing battery life issues is because power management is usually turned off to "help with debugging". Let’s break this down a bit. First…the power issues:
I’m all for corporate spin, but for them to have the audacity to even hint there are no power issues is an insult to all people with an IQ of, let’s say, over 70. Let me preface this by saying I have had an extremely early prototype of every single BlackBerry device since the Pearl 8100, and have never, not ever, not once, had battery life issues. Not even with the buggiest of beta software and not final hardware. The reason the BlackBerry 9000 has power issues is because of the new 624MHz Intel processor RIM is using along with the 3G chip. I may sound like a broken record here (do they make those anymore?) but using an archaic operating system and dressing it up ain’t gonna help. Putting lip stick on a pig does not make it a pretty girl last time I checked. There are most certainly major power issues with the BlackBerry 9000, hence the delays in the devices release. Which leads me to…
Oh, Fortune. You may remember this little article that was posted about a month ago, you know, the one where we said the BlackBerry 9000 was delayed until July or August? Yes, the very same information you just regurgitated while incorrectly reporting on the BlackBerry 9000’s model and codename. But it’s all good, our readers know who said it first, we just expect a little more from you…
So, why exactly am I bitching? BG, why so agitated? Well, I work hard to deliver all the information I do to our readers and anyone who finds it interesting. Do I care about not getting links? Negatory. Do I care that my exclusive information was republished without my permission into a "new" story a month later? Yes. What if Fortune had their own sources and simply posted what they were told? Then they’re not doing a very good job. Are they that starved for stories that they’re publishing an article a month after it was first broken? That would be like CNN running Election Day coverage a month after MSNBC. Glad I don’t work there…
Am I a complete jerkface for posting this? Am I short on sleep and patience and long on dislike of all things unoriginal and recycled? Do you completely agree with me? Sound off. I want to know your thoughts.
On Apr 25, 2008 @ 3:21 pm, schagg Said:
@BG, don’t sugar coat it. tell us how you really feel.
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On Apr 25, 2008 @ 3:21 pm, Ken Said:
Doesn’t matter anymore… I’m leaving my BB out so some “Mexican Official” can steal it, then move on up to a 3G iPhone…
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On Apr 25, 2008 @ 3:28 pm, Shawn J. Roberts Said:
BG,
Who are you?
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On Apr 25, 2008 @ 3:41 pm, Wifiguy Said:
BG the BB9000 is using a Marvell 3g solution not an Infineon. The Infineon is being used for the 3g iPHone.
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On Apr 25, 2008 @ 3:48 pm, Nokia Roadmap Said:
The current Stingray (that is BB9000) Samples have horrible Batterie life - other upcoming PDA Phones that use the very same CPU have simular issues - its just not ready for showtime yet. The current MSM7201a samples like XPERIA odr HTC Diamond blow them out of the sky when it comes to performance as well as battery life - Bad choice RIM i would say. A fancy leather back wont save you
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On Apr 25, 2008 @ 4:00 pm, Maurice Said:
of couurse you should be fucking upset that someone can take ur research and pawn it off as their own, we know where to get our tech info and obviously fourtune 500 does as well.
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On Apr 25, 2008 @ 4:09 pm, dand Said:
Sounds like fortune writers cant get their own scoops. Go`on BGR rip em a new one. Long live the BGR.
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On Apr 25, 2008 @ 4:16 pm, MP Said:
just emailed this story to fortune editor..
hurting for stories? geez..
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On Apr 25, 2008 @ 4:40 pm, Joshua Said:
Fortune can drop dead. Rock on dude.
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On Apr 25, 2008 @ 5:17 pm, Wifiguy Said:
Actually the Qualcomm chip in the Xperia has similiar issues and not ready for primetime. When announced earlier this year they hadn’t even tested battery life yet it was so beta, there were just so excited about getting the interface out there.
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On Apr 25, 2008 @ 5:18 pm, Wifiguy Said:
According to AppleInsider the Fortune writer, Scott Moritz, also moonlight at TheStreet.com, Cramer’s company.
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On Apr 25, 2008 @ 5:22 pm, michaely Said:
First off - this is the first time I have ever commented on your site. BUT - you guys rule. I get all my info from you, and it is (VERY rarely) wrong. For Fortune to pull that kind of crap is inexcusable. Keep up the good work - I don’t go a day without checking this site!!!
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On Apr 25, 2008 @ 5:25 pm, rileyfreeman Said:
thankkkkkkkkkk you. everything looks the same 9000 which is supposed to be their big handset looks just like curve/8703 4 versions to the stupid pearl when moto did that with the razr all people did was complain. nobody says anything rim.
YAWNNNN only good thing about the 900 is the interface
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On Apr 25, 2008 @ 5:28 pm, rileyfreeman Said:
oh and my post was related to the person that said he thinks rim might be going down the path of palm u click reply but it doesnt even work.
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On Apr 25, 2008 @ 5:30 pm, bo0gzz Said:
this is why you hot bg nd thats why dere not
top 5 sites ii have to check or my day wouldnt be rite
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On Apr 25, 2008 @ 5:32 pm, Crispy Said:
This is why I keep coming back to BGR! WELL SAID MY MAN! ** clap clap ** !
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On Apr 25, 2008 @ 6:17 pm, theMIDkid Said:
I say whatevers man– it’s mainstream media. It’s dying. Who even reads Fortune anyways? Mainstream media are all biters now. They just scour the web for a story just like we do. Power to the peoples is what I say. They got nothing on us now thanks to hard working cats like you BG.
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On Apr 25, 2008 @ 7:53 pm, bb9000 Said:
bg i left a nice comment for you on the fortune bs they posted go over and take a look. from the “rim ninja” aka dr matinelli lol… you dont have to post this. just wanted to let you know reppin bg for life.
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On Apr 25, 2008 @ 8:35 pm, Jibi Said:
@theMIDkid, I’m not sure if you looked at the URL in which Time Inc’s Fortune Magazine is published at, but CNN.com happens to be one of the most read websites in the world and owned by the biggest media company in the world (Time Warner). So to say no one reads Fortune, when it’s linked directly from CNN.com and CNNMoney.com is a wee bit short-sighted.
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On Apr 25, 2008 @ 8:53 pm, Jester Said:
Salient points, but sometimes it is easier to have a sip of an adult beverage, exhale, and then elucidate your thoughts. Oh, but I still agree with you…
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On Apr 25, 2008 @ 9:44 pm, QR Said:
its life.
Move on
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On Apr 25, 2008 @ 10:10 pm, tritan Said:
How about some dirt on the 8330 before we get to the 9000? Its still going back and forth on a launch and haven’t heard from BG on a launch date for Sprint or Verizon.
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On Apr 25, 2008 @ 10:12 pm, Max K Said:
With yah all the way!
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On Apr 25, 2008 @ 10:36 pm, inc Said:
go bg go..
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On Apr 25, 2008 @ 11:01 pm, Mursin Said:
BG, you always report the coolest stuff and I hope you make those @ssholes pay, why not take one of their stories?….
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