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Old 11-15-2005, 02:22 PM   #1
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Old 11-15-2005, 02:25 PM   #2
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It may be cheap geeky plastic, but it can survive a 9 foot drop to concrete from time to time. Look at how ugly ruggedized devices can be ("military look") -- and BlackBerry is among one of the nicer-looking ruggedized units. Looks are pretty deceiving.

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Old 11-15-2005, 03:36 PM   #3
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It may be cheap geeky plastic, but it can survive a 9 foot drop to concrete from time to time. Look at how ugly ruggedized devices can be ("military look") -- and BlackBerry is among one of the nicer-looking ruggedized units. Looks are pretty deceiving.

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It sure can take a hit. I had mine drop a few times and still looks clean, no chipping or scratches.
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Old 11-15-2005, 08:23 PM   #4
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I'll admit that the 7100 series' plastic is a little cheap feeling compared to the 7200 series but I still think they feel very durable nonetheless.
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Old 11-15-2005, 09:32 PM   #5
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^^ Agreed, same with the 7510/20 and the 7100i from nextel....
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Old 11-15-2005, 11:40 PM   #6
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LOL, the one who dies with the most tattoos........still dies
I drop my 7520 all the time and the baterie has popped out from taking hits from the ground more than a dozen times and it looks like I go bowling with it on the pavement but it works like a charm.
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He's talking about the visceral and marketing aspects, not the build quality. I happen to agree. Since I will be single again in the near future, I've been more concerned with the image aspect of myself. When I go in to a bar or club, I don't keep my BB on my hip unless I'm wearing a jacket over it. Sure it looks fine when you take it out to write an email, but the rest of the time it just screams "Geek". While I freely admit I am a Geek and use the term with pride, it's not what will woo women.

The question he poses is... how does the image and style of the BB strike an emotional chord within the psyche of the populace. The answer is... it doesn't. It is very functional, very rugged, very utilitarian. It is not warm, inviting, or friendly.

I see his point and agree... but I still wear my 7520 and 7100t at work. I just take the 7520 off and put the 7100t in a pocket when I'm "in public".

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thats not true..dont know what clubs your in but i promote clubs all during the week in NYC... and you know what that pretty back light screams in the club...MONEY/MUSIC OR ENT INDUSTRY....so mabe your just not dressed right..lmao i never use my belt clip..bb is in my left pocket and 860 in my right pocket...my bb is my life line..i have run into alot of women lately with the treo.. i think the keyboard fits there fingers alittle better...
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Usually Goth (City Club, Luna...) or Jazz. In NYC they may be more recognized, but here in the Detroit area... uh... not-so-much.
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well thats probably because the music industry and ent industry office are all over NYC.... ..And i promote Urban And mainstream Events for record labels and actors and biz people alike and they all have bb's.. its sort of an extension of yourself...
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He's talking about the visceral and marketing aspects, not the build quality. I happen to agree. Since I will be single again in the near future, I've been more concerned with the image aspect of myself. When I go in to a bar or club, I don't keep my BB on my hip unless I'm wearing a jacket over it. Sure it looks fine when you take it out to write an email, but the rest of the time it just screams "Geek". While I freely admit I am a Geek and use the term with pride, it's not what will woo women.

The question he poses is... how does the image and style of the BB strike an emotional chord within the psyche of the populace. The answer is... it doesn't. It is very functional, very rugged, very utilitarian. It is not warm, inviting, or friendly.

I see his point and agree... but I still wear my 7520 and 7100t at work. I just take the 7520 off and put the 7100t in a pocket when I'm "in public".

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so does my 7520 scream "redneck, construction worker geek"
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nah not really just means you have nextel and never really wanted to switch to anothe service to get a blackberry..lol
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I know from doing photography with the Jacksonville Jaguar football team that maybe 40% of them carry Blackbery. No one looks like a Geek to me. Blackberry is for those who want/need to keep up with mail. I would much rather have and be seen with my BB than a SideKick!!!
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