Does BlackBerry have a chance in the smartphone market?

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February 05, 2013

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Dear CNET members,

Thinking back a few years on my train commute to work, I used to observe a significant number of BlackBerry phone users, busily typing away on their QWERTY keyboards. However, as time went by, the mobile landscape quickly changed as more varieties of smartphones became available. Eventually that legion of BlackBerry phone users has dwindled to almost nothing, having been replaced by an assortment of Android and iPhones.

It has been awhile since BlackBerry came out with a new phone, but just last week the company released two new ones, the BlackBerry Z10 and the Q10. These new phones sport a massive design change, the new BlackBerry 10 OS with a completely new user experience, and technology from their predecessors. But is it too late?

I personally think it's great to see BlackBerry jumping back into the mobile arena again. BlackBerry, from what I've seen, has always had a huge fan base, but many fans of yesteryear have jumped ship. So the big question is, will these new phones win them back? How about the new generation of smartphone users, young and old? What about the enterprise folks -- will they bite for the new BlackBerry in this highly competitive smartphone market that's dominated by iPhones, Androids, and Windows phones? Will you embrace their new phones and technology? Do you personally think BlackBerry has a fighting chance of surviving in this already highly competitive market?

Many of your fellow members have already chimed in to tell us what they think, and now it's your turn. So read CNET contributor Amanda Kooser's blog, "Friday Poll: Will the Z10 save BlackBerry?" Then vote in the poll, and when you're ready, tell why you think BlackBerry is going succeed or fail with the release of these two new phones. We're all ears!

Lee Koo
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Here's what some of your fellow members had to say about this week's topic:
Friday Poll: Will the Z10 save BlackBerry?


	"I think BlackBerry's best chance it to establish their niche of the market and laser focus on the needs of a smaller group rather than trying to compete with Samsung and Apple for the masses..." Read more

Posted by walabe16


			"Everyone forgets that Blackberry (formerly Rim) owns QNX technology. If you don't know where all QNX technology is used, do a quick Google search and you'll see that Blackberry has some amazing opportunities to take their whole platform into areas..." Read more

Posted by hannibalmoot


	"My biggest problem with the Z10 is that it lacks unique features to set it apart from the rest of the market. That's not to say it looks like a bad phone, but in terms of features, it is already outdated. I'll admit some..." Read more

Posted by Goliemoi


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