I like blackberries. We have some growing in our yard during the summer.
However, I cannot say the same for the handheld wireless email devices called by the same name. I just cannot think of a single good reason for buying one. Most of us with office jobs do work that can typically wait for several hours when we’re not there. And for those who absolutely must be available at all times when off duty, can’t they be contacted by phone rather than email?
The devices themselves seem unreliable anyway. Darren Murph, of Engadget, reported yesterday that Blackberry services went down again. Here’s an excerpt from Darren’s article:
BlackBerry addicts everywhere have reason to panic this afternoon, as their beloved network is indeed experiencing technical difficulties — and it’s certainly not the first time that this has happened in the past year.
I’m thinking many folks fork over the money for a blackberry mainly so they can feel important. What do you think?