Comments on: Are We Over-Blackberryed?

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Thu, 26 Mar 2009 03:34:24 +0000

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By: Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:50:44 +0000

Good point. As a blackberry user myself, I see the value in certain aspects of my position. I do think, however, that many positions are justifying the use of smartphones when they are really not necessary.

BTW, the correct spelling in the last sentence is Niagara. 3 a’s.

By: Andy

Andy — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:15:10 +0000

Well sure for many businesspersons it is a very valuable instrument but I do believe that there are plenty of people who can do without. This need to be always connected can be just as addictive as internet in general.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:36:34 +0000

I also disagree. My company has offices all over the world – and unfortunately we can’t always schedule our work (e.g. meetings, conference calls and document exchanges) between 9 and 5 EST, so a BlackBerry provides us the flexibility to become unchained from our desk and physical office.

By: Wayne

Wayne — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:49:42 +0000

I disagree. In my business the Blackberry is now a standard piece of the business infrastructure, just like a phone and a PC – particularly if you travel somewhat.

But then again, we are interested in making a profit.