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Industry analysts who had been expecting to see BlackBerry 10 launched on January 30th at 9:00am have been disappointed as RIM has delayed the launch of their new phones till ten o'clock. Initial reaction on the stock market was muted, but many have warned that "the true fallout from this announcement has yet to be seen".
Still most analysts see this delay as devastating to the BlackBerry maker. "This gives Microsoft additional time to claim their place as the number three smartphone maker" noted one watcher of the stock. "There is no way of knowing how many CIO's will give up on the platform during this lost hour."
Others warned that BlackBerry 10, may still see more delays. "For all we know, once everyone arrives for the press conference, they may not actually take to the stage until five minutes after the hour".
[This is a post from Ebscer News - it's obviously meant as joking post so don't take it too seriously. If you do get a good laugh out of it, be sure to swing by and check out all of Ebscers apps in BlackBerry World]
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mapsonburt Jan 28, 2013 at 8:32 pm
Very funny. Thanks for that!
Rub3n5 Jan 28, 2013 at 9:39 pm
I read 'BlackBerry 10 Delayed' so fast that I almost dropped an F-bomb. Funny, but not cool!!! :)
Jimcmf Jan 28, 2013 at 9:46 pm
Yea ..... I thought that you have become a basher.
For all the pain that RIM has gone through .... you present them with this?
Why not write something positive?
Was this approved by Kevin before being posted? If not, PLEASE send it upstairs, next time.
Thanks,
Professional_Tickle_Fighter Jan 28, 2013 at 9:55 pm
Lolers, you are serious aren't you?
Adam Zeis Jan 29, 2013 at 2:27 am
Yes, Kevin did approve this. He was actually sitting across the table from me laughing when I posted it.
revtech Jan 29, 2013 at 8:08 am
Holy cow, lighten up francis (jimcmf) . . this was freakin hilarious =D
Esgetn2hoT Jan 29, 2013 at 8:48 am
*insert troll face here*
imcurved Jan 29, 2013 at 1:54 am
Almost funny.
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bert106 Jan 29, 2013 at 5:10 am
I also screamed WTF?! in my head! Gits!
Bla1ze Jan 28, 2013 at 8:32 pm
lmao! Hilarious.
ewakil12 Jan 28, 2013 at 8:33 pm
Mini - heart attack. Go RIM!
jordandrews90 Jan 28, 2013 at 10:28 pm
Same here holy ****!
dhutt Jan 28, 2013 at 8:33 pm
I personaly think they should take their chances and hold off until 10:10 (just to set the mood).
YorkieRay Jan 28, 2013 at 9:02 pm
Yeh. BB10 @ 10:10!!!
BionicKris Jan 28, 2013 at 10:06 pm
I like that idea!
KasukeSadiki Jan 28, 2013 at 10:02 pm
Haha I never caught on to the whole BB10 launch event starting at 10am thing. Yes I'm slow
bluetroll Jan 28, 2013 at 8:33 pm
LOL
123berryaddicted Jan 28, 2013 at 8:36 pm
Hahahaha... Good one. I like the tone industry is having with the launch, seems MANY people are very excited, impressed and behind RIM with BB10.
bquinney Jan 28, 2013 at 8:33 pm
HA! I like...
G-bone Jan 28, 2013 at 8:34 pm
I like it! Sarcasm oozing from every word.
#BB10Believe
kpbutton Jan 28, 2013 at 8:34 pm
Well done!
Good OL MC Jan 28, 2013 at 8:35 pm
I'd believe it.
mrfreeze574 Jan 28, 2013 at 8:36 pm
Awesome article. I hope this doesn't affect BB10 sales. :)
Ebscer Jan 28, 2013 at 11:03 pm
I certainly hope that it doesn't...
Hibbylinx81 Jan 28, 2013 at 8:36 pm
Hahaha!!! Good 1...
dwartyl Jan 28, 2013 at 8:36 pm
To make it even better, i think they should charge a entry fee or cover charge,, say $10 a person lol
3hb78ftg Jan 28, 2013 at 9:40 pm
LOL...but let the first 10 get in free.
Chrisjohn1990 Jan 28, 2013 at 8:37 pm
That's cruel, my heart nearly stopped haha
billsterjito Jan 28, 2013 at 8:37 pm
Ha
tufcustomer Jan 28, 2013 at 8:42 pm
For a second there all I registered was "Blackberry 10 Delayed". God Dammit if there was another lengthy delay I would go insane.
ciscobear Jan 28, 2013 at 8:42 pm
I bet bgr runs with this or cnet
SDTRMG Jan 28, 2013 at 8:42 pm
Hahahah a, its funny cause if this was bgr.com or engaget half the people wouldn't read the article and state they new it.
Can't wait for bb10.
axllebeer Jan 28, 2013 at 8:45 pm
* BlackBerry by choice *
Oh hell what now?!
Just kidding. That's was great. :-)
blusls Jan 28, 2013 at 8:47 pm
Okay, I had to take a shot of tequila on that one. Needed that laugh, just found out a co-worker passed way. Crackberry to the rescu!!!!!.
playbookster Jan 28, 2013 at 8:48 pm
Oh man RIMs FIRST touchscreen phone! I cant wait :) lol
seageath Jan 28, 2013 at 8:49 pm
Why are they disappointed?
It should be launch by 10:00 AM since it's BB 10
If by 9:00 AM it will be BB 09 :P
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thedark722 Jan 28, 2013 at 8:51 pm
That's comedy!!!!!
sosof Jan 28, 2013 at 8:53 pm
Jesus!!!! almost hit sell. Too soon to joke about this
jic999 Jan 28, 2013 at 8:55 pm
if there could be a delay , it would be a 3.5 inch QWERTY phone , I need more real estate screen on the QWERTY and I would wait for this phone !
r0v3rT3N Jan 28, 2013 at 8:56 pm
Almost gave me a heart attack...
green_ember Jan 28, 2013 at 9:04 pm
I love the device photo they used for the article. It was just like reading an article from Forbes or The Street lol
mathking606 Jan 28, 2013 at 9:05 pm
This was a great read. I can not believe RIM has delayed it again. Well guys nice knowing you but I'm about to jump off this sinking ship!!! HMMMM Wp8 is looking pretty good(not really). but anyway lololololololol
fbf2012 Jan 28, 2013 at 9:05 pm
Nice joke..was not funny initially.
BB 10...Boldly taking over!
dannyd86 Jan 28, 2013 at 9:07 pm
ohhhhh SNAP
diegonei Jan 28, 2013 at 11:00 pm
I see what you've done there. xD
Draconianfire83 Jan 28, 2013 at 9:07 pm
HAHA, I actually heard from a Wall Street Bull that this was a strategic move on RIMM's part. However, it went against the better judgement of Mike & Jim...
iseeblackberry Jan 28, 2013 at 9:08 pm
Nice work Adam...
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chaosdivine Jan 28, 2013 at 9:11 pm
I do not find this funny since I have no sense of humor.
XDrew42 Jan 28, 2013 at 9:31 pm
I, however found your comment most totally funny.....
imcurved Jan 29, 2013 at 2:01 am
I have to agree with you it isn't funny.
I don't feel right about this. Sell sell sell.
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Rootbrian Jan 29, 2013 at 7:55 pm
Sell ya farts instead! LOL
crazeee4u Jan 28, 2013 at 9:14 pm
OMG LOL. I saw the twitter link (currently studying at the library) and let out a quiet-but-too-loud-for-the-library no and then I read it and realized it was a joke hahaha nearly gave me a heartattack
martinjdub Jan 28, 2013 at 9:14 pm
I wish we had a flux capacitor ...we could get the hour back!
jamesharmeling Jan 28, 2013 at 9:17 pm
I'm with chaosdivine. I'm stressed to the balls about my BB10. No more delays, waiting OR jokes! I want my BB10!!! Waaahhhhhh!!!
mathking606 Jan 28, 2013 at 9:18 pm
What was the delay for. Are they still waiting on those 4g chips.Lol
teamfoster03 Jan 28, 2013 at 9:19 pm
Awesome! I have to admit I did get 3 emails from isheep stating that bb10 was delayed again. apparently they cant read more then 3 words.
thank you for the laugh
sj10689 Jan 29, 2013 at 1:06 am
lol, the joke's on them now. This may have worked out a little too well...
dbarz Jan 29, 2013 at 7:26 am
*kid on bart simpson* HA HA!!
Dirks2.0 Jan 28, 2013 at 9:21 pm
Although this is a joke I still find it rather annoying when journalists say that this is the first touch screen phone from RIM.
Bold 9900 & Playbook
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MozThaGreat Jan 28, 2013 at 10:37 pm
I agree but lets not be the guys who reminds everyone of the storm and torch at this time.
dbarz Jan 29, 2013 at 7:26 am
AGREED!!!
BBThemes Jan 28, 2013 at 9:42 pm
how about going back to the storm and storm2, they were both touchscreens. people might not av loved em but they did exist.
kg4icg Jan 28, 2013 at 9:25 pm
Some connected to the 3rd person who is a cousin twice removed from the guy who flips the light switch will break a finger nail and delay it for another 5 minutes before they decide to turn on the lights.
leehardballer12 Jan 28, 2013 at 9:29 pm
I thought for sure I would see a rant in the comments taking this seriously.....kinda bummed...;-)
stevedee Jan 28, 2013 at 9:32 pm
Okay, I just had an episode similar to return of the Jedi where Luke was getting ready to go to the dark side in order to defeat Darth Vader... Then I read the article in full. Nicely played...
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MozThaGreat Jan 28, 2013 at 9:32 pm
Do Not Play With My Emotions.
collinc93 Jan 28, 2013 at 9:33 pm
very light heartening story....unclench now people
Josh Brolin Jan 28, 2013 at 9:40 pm
Im not sure whats worse,that i believed this,or that it didnt surprise me
vx1 Jan 28, 2013 at 9:44 pm
ahhhh wohoopie doooo 10 instead of 9 .. its better actually because you can get a few coffee's going by then ..
hell I might be awake by 10 am lol might hahah ROFL
sylvaing Jan 28, 2013 at 9:48 pm
I'm in a meeting between 10am to 11am so I wouldn't mind if they postponed until then lol
rav813 Jan 28, 2013 at 9:44 pm
Well this worked out well - I had the launch saved as 10am in my calendar anyway! Would've missed an hour if it was 9!
aha Jan 28, 2013 at 9:44 pm
Classic... the reaction from those "analysts" would be priceless, LOL
pepe68 Jan 28, 2013 at 9:49 pm
at this point, make it 10:10.10s and ten them to ten off! LOL!
19GhostRider71 Jan 28, 2013 at 9:53 pm
Seriously I see the correlation...announcing BB10 at 10 seem pretty poetic to me.
Fucking Asshole Jan 28, 2013 at 9:57 pm
Other than Crackberry, other tech sites don't seem all that interested in the BB launch. Not covered in the main stream media either. No one seems to care.
You hear about the iPhone almost daily for 6 months before release. Same with Android. Windows.
Blackberry? Crickets.........
BBVegasGirl80 Jan 29, 2013 at 12:06 am
I've been using word of mouth to tell people about BB10, ex-BB users, current BB users, skeptical iSheep and Droid sheep alike. If the media doesn't seem to care, then let's do our part to generate a buzz on our own. That's what I've been doing for months.
sylvaing Jan 29, 2013 at 7:17 am
You're not alone according to this...
http://n4bb.com/blackberry-ranks-2nd-social-media-buzz-super-bowl/
sylvaing Jan 29, 2013 at 7:20 am
Engadget has posted articles almost daily on BB10 for several weeks now. Article comments in the past used to be mostly negative with a few defending the brand but the tide has changed. Comments are mostly positive now.
sylvaing Jan 29, 2013 at 4:48 pm
Here's another one very flattening to RIN to the expense of Apple :
http://gizmodo.com/5979484/sorry-apple-the-blackberry-z10-is-hotter-than...
00stryder Jan 28, 2013 at 9:58 pm
Lol oh wow you got me Adam, at first I was like, "doesn't it make MORE sense to launch at 10 am vs. 9?" And then I read the article and lol'd.
KasukeSadiki Jan 28, 2013 at 10:00 pm
My heart skipped a beat after reading the first three words, but then I read the rest and loled hard. pretty funny article.
mauro316 Jan 28, 2013 at 10:05 pm
Darn it!!! You had me there for a second! I had to go over the article a second time and then off to the comments cause I was like "this makes no scense!!". Not again! Wouldn't bare it anymore!!!
Go RIM go RIM go RIM!!! It's our time now!!! Let the android/ios lovers watch the real deal!
artie Jan 28, 2013 at 10:10 pm
Very Kool...
DonMarcello Jan 28, 2013 at 10:30 pm
Imagine that, RIM had the nerve to delay the BB10 launch by ONE WHOLE HOUR!! Guess share prices are going down the toilet again. (sarcasm, lol)
BruvvaPete2 Jan 28, 2013 at 10:35 pm
Come on everyone. Grab your pitch forks and rakes, brooms, tree branches, twigs... There's gonna be a lynching. Either that or prepare for the real end of the world.
Screw it. I'm going to my underground bunker and wait for that hour to pass. I'm selling tickets if anyone wants to hunker down with me.
nt300 Jan 28, 2013 at 10:39 pm
What do mean delayed?????????? This is Bullshike, Now I am forced to by a WP, enjoy it for 1 hr then return it for the BB10. Thanks a lot RIM.
Rootbrian Jan 29, 2013 at 8:08 pm
You just can't take HUMOR right? LIGHTEN UP BRO!!!
w0lfgang Jan 28, 2013 at 10:52 pm
'lizabeth! I'm comin' to join ya honey! This is the big one!
yeah...hilarious
green_ember Jan 29, 2013 at 5:34 am
Best. Comment. Ever. Hahahahahahahahaha
kdna Jan 28, 2013 at 11:01 pm
BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBLACKBERRY IS BACK! BB10.
vlicaros Jan 28, 2013 at 11:13 pm
Makes sense..BB10 @ 10AM
rjkolo Jan 28, 2013 at 11:26 pm
I almost lost it when I read BlackBerry 10 Delayed....very funny though! Love it!!!
BSFA2008 Jan 28, 2013 at 11:35 pm
7.0 / 7.1 worked with touch. :/
Paul Carter15 Jan 28, 2013 at 11:39 pm
Just cancelled my pre-order, this is unacceptable
Rootbrian Jan 29, 2013 at 8:12 pm
You are serious right? Can't you EVEN TAKE A FRICKEN JOKE!?!?!?!?
Taede Jan 28, 2013 at 11:49 pm
Lets go RIMM 10:10
nikhildhoot Jan 29, 2013 at 12:05 am
That was funny!!! made my heart stop for a moment but then i read the whole thing...hope to be able to watch the launch webcast live here in Mumbai...
ghundiraj Jan 29, 2013 at 5:59 am
Nikhil, there's apparently a launch event in Delhi as well. But there seems to be no information about it anywhere.
nikhildhoot Jan 29, 2013 at 7:57 am
I read that in the press release but could not find any information about it either...I wonder if it will be a live launch in Delhi or will it be just the webcast in the presence of representatives from RIM...
ghundiraj Jan 29, 2013 at 3:44 pm
Considering that the events are invite-only, and you're bound to have a bloody riot on your hands if you make the location public, I get the secrecy.
They may have a webcast for each session, although since the times are all overlapping, there may be multiple videos available for viewing post-event. Eventually we would get news of where it HAD been held, although I know I didn't get an invite ;)
I am more than willing to skip work tomorrow to scout all the major hotels :D although that would drive everyone else in my family mad if I don't find the venue and come home all ready-to-kill-someone!!!
BB.Forever Jan 29, 2013 at 12:07 am
Filed under: CrackBerry humor!
That will give me an extra hour to make it to the event !
BBVegasGirl80 Jan 29, 2013 at 12:08 am
You had me going there too. Good one. :-)
BB_Bmore Jan 29, 2013 at 12:20 am
Everyone is talking BlackBerry10 and tomorrow we will trend! Let's get RIM trending for the launch!!!
agp101 Jan 29, 2013 at 12:31 am
How refreshing!
seageath Jan 29, 2013 at 12:36 am
Please respect my system !!!! (Samsung Ad Mode ON) .... LOL
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ShaggyM8 Jan 29, 2013 at 12:55 am
I will be sitting in my office at work with my headphones plugged in watching BB10 Launch live :)
sj10689 Jan 29, 2013 at 1:02 am
I was confused, because I already knew that the launch was at 10 AM, based on the countdown timer. Didn't anybody wonder at which point exactly the timer would reach 00:00:00:00? (I suppose many assumed midnight.)
Still, it's funny nonetheless. Can't wait for the excitement, with only 32.97 hours left to go...
Vic_Franklyn Jan 29, 2013 at 1:13 am
In 1990 I saw Miles Davis twice in concert before his untimely death. To create anticipation and tension he was fashionably late each time getting on stage.
This is exactly what RIM is doing by postponing till 10am. GO RIM :-)
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WolfbaineUK Jan 29, 2013 at 2:45 am
Well the press release states the announcement will be simultaneous around the world therefore, assuming my calculations are correct. (times relate to their respective local timezone)
Toronto and New York at 10 am
London at 3 pm
Paris at 4 pm
Johannesburg at 5 pm
Dubai at 7 pm
Delhi at 8.30 pm
Jakarta at 10 pm
Scuppered my idea that the launch was delayed to avoid the announcement being made too early in other parts of the world.
eduardofontes Jan 29, 2013 at 7:26 am
Sao Paulo/Brazil at 1 pm
Shobhit pathak Jan 29, 2013 at 8:38 am
So in Bangkok I get to watch the webcast over my wine glass at 2100,
hows that?
antikorr Jan 29, 2013 at 3:02 am
LOL!
backfire101 Jan 29, 2013 at 3:28 am
I was under the impression that the launch was at 10:00 o'clock? So what's this fuzz all about?
Vic_Franklyn Jan 29, 2013 at 5:22 am
No fuzz for guys like you and I who are Playbook/BlackBerry customers...but when you postpone the release time of a major event like this, big investors squirm real fast.
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the_sleuth Jan 29, 2013 at 4:54 am
Well played Sir.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq1f3Hr03fQ
Vector-SS Jan 29, 2013 at 5:01 am
Adam, you should have added BREAKING NEWS: before the headline :)
green_ember Jan 29, 2013 at 5:38 am
My only regret is that Vic Albioni isn't available to comment on this delay...
BruvvaPete2 Jan 29, 2013 at 8:21 am
Touché. I wonder what that disgraced weasel has been up to since he got busted.
eduardofontes Jan 29, 2013 at 7:23 am
I almost died before reading the source at the bottom.
eduardofontes Jan 29, 2013 at 7:30 am
Coming to the real world... Would anyone know if this launch event will be broadcasted live from any source of media?
My bad, THE launch event. :)
nikhildhoot Jan 29, 2013 at 8:00 am
From the RIM press release:
"A live webcast will be held beginning at 10 am ET, which can be accessed via http://www1.rim.com/newsroom.html"
BlackQtCoder Jan 29, 2013 at 8:05 am
It's a bad expression in Spanish for defining this bad joke :
¡¡¡ Qué cabrón !!!
Hahaha
Crisdean Jan 29, 2013 at 8:07 am
Of course it's always been 10:00. It's called BlackBerry10 for a reason!
digitalhomeboy Jan 29, 2013 at 9:34 am
LOL +1000
jimpilot Jan 29, 2013 at 8:10 am
Wow caught me off guard. But after a minute I loved it.
mundo472 Jan 29, 2013 at 8:29 am
Wicked funny! The mob seems a little sensitive, though. C:)
fotyc Jan 29, 2013 at 9:19 am
That was very funny, thanks!
Now, when can I see one in an AT&T store??? How come AT&T isn't hyping this phone the way they hyped each iPhone for weeks with a preorder page and everything in your face when you sign into their site??
digitalhomeboy Jan 29, 2013 at 9:33 am
Well for those that have kept a watchful eye know already that the event starts at 10am. I thought the hour delay play was hilarious! It's good to see the CB team have a great sense of humour on the 11th hour. Thanks for the laugh :)
thunderswagger Jan 29, 2013 at 9:35 am
HA. At least they did't delay it another year. No seriously, I am very exited for what RIMM has in store. The "leaked images" of the final product and the videos are stunning even for someone who has an iPhone 5. Very impressed. Im more interested in there first BB10 quarterly earnings.
CDM76 Jan 29, 2013 at 9:35 am
First thought .... Good for RIM. They need to get one last delay in before the release.... you know .... for traditions sake :)
FTW BB10 !!
muker1515 Jan 29, 2013 at 9:53 am
Uuumm...i originally thought it was at 10... BB jam was at 10...
ferre_kun Jan 29, 2013 at 10:43 am
I am ferre and I am preparing for doomsday catastrophy from the delay of bb10 launch event :p
MrHomz Jan 29, 2013 at 11:15 am
Oh noooes!!! I can't hang on to my Motorola DynaTac much longer. If the launch delays until 11:00 am I will simply lose all faith in humanity and catch the nearest rocket to Mars. Don't think I won't either.
23 HOURS TO GO!!!! RIM Lives On!!
SEAWARRIOR Jan 29, 2013 at 11:21 am
this is funny to those that follow BlackBerry but it's hard to tell if this is all or partly sarcasm,,, to a casual follower it will pass as real,,, "BlackBerry maker RIM (RIMM) has been working on their new BlackBerry 10 operating system (their first with a touch screen)",,, really??? then the 9850 i'm looking @ is made by__________...
"THE GUY YOUR MOTHER WARNED YOU ABOUT"
Stuart Weir Jan 29, 2013 at 12:07 pm
I think no one should read into it...they just want everything with '10' in it :D
chak06880 Jan 29, 2013 at 12:21 pm
RIMM is in no condition to joke around as the rest of the mobile community is about to throw the firt shovel of dirt on RIMM's grave. Tomorrow should be a huge step in re-establishing the credibility of BB's existence. BTW - I love my new Playbook!!
Rootbrian Jan 29, 2013 at 8:18 pm
LOVE this humour!Im laughing at those that cannot take it or have a laugh! LOL
Great one crackberry!!