OK, we're back with our next preview of five more of the contestants competing in Round 1 of CrackBerry Idol. The CrackBerry Idol winner will become a regular contributor to the CrackBerry blogs, so among the audition vids you'll be witnessing a future CB blogger. Who that person is will be up to the community to decide, so be sure to watch all of the audition videos as we get them up here, so when it comes to the competition rounds (app review, case review, accessory review, device review) you'll know who each competitor is.
We did a random drawing for which order their audition videos would hit the blogs and next up we have Dave, Finza, DJ, Nick and David. Each of them is ready and more than willing to be the next CrackBerry Idol, and they each have some compelling arguments as to why they should be the next CrackBerry Idol. Watch their awesome audition videos below and be sure to leave some shoutouts of encouragement in the comments - the road to becoming the CB Idol is paved with hard work! Keep in mind the community judging starts with the app reviews (not the audition vids), so please keep your comments relevant and constructive.
CrackBerry Idol Audition Videos
1. Dave
2. Finza
3. DJ
4. Nick
5. David
ahaz86 Jun 22, 2010 at 6:16 pm
Out of this batch im going to have to say #1... just didnt get much from the other interviews
Imayam Jun 23, 2010 at 12:48 am
IM still sticking out my vote to either JOseph the Strange from the 1st round, and Youseif the Weird from Round 1. Round 2 brought no competition to the table. The real chips were Yousief and Joseph. I wish both of them could win. Id already miss the other.
shacknews Jun 22, 2010 at 6:18 pm
1. Dave
2. Nick
3. David (but kinda annoying)
But I hope Dave or Nick win this round.
shacknews Jun 22, 2010 at 6:20 pm
From rounds 1 and 2 I would say it goes like this.
1. Joseph
2. Dave
3. Nick
Either one of these guys wins, and I'll be happy.
joandrade Jun 22, 2010 at 6:30 pm
It's not going to be an easy CB Idol.
The only thing I have to say is number 2, 3 and 4 should talk louder, or edit their videos with louder sound, was it just me or it looked like they were whispering?
Techno-Emigre Jun 22, 2010 at 6:49 pm
Out of this round Dave & DJ get my vote, in that order. But I agree a winner is going to be hard to pick. The competition is a riot and I think we are going to see some excellent talent. Good job guys!
LouTreize Jun 22, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Dave (#1) nailed it.
cribble2k Jun 22, 2010 at 7:06 pm
Finza ftw.
Hitman247m Jun 22, 2010 at 7:11 pm
I think Finza would be an awesome Crackberry Idol
CrackCurve56 Jun 22, 2010 at 7:14 pm
Her "chest" doesn't impress me nor does her review. Puh - leeze! :(
glschwar Jun 22, 2010 at 7:15 pm
A couple good entries here, but #1 is #1 -- nice job, Dave!
Jwolf854 Jun 22, 2010 at 7:21 pm
He seems to have the knowledge and experience with BB to have a well rounded viewpoint and also seems to have some decent presentation skills. Joseph would be my second choice, but Dave is leading the pack right now.
droidnewbie2011 Jun 22, 2010 at 7:42 pm
I would have to agree, I say Dave out of this group.
bessemercityburgess Jun 22, 2010 at 7:55 pm
+1 for Dave
dcorx Jun 22, 2010 at 7:56 pm
brittany is still the best
red72 Jun 22, 2010 at 7:59 pm
gets my vote. Very smooth.
Dave Peckens Jun 22, 2010 at 8:01 pm
Thank you all for the positive votes coming my way. Let's see how far we can take this thing!
cmelwanis Jun 22, 2010 at 10:02 pm
You like doing an advertising for RIM. It's like testimonial advert. Kudos!
JRF_1986 Jun 22, 2010 at 8:32 pm
I think Finza looked a little bit shy, I know I always get nervous in front of people and on camera, so I know this must've been a bit tough. Takes guts to do this, so congrats to everyone! I would pick as my top choice from these 5, Dave! Good luck everyone, I know you must be working hard on the reviews! Just to the "quiet" ones, try and edit the audio ;)
jmherndon Jun 22, 2010 at 9:06 pm
He will definitely get my vote! He really sounds like part of the team already.
BB_Newbie50 Jun 22, 2010 at 9:26 pm
It took me over two hours to submit my video after numerous attempts and I am an extremely shy person. I don't know what gave me the chutzpah to do this. But it paid off as I'm waiting for them to post my video. My friends have seen the video and were laughing their a***'s off. I feel embarassed just thinking about when Kevin is going to post it. And to answer the question about the audio, I do not own video editing software so if mine is a little low I apologize. Right now I'm on the millionth draft of the review. This is much harder than it looks. I don't know how the team does this on a daily basis. I'm pulling my hair out for just one review. Congrats everyone and good luck!
vaquero_pearl Jun 22, 2010 at 9:37 pm
My votes on Dave, he started the video just flat-out on what's it about, and he just said what he hadda say straight-out, the realest in my opinion. Dave FTW!
troyg Jun 22, 2010 at 9:39 pm
They are all annoying except Dave! DAVE! Dave has my vote, but if I had to pick a runner up out of this group it would be David. I can stand him, but not the rest!
bradbogy Jun 22, 2010 at 10:03 pm
Out of both rounds so far I would have to say Dave is the best. His presentation was far superior then all the rest. He also seemed the most well rounded and confident.
Actually to me he vaguely looks and sounds like KEVIN just a little lol..
My votes on Dave.
matthewradio Jun 22, 2010 at 10:19 pm
Man these auditions are tight. I got my eye on 3 people right now. Still 14 more and myself left to go. Only 10 move on and Its getting better by the min.
Finza Jun 22, 2010 at 11:11 pm
Hey guys, I've been keeping my eye on the comments since this post has been up. I want to thank you guys for your constructive criticisms and will try to make sure my review/video are better and will wow you guys. Even the harshest of words help. I want to make clear that all I was trying to make sure shone through in that video was my will to be a CrackBerry contributor, if any other impression was given or interpreted, it was not my intention. Good luck to my fellow contestants. Looking forward to seeing more videos and reading their reviews. :)
JRF_1986 Jun 22, 2010 at 11:58 pm
I'm sure when the reviews come out we'll get to see what each of you have to offer :)
Good luck!
jennberton Jun 22, 2010 at 11:14 pm
I think Dave was awesome. He seemed very knowledgeable bout Crackberry and blackberry. I choose #1!!!!! Go Dave :)
evonnecu Jun 22, 2010 at 11:47 pm
It's Dave
crysis63 Jun 22, 2010 at 11:54 pm
Dave all the way
mattdibble Jun 23, 2010 at 12:31 am
#1 gets the vote... personable, great story to back up what seems to be a very strong passion.
Wattyz Jun 23, 2010 at 2:16 am
Dave's gonna take it home.
don_poky Jun 23, 2010 at 2:53 am
Pick up Dave, thats it finish! fin fin fin
If he has time to write stuff then it has to be Dave the crackberry idol
MJ9630 Jun 23, 2010 at 2:58 am
Nick looks like a pretty solid guy for the job in my opinion. Not to mention Crackberry could use a contributing member from Montreal! It seems pretty much every single one of us McGill students has a BlackBerry...
will7201 Jun 23, 2010 at 6:19 am
...walked it out of this bunch. Smooth delivery, very good.
MattD Jun 23, 2010 at 7:56 am
Winner
dac035 Jun 23, 2010 at 8:46 am
#1 Dave
#5 David.
The other guys were not fresh or exciting to know.
Pathtek4 Jun 23, 2010 at 9:08 am
Dave...You go Dave!
Pilot Prop Jun 23, 2010 at 9:43 am
I'm gonna have to go with #1 Dave on this one...#5 was a close 2nd but I was more impressed with Dave...he seemed to be very knowledgeable and I really liked his sign-off...if he wins this whole thing and ever gets on a podcast he should keep that sign-off lol
bluegreen1965 Jun 23, 2010 at 10:52 am
But Dave is my first pick for today's lineup.
ilhe1s Jun 23, 2010 at 12:03 pm
Dave!!!
yASMiN37 Jun 23, 2010 at 12:03 pm
1.Dave
2.David
Dave and David knew what they were talking about and they both got to the point why they should be picked for crackberry idol. The others need more practice speaking either you couldn't really hear them or their energy just wasn't there.......
ajax1000 Jun 24, 2010 at 6:12 am
You are so right, I couldn't agree more. The participants from the first round was very good as well. I don't think I'm able to decide who I think should win.
cindiva2 Jun 23, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Dave is clearly heads and shoulders above in terms of knowledge and presentation! I would read his stuff. So my vote is #1 Dave.