We already wrote about the awesome session that was held at BlackBerry World 2012 between the 150+ press in attendance and RIM's new CEO Thorsten Heins. Video recording wasn't allowed, but I did put the Voice Recorder app to use on my Bold 9900 and managed to capture the audio from the entire session. I highly recommend listening to it. Heins seriously Rock & Rolled it!
Disclaimer 1: As noted, I recorded this on a Bold 9900 from quite a distance. There's some background noise and you'll have to crank up the audio and listen carefully, but you should be able to pick up most of it.
Disclamer 2: The session started off pretty embarassingly for yours truly. Me and Adam were at the session early when only a few people were there, so I was up on the stage at the podium and had Adam snapping photos (for use in future blog posts of course). Adam told me to take off my press badge. I did. I forgot it up there. What's the first thing Thorsten sees when he takes to the stage and walks up to the podium in a now jam packed room of people? My badge. Funny stuff. Listen for it. :)
I appreciate this recording Kevin, thank you. Unlike some of these dorks demanding penta-core phones with 100mp cameras and 6"+ displays, my daydreams are a lot more simple. He clarified twice in his speech that RIM will absolutely be producing a qwerty BB10. Hearing all that has put some serious concerns at ease and has made me much more optimistic and less skeptical than before about BB10. Very excellent :)
So it wasn't just me that heard Thorsten say that. Been in a quandry as to do with my 9700 in a few weeks..whether to stick with it for another 12 months praying for a physical keyboard version or take the 9900 on a 2 year contract!
Twice for good measure :)
In detail during his speech, and also one of the press guys brought it up during the Q&A. I'm still a tad nervous about just how drastically the UI is going to change, but I'm grateful they're sticking with what they do best. I have to be honest that I didn't have a lot of trust or faith in Thorsten when he took over, but what he's accomplished up to now and what he's promised, so far, I am starting to really appreciate the guy.
I've watched both Thorsten's keynotes and his enthusiasm is great now it's time for him to deliver and I think he will! Ideally would love to see a 9900 like device with BB10 under the hood!
Thanks to the crackberry staff for making all this information available. I feel like I had the best seat in the house and didn't have to pay thousands of dollars for flight, hotel, registration, etc. Keep up the excellent work! It is hard work, but this shows your true dedication and passion towards Blackberry. Buy RIMM stock now!
I am having issues with the new OS.
I have to have it yestersay so please release a beta for Playbook or I might just have to offer a deal devs can't refuse! I need BB10 in my life!!! Who wants to bargain!?
Kevin, I am sorry but could understand the audio feed clearly. Can you post a highlights of this session as a write up. Would greatly appreciate it. Thank you and thank you for the wonderful coverage of the events. I was closely following your tweets. After BBWC 2012, my confidence in RIM has gone up one step further. Let's rock and roll this!!!
Hey Kevin and Crackberry if you get more recordings like this get a video/audio guy to crank the volume and then through a limiter on it so its easier to listen to. email aaron@dcmcvideography.ca and I can always do it for you.
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shebmiller May 3, 2012 at 4:06 pm
LOL @ the start! Should have recorded with the PlayBook! This thing has AWESOME mics!
AVPTI May 3, 2012 at 4:08 pm
Imagine if that was Mike L. or Jim B.
Even though they'd never do a Press Event, just imagine....
_StephenBB81 May 3, 2012 at 5:08 pm
very quiet
Bla1ze May 3, 2012 at 5:35 pm
Put a set of headphones on and listen to it, sound will be better. :)
BitPusher2600 May 3, 2012 at 5:13 pm
I appreciate this recording Kevin, thank you. Unlike some of these dorks demanding penta-core phones with 100mp cameras and 6"+ displays, my daydreams are a lot more simple. He clarified twice in his speech that RIM will absolutely be producing a qwerty BB10. Hearing all that has put some serious concerns at ease and has made me much more optimistic and less skeptical than before about BB10. Very excellent :)
RojoYoda May 3, 2012 at 5:58 pm
So it wasn't just me that heard Thorsten say that. Been in a quandry as to do with my 9700 in a few weeks..whether to stick with it for another 12 months praying for a physical keyboard version or take the 9900 on a 2 year contract!
BitPusher2600 May 3, 2012 at 7:16 pm
Twice for good measure :)
In detail during his speech, and also one of the press guys brought it up during the Q&A. I'm still a tad nervous about just how drastically the UI is going to change, but I'm grateful they're sticking with what they do best. I have to be honest that I didn't have a lot of trust or faith in Thorsten when he took over, but what he's accomplished up to now and what he's promised, so far, I am starting to really appreciate the guy.
RojoYoda May 4, 2012 at 4:20 am
I've watched both Thorsten's keynotes and his enthusiasm is great now it's time for him to deliver and I think he will! Ideally would love to see a 9900 like device with BB10 under the hood!
Wolf35Nine May 3, 2012 at 7:12 pm
Thanks to the crackberry staff for making all this information available. I feel like I had the best seat in the house and didn't have to pay thousands of dollars for flight, hotel, registration, etc. Keep up the excellent work! It is hard work, but this shows your true dedication and passion towards Blackberry. Buy RIMM stock now!
anthogag May 3, 2012 at 8:14 pm
Great recording. Really nice to hear Thorsten welcomes interaction with the media.
tumblingdice03 May 3, 2012 at 8:47 pm
Thank you very much for all the hard work and effort to bring us these great updates and info. It much appreciated.
thelink74 May 3, 2012 at 9:14 pm
I believe the PlayBook would have been a better recording device for this session. But I am grateful that you were able to get it done.....
birdman_36 May 3, 2012 at 9:22 pm
Kevin, did they not allow you to plug in a microphone and get the official feed?
CLCL May 3, 2012 at 10:36 pm
you don't know how much I appreciate this - Thank you Crackberry Kevin!
BB_Bmore May 3, 2012 at 11:29 pm
Thorsten for President!!!
I am having issues with the new OS.
I have to have it yestersay so please release a beta for Playbook or I might just have to offer a deal devs can't refuse! I need BB10 in my life!!! Who wants to bargain!?
#BlackberryBoner.
dealliecr7 May 3, 2012 at 11:48 pm
come on rim the playbook needs bbm !
veeru789 May 4, 2012 at 3:58 am
Kevin, I am sorry but could understand the audio feed clearly. Can you post a highlights of this session as a write up. Would greatly appreciate it. Thank you and thank you for the wonderful coverage of the events. I was closely following your tweets. After BBWC 2012, my confidence in RIM has gone up one step further. Let's rock and roll this!!!
Trini-34 May 4, 2012 at 10:32 am
"Let's Rock and Roll This"
Bold-ly loving Life!
Thank you all for your hard work and bringing this to your followers/members!!
Gunner24 May 4, 2012 at 3:29 pm
Hey Kevin and Crackberry if you get more recordings like this get a video/audio guy to crank the volume and then through a limiter on it so its easier to listen to. email aaron@dcmcvideography.ca and I can always do it for you.
AjStone May 4, 2012 at 4:39 pm
"Adam and I" not "Me and Adam". :)
TBone4eva May 4, 2012 at 5:22 pm
Thanks Kev, I read the disclamer and cranked the volume at the beginning, only to get my ears blown out when you clapped and whistled :p
phatmaan May 5, 2012 at 2:24 am
the beginning of the end - bb10
BB4EvaYo May 5, 2012 at 2:40 pm
Nice to hear he's actually talking to the Media.
Rootbrian May 8, 2012 at 1:45 am
Excellence is all I must say. Listening to the optimism and updating two Linux running machines in the process. :)