A time existed when power resided in the hands which deserved them. Metaphorically, Blackberry had the same status i.e. it belonged to the populace who actually needed a device which was absolutely unique with its features and still managed to have the one universal attribute of voice calling. Blackberry was introduced to the world as an entrepreneur’s apparatus. Never did a Blackberry carry the dream to be in a layman’s hand; it was always made to accord the entrepreneur.
Blackberry exchanged vows with lunacy introducing itself to the Indian markets and that too bringing it in with cheap prices. As expected, the Indian customer pounced on the opportunity as if Blackberry was a certain specie on the verge of extinction. The Messenger service weaved its magic across the country and it resulted into a Blackberry explosion. Blackberry became a religion, BBM a prayer. Disciples grew exponentially and the prayers echoed in every corner, the archetypal ping and tring. The culture proliferated by converting other users into Blackberrians. Rummaging through my memories, I try and recollect the last time; I’d heard a friend saying that he/she bought a phone. Sadly, it’s been long.
The calamity struck when Blackberry lost its status as an entrepreneur’s phone and gained that of a punk’s toy. Kids still battling with the reality of puberty are seen fidgeting with Blackberrys. Letters get overshadowed by encrypted codes which turn out to be emoticons. Updating status, viewing photographs, commenting on them got easier with Blackberry. Was this the primary cause of you owning a Blackberry? Well, it provides you with this facility as well but we call upon disgrace if we call it the primary use. St. Techno quotes “If you want world in your pocket, buy a Blackberry but if you want something lighter, buy a phone.” The quest to find reasons to stay away from the Blackberry plague is still on for me.
P.S. - Donations accepted to make me like Blackberry. here is the a/c no. -304101020
Blackberry exchanged vows with lunacy introducing itself to the Indian markets and that too bringing it in with cheap prices. As expected, the Indian customer pounced on the opportunity as if Blackberry was a certain specie on the verge of extinction. The Messenger service weaved its magic across the country and it resulted into a Blackberry explosion. Blackberry became a religion, BBM a prayer. Disciples grew exponentially and the prayers echoed in every corner, the archetypal ping and tring. The culture proliferated by converting other users into Blackberrians. Rummaging through my memories, I try and recollect the last time; I’d heard a friend saying that he/she bought a phone. Sadly, it’s been long.
The calamity struck when Blackberry lost its status as an entrepreneur’s phone and gained that of a punk’s toy. Kids still battling with the reality of puberty are seen fidgeting with Blackberrys. Letters get overshadowed by encrypted codes which turn out to be emoticons. Updating status, viewing photographs, commenting on them got easier with Blackberry. Was this the primary cause of you owning a Blackberry? Well, it provides you with this facility as well but we call upon disgrace if we call it the primary use. St. Techno quotes “If you want world in your pocket, buy a Blackberry but if you want something lighter, buy a phone.” The quest to find reasons to stay away from the Blackberry plague is still on for me.
P.S. - Donations accepted to make me like Blackberry. here is the a/c no. -304101020
