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The Reality Of A BlackBerry

August 13th, 2009 by Erin Posted in Technology | No Comments »

Let me preface this post by saying that I think the terms “CrackBerry” and “BlackBerry Addiction” are so passe.

Yet, when I was recently asked to ponder the convenience of my BlackBerry, I felt a resounding force that made me want to scream: “Yes, I am addicted to my BlackBerry!”

Admittedly, I brought this upon myself – and I suspect a lot of Apple iPhone users feel the same way.

I chose to buy a BlackBerry.

I chose my BlackBerry apps – and shamelessly, I use them countless times a day.

Am I a slave to this device? Obviously, yes.

But yet, without it, I would be glued to my computer – checking emails, checking my social networking accounts, checking Twitter.

Convenience really is a factor with a BlackBerry. I am able to pull away from the computer throughout the day to spend time with my family, really give them my undivided attention.

Sure, the BlackBerry is attached to me like an appendage, but at least I can choose to ignore it at dinner time. I know I can respond to whoever made that God forsaken red light flash after dinner – without having to boot up the laptop.

Yes, my BlackBerry is certainly a convenience – but it’s at my side everywhere I go.

At the market.

To a restaurant.

In the backyard.

Sometimes I have to force myself to leave it in the car – just for a break.

Perhaps I’ve said too much in this post. But it’s my reality – and if you own a BlackBerry or iPhone, it’s probably yours too.

If you feel you’re immune to this – please step forward. I’d really like to hear from you.

Send me an email.

I’ll get back to you – on my BlackBerry.

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