Five Canadians explain why they still use a BlackBerry

Peter, 26, IT related

Why are you still using a BlackBerry?

I like them. I like the mentality the company had when they originally built the phones. And I am more of a power user, so I hate the one-button idea on the iPhone.

Farhanna, 30s, Marketing Manager

Will you upgrade when the new BlackBerry is released?

I'm considering it, but there has to be some changes. The whole purse-dialing thing has got to stop.

Victoria, 41, Management Consultant

Why are you still using a BlackBerry?

It's my firm's policy.

Will you upgrade when the new BlackBerry comes out?

No, I'm going to get an iPhone.

Gary, 52, Consultant

Why are you still using a BlackBerry?

Partly because they are Canadian and partly because I like the physical keyboard.

Does it have all the apps you need?

Yes. It has very few, but that's everything I need.

Doug, 51, Executive

Why do you still use a BlackBerry?

Because I work for a proudly Canadian company, and we support Canadian businesses.

Will you upgrade when the new BlackBerry is released?

If my company lets me.

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