SMARTPHONE SURVEY (for my school, please take it!)

[NUsurvey]

Hey everyone, I'm a student at Northeastern University and I'm taking a New Product Development class. The following is a quick survey that I my group has designed and it will take no longer than 5 minutes. I would really appreciate it.

Please copy the following block into a new email, place 'x' marks in the appropriate boxes (the things that look like this --> [ ] ) and email them to info@everythingtreo.com' THANK YOU!!!

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Section 1

A smartphone is any electronic handheld device that integrates the functionality of a mobile phone, personal digital assistant or other
information appliance. This is often achieved by adding telephone functions to an existing PDA or putting "smart" capabilities, such as
PDA functions, into a mobile phone.

The key feature of a smartphone is that one can install additional
applications to the device. The applications can be developed by the
manufacturer of the handheld device, by the operator or by any other
third-party software developer.

Which smartphone do you currently own?

[ ] Blackberry
[ ] Palm Treo
[ ] Sony Ericsson P800/9x0
[ ] Sidekick I/II
[ ] Device running Windows Mobile
[ ] Device running Windows CE
[ ] Other, please list below

Please list the phone model number (ex. Treo 650) :

What capabilities do you use on your smartphone?
(Please check all that apply)

[ ] Camera/Video Capture
[ ] Games
[ ] Messaging/SMS/AIM
[ ] Memos/Calendars/ToDo
[ ] Web Browsing
[ ] Mac/PC Syncing
[ ] Email
[ ] Word Processing
[ ] Media/Music Player
[ ] Other Programs

How satisfied are you with your current smartphone?
(Please circle the best answer)

Not Very Satisfied 1 [ ] 2 [ ] 3 [ ] 4 [ ] 5 [ ] Very Satisfied

Which of the following would you consider yourself?

[ ] Early adopter (first to adopt technology)
[ ] First-Follower (soon to adopt technology)
[ ] Late adopter (last to adopt technology)


Are you familiar with the term GPS (Global Positioning System)?
(Please check the best answer)

[ ] Do not know of it
[ ] Heard of it but are unfamiliar with it
[ ] Know what it is

Have you ever used, or seen someone use, GPS in an automobile to get to a destination?

[ ] Yes
[ ] No (If no, please skip next question)

While using or watching someone use GPS, did you find that you were provided with accurate directions?

Low Accuracy 1 [ ] 2 [ ] 3 [ ] 4 [ ] 5 [ ] High Accuracy

Have you ever used a map or directions from an online service such as MapQuest™ for directions that you then used to walk to your destination?

[ ] Yes
[ ] No

Never bother with maps or have to stop and ask for directions. The new Blackberry GPS phone gives users the ability to pinpoint their exact location and obtain walking and driving directions to their destination in real time based on their current location.

Would having a smart phone with walking and driving GPS capabilities benefit you?

Not Beneficial 1 [ ] 2 [ ] 3 [ ] 4 [ ] 5 [ ] Very Beneficial

How likely would you be to purchase such a phone if it existed?

Not Very Likely 1 [ ] 2 [ ] 3 [ ] 4[ ] 5 [ ] Very Likely

Would the ability to locate shops and services (ex. closest coffee shop) based on your particular location benefit you?

Not Beneficial 1 [ ] 2 [ ] 3 [ ] 4 [ ] 5 [ ] Very Beneficial



Would the ability to get directions from your current location to your destination on-the-fly benefit you?

Not Beneficial 1 [ ] 2 [ ] 3 [ ] 4 [ ] 5 [ ] Very Beneficial

Would GPS be an important feature that you would look for when purchasing a new phone?

Not Important 1 [ ] 2 [ ] 3 [ ] 4 [ ] 5 [ ] Very Important

How much would you be willing to pay for a smartphone with GPS features such as the ones mentioned above?

[ ] $300-$400
[ ] $401-$500
[ ] $501-$600
[ ] $601+


Section 2

The following questions are for classification purposes only. They will be kept in strict confidence. Please check the appropriate box:


What is your gender?

[ ] Male
[ ] Female

What is your age?

[ ] 18-25
[ ] 26-35
[ ] 36-45
[ ] 46+

Where do you currently live? :

What is your profession? :

Thank you!
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End of survey!

[chris]

Matt-
I will forward responses received to your survey. This way, it protects the privacy of our members.

Thanks and good luck. I'll send mine over as well.

-Chris

[TheProgrammerGuy]

I think you've been had. This sounds like an advertisement for a new BlackBerry stuck in the middle of the 'survey' :cool: :

"The new Blackberry GPS phone gives users the ability to pinpoint their exact location and obtain walking and driving directions to their destination in real time based on their current location."

In fact, everything after that statement seems to be an attempt to sell/advertise the BlackBerry.

[chris]

In fact, everything after that statement seems to be an attempt to sell/advertise the BlackBerry.

If indeed it was, I've moderated the post and changed the email address to one of accounts here at ET. This way, I can protect the privacy of our members.

FWIW, I did find that to be a "curious" question.

-Chris