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Boeing Unveils Self Destructing Smartphone
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Susan Fourtané
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3/4/2014 | 1:02:23 AM
Re: Secret price?
Thanks, WKash. 

$630 is a competitive price. I believe the Boeing Black is going to bring new changes in the mobile market as big manufacturers like Apple and Samsung will try to either copy, or improve the self-destruct capability. 

-Susan
WKash
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WKash,
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3/3/2014 | 10:09:28 PM
Re: Secret price?
One sources tells us the phone sells for aourn $630 and comes unlocked.

 
WKash
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WKash,
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3/3/2014 | 9:40:50 PM
Re: A real market?
Though the defense and intelligence communities might appear small, there are tens of thousands of individuals who need specialized equipment like this.  As we understand it, the Boeing Black adheres to the various security requirements set forth by in NSA's Mobile Capability Packages which are in line with NSA's associated Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) program.
Kristin Burnham
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3/3/2014 | 8:33:01 PM
Re: A real market?
Ha--I was thinking the same thing about Inspector Gadget!
Joe Stanganelli
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2/28/2014 | 11:08:59 PM
Re: A real market?
Well, that and reliving old spy shows.  ;)

This article has the Inspector Gadget theme running in my head!  Also, Get Smart.
ElenaMalykhina
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2/28/2014 | 10:35:20 AM
Re: Secret price?
A Boeing spokesperson wouldn't disclose the phone's price.
Susan Fourtané
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2/28/2014 | 6:31:46 AM
Secret price?
Elena, 

Very interesting article. Is there an estimated price for the Boeing Black? I couldn't find anything on the Website, or the PDF. Or is the price top secret? :D 

-Susan
Susan Fourtané
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2/28/2014 | 6:15:12 AM
Re: A real market?
J_Brandt,

I was wondering the same at first. But as the Boeing Black is intended for government agencies mainly, and companies engaged with those agencies, for defense and security I suppose there is a market and Boeing saw the opportunity. 

The self-destruct feature, however, would be useful for other people, too. Maybe after this Apple, Samsung, or any other manufacturer add a self-destruct capability to their devices as well. 

About Angry Birds, worry no more. Rovio will make sure every government agent will have their quota of secure Angry Birds play. :D 

-Susan
WKash
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2/27/2014 | 8:41:32 PM
Shades of SMEPED
The last time the military sought a super secure top secret smartphone, it ended up with the SMEPED - the Secure Mobile Environment Portable Electronic Device.  It's performance was as clunky as its name -- so much so, that even President Obama refused to use it. While its hard to imagine this ever being more than a niche phone, it's intesting to see Boeing jump into the mobile fray here.   
Kristin Burnham
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2/27/2014 | 8:38:29 PM
Re: A real market?
I can't think of any practical consumer uses (other than a pretty awesome party trick). Certainly practical for military/government use, though.


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