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[[File:BitterSweet.png|right|thumb|BitterSweet Phone]] | [[File:BitterSweet-GTAIV-phone.png|right|thumb|BitterSweet Phone]] | ||
The '''BitterSweet''' Personal Email Device is a [[ | The '''BitterSweet''' Personal Email Device is a [[:wp:Smartphone|"smartphone"]], advertised heavily in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. The BitterSweet is a parody of the [[:wp:BlackBerry|RIM Blackberry]] electronic device, and is advertised as highly addictive, and highly annoying. The motto for BitterSweet is ''Be Everywhere. And Nowhere''. | ||
== Bittersweet Advertisements == | == Bittersweet Advertisements == | ||
[[Image:Bittersweet- | [[Image:Bittersweet-GTAIV-advert.png|thumb|BitterSweet Phone]] | ||
The advertising for the BitterSweet focuses mainly on user testimonials, and prides itself on being "always connected, perpetually disconnected". Commercials focus mainly on the annoyances of the RIM Blackberry, such as loud alerts and a constant blinking red light for unimportant emails, the device taking most of the owners' attention ([http://blog.laptopmag.com/top-ten-signs-youre-a-blackberry-addict The "Blackberry Disease"]) and missing out on family functions. Though the BitterSweet is constantly mentioned in-game, it is not obtainable. | The advertising for the BitterSweet focuses mainly on user testimonials, and prides itself on being "always connected, perpetually disconnected". Commercials focus mainly on the annoyances of the RIM Blackberry, such as loud alerts and a constant blinking red light for unimportant emails, the device taking most of the owners' attention ([http://blog.laptopmag.com/top-ten-signs-youre-a-blackberry-addict The "Blackberry Disease"]) and missing out on family functions. Though the BitterSweet is constantly mentioned in-game, it is not obtainable. | ||
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*The CEO that [[Johnny Klebitz]] saves from custody in [[The Lost and Damned]] side mission [[When the Blue Chips are Down]] owns a BitterSweet. | *The CEO that [[Johnny Klebitz]] saves from custody in [[The Lost and Damned]] side mission [[When the Blue Chips are Down]] owns a BitterSweet. | ||
==External | ==External link== | ||
* [http://www.rockstargames.com/IV/#?page=bitterSweet&content=interactive0 The BitterSweet on Rockstar's site] | * [http://www.rockstargames.com/IV/#?page=bitterSweet&content=interactive0 The BitterSweet on Rockstar's site] | ||
[[Category:Communications]] | [[Category:Communications]] | ||
[[Category:In-Game Products]] | [[Category:In-Game Products]] | ||