Would you buy a BB10 developer phone

**Saiga** · 05-21-2012, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by Sucroid

Besides this pamphlet, there was an agreement that each of us had to accept BEFORE we received the device. Did anyone bother reading that agreement in its entirety? I just simply pressed accept after reading the first paragraph. Now thinking about it, I should have read it more carefully. I'm sure it contains clauses preventing transferring/reselling/leaving it behind in a cafe.

They would print it out for you on request. That's the document I spoke of where the Dev Alpha is called "the Alpha product" constantly.

I read the whole thing while on the way home from Orlando. It covers everything. We aint even allowed to let someone borrow it let alone sell it.

**Sucroid** · 05-21-2012, 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by berryboba

They would print it out for you on request. That's the document I spoke of where the Dev Alpha is called "the Alpha product" constantly.

I read the whole thing while on the way home from Orlando. It covers everything. We aint even allowed to let someone borrow it let alone sell it.

Thanks for the info. I was going to let a friend use it for a while. I guess that ain't gonna happen.

**ForgWorm** · 05-21-2012, 09:19 AM

I personally wouldn't.. all you can do on it is the camera and the browser.. I'd rather wait for the real BB10 device with keyboard to come out on the market

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**MattyG27** · 05-21-2012, 10:47 AM

The device is obviously being used by Vivek WITH a higher BB10 version on the phone. Therefore althou it just has camera and browser function NOW it can and will eventually function as a phone, as I've made phone calls on it now also.

It is my understanding that in speaking to a RIM rep the device will have more and more functionality as the process moves along. I guess meaning getting closer to the BB10 launch.
However, I'd assume that once BB10 is released the phones will be disabled which sucks because the are very awesome devices.

**madman0141** · 05-21-2012, 10:50 AM

No because I want the finished product. I am in the minority here cause I am not a developer and have no programming training. I want a fully functioning BB10.

**MattyG27** · 05-21-2012, 11:08 AM

And as I've said the DevAlpha can function as a BB10 OS phone FULLY. If the 2 @$$clowns, Mike and Jim were running RIM, I can almost guarantee that this would've been the phone that would've been released and rushed to the market.

**Xopher** · 05-21-2012, 05:02 PM

As a device, I think the Dev Alpha is up to par (hardware-wise). We don't really see all that it can do with the current OS installed. But...

If it had the full BB10 OS installed, and that gave it better battery management, I could see owning it as a daily driver. Personally, I'm excited about what will replace the Dev Alpha.

**Double_J75** · 05-26-2012, 06:59 AM

I'd buy it for the right price.

**Houshinto** · 06-05-2012, 02:28 PM

Maybe, if only I was given an option, as a developer, to trade in my Alpha device towards a substantial credit for the finished BB10 device if not a straight up trade.

**ossasosa** · 06-13-2012, 06:19 AM

everyone who gets a dev alpha phone is registered on name an can be blocked from a distance, so selling/buying one would be useless, alltough it's a mini playbook with 3g functional en can call en bb10 kernel in it.. it's very nice and works like a charm but for end users its better to wait till oktober

**Superfly_FR** · 06-13-2012, 07:52 AM

Originally Posted by app_Developer

I would think only the original registrant would be eligible for the upgrade, especially since we signed an agreement not to sell this thing.

moreover it has been rumored that only dev with BB10 app submission could be eligible. Note: this and the above (upgrade) are rumors yet.

If no upgrade, functional or not ... I'm not selling/offering it.
It will be my grandson 1st grade present "hey boy ... you like your house and pool ? ... take this device and keep it preciously : this where it all began

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**alpha413** · 06-17-2012, 04:11 AM

I would buy one for $800 maybe $850

**kevinnugent** · 06-17-2012, 04:32 AM

Originally Posted by alpha413

I would buy one for $800 maybe $850

What's the name of that song? Craaaaazy?

**alpha413** · 06-17-2012, 05:17 AM

Originally Posted by kevinnugent

What's the name of that song? Craaaaazy?

no i just save my extra money

**Girlpokerchamp** · 06-28-2012, 03:37 PM

I purchased one on Craigslist for $150 because i was sooo curious as to what it was.
I am not a developer i have no use for it. After reading some of the postings looks like the guys wasnt suppose to sell it.

**Superfly_FR** · 07-02-2012, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by MattyG27

And as I've said the DevAlpha can function as a BB10 OS phone FULLY.

So far I know the audio part (mic) is not functional plus there's no native app for phone calls.
Anything new I missed ? How did you manage to place a phone call ?

**ossasosa** · 07-03-2012, 07:06 AM

at this time you can only make calls with a bluetooth headset,

the mics are working, but only disables for calling, video and sound recording works on the dev alpha,

maybe with the update there going to work