1. anon(5956773)'s Avatar
    The keys look like a p9983. A little sharper than the passport.
    01-04-17 01:52 PM
  2. howarmat's Avatar
    more like priv as its said to be quite narrow keyboard i think
    01-04-17 02:00 PM
  3. BB-JAM215's Avatar
    Very similar to the PRIV.
    01-04-17 02:33 PM
  4. Arjun Sahota's Avatar
    If you look closely at some pictures, they resemble the glass keys on the P'9983.

    Some pictures zooming in on the keyboard show that the letters are not printed on the keys, rather under them. The keys are clear it seems.

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    01-04-17 02:52 PM
  5. khlover520's Avatar
    They do look like the glass keys from the Porsche phones. And that's why I find this phone even more attractive! Plus it'll save the letters and numbers on the keys from wearing out like some of my old Blackberry phones had.
    01-05-17 05:17 AM
  6. pizzawheel's Avatar
    If they are Porsche keys will I have to drive like an asshat after getting this phone?
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    01-05-17 10:30 AM
  7. Carjackd's Avatar
    I'd say along the lines of the Passport just a smaller space to work with . Hard to tell though until we can get it in our hands
    01-05-17 10:58 AM
  8. howarmat's Avatar
    01-05-17 11:00 AM
  9. slagman5's Avatar
    If they are Porsche keys will I have to drive like an asshat after getting this phone?
    Nah, that's mainly if you get Audi or Lexus keys.

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    01-05-17 05:27 PM
  10. SeBEx123's Avatar
    First thing I noticed and said to myself was " those look like the Porsche design keys" .. as I noticed in one image of the keyboard the lettered looked moulded into the keys and looked distorted when in side shots, you don't get that effect on the normal keys we see on the passport or priv.
    01-05-17 07:05 PM
  11. SeBEx123's Avatar
    First thing I noticed and said to myself was " those look like the Porsche design keys" .. as I noticed in one image of the keyboard the lettered looked moulded into the keys and looked distorted when in side shots, you don't get that effect on the normal keys we see on the passport or priv.
    This pic shows what I am on about:


    Does this phone have Porsche Design or Passport  style keys?-img_20170106_010612.png

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    01-05-17 07:10 PM
  12. PALoeza's Avatar
    If the keys are indeed glass-like in texture, then I really hope BlackBerry provides an all black option for the phone. That would make the device look so badass.


    Posted with  BlackBerry Classic
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    01-05-17 07:17 PM
  13. pizzawheel's Avatar
    Nah, that's mainly if you get Audi or Lexus keys.

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    The Lexus would be more oblivious than asshat. Dunno how the Audi boys sank below the BMW benchmark though.
    01-05-17 09:00 PM
  14. Couver81's Avatar
    How did the Porsche keys hold up? The overall design of the Mercury is great but I have to admit the glass or clear plastic overlay on the keys makes me nervous. Seems very prone to scratches which would make the phone look terrible over time.

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    01-05-17 09:29 PM
  15. The Big Picture's Avatar
    If you look closely at some pictures, they resemble the glass keys on the P'9983.

    Some pictures zooming in on the keyboard show that the letters are not printed on the keys, rather under them. The keys are clear it seems.

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    Glass keys would make the device look ultra premium
    01-06-17 05:41 PM
  16. The Big Picture's Avatar
    How did the Porsche keys hold up? The overall design of the Mercury is great but I have to admit the glass or clear plastic overlay on the keys makes me nervous. Seems very prone to scratches which would make the phone look terrible over time.

    Posted via CB10
    Glass is harder than plastic but it's also more brittle.

    Hopefully it's something in between like scratch resistant clear plastic like plexiglass
    01-06-17 05:43 PM
  17. jdr6000's Avatar
    The keys are made out of quartz
    01-06-17 06:10 PM
  18. slagman5's Avatar
    Glass is harder than plastic but it's also more brittle.

    Hopefully it's something in between like scratch resistant clear plastic like plexiglass
    Glass is not as brittle as people think. When they are small like the size of the keys for example, it would take quite a hit to break. Don't think any normal fall would even phase it.

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    01-06-17 07:25 PM
  19. ToniCipriani's Avatar
    Glass keys would make the device look ultra premium
    ...depends.

    Nokia 3210 Keypad in Chrome Silver. Brand New in Packaging. • £3.52 - PicClick UK

    If not done correctly they look like cheap aftermarket XpressCovers keys for old Nokias.
    01-06-17 09:13 PM
  20. Adam Rees's Avatar
    Best photo I've seen so far showing the keys. Look clear to me.

    Does this phone have Porsche Design or Passport  style keys?-inst10_merc.jpg

    Posted via CB10
    01-07-17 09:14 AM
  21. Matty's Avatar
    I think they look similar. Which I'm super pleased about. Bring us some opulence BlackBerry

    P'9983 - The keys have square shaped key corners (style)

    Does this phone have Porsche Design or Passport  style keys?-img_20170107_182603_edit.png

    'Mercury' The keys also have square shaped key corners (style)

    Does this phone have Porsche Design or Passport  style keys?-img_20170104_193409_edit_edit.png

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    01-07-17 10:32 AM
  22. The Big Picture's Avatar
    I think they look similar. Which I'm super pleased about. Bring us some opulence BlackBerry

    P'9983 - The keys have square shaped key corners (style)

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    'Mercury' The keys also have square shaped key corners (style)

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    Posted Via BlackBerry Q5
    Looks great!!!

    Now if every Mercury looked like a Porsche design phone that would definitely help with sales.

    People want pretty things
    01-07-17 03:12 PM

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