- I'm one week in with the Leap so I thought I would post small review...
I'll start by saying I was interested in the Leap for two reasons - (1) my Z10 (on AT&T) was just over two years old and as much as I love it and have enjoyed it I was ready to try something else out. My contract was up and could have gotten the Passport for $199 on contract but it wasn't phone was really looking forward to. I don't think I can make the switch back to phone with a keyboard after using an all-touch for 2+ years. (2) I was interested in a phone with a bigger screen after seeing my fiance's iPhone 6, so it was either the Z30 or the Leap.
My decision came down to the Leap because of the LTE Bands on AT&T, once I found the deal on Amazon where I ended up getting getting the Leap for $259 shipped I was sold.
Got the phone on Thursday last week, I wasn't expecting much based on people's negative thoughts on it but I was excited because I had gotten such a good deal and I was getting a new phone! Opened it up and first thought was whoa this is nice, it feels nice, looks nice and....it's a lot bigger! Once I fired it up the screen was amazing, it was crisp, clear and vibrant. It felt nice in the hand, a bit slippery at first and getting used to the shape was much different than my Z10.
Next, I was on to getting everything loaded up and setup the way I like on BB10. I used device switch to transfer all my data (contacts, texts, etc) and then loaded my apps one-by-one. While I was doing this process I of course was in and out of the phone and putting it through the ringer. It kept up and didn't slow down once....some of this can be attributed to BB10 (and how aweseome it is), but the phone held it's own and overall seemed faster than my Z10.
A week after using it, I love it - the battery and the larger screen were well worth the money of the upgrade imo. The battery (especially coming from the Z10 is terrific), I'm getting a full days use out of it and I don't think I've seen it drop below 50% yet. I added a matte screen protector to it and even with that the screen is still crisp, clear and bright. The camera is about the same as the Z10, takes good enough pictures and does the job. Calls are clear and normal, speeds on AT&T LTE are as expected and stay connected as they should. Apps (including Android apks) run great and haven't slowed down any.
I really can't say I have any complaints about the phone at all. I'll most def use this until there is a new flagship all-touch phone from BlackBerry! Let me know if anyone has any questions about anything or want me to check anything out....05-01-15 07:31 PMLike 13 - Sounds like a solid phone at a decent price.
What some of the negative reviewers forget is that BlackBerry OS is optimized for, and runs well on, "modest" hardware.
It's good to know the Leap handles android apps well.
On my Q10, I found android apps put a heavy strain on the battery. How is it with the Leap?
Z30 / STA100-5 /10.3.1.1784 (no more double-typing Q10).05-01-15 10:53 PMLike 0 -
Any apps in particular you want to weigh in on, I'll be glad to give my opinion on their performance.
Posted via CB1005-01-15 11:46 PMLike 0 - Sounds like a solid phone at a decent price.
What some of the negative reviewers forget is that BlackBerry OS is optimized for, and runs well on, "modest" hardware.
It's good to know the Leap handles android apps well.
On my Q10, I found android apps put a heavy strain on the battery. How is it with the Leap?
Z30 / STA100-5 /10.3.1.1784 (no more double-typing Q10).
Posted via CB10anon(8080272) likes this.05-01-15 11:51 PMLike 1 -
Posted from my Passport. Seriously. You should get one.05-01-15 11:56 PMLike 0 - Nice review OP. Having used both Z10 and Z30, I am liking what I hear from LEAP users....and your review..
While I absolutely love my Passport as my daily driver, I may get the LEAP, also..... at that price too hard to resist!!
Posted via CB1005-03-15 01:17 AMLike 0 -
Now that I've actually held the Leap on my hands and played extensively with it before handing it over for mother's day. I actually really want to buy another one for me.
It feels like a premium device for real...
Truly wish my z30 came sporting that dress.
It is an elegant device with a premium screen second to none for sure.
Crisp and bright like that of my gf iphone 6 and much better looking than any samsung galaxy whatever.
Posted via CB1005-10-15 09:53 PMLike 0 - I'm one week in with the Leap so I thought I would post small review...
I'll start by saying I was interested in the Leap for two reasons - (1) my Z10 (on AT&T) was just over two years old and as much as I love it and have enjoyed it I was ready to try something else out. My contract was up and could have gotten the Passport for $199 on contract but it wasn't phone was really looking forward to. I don't think I can make the switch back to phone with a keyboard after using an all-touch for 2+ years. (2) I was interested in a phone with a bigger screen after seeing my fiance's iPhone 6, so it was either the Z30 or the Leap.
My decision came down to the Leap because of the LTE Bands on AT&T, once I found the deal on Amazon where I ended up getting getting the Leap for $259 shipped I was sold.
Got the phone on Thursday last week, I wasn't expecting much based on people's negative thoughts on it but I was excited because I had gotten such a good deal and I was getting a new phone! Opened it up and first thought was whoa this is nice, it feels nice, looks nice and....it's a lot bigger! Once I fired it up the screen was amazing, it was crisp, clear and vibrant. It felt nice in the hand, a bit slippery at first and getting used to the shape was much different than my Z10.
Next, I was on to getting everything loaded up and setup the way I like on BB10. I used device switch to transfer all my data (contacts, texts, etc) and then loaded my apps one-by-one. While I was doing this process I of course was in and out of the phone and putting it through the ringer. It kept up and didn't slow down once....some of this can be attributed to BB10 (and how aweseome it is), but the phone held it's own and overall seemed faster than my Z10.
A week after using it, I love it - the battery and the larger screen were well worth the money of the upgrade imo. The battery (especially coming from the Z10 is terrific), I'm getting a full days use out of it and I don't think I've seen it drop below 50% yet. I added a matte screen protector to it and even with that the screen is still crisp, clear and bright. The camera is about the same as the Z10, takes good enough pictures and does the job. Calls are clear and normal, speeds on AT&T LTE are as expected and stay connected as they should. Apps (including Android apks) run great and haven't slowed down any.
I really can't say I have any complaints about the phone at all. I'll most def use this until there is a new flagship all-touch phone from BlackBerry! Let me know if anyone has any questions about anything or want me to check anything out....
Posted via CB1005-10-15 10:29 PMLike 0 - I just ordered a Leap from Amazon as well. Supposed to be here on Wed. I read in another post that a user went through 3 Leaps because of dead buttons? Is yours ok? He said no tactile feedback so I assume he means no click to them and maybe a mushy feel? I'm assuming he got a bad batch as others who've bought from Amazon seem happy..
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Posted via CB1005-10-15 10:55 PMLike 0 - Thanks for the reply. So it sounds like overall your phone is fine. I just dont want another phone like my z30 with wobbly buttons. Which is annoying. My volume buttons are taped so they don't wobble bad and the power button is all loose on top. I try not to let it bother me. I was just hoping when my leap arrived it'd be good and hopefully it will.
Posted via CB1005-10-15 11:00 PMLike 0 - Thanks for the reply. So it sounds like overall your phone is fine. I just dont want another phone like my z30 with wobbly buttons. Which is annoying. My volume buttons are taped so they don't wobble bad and the power button is all loose on top. I try not to let it bother me. I was just hoping when my leap arrived it'd be good and hopefully it will.
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Posted via CB1005-10-15 11:21 PMLike 0 - What os version are you on? I got my leap like yesterday and I'm not experiencing the best battery life. As you've an see my battery isn't supposedly lasting the 25 hours. I know it may take a couple days for the phone to settle but I've never had this issue with my passport or classic before.
Can you please tell me what os version your on? My leap says that it's the latest os version updated.
Posted via CB1005-13-15 09:06 AMLike 0 - I got my leap today from amazon but am returning it as they sent the European version with euro charger and it won't pick up the att lte bands. Debating whether to order another once I'm refunded.
Posted via CB1005-13-15 03:51 PMLike 0 - 05-13-15 03:54 PMLike 0
- Yeah. Tell me about it. I was so excited setting it up and then noticed the wrong charger and no lte. I wanted it as I wanted a newer blackberry and this seemed like a decent choice at a fair price. The phone is really nice guy it it's the wrong version. It was shipped by Amazon but from other persons but not a market place order. Now when you go to page it says shipped and sold from amazon. I assumed it was same phone as it was listed under where everyone else was getting the versions that worked on att. I may order again.
Posted via CB1005-13-15 03:58 PMLike 0 -
Posted via CB1005-13-15 04:01 PMLike 0 - I know. Just irritating. Ups will pick up the first tmw I think so I'll go ahead and order another. They'll just refund for the first phone i guess once it's received.
Posted via CB1005-13-15 04:03 PMLike 0 - My second leap I ordered shipped earlier. I'll have it tmw. They gave me free one day shipping because I said it was a hassle to receive wrong device. Did everyone else that got theirs from amazon have it shipped from west Columbia south Carolina? That's where the wrong one shipped from. Maybe thats the only location?
Posted via CB1005-14-15 06:49 PMLike 0 - Just got my Leap after previously using a Q5 for 2 years. Really liked my Q5 but really impressed with the Leap so far, pleased that I made the purchase!
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