[Sean Legend]

I wish they would tell us how expensive this thing is gonna be. My guess would be the $400 to $500 range. Anything over wouldn't be worth it, IMO.

[krazyatom]

$399 pre-order IMO.

[mrfreeze]

Here's a similar thread discussing the price:

https://forums.crackberry.com/blackb...inion-1099585/

[Sean Legend]

$399 pre-order IMO.

That's the highest practical price I'd consider.

[Sean Legend]

Here's a similar thread discussing the price:

https://forums.crackberry.com/blackb...inion-1099585/

Gotta agree with the guy in the forum. If it's over 500, no deal.

[conite]

That's the highest practical price I'd consider.

Then you'll be out of luck.

$499 minimum, $549 likely.

[Sean Legend]

Then you'll be out of luck.

$499 minimum, $549 likely.

If it was bigger than the rumored 4.5ish size, I would understand. Something that small isn't worth over 500.

[mrfreeze]

If it was bigger than the rumored 4.5ish size, I would understand. Something that small isn't worth over 500.

I would say the keyboard is worth more than extra screen real estate. I'm sure it would cost more to manufacture too.

[krazyatom]

Phone is probably like $300 + keyboard $200?

[slagman5]

$399 pre-order IMO.

$14

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[conite]

Phone is probably like $300 + keyboard $200?

Moto Z Play slab is $399 (same specs). $50 for the BlackBerry software. $50 for the keyboard. Minimum $499. Imo.

[smart548]

Hoping for an aggressive 399 at launch or 449 with some nice accessories (quickCharge charger, a cover or a dock..) 😉 More realistically though, it would cost at around 499 at launch I believe.. A not so common screen size and a keyboard are what are pushing up its price imo..

[krazyatom]

Moto Z Play slab is $399 (same specs). $50 for the BlackBerry software. $50 for the keyboard. Minimum $499. Imo.

But not sure if that's good comparison. Motorola has Moto Z for $699 with snapdragon 820. Moto Z play is retail at $449. Motorola is charging premium price like Samsung or apple. Dtek60 is retail at $499 and that's $200 cheaper than Moto Z. If TCL is charging $499, that's actually premium price tag. No?
ZTE blade v8 pro just released for $230 and it has snapdragon 625. I think ZTE is as good as TCL IMO.

[conite]

But not sure if that's good comparison. Motorola has Moto Z for $699 with snapdragon 820. Moto Z play is retail at $449. Motorola is charging premium price like Samsung or apple. Dtek60 is retail at $499 and that's $200 cheaper than Moto Z. If TCL is charging $499, that's actually premium price tag. No?
ZTE blade v8 pro just released for $230 and it has snapdragon 625. I think ZTE is as good as TCL IMO.

Moto Z is $499 everywhere I've seen. Same as DTEK60.

[AmritD]

Moto Z Play slab is $399 (same specs). $50 for the BlackBerry software. $50 for the keyboard. Minimum $499. Imo.

I believe moto Z play isn't just the normal slab. They must have included some extra cost for the whole mods technology.
I'd say 449 isn't impossible.

Z30STA100-2/10.3.2.2876

[krazyatom]

Moto Z is $499 everywhere I've seen. Same as DTEK60.

https://forums.crackberry.com/e?link...token=Ad_yXrnI

Retail goes $699. Of course you can find cheaper vendors but same goes to DTEK60. I am talking about MSRP.

[slagman5]

That's the highest practical price I'd consider.

Get yourself a glass slab from China with no software updates ever, lol. :-)

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[slagman5]

If it was bigger than the rumored 4.5ish size, I would understand. Something that small isn't worth over 500.

So it has to be a laptop you hold to your face while taking calls? I'm the opposite. If it was huge, clumsy, and ridiculous looking like these phablets you see, then it's a no for me...

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[krazyatom]

Mercury is going to be great pre-order + one day shipping for me. I wonder if it will only be available through shop BlackBerry.

[anon(1852343)]

Are you guys talking trump dullars?

Blackberry Passport and Blue Classic

[conite]

https://forums.crackberry.com/e?link...token=EYhtYwGa

Retail goes $699. Of course you can find cheaper vendors but same goes to DTEK60. I am talking about MSRP.

You can't find the DTEK60 cheaper, except for the Valentines special.

https://www.amazon.com/Unlocked-Smar...UvbUpU12759034



DTEK60 / Z30

[Sean Legend]

So it has to be a laptop you hold to your face while taking calls? I'm the opposite. If it was huge, clumsy, and ridiculous looking like these phablets you see, then it's a no for me...

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Maybe 5 at least, 5.7 at most.

[bluesqueen23]

My guess is $499.

[krazyatom]

You can't find the DTEK60 cheaper, except for the Valentines special.

https://www.amazon.com/Unlocked-Smar...UvbUpU12759063



DTEK60 / Z30

I think price comparison should be based on MSRP. From my understanding, BlackBerry only get profit from software licensing so price shouldn't matter. TCL will make more money by charging premium price tag, not BlackBerry. Moto z play retail is $449 but you can buy them from other vendor for $350. Moto z play is most expensive smartphone with snapdragon 625. Name a phone that come close to Moto z play price range with snapdragon 625. Asus zenphone 3 is $180. If TCL wants to succeed, they need to be very aggressive on pricing.

[BB-JAM215]

Mercury is going to be great pre-order + one day shipping for me. I wonder if it will only be available through shop BlackBerry.

I wonder if it will only be available through "Shop TCL" BlackBerry Mobile.