[marco44]

My Z30 has had it. This forum has convinced me that Priv is probably the way to go. However with the hinting of 2 more phones coming down the pipe, should I wait?
I am an all touch phone and prefer no PKB.
Will the spec's on the new mid range differ enough to warrant getting the priv now? Do I wait for more info?

To boot the hardware Div may shut down and then where does that leave me?

Thanks for any input

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[hamsterwheel]

Why wait? If you are going to go Android anyway, there are many, many options out there with much better specs, and various price points.
With BlackBerry, coming soon could mean a long time......

[tufcustomer]

Having both a Priv and Nexus 6p in the household, the PRIV is no slouch. That being said, if you're purchasing the devices unlocked I can see where an S7 Edge, 6p etc would be tempting.

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[TheBirdDog]

Depends on what you mean by "had it"... is the thing totally dead or are you able to wait it out a bit longer. While I agree that "soon" is entirely relative and it likely won't be until closer to the end of the year before we see more devices, there is probably a very good chance that the Priv will drop in price around the same time so you would also have that as an option.

Nobody can make the call for you. If price isn't an issue, I'd say get the Priv now since it has all the greatness of an all-touch device and more! And, you might surprise yourself with how much you actually do like using the physical keyboard.

[max.ernst]

Really can't recommend the Priv. Mediocre build quality - especially for the price - and pretty much middle of the road everywhere else. Battery life is erratic, most Privs suffer from considerable overheating, and finally: The PKB is pretty terrible compared to Bold or Q10.
Really no reason to go Priv at this point.

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[marco44]

Great points and I appreciate the input. Thanks

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[DolemiteDONS]

Really can't recommend the Priv. Mediocre build quality - especially for the price - and pretty much middle of the road everywhere else. Battery life is erratic, most Privs suffer from considerable overheating, and finally: The PKB is pretty terrible compared to Bold or Q10.
Really no reason to go Priv at this point.

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I disagree completely with all points here. The Priv PKB has been terrific once I became accustomed - and using it as a trackpad is a great bonus (the VKB is also top-notch if you prefer typing on glass), overall build is beautiful, and my battery has been a beast since December. But to each his own. One thing everyone can agree on, it takes time to learn and adjust. If not necessary, why wait?

[will308]

why not look on ebay and pick up a cheap blackberry on there till you make your mind up or until the other 2 phones are released

[Lotster]

As someone who recently upgraded from the Z30 to the Priv I have to say that I'm really impressed with the Priv. Yes, I understand that it might be slightly overpriced for the specs but still, it fills in all the gaps that I've had with my Z30. I mainly use the phone for business and I used to use my Z30 together with my Windows tablet. Since I've moved to the Priv I haven't even switched on my tablet. It's an awesome productivity tool, and the battery life really isn't that bad.

[ter30]

I went from the S7 edge to the priv and don't regret it one of the best phone's I have used but the only thing I have found is the battery life is not as good as other phones

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[Al moon]

get a zenfone 2 root it put mm on it while you wait for the next bb while saving a ton of money

[aespix]

I had a z30. I have a Priv and I too am a bit disappointed. Not with the features, trust me this phone can mix with the best, but with the battery. I need my phone to last atleast day .. Priv doesn't do it . I get 3.5 to 4 hours screen time doing nothing major. Battery is so important. Get the s7 edge . Endurance rating at 96h

[donnation]

You have a couple of options. Get the Priv which is a fine choice with a few drawbacks (my battery has always sucked and I'm not a fan of the keyboard), or get something that is a true beast of an Android phone for much less of a price like the Nexus 6P. If you like the Hub and BB keyboard you can load them onto it, although the Priv hub isn't that great compared to BB10's.

Either way I don't think you'll be making a bad decision, unless the name Blackberry is a huge factor for you when buying then there are better phones than the Priv at the same or a lower price.

[anon(9353145)]

My Z30 has had it. This forum has convinced me that Priv is probably the way to go. However with the hinting of 2 more phones coming down the pipe, should I wait?
I am an all touch phone and prefer no PKB.
Will the spec's on the new mid range differ enough to warrant getting the priv now? Do I wait for more info?

To boot the hardware Div may shut down and then where does that leave me?

Thanks for any input

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If you don't want a PKB, don't go Priv, there's no point paying extra for something you won't use, imho.

[Plazmic Flame]

I would say, if you have the money or upgrade available, just go with the PRIV if the form factor is your cup of tea.

If you desire a full-screen device only and don't need a physical keyboard, then wait. On the flipside, if you desire a device with a physical keyboard, then also wait; although we don't know if this upcoming keyboard device will be a slider as well (I really hope not).

[wirelessgal]

Honestly, I wouldn't wait for the mid range Blackberries to come out. They will have lower end specs than the Priv and most likely will only have
2gb of RAM. I could be wrong, but I doubt those mid range phones will get Android N. Even though you prefer a full touchscreen phone, you can still give the Priv a try and see if you like it. Many don't even use the physical keyboard and use it as a cursor.

That being said, like others have said, there are many other options out there. The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has amazing battery life and it's the best Android device out there now....in terms of specs. Nexus 6P is a great option if you want stock Android and be the first to get updates.
HTC is going to announce the HTC 10 tomorrow. This is HTC's last chance of survival. I would not recommend to LG G5. Way to many build quality issues. There's the Sony Z5 Premium. It's close to stock Android with a splash of Sony apps. Personally, I wouldn't buy phones from OnePlus, Xiaomi, Meizu....because warranty could be a pain to deal with.

I was a long time BlackBerry user. When they switched to BB10, I had the Z10, Q10, Z30 and Q5...I still have the Q5. But things change and BB10 wasn't suited me for me. So I switched to Android and I love it. For some people, it may be overwhelming to use an Android. There is a bit of a learning curve depending on what phone you get. Samsung's touchwiz is the heaviest and probably the most complicated to learn at first. But there are so many apps, you can customize the heck out of your phone......Android is not going anywhere.

I hope this helps.

[marco44]

These responses have changed my mind many times over the last 24 hours lol I tried thanking you all but the thanks doesn't work on my app
Anyway my next step is to try and play with the Priv and S7 etc hopefully that will help. Thinking those mid ranges are to far away and will have much lower specs.

Thanks!

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[Bay 13]

Anyway my next step is to try and play with the Priv and S7 etc hopefully that will help.

Thanks!

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You said it...only you will know what works for you.

Good luck.

[Lobwedgephil]

Well, the new midrange phones could have similar specs as the Priv as those will be midrange for sure when they launch.

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[oakakaemmy]

I didn't know they could pack more hardware into a smaller device. So I'd guess these "midrange phones" will be more bulky than the BlackBerry Priv.
Just sayin...

[anon(9353145)]

These responses have changed my mind many times over the last 24 hours lol I tried thanking you all but the thanks doesn't work on my app
Anyway my next step is to try and play with the Priv and S7 etc hopefully that will help. Thinking those mid ranges are to far away and will have much lower specs.

Thanks!

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What's even funnier is that if you're asking people's opinions you probably wouldn't know the difference between a mid range phone and high end, no offence meant...

[PD in T-DOT]

Buy the Priv . . you will not regret it.

BlackBerry Priv | 5.1.1 AAD444 | Bell

[johnnydoesai]

I went from the S7 edge to the priv and don't regret it one of the best phone's I have used but the only thing I have found is the battery life is not as good as other phones

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Wow, that's basically a downgrade though. I was actually thinking of getting the S7Edge after using the Priv for a while...

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[WaterTower]

My Z30 has had it. This forum has convinced me that Priv is probably the way to go. However with the hinting of 2 more phones coming down the pipe, should I wait?
I am an all touch phone and prefer no PKB.
Will the spec's on the new mid range differ enough to warrant getting the priv now? Do I wait for more info?

To boot the hardware Div may shut down and then where does that leave me?

Thanks for any input

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Blackberry will be supporting the priv for years to come. It's a great device . . . highly recommend, especially with the recent discount!

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[baseelo]

Typing this from a Priv, but if it were me I'd wait for the Alcatel Idol 4S to be released: AMOLED screen, stereo speakers, dual SIM, microSD card. Add on the BlackBerry apps and you're good to go!

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