[Unbiased Tech]

There has been a lot of debate about this so lets settle it once and for all.

[pimashahs]

I think it's too high.

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[bbmme]

I've never put a price on my blackberry!

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[Armada]

I voted maybe because it's too high for me on launch day, but probably not too high for others. I'll wait for $50 or $100 lower sale price and snatch it up then. I think I can survive.

[pythons]

The pricing "smacks" of the 99xx being priced past that of top dog Droids and the iphone...
...Horrible app selection compared to i.o.s. and Droid and the flagship shipped with a Fisher Price camera.
...BBRY needs to get it's products into as many new hands as it can.

Having a phone that's priced above it's competition when it's still debatable that it's even "caught up" to it's competition...
...Is insulting to say the least - it's a BAD MOVE without question.
...Now, perhaps BBRY doesn't really need to make sales in North America given it's market share elsewhere.

Very few people would pay 199.00 for a three year contract and even less would pay $250.00 for a two...
...To be honest I'm surprised the Q10 will be priced this way.
....It's a sure way to cull sales and is an insulting reminder to those who paid $250.00 for their 99xx Bold's!

[JUSTQUAN2]

I voted yes. But honestly am I going to not pay a bill to buy this phone in the most irresponsible way...... *censored* YEA!!!!

[The Aficionado]

It's too high? Doesn't blackberry want to be competitive? If the z10 can sell for $600 and achieve a good profit margin then surely they can price the q10 the same. I hope they know what they're doing, because I really want to see Bb10 succeed

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[moegumby]

150.00 max, or I will be sticking with my WP 8x
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[imcurved]

How about pricing for buying outright? Thanks.

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[captafg]

Looks like I'm dropping another 650 in weeks to come. *sigh*

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[sibeans]

a higher subsidized price fix ala US carriers....i predict a strong quarter for BlackBerry

[machoman1337]

They need to start selling unlocked phones directly from their website rather than having third party retailers and carriers dictate the price.

$400-$500 unsubsidized directly from BB would be much appreciated. I never sign contracts when I buy phones because the contract limits you to the worst selection of monthly plans, while going off-contract (i.e. prepaid) gives you a selection of plans that offer more for less (and it's the same bloody carrier). When you measure the cumulative cost over 2-3 years it often makes more sense to buy the phone outright and get a relatively cheap plan (that still includes a decent amount of data), than to get it for "free" or a "lower price" on a contract.

[Crisdean]

They need to start selling unlocked phones directly from their website rather than having third party retailers and carriers dictate the price.

$400-$500 unsubsidized directly from BB would be much appreciated. I never sign contracts when I buy phones because the contract limits you to the worst selection of monthly plans, while going off-contract (i.e. prepaid) gives you a selection of plans that offer more for less (and it's the same bloody carrier). When you measure the cumulative cost over 2-3 years it often makes more sense to buy the phone outright and get a relatively cheap plan (that still includes a decent amount of data), than to get it for "free" or a "lower price" on a contract.

Yeah would be a cool idea. Rocking sim only contracts and buying from BB directly would be awesome.

[Bbnivende]

Yes .. it should be priced the same as the Z10. I suspect that the z10 is going to be cheaper because there is a Galaxy clone coming and no larger QWERTY coming soon. If the Q10 had a 3.5 inch screen I would say yes it is worth premium pricing. They would have sold a lot more 9900 's if the price had been lower... Blackberry sales that for the most part are gone forever.

[carsonrush4]

I wish it was cheaper. If it was I'd buy it and sell my Z10. Or keep both I'm sure in a month it'll drop 50$ and then eventually even more. By the summer I don't see it being more than the Z10 was at launch

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[Ionutb]

I don't know what Blackberry is thinking to put a price like this on it. They can make the same amount of money by sealing high volumes with less price on unit.

If you buy it off contract like I want to, it is insane.

I think they adopted a wrong price strategy, but who knows, maybe i don't consider all the factors and I'm wrong, but I hurt my pocket.

[knownastron]

Is this $50 which divided over 2 years is $2.08/ month really going to stop anyone from buying this phone on contract?

[Armada]

Is this $50 which divided over 2 years is $2.08/ month really going to stop anyone from buying this phone on contract?

Because that's not how it works in reality (except on T-Mobile I guess?). You pay that up front. Some people with tight budgets, such as myself, can't make it happen or can't justify it.

[BBplay]

I think both phones are too high in regards to the competing phones out there right now...If Blackberry doesn't adjust their pricing very soon there will be a lot of QQ and ZzZ soon.

Sorry couldn't resist

[Dave Bourque]

It's price is right for launch but expect it to go down shortly after by at least 50$

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[white shirt only]

I have responded maybe. First you have to handle it yourself to feel the quality. It's probably a real high end device. Then you have to see the company marketing: if BlackBerry wants to be seen as a premium brand, it has to sell at premium price. It sounds snobbish, but that the world we are in.

A beautiful product without a high price tag looks suspicious.