1. disneynorth's Avatar
    I'm coming up on 2 years with my trusty Z10 and itching to get a new device. I also have a Z30 for work and know how awesome it is. I've previously had the Bold 9900, Torch 9800, Bold 9000, and Pearl 8100. With all of that in mind, I'm considering the following:
    --Pick up the Z30 from Rogers for $0 and pay my outstanding balance of $150
    --Pick up the unlocked Z30 outright from Blackberry for $250 (Black Friday sale) and not have to worry about any remaining balance with Rogers
    --Have Rogers match the Telus price of $150 for the Passport and pay/negotiate my remaining balance of $150.
    --Or wait for the 2015 devices

    I'm worried about not liking the keyboard on the Passport, considering I love the virtual BB10 Keyboard.

    Advice? Thoughts?
    11-22-14 09:44 AM
  2. jaydee5799's Avatar
    Hmmm....if you love the virtual kb of the Z10 and work Z30, I'd buy one of those to hold you over till the 2015 all-touch (rumored) device.....

    or simply wait till we know the possible release date of that new device. I know I can't go back to a physical kb device after years of using them on BBs (8330, 9650, 9930)....funny how used to one thing we can get!
    11-22-14 09:54 AM
  3. sandman10's Avatar
    I'm worried about not liking the keyboard on the Passport, considering I love the virtual BB10 Keyboard.

    Advice? Thoughts?
    I thought I loved the virtual keyboard too.......until I tried the PP's keyboard.
    11-22-14 10:06 AM
  4. RoseBud68's Avatar
    11-22-14 10:20 AM
  5. koves's Avatar
    In in ghe same boat as OP

    Posted via the Android CrackBerry App
    11-22-14 04:47 PM
  6. valleyag's Avatar
    I had a Z10 and then upgraded to the Z30. Loved the Z30. Now have a passport for about month and wouldn't trade it back. I had a little trouble at first getting use to the typing however after a couple weeks it came around. After a month I've got it down. I actually activated my Z30 yesterday for a friend because there Lumna broke. I couldn't imagine going back to it's small screen.

    Posted via my Powerful Passport
    11-22-14 04:53 PM
  7. Gus's Avatar
    I'm coming up on 2 years with my trusty Z10 and itching to get a new device. I also have a Z30 for work and know how awesome it is. I've previously had the Bold 9900, Torch 9800, Bold 9000, and Pearl 8100. With all of that in mind, I'm considering the following:
    --Pick up the Z30 from Rogers for $0 and pay my outstanding balance of $150
    --Pick up the unlocked Z30 outright from Blackberry for $250 (Black Friday sale) and not have to worry about any remaining balance with Rogers
    --Have Rogers match the Telus price of $150 for the Passport and pay/negotiate my remaining balance of $150.
    --Or wait for the 2015 devices

    I'm worried about not liking the keyboard on the Passport, considering I love the virtual BB10 Keyboard.

    Advice? Thoughts?
    Are you aware that Rogers has a minimum $80 monthly plan? For 500 mb? I am with Rogers and have a 6 gb plan for $60. The new 6 gb plan is $120. I would have upgraded to the Z30 for $0 but consumers complained about 3 year terms and ruined it for the rest of us. I would buy the Z30 from shop blackberry unless your comfortable paying over $100 monthly for a plan. Good luck.

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    11-22-14 04:56 PM
  8. disneynorth's Avatar
    Are you aware that Rogers has a minimum $80 monthly plan? For 500 mb? I am with Rogers and have a 6 gb plan for $60. The new 6 gb plan is $120. I would have upgraded to the Z30 for $0 but consumers complained about 3 year terms and ruined it for the rest of us. I would buy the Z30 from shop blackberry unless your comfortable paying over $100 monthly for a plan. Good luck.

    Posted via CB10
    I'm already on a share everything plan with Rogers. I'm paying over $130. Would that not qualify?

    Posted via CB10
    11-22-14 07:44 PM
  9. imcurved's Avatar
    Z30.

    PassportSQW100-1/10.3.0.1154
    11-22-14 08:26 PM
  10. fmb8's Avatar
    @BoldPlaybook. I couldn't agree more about these new 2 yr plans. The consumer has been completely screwed over! I could rant on and on but I'm surprised more noise hasn't been made about it.

    OP, if you want the latest and greatest device, the PP is a no brainer. I used it today and for me everything about it is incredible except for the keyboard which would be an adjustment for me at this point. If you want the best value that I have ever seen for a premium smartphone, the Z30 is far and away your best choice! What an absolutely incredible value for CDN $250! Personally, I was going to wait to see what was unveiled in 2015 but have decided to take advantage of this current deal. Good luck!

    Posted via CB10
    11-23-14 04:09 PM
  11. Gus's Avatar
    [QUOTE=fmb8;11105401]@BoldPlaybook. I couldn't agree more about these new 2 yr plans. The consumer has been completely screwed over! I could rant on and on but I'm surprised more noise hasn't been made about it.

    Yeah, it's pretty bad. Spoke with Rogers numerous times. It's frustrating because I am eligible for a new phone next month. I even asked them if I can sign a 3 year term and it's not possible anymore.

    Posted via CB10
    11-23-14 04:35 PM
  12. Gus's Avatar
    I'm already on a share everything plan with Rogers. I'm paying over $130. Would that not qualify?

    Posted via CB10
    Yes, I believe you qualify. I would call them to confirm. They change their plans and hardware upgrade requirements often

    Posted via CB10
    11-23-14 04:37 PM
  13. Prem WatsApp's Avatar
    ...

    OP, if you want the latest and greatest device, the PP is a no brainer. I used it today and for me everything about it is incredible except for the keyboard which would be an adjustment for me at this point. If you want the best value that I have ever seen for a premium smartphone, the Z30 is far and away your best choice! What an absolutely incredible value for CDN $250! Personally, I was going to wait to see what was unveiled in 2015 but have decided to take advantage of this current deal. Good luck!

    Posted via CB10
    Great assessment. :-)

    I wish Shop BlackBerry would start selling / shipping to Australia. Still around AUD $350 at topbuy.com.au

    ? ? ? Zzzzmoqin'.... ? ? ?
    11-23-14 07:28 PM
  14. Joao Oliveira's Avatar
    Buy now. Blackberry phones hold their value quite well. After the classic, we should have a long wait until the next phone, I expect at least half year, but probably more since we don't have any details about future devices.

    So buy now if you like the phones, when the new device comes out, you check out if you like it or not. If you do, you can sell your passport or Z30, and put some extra cash for the new one.
    11-23-14 07:38 PM
  15. fmb8's Avatar
    Great assessment. :-)

    I wish Shop BlackBerry would start selling / shipping to Australia. Still around AUD $350 at topbuy.com.au

    ? ? ? Zzzzmoqin'.... ? ? ?
    It's unfortunate BlackBerry doesn't ship /sell directly to Australia but I'm having trouble feeling bad for someone who lives in Australia! Lol. Damn you and your mild winters! Can you even call 20 degrees Celsius a winter? Bah!

    Posted via CB10
    11-23-14 07:48 PM
  16. koves's Avatar
    I just pulled the trigger and bought a white z30. Thought it over on the weekend and couldn't resist the 249 price tag!

    Posted via CB10
    11-23-14 11:40 PM
  17. bakron1's Avatar
    Blackberry has the PP for 499 here in the USA, I bought two from Amazon on Saturday. One for my brother and one for my cousin in Canada. At 499 and 3.50 for two day shipping because I am a prime member, it's a no brainer.

    Sent from my lovely passport on T Mobile USA
    11-24-14 03:38 AM
  18. Prem WatsApp's Avatar
    It's unfortunate BlackBerry doesn't ship /sell directly to Australia but I'm having trouble feeling bad for someone who lives in Australia! Lol. Damn you and your mild winters! Can you even call 20 degrees Celsius a winter? Bah!

    Posted via CB10
    You asked for it: :-D

    Z30 or Passport or wait?-img_20141122_100323.jpg

    Passport camera is 'insane'... :-)
    (jojo b. quote, LOL)

    ? ? ? Zzzzmoqin'.... ? ? ?
    11-24-14 04:16 AM

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