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DOCTOREVIL8 This past weekend, I was getting a little tired of the Key2. Phone works well, but it feels like OS 8.1 is dating the device. Whenever a new version of Chrome comes out, other apps start acting up.
I remember not too long ago, a few apps wouldn't run until Chrome got an update a couple days later. Lately, a few apps flicker when scrolling.
I decided to try something else. Not a lot of money lying around, so grabbed a Moto G Power (2020) from Walmart Canada for $250 on sale.
Initial thoughts.... Wow. For a $250 phone, extremely impressed. Screen size, stereo speakers, swipe gestures (hello BB10 again) and a massive battery. What blows me away is the default gboard keyboard. I've dabbled in some Android phones here and there and not hit a keyboard as nice as this before. Aside from not having words in the keyboard to swipe up (BB10) this feels as close to a BlackBerry keyboard as I can get. I can swipe left from the backspace to delete words. The word suggestions are very good.
When I ported over from the Key2, it installed all my BlackBerry apps. I decided to delete them and try BlackBerry free. The only thing I'm still working on is what's the best email app. Outlook has been recommended. Anything that can offer consolidated inbox and sent items like the Hub Inbox would be ideal.
Running Android 10 is also a nice feel. So far, feels snappy.
For a cheap phone, this thing is pretty solid. There's no NFC and no wireless charging. Neither are deal breakers for me to save some coin. Odds are, I could likely sell my Key2 to cover the cost.
What a really cool cheap device that doesn't feel cheap. Highly recommend!