- Makes economical sense.
Also, no wonder the KeyOne doesn't have an "LE" version as it was the first iteration of this series/model and they needed to test the waters. KeyOne was obviously a pretty big success in BlackBerry Mobiles terms thus the plan to issue a high-end and mid-range devices.
BlackBerry phones have always been pricey and rightfully so, so I understand to a degree. I still will never agree of opting out the capacitive. I'd sacrifice the fingerprint spacebar scanner and the speed key for capacitive swiping etc.. that's just my opinion. And I love the spacebar scanner, works flawlessly on my KeyOne.
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Plus it makes no sense for a capacitive keyboard without the fingerprint sensor.11-26-18 06:59 PMLike 0 - @RK_BB your theory I like best, even if it isn't the case.
Here is another one for you:
The purpose of the frets between the key rows is to create capacitive continuity otherwise the surface may end up having "dead spots".
If that's the case, why does the LE have frets between the keys? Just for aesthetic reasons? Isn't the LE suppose to be lower tier more economical choice? If so, why introduce unnecessary building materials into it which supposedly have no function?
The reason the KEY² doesn't have frets is because the keys are larger so I can only imagine it is easier to calibrate and avoid "dead spots" and even that is far from perfect on the KEY² as we demonstrated with the PKB ghost that exist on the KEY² but doesn't on the KEYᵒⁿᵉ.
In my world the LE HAS a capacitive keyboard and it's software disabled.11-26-18 07:00 PMLike 0 - It adds up, at least in my mind.
Here is another one for you:
The purpose of the frets between the key rows is to create capacitive continuity otherwise the surface may end up having "dead spots".
If that's the case, why does the LE have frets between the keys? Just for aesthetic reasons? Isn't the LE suppose to be lower tier more economical choice? If so, why introduce unnecessary building materials into it which supposedly have no function?
The reason the KEY² doesn't have frets is because the keys are larger so I can only imagine it is easier to calibrate and avoid "dead spots" and even that is far from perfect on the KEY² as we demonstrated with the PKB ghost that exist on the KEY² but doesn't on the KEYᵒⁿᵉ.11-26-18 07:03 PMLike 0 -
I do not believe that whatever prototype that was certified ahead of its launch had to be set in stone, unchanged and go to market even if they were deemed defected.
Businesses and customers are moving targets! You know that, probably better than I do. Businesses that do not adapt themselves to changes, any change, end up having to take a loss so as I mentioned earlier, if I am running BlackBerry Mobile and I get the slightest glimpse of a keyboard issue I am making an immediate move to mitigate the issue at hand, before we go live.
IMO, again, my opinion only that is based on nothing but circumstantial events that unfolded in front of me, the exclusion of the capacitive keyboard from the LE is of no coincidence.11-26-18 07:15 PMLike 0 - The elephant in the room is so big that it's able to hide the truth from the casual observer's eye so I choose to look beyond that! As the saying goes: "the devil is in the detail".
I do not believe that whatever prototype that was certified ahead of its launch had to be set in stone, unchanged and go to market even if they were deemed defected.
Businesses and customers are moving targets! You know that, probably better than I do. Businesses that do not adapt themselves to changes, any change, end up having to take a loss so as I mentioned earlier, if I am running BlackBerry Mobile and I get the slightest glimpse of a keyboard issue I am making an immediate move to mitigate the issue at hand, before we go live.
IMO, again, my opinion only that is based on nothing but circumstantial events that unfolded in front of me, the exclusion of the capacitive keyboard from the LE is of no coincidence.11-26-18 07:21 PMLike 0 -
You can do the same on your KEY² as this feature is open on this device.11-26-18 07:24 PMLike 0 -
The KEY² keyboard is a bit taller to accommodate a better swipe up experience.11-26-18 07:25 PMLike 0 -
As for the size, the KEYᵒⁿᵉ keyboard is smaller than the LE and provides for a better swiping experience (bug-less at the very least) for me than the KEY².11-26-18 07:30 PMLike 0 -
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- Maybe housing? Assembly? I can't think of a sensible answer to your question but I still don't know if it debunks my theory
As for the size, the KEYᵒⁿᵉ keyboard is smaller than the LE and provides for a better swiping experience (bug-less at the very least) for me than the KEY².11-27-18 02:09 AMLike 0 -
The Passport/Priv don't have fingerprint sensors in the spacebar, BUT the spacebars are capacitive. They have the technology built into them. If I swipe my finger only across the spacebar the screen moves.
With the KeyOne/Key2 the spacebar has fingerprint sensors but no capacitive technology within it.
Posted via CB1011-30-18 03:18 PMLike 0 - So guys.. I finally pulled the trigger and bought the Key2 LE today on Verizon and everything works. After BestBuy I handed this machine over to the general manager at Verizon and at first the LE only calls worked, text did not. After some configuring the manager got everything to work smoothly. Even can use textra instead of that stock message app and verizons horrid text app, so that's a huge plus.
Will give a review after some time.
First impressions is, it's a beautiful device.
LE really is an acronym for "Lite Edition"
Lightest berry I've held since the Q10.
The keyboard is curious. Not sure what I think just yet after some use.
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Posted with my trusty Z1012-02-18 02:00 AMLike 0 - I know exactly what you mean. Just yesterday, the capacitive PKB on my KEYone wrote a short story I never intended: 1200 words of mediocre prose that doesn't represent me at all. At least the spelling and grammar were correct, but they need to disable that creative circuit before it creates something truly dangerous!
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Posted via CB1012-02-18 02:07 AMLike 0 - 12-02-18 02:11 AMLike 0
- I also notice a trade off as far as hardware.
The Passport/Priv don't have fingerprint sensors in the spacebar, BUT the spacebars are capacitive. They have the technology built into them. If I swipe my finger only across the spacebar the screen moves.
With the KeyOne/Key2 the spacebar has fingerprint sensors but no capacitive technology within it.
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The capacitive touch on the KEY2 is atrocious.
Hammered out on my Precious Passport12-03-18 07:22 PMLike 0 -
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