Do you feel that the Keyone's keyboard is small?
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Don't take my word for it. I am not as technically minded as some of the others on here. I like a phone that works well in the real world. The KEYone has done this fine for me since the initial set up....
What apps do you use mainly for work? If they're available for free in the UK, I will download them and see if they work ok....05-12-17 05:53 PMLike 0 - I just have a feeling its going to be too small for me. I can't type on the Priv and this looks to be about the same size. I don't have the patience to get "used to it." If I can't pick up a pkb and start going on it I don't think its for me. I'll know soon enough.jamesharmeling likes this.05-12-17 06:50 PMLike 1
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People who have tried both tend to prefer the K1 because it feels better and does not sit in a tray like the PRIV's.05-12-17 07:15 PMLike 0 - Coming from the priv , it feels better but if you are coming from the passport , it might be different .05-12-17 08:08 PMLike 0
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The keyboard on KEYᵒⁿᵉ isn't same as PRIV. It's not mushy as they say and feels quite the same as Classic.05-12-17 08:26 PMLike 0 - I dont think it's small. I think it's almost perfect.
Although it did surprise me that it took almost a week to get used to. I was used to the passport se and the priv. I own a bunch of q10's that my staff use and I had to pick one up and test it to make sure keyone was similar. It very much feels the same as the q10. Just my muscle memory that's changed.Last edited by mikeydodds; 05-13-17 at 07:06 AM.
05-12-17 08:31 PMLike 0 -
I have heard a few people don't like the Hub and rather use one of the many other e-mail apps available for Android. It is your choice: If you don't like it, just disable the Hub and install your own solution like Aqua Mail.05-12-17 11:38 PMLike 0 - Personally I stopped using my desktop computer and my Surface tablet for answering mails, often even when sitting in front of them, almost ever since I switched to BlackBerry a couple of years ago. No difference now with the K1. Personally my Google account is just a "dummy" one to access Playstore and install system updates, so I don't use Gmail. However I also don't use the Outlook app for my outlook.com account and instead use the Hub only. It has come a long way comparing todays version to the first Android release back when the Priv launched. It got more features, is more reliable and, especially, is much more responsive and fluid. I have four mail accounts (one Outlook.com, three IMAP with push enabled) active and it is handling them just fine.
I have heard a few people don't like the Hub and rather use one of the many other e-mail apps available for Android. It is your choice: If you don't like it, just disable the Hub and install your own solution like Aqua Mail.05-13-17 12:37 AMLike 0 - I can't complain! It runs all the social media apps I use. It runs MSWord, Powerpoint, Excel (Small screens always fiddly for spreadsheets but useable) Adobe, e-mail clients, secure 3rd party app for work, online banking apps, shopping apps, train travel booking apps, android pay, Youtube... All work well! Not experienced any lag or scaling issues at all.
Don't take my word for it. I am not as technically minded as some of the others on here. I like a phone that works well in the real world. The KEYone has done this fine for me since the initial set up....
What apps do you use mainly for work? If they're available for free in the UK, I will download them and see if they work ok....
One more question: I know not all of you guys write blogs, but I'd like to know about the usability of the apps called 'blogger' and 'WordPress'. Can you install them to see how they work on the Keyone? Of course, you will need to create an account and write an article for some days, and then you can go ahead and delete them; they're all free.Pez1983 likes this.05-13-17 12:40 AMLike 1 -
- The Passport has the best keyboard of any BlackBerry.... Personal opinion, but the KEYone is very very good , I am getting quicker , compared to the Priv , KEYone is in a different league05-13-17 03:38 AMLike 3
- I wish the passport had symbols and a keypad integrated into the keys like on other BlackBerry's. And now I wish the spacekey had a fingerprint scanner. Not sure i'll buy one if the do a taller android version. Would want one. But, i'm not much of a tablet person. Would replace my passport se for work with a bb10 keyone at the drop of a hat.05-13-17 07:10 AMLike 0
- I was coming from the Passport and now love the KEYone keyboard more then any since my Q10. Great PKB.jacobacevedog likes this.05-13-17 05:42 PMLike 1
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Yeah! The KEYone PKB is much better than the Priv!! That was one of the things that I found I had to 'live with' on the Priv. Spent more time on the VKB...05-13-17 06:24 PMLike 0 - Thank you so much for your answer! I'm planning to buy Keyone. So, I need to know almost everything about the phone prior to buying it.
One more question: I know not all of you guys write blogs, but I'd like to know about the usability of the apps called 'blogger' and 'WordPress'. Can you install them to see how they work on the Keyone? Of course, you will need to create an account and write an article for some days, and then you can go ahead and delete them; they're all free.
Both the apps will seem to be able to send push notifications to my phone and seem to 'work' fine with the BB Android launcher. Will spend a bit more time with them tomorrow....Tim-ANC likes this.05-13-17 06:37 PMLike 1 - So I installed Blogger (orange E as logo) and Wordpress on my KEYone... I have registered some test accounts and had a bit of a play.... They all scale to the screen fine and accept the PKB. I have been able to post some blogs and upload photos all fine. I have only done about 20 minutes on each app, but haven't found anything yet that has caused any issues... Will 'play' about for a couple of days and see what happens.
Both the apps will seem to be able to send push notifications to my phone and seem to 'work' fine with the BB Android launcher. Will spend a bit more time with them tomorrow....05-14-17 02:02 AMLike 0 -
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Posted via CB1005-14-17 02:13 AMLike 0 -
It's honestly great. NOT small at all. Don't let the pictures fool you. They don't do justice. It's a "classic" BB Keyboard.05-14-17 02:29 AMLike 0 -
Also.. I see your avatar is an American flag volleyball? Assuming you're American how did you get a KEYone in the States already?!
Posted via CB1005-14-17 02:34 AMLike 0 -
- Thanks. The phone itself looks to be a good size, especially seeing it in pictures with the iPhone 7. I have the Classic and 7Plus now, so the KEYone looks like it's somewhere in between the sizes of these two.
Also.. I see your avatar is an American flag volleyball? Assuming you're American how did you get a KEYone in the States already?!
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Well worth it!
Interesting photo comparison I just saw above of the Classic. Definitely looks like the best. I'd like to see a Classic/Q10 comparison.
But honestly, this phone is great and needs to sell well so they made a "KEYtwo+" that will really be something special! ;-)05-14-17 03:56 AMLike 0
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