- Hey guys,
Apologies for jumping into this thread, but I noticed that a couple of people were mentioning the Amazon deal to buy the Passport outright.
I'm just planning my move from my current Samsung Galaxy S4 and going back to BlackBerry with buying the Passport SIM-free from Amazon. I'm usually on O2 and was wondering about the updates and whether they still needed to be approved by O2 themselves. I'm just a bit worried because O2 are only selling the Classic, rather than the Passport and I like the official software updates.
PassportSQW100-1/10.3.0.1418 O2 UK02-16-15 02:53 PMLike 0 - Well folks, my Z10 is up for renewal, and I'm considering the passport. My Z10 has been serviceable for the past 18 months, besides the often spoken about lack of apps etc etc.
Basically my requirements are predominantly email and Web access - and I've yet to find a phone I like as much as my BlackBerry for handling mails...
That said where I stay I cannot find a passport to see or play with. Is it genuinely worth getting or as a casual but frequent user should I be thinking of other options?
Posted via CB10
Any BlackBerry is great but the passport has that something unique and awesome about it.
Hope you you get a passport.
All the best.
Posted via CB1002-16-15 04:37 PMLike 0 -
Passport. The way forward.02-16-15 04:48 PMLike 0 - EE do still sell BlackBerry devices (including the Passport), but only via their business contracts - they've only stopped selling BlackBerry devices through their consumer channel
Last edited by BigAl_BB9900; 02-17-15 at 03:35 AM.
02-16-15 09:59 PMLike 0 - Got my Passport through Vodafone in November having had a Z10 and then the Z30. Definitely the right decision. The only concern I had was that I wasn't using the phone for business, only personal use. Needn't have worried, phone is superb for any kind of use. Handles all communications quickly and efficiently. And never have to worry about the battery letting me down during the day02-17-15 02:42 AMLike 0
- I'm on O2, 28 pounds a month including the phone payment. The phone was supplied unlocked. If you're paying the same per month and you are on the same network as me, but you get 4Gb extra data, then I would guess that your contract is sim only and you made other arrangements to procure your phone. For me, there is no difference between 1Gb and 100Gb as I only use 350Mb per month due to being on wifi all the time.
PassportSQW100-1/10.3.0.1418 O2 UK
@ZEDTROSPEKTIV Via BlackBerry Passport, previous Z10, Bold 9790, Bold 9700, Curve 3G, Curve 8250 (1st BB)02-17-15 03:51 AMLike 0 - Nope not at all, just a simple upgrade maybe due to the time you upgraded I got mine 5th Feb, shopped round for deals on tariffs before making the plunge I was on your sim only deal in 2012 paying �20 p/m then upgraded to the Z10 in 2013 on Feb with the same deal as you but was paying �38 p/m. It's only now that I had a data jump for same price. If I was you ill check simplicity plans right now some serious deals for �20 p/m, imo you should be only paying �12-15 p/m for what u get. Just wanted to post awareness towards you mate
@ZEDTROSPEKTIV Via BlackBerry Passport, previous Z10, Bold 9790, Bold 9700, Curve 3G, Curve 8250 (1st BB)
PassportSQW100-1/10.3.0.1418 O2 UK02-17-15 04:12 AMLike 0 - Nope not at all, just a simple upgrade maybe due to the time you upgraded I got mine 5th Feb, shopped round for deals on tariffs before making the plunge I was on your sim only deal in 2012 paying �20 p/m then upgraded to the Z10 in 2013 on Feb with the same deal as you but was paying �38 p/m. It's only now that I had a data jump for same price. If I was you ill check simplicity plans right now some serious deals for �20 p/m, imo you should be only paying �12-15 p/m for what u get. Just wanted to post awareness towards you mate
@ZEDTROSPEKTIV Via BlackBerry Passport, previous Z10, Bold 9790, Bold 9700, Curve 3G, Curve 8250 (1st BB)
PassportSQW100-1/10.3.0.1418 O2 UK02-17-15 04:45 AMLike 0 - I upgraded on September 26th to the passport. I don't want a Simplicity plan as I get a better deal by having my phone on contract. Like I said, 28 per month all in is excellent for the passport over 2 years. Let's say my tariff for the sake of argument is about 16 per month and the handset is 12 (I'm not sure how they work it out exactly) then over 24 months it works out to �288 + �60 that I paid upfront = �348 for the passport which I'm sure that you agree is cheaper than anywhere else. At the time, the passport retailed for �529.
PassportSQW100-1/10.3.0.1418 O2 UK
Posted via CB1002-17-15 09:49 AMLike 0 -
PassportSQW100-1/10.3.0.1418 O2 UK02-17-15 03:50 PMLike 0 - I am new to BlackBerry, having been a WindowsPhone-ite for many years. I got my Passport 2nd hand from Gumtree.oystersourced likes this.02-17-15 05:51 PMLike 1
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Hi,
Not sure yet. Its got its good points and bad. I really really miss access to the 'MSN News' app... Also, battery life not as astonishing as I had expected. Not sure how to control the various background bits 'n pieces.02-18-15 05:51 AMLike 0 - My battery life improved after the first week or so.... also, an overnight charge seems to give me much more battery life, than a 2-hour charge (after which the phone also states battery is at 100%)02-18-15 07:29 AMLike 0
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Posted via CB1002-18-15 01:50 PMLike 0 -
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Also remember that all phones will zap battery life if you constantly have wifi on and are running any on active apps whether headless or not. That is with any phone.
What do you mean by background bits and pieces.
Anyway hope you really start to enjoy you blackberry experience.
Posted via CB1002-19-15 03:39 AMLike 0 - Also, Location Services make a huge difference to my battery life - if I turn Location Services OFF I can just about eke out 2 and a half days of usage (eg Monday morning to Wednesday evening) though I'll be getting battery warnings throughout the final half day....02-19-15 03:43 AMLike 0
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Plan #1- unl mins, unl texts, 5GB data
Sim only + handset: (�24 x 24) + �529 = �1105
24 month Contact : (�38 x 24) = �912
Plan #2- unl mins, unl texts, 1GB data
Sim only + handset: (�19 x 24) + �529 = �985
24 month Contract: (�28 x 24) = �672
Now the real work starts, we find out the actual service charge by subtracting the handset from the 24mn plans;
Plan #1
672 - 529 = 146
Plan #2
912 - 529 = 383
Note: the only difference between our plans is the monthly payments and data we get with it, now ill move on to the final part, we can see that our data is set in a ratio of 1:5 or 5:1 (every each to their own) and we also know that call time (minutes) + texts are pretty such free these days due to VoIP and alt messaging services like BBM, WhatsApp etc
So �383� 5GB = �76.6 (service charge) u should be paying for 1GB not �146 saving �69.4
So how much p/m should you REALLY be paying for, let's see shall we?
529 + 76.6 = 605.6 (24mn) or 25.233r(p/m)
Okay albeit a small saving of �2 n a bit p/m but �69.4 over two years is and this is my thought process when I was shopping for my next phone contract with BlackBerry passport in mind
Note: did take not that u paid �60 upfront which did offset your p/m charge
Sources
o2 simplicity Tariffs: https://forums.crackberry.com/e?link...token=Bnux6wZS
BlackBerry Passport: https://forums.crackberry.com/e?link...token=9o98D6IW
@ZEDTROSPEKTIV Via BlackBerry Passport, previous Z10, Bold 9790, Bold 9700, Curve 3G, Curve 8250 (1st BB)Last edited by ZEDTROSPEKTIV; 02-19-15 at 07:07 AM.
02-19-15 04:41 AMLike 0 - I got my Passport through mobilephonesdirect.com, as an upgrade from my Z10, with EE. It's honestly the best phone I've ever had, and as you've already got experience with the 10 operating software, you will easily get to know the phone's capabilities and features. I had never held one either, but the online video demos were enough to tempt me and I'm so pleased with it. It's also worth knowing that both CPW & MPD have more plan options available over the phone than those shown online. Mine is 2GB data with unlimited calls & texts for �30.99 per month. Good luck02-19-15 04:41 AMLike 0
- Yes indeed I am and take note of the tariff as well. Yes your deal might be cheaper overall, however your not getting the best deal for your money imo, hence why I viewed my opinion to the matter , the best way to find out if your getting a great deal or not is to find the sim only option over the desired contract length then add the handset (retail price). I say retail price because savings on price is subjective to location, availability etc
Plan #1- unl mins, unl texts, 5GB data
Sim only + handset: (�24 x 24) + �529 = �1105
24 month Contact : (�38 x 24) = �912
Plan #2- unl mins, unl texts, 1GB data
Sim only + handset: (�19 x 24) + �529 = �985
24 month Contract: (�28 x 24) = �672
Now the real work starts, we find out the actual service charge by subtracting the handset from the 24mn plans;
Plan #1
672 - 529 = 146
Plan #2
912 - 529 = 383
Note: the only difference between our plans is the monthly payments and data we get with it, now ill move on to the final part, we can see that our data is set in a ratio of 1:5 or 5:1 (every each to their own) and we also know that call time (minutes) + texts are pretty such free these days due to VoIP and alt messaging services like BBM, WhatsApp etc
So �383� 5GB = �76.6 (service charge) u should be paying for 1GB not �146 saving �69.4
So how much p/m should you REALLY be paying for, let's see shall we?
529 + 76.6 = 605.6 (24mn) or 25.233r(p/m)
Okay albeit a small saving of �2 n a bit p/m but �69.4 over two years is and this is my thought process when I was shopping for my next phone contract with BlackBerry passport in mind
Note: did take not that u paid �60 upfront which did offset your p/m charge
Sources
o2 simplicity Tariffs: https://forums.crackberry.com/e?link...token=WVLzd-a0
BlackBerry Passport: https://forums.crackberry.com/e?link...token=VYmvEeb3
@ZEDTROSPEKTIV Via BlackBerry Passport, previous Z10, Bold 9790, Bold 9700, Curve 3G, Curve 8250 (1st BB)
Posted via CB1002-19-15 08:18 AMLike 0 - Yes indeed I am and take note of the tariff as well. Yes your deal might be cheaper overall, however your not getting the best deal for your money imo, hence why I viewed my opinion to the matter , the best way to find out if your getting a great deal or not is to find the sim only option over the desired contract length then add the handset (retail price). I say retail price because savings on price is subjective to location, availability etc
Plan #1- unl mins, unl texts, 5GB data
Sim only + handset: (�24 x 24) + �529 = �1105
24 month Contact : (�38 x 24) = �912
Plan #2- unl mins, unl texts, 1GB data
Sim only + handset: (�19 x 24) + �529 = �985
24 month Contract: (�28 x 24) = �672
Now the real work starts, we find out the actual service charge by subtracting the handset from the 24mn plans;
Plan #1
672 - 529 = 146
Plan #2
912 - 529 = 383
Note: the only difference between our plans is the monthly payments and data we get with it, now ill move on to the final part, we can see that our data is set in a ratio of 1:5 or 5:1 (every each to their own) and we also know that call time (minutes) + texts are pretty such free these days due to VoIP and alt messaging services like BBM, WhatsApp etc
So �383� 5GB = �76.6 (service charge) u should be paying for 1GB not �146 saving �69.4
So how much p/m should you REALLY be paying for, let's see shall we?
529 + 76.6 = 605.6 (24mn) or 25.233r(p/m)
Okay albeit a small saving of �2 n a bit p/m but �69.4 over two years is and this is my thought process when I was shopping for my next phone contract with BlackBerry passport in mind
Note: did take not that u paid �60 upfront which did offset your p/m charge
Sources
o2 simplicity Tariffs: https://forums.crackberry.com/e?link...token=70Tr5WWD
BlackBerry Passport: https://forums.crackberry.com/e?link...token=azxj-Bxy
@ZEDTROSPEKTIV Via BlackBerry Passport, previous Z10, Bold 9790, Bold 9700, Curve 3G, Curve 8250 (1st BB)
Or, if you want to approach it from the other angle, 24 x �19 = �456. �732 - �456 = �276 for the passport. Beats �529 or any other cash price for that matter.
If you can find a cheaper deal for my tariff, please show me because I haven't seen one.
PassportSQW100-1/10.3.1.2243 O2 UKMe2 likes this.02-19-15 05:13 PMLike 1
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