Top 5 Features of the Passport
IMO -
1) HUB- the one stop shop consolidating all communication platforms that necessitate requiring this type of device in the first place.
2) Gestures for Productivity: after being force-fed the iPhone for 3 years, it is a breath of fresh air to swipe down, sideways, and press/hold for various actions. Repeatedly pressing a home button was beginning to drive me bananas
2) Document view/edit: I watched a review a few months back that stated the Passport can replace/become your working device and I couldn't agree more. Reading multiple pages, opening attachments, editing and resending is a breeze and I especially enjoy the reader/night viewing options on this device.
3) Speed dial & keyboard shortcuts: welcome back! After 3 years of typos and zero tactile feedback confirmation using VKB's and I'm happy to say I will never go back. Every possible key on the physical keyboard has a shortcut or speed dial assignment and it speeds up productivity substantially. Think about the time (and steps) it takes you to navigate to a contact select a number to dial, and dial out on other devices and I'm hoping you agree - there's no equivalent to the Passport.
4) Blend & NFC : sending texts messages from your computer is a great touch, but the real benefit for me is the drag and drop ease for documents, music, and pictures. The wireless connection is slick and the NFC function is fantastic for transferring photos & files to anyone with a similar device. The first time I tried the NFC function I transferred 27 photos in less than 2 minutes to another device. This would have normally required several emails to avoid exceeding size limits. So slick.
5) last but not least - WOW FACTOR - People see this device for the first time and they flat out stop in their tracks "what is that?". That's both a testament to the fact this beauty looks like it's dressed in a perfectly tailored 3 piece suit, and a backhanded slpa in the face to the Blackberry marketing team (or lack thereof). People are shocked and impressed by the screen size, picture quality and weight of the device, all very cool features. When I was looking for a new device, I stumbled upon the Passport. That's a problem in itself because this physical specimen needs to be at the top of the heap, standing out as it should. BlackBerry has a gem here, it's time it got the publicity and support it deserves.
How about you? What are your favorite elements of the Passport or Passport SE?
Happy trails.
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