Veteran BlackBerry user - tried the BlackBerry Priv. Coming from the passport silver edition
- 11-08-15 08:04 AMLike 3
- I have the classic,SE Passport,and now the Priv ! while the OS is not as fluid it is a gorgeous phone that stands out from the rest and I'm flying on keyboard,well trying anyway,lol!with that said I'm keeping all 3 of them just because because of the uniqueness!BlackBerry has been like a breath of fresh air!
Posted via my awesome BlackBerry Priv powered by Android!11-08-15 08:05 AMLike 0 - Got mine. I support BlackBerry in their decision. Doesn't mean I don't like BlackBerry 10 more, it just means I hope that BlackBerry is successful with selling lots of Priv devices. If they have to build an Android device because of apps, then so be it. They are going to continue to support BlackBerry 10 and the more successful the Priv is, the better the chances BlackBerry 10 survives.
I love BlackBerry far more than I dislike Android. I plan to continue supporting BlackBerry for as long as they build these awesome devices. Regardless.
Passport is still my favorite overall BlackBerry design. The Priv hardware comes second. I think Android users will be very satisfied with this upgrade to whatever they're using now.
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Posted via CB1011-08-15 08:16 AMLike 0 -
The point being that the Priv simply does not impress, even after 30 minutes. I spent 45 minutes with it yesterday, walked in prepared to buy or order one, and was utterly flabbergasted at how small and cheap the keyboard felt. I'm coming from a Passport too. I walked out empty handed and think I gave Blackberry more than enough time to 'sell' me on the Priv, and I even walked in there with incredible enthusiasm about seeing one!
Now imagine the average (non Blackberry owing) consumer - they will pick up the Priv, peck out a few things on the keyboard, and likely walk away after 30 seconds. It's simply not the great keyboard they remembered before they abandoned Blackberry. You don't have much time to sell people on a product, that's for sure.Last edited by Techno-guy; 11-08-15 at 11:35 AM.
11-08-15 08:29 AMLike 2 -
Posted via CB1011-08-15 08:37 AMLike 0 - I agree completely. I spent 20 minutes with the Priv today at an AT&T Store and concluded that it had nothing to offer for my purposes over the Passport. In particular, I didn't like the physical keyboard at all. Too small, and you have to use the Alt key to get to numbers and most punctuation keys. I kept trying to hit the period key and always missed.
I have average sized hands for a man, but can't navigate that pkbd. See picture below--I did post it on another thread earlier today.
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Posted via CB1011-08-15 08:40 AMLike 2 - Do you really think 5-6 hours is enough time to really learn an entirely new OS. Give it a real go for a week as your ONLY device...then give a real review to everyone. 5-6 hours you probably barley got all of your accounts set up and transfered/synced fully.
Posted via my BlackBerry Priv11-08-15 08:45 AMLike 0 -
BlackBerry is not looking to convert every BlackBerry 10 user. They want to keep what they had plus add new Android users.
We should always be comparing to other Androids and iPhone and not other BlackBerry hardware and BB10
posted from my Priv!11-08-15 08:59 AMLike 0 -
At least he didn't do that but many here do because of lack of patience, laziness to go test it or laziness to read all reviews.
You should never have to or be able to return a phone unless it has a hardware or OS issue and not easily fixed..
posted from my Priv!11-08-15 09:02 AMLike 0 - Again, another BlackBerry guy with a review.
BlackBerry is not looking to convert every BlackBerry 10 user. They want to keep what they had plus add new Android users.
We should always be comparing to other Androids and iPhone and not other BlackBerry hardware and BB10
posted from my Priv!
"BlackBerry is not looking to convert every BlackBerry 10 user. They want to keep what they had plus add new Android users."
Even this is the biggest fault BlackBerry made.
For every happy Android guy, they loose an pissed BB10 user. So they DON'T keep what they had.
For me my Z30 is the perfect device.
I don't need a PKB, not every new app.
The Priv lacks of many things I have with my Z30.
- No stereo speakers
- No real multitasking
- No build in file manger
- No gestures
- the need of installing 3 Rd party apps to complete the missing OS functions. ( I want a phone, no LEGO)
May miss more things... edit later.
Posted via my Z30 (10.3.2.2639)BlackQtCoder and lift like this.11-08-15 09:23 AMLike 2 - Again, another Android guy.
"BlackBerry is not looking to convert every BlackBerry 10 user. They want to keep what they had plus add new Android users."
Even this is the biggest fault BlackBerry made.
For every happy Android guy, they loose an pissed BB10 user. So they DON'T keep what they had.
For me my Z30 is the perfect device.
I don't need a PKB, not every new app.
The Priv lacks of many things I have with my Z30.
- No stereo speakers
- No real multitasking
- No build in file manger
- No gestures
- the need of installing 3 Rd party apps to complete the missing OS functions. ( I want a phone, no LEGO)
May miss more things... edit later.
Posted via my Z30 (10.3.2.2639)
A real bb10 user won't care much with this android powered thing if current bb10 is enough for their need, do their business done and stay function, what to worried about ? Blackberry will keep support bb10 for the update and security, they don't care of app, they have a good quality built phone which can stay for years. Unless some of them felt unsecured and excluded (which unlikely behaviour from a so called business person)11-08-15 09:36 AMLike 0 -
Posted via CB1011-08-15 09:49 AMLike 0 - Lose 1% market share but has chance to grab more marketshare ? Risky, but challenging
A real bb10 user won't care much with this android powered thing if current bb10 is enough for their need, do their business done and stay function, what to worried about ? Blackberry will keep support bb10 for the update and security, they don't care of app, they have a good quality built phone which can stay for years. Unless some of them felt unsecured and excluded (which unlikely behaviour from a so called business person)
If my Z30 will work the next 10 years, I have much time to find my next device that meets my needs.
Perhaps that will be an BlackBerry Android with gesture, BlackBerry assistant and more of the good things from BB10.
I am no business man, but BlackBerry was the best for me, before the Priv.
Posted via my Z30 (10.3.2.2639)11-08-15 09:57 AMLike 0 - I had my 9800 Storm for 10 years before I got my Z30.
If my Z30 will work the next 10 years, I have much time to find my next device that meets my needs.
Perhaps that will be an BlackBerry Android with gesture, BlackBerry assistant and more of the good things from BB10.
I am no business man, but BlackBerry was the best for me, before the Priv.
Posted via my Z30 (10.3.2.2639)11-08-15 10:03 AMLike 0 -
This is CB Forums.
Android Central forums would logically not have the "Coming from BB10" crowd or the "comparing it to BB10" crowd.
At AC is where it would make sense to wonder why BlackBerry users are comparing it to what they love about their current devices. But it should be logical and expected here on CB.
Most of these "Priv pplz" don't realize that these forums (I think) have some of us that enjoy BB10 and Android might not pique our interest.
I imagine that 'the majority' of BlackBerry users for whom the app-gap was unbearable, that most of those had gone Android or iOS before the Priv was even announced.
I think that the Priv's job is to attract current Android users or BB10 users who were unhappy enough to think about going to iOS or Android relatively soon.
It's a smart move since there are so many Android users out there.
These Android-Priv converts here would've probably eventually switched platforms or 'at least' gotten a secondary device (maybe tablet) with Android.
That's a good thing. Finding the product that is right for "you" is the way it should be.
It's all about your needs and how utilitarian you are. My Q10 is still the best device in the market for my use case and preferences (Shhhh.... don't tell anyone, but that Passport SE is tempting me to screw needs and just get that awesome beast lol)
Frosty White Q10/10.3.2.2789 CB10 Last edited by jope28; 11-08-15 at 11:52 AM.
11-08-15 10:05 AMLike 0 - Cars all drive the same way, and in that 10-20 minute test drive, you'll know the driving dynamics of that vehicle and whether it feels good to you. OS's cannot be compared the same way, you wouldn't learn about each button on the dashboard of that car on the test drive and go through each of the audio system menus, and learn about what each fuse does as well, all in 10-20 minutes would you? OS's need to be adapted to, which is why BlackBerry gives you 30 to return if you're not happy. But that's too hard of a task to ask of people, isn't it?
Posted via CB10Asvertus likes this.11-08-15 10:36 AMLike 1 -
I used only a Z10 for a year and a half before I got a Passport, and during that time adjusted more or less to a great virtual keyboard, thinking it was at least as productive as the small pkbd on the 9810. Then the Passport came along and I had the best of both worlds in terms of overall keyboard usability. In terms of everything, in fact, as most Passport owners here will agree.
Posted via CB1011-08-15 11:33 AMLike 0 - I agree completely. I spent 20 minutes with the Priv today at an AT&T Store and concluded that it had nothing to offer for my purposes over the Passport. In particular, I didn't like the physical keyboard at all. Too small, and you have to use the Alt key to get to numbers and most punctuation keys. I kept trying to hit the period key and always missed.
I have average sized hands for a man, but can't navigate that pkbd. See picture below--I did post it on another thread earlier today.
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Posted via CB10
Just do that. I love not having to hit the little 'alt' key.
Posted via CB1011-08-15 11:33 AMLike 0 - Exactly!
This is CB Forums.
Android Central forums would logically not have the "Coming from BB10" crowd or the "comparing it to BB10" crowd.
At AC is where it would make sense to wonder why BlackBerry users are comparing it to what they love about their current devices. But it should be logical and expected here on CB.
The Priv Form barely registers on the activity scale so it begs the question as to whether Blackberry is meeting their goal of bringing in new Android users to the fold or if Priv buyers are just Blackberry converts (and some disgruntled at that) which realistically have no chance of making this a successful device because our numbers are so small at this point.11-08-15 11:45 AMLike 2 - BB10 OS is still years ahead of Android OS as far as being intuitive. It's a shame that consumers purchase electronics based on trends and fads instead of true utility and function. Because of this, companies are completely ignoring creating apps for BB10 and focusing on these (in my opinion) substandard operating systems. And here we are...
WRT companies not developing for BB10, how can you expect any different with the current market penetration? It would be a terrible business decision for most companies to pour resources into BB10, right?11-08-15 02:14 PMLike 0
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