- I was on the train and someone in front of me had an S4. They were typing on the virtual keyboard and I noticed how much bigger it was at the 5 inch size. It got me thinking I could give the Z30 a shot and actually type on it. I still love BlackBerry flow and multitasking and hub. But I have a feeling after a bit I'm gonna want my keys back. Anyone else feel similar?
PS. I also want to admit that it might well be the last blackberry consumer device and that also is driving me to want to own it so I could ride out this storm (again..rip webos)
Posted using my Q10 via CB1010-10-13 06:07 AMLike 0 - I was on the train and someone in front of me had an S4. They were typing on the virtual keyboard and I noticed how much bigger it was at the 5 inch size. It got me thinking I could give the Z30 a shot and actually type on it. I still love BlackBerry flow and multitasking and hub. But I have a feeling after a bit I'm gonna want my keys back. Anyone else feel similar?
PS. I also want to admit that it might well be the last blackberry consumer device and that also is driving me to want to own it so I could ride out this storm (again..rip webos)
Posted using my Q10 via CB1010-10-13 06:16 AMLike 0 - I want the z30 as well. But I just know i'll be craving the feel of the Q10 physical keyboard again. I just can't part ways with it.
Posted via Pilot's Q1010-10-13 07:39 AMLike 0 - I know this isn't coming...but a GREAT option would be a BlackBerry bridge between the q10 and Z30 so you could use the Q10 as your phone but when you took out your Z30 your calls text and bbm were routed to it. I know it's a pipe dream but it's nice to pipe dream sometimes
Posted using my Q10 via CB10BravoZuluDelta and lekaelxi like this.10-10-13 11:17 AMLike 2 - I'm on a Q10 and waited patiently for it's release. Traded in a Bold 9900. Before the Q10 arrived I will admit I secretly coveted a Samsung Note 2. The Z30 would fit right in, but I'm sure I'd miss the keyboard after my fat fingers started screwing up my e-mail replies10-10-13 01:43 PMLike 0
- I know this isn't coming...but a GREAT option would be a BlackBerry bridge between the q10 and Z30 so you could use the Q10 as your phone but when you took out your Z30 your calls text and bbm were routed to it. I know it's a pipe dream but it's nice to pipe dream sometimes
Posted using my Q10 via CB1010-10-13 01:56 PMLike 0 - You should be able to set up a Google voice account. Link it to your Z30. Then forward all incoming calls to your Q10 and dial out with the Google voice app.10-10-13 10:06 PMLike 0
- I was on the train and someone in front of me had an S4. They were typing on the virtual keyboard and I noticed how much bigger it was at the 5 inch size. It got me thinking I could give the Z30 a shot and actually type on it. I still love BlackBerry flow and multitasking and hub. But I have a feeling after a bit I'm gonna want my keys back. Anyone else feel similar?
PS. I also want to admit that it might well be the last blackberry consumer device and that also is driving me to want to own it so I could ride out this storm (again..rip webos)
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Posted via CB1010-10-13 11:00 PMLike 0 - I think there's 3 things that will keep me on BB10 for a while. 1 real keyboard. 2 multitasking. 3 the hub
And with android sideload I should be good for a bit on apps
So with the z30 I might give up the keyboard but the rest still exists and might be a great compromise for the extra screen
Posted using my Q10 via CB1010-12-13 09:04 AMLike 0 - I'm right on the fence as well, for exactly the reasons you stated. If they could make a Bridge for the Q10 to Z30, I'd go buy one immediately.
My PlayBook is a bit aged so I crave a larger screen with fast browsing. However, I don't think I could give up things like keyboard shortcuts or being able to type under the table at meetings.
My current plan is to wait 6-8 months and pick up a used one for $300-400.
Posted via CB10 on Q1010-12-13 09:09 AMLike 0 - My dream phone would have been a Pre style BB10 slider. Even at just 3.5 inches it would have been my BlackBerry for life. Now I assume it'll never happen but if it did I would be so happy. I can deal with the Q10 screen overall but it's a huge hinderence in regards to side loading. Yes flipboard works but I can't even see the title for the articles. So a Z30 companion would be very nice
Posted using my Q10 via CB10that_maynard likes this.10-12-13 10:51 AMLike 1 - I'm right on the fence as well, for exactly the reasons you stated. If they could make a Bridge for the Q10 to Z30, I'd go buy one immediately.
My PlayBook is a bit aged so I crave a larger screen with fast browsing. However, I don't think I could give up things like keyboard shortcuts or being able to type under the table at meetings.
My current plan is to wait 6-8 months and pick up a used one for $300-400.
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Posted using my Q10 via CB1010-12-13 10:54 AMLike 0 - Well the Z30 has a much larger screen compared to the Z10 and thus of course has a larger displayed virtual keyboard. So typing on this thing will be easier for sure, it can't replace the actual physical aspect though, feeling the keys, hear the clicking, the feedback and so on. If you don't really need this stuff, you can give the Z30 a chance and most likely won't be disappointed.
Posted via the awesome Blackberry Q1010-12-13 11:00 AMLike 0 - IMHO the Z10's (and probably the Z30's as well) virtual keyboard is superior to the Q10's physical keyboard. The BB10 keyboard is just so fricken good! I can type faster and more accurately on my Z10 than I ever could with my 9900. This is because of all the flicks and swipes, amazing auto correct, as well as the fact that the keyboard actually learns how I type, like what keys I often miss.
Sure, It's not as fun as typing on a real keyboard, and I can't type without looking, but I get a bigger screen as compensation.
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Posted using my Q10 via CB1010-12-13 12:38 PMLike 0 - I was a keyboard fan too, after all, that's one of the reasons we all love BlackBerry, but after using the touch pad on the Z10, which I currently own, I don't think i could ever go back to a keyboard again.
I will be buying the Z30 next week!!
Posted via CB1010-12-13 12:52 PMLike 0 -
For my part, I want to have just one phone, and Q10's physical keyboard edges out the Z30's larger screen.
BBQ1010-12-13 12:54 PMLike 0 - Agree. This really is the crux of the matter. The choice really would depend on which side of the above compromise one decides to make. Unless, you can afford the cost and slight inconvenience of carrying both phones.
For my part, I want to have just one phone, and Q10's physical keyboard edges out the Z30's larger screen.
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Posted using my Q10 via CB1010-12-13 02:02 PMLike 0 - But on that note.. I gotta ask, do you have a tablet? Would the 5 inch form be as good at a 7 inch tablet? I guess what I really want is the ipod touch version of the Z30 with blackberry bridge. So I could use it tethered to my q10 during times I needed it. But the Q10 is too good for me to give up for now. Well see
For everything else (mobile-related) these days, I just use the Q10. For one thing, it's the only device that is always with me. For another, it just begs to be used :-).
To answer your question about 5-inch screen versus 7-inch screen, I'd look at it this way: A 7-inch screen is very cumbersome as a phone, while a 5-inch screen seems to work just fine as a phone for a lot of people. I do see why people would prefer a smartphone/phablet with a 5-inch screen. It can render a tablet superfluous most of the time.
BBQ10Last edited by clickitykeys; 10-12-13 at 05:03 PM.
10-12-13 04:49 PMLike 0 - Yes. I have a 3rd generation iPad, that I use mostly for reading research papers and book chapters in PDF format, sometimes annotating as I read. When my wife and I are traveling, we use it to find places to go/stay/hike/bike. I should be using it also for videos and suchlike, but tend to use my laptop instead.
For everything else (mobile-related) these days, I just use the Q10. For one thing, it's the only device that is always with me. For another, it just begs to be used :-).
To answer your question about 5-inch screen versus 7-inch screen, I'd look at it this way: A 7-inch screen is very cumbersome as a phone, while a 5-inch screen seems to work just fine as a phone for a lot of people. I do see why people would prefer a smartphone/phablet with a 5-inch screen. It can render a tablet superfluous most of the time.
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Posted using my Q10 via CB1010-12-13 05:26 PMLike 0 - Me too, i am so happy with my black q10 but more often thinking having z30. Carry 2 phones at the same time is not my option. I think z30 is alittle too big thats why i still hesitate...
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