[roguerebellions]

Does anyone have any theories as to why the bottom part of the phone (is that called the bezel?) is gray/silver and doesn't match the rest of the phone? It seems odd that there would be a white/black version of the phone but the bottom part doesn't match the rest of the paint job

[eldricho]

Michael Clewley said a while back that it is to complement the silver trim on the sides as in design and to help people see which side is the bottom of the phone faster. So like an orientation aid.

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[roguerebellions]

Thanks for the response. I wish Verizon offered it in white. I thought surely emblazoning the phone with Blackberry on the bottom would be enough in the orientation process.

[heading4tomorrow]

Thanks for the response. I wish Verizon offered it in white. I thought surely emblazoning the phone with Blackberry on the bottom would be enough in the orientation process.

We were discussing this in another topic and also there is glossy smoke case sold by verizon that turns the bottom portion black by covering it in TPU material, makes it look a whole lot better in my opinion.

[BriniaSona]

I like to think that they chose to bring back the old silver and black look the old berries had. Curves, storms, pearls, torches, bold 9700's.

[silverbullet]

Plain and simple. They ran out of black polymer and/or carbon fiber to get it all done in one color tone.

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[RetroAndreas]

When I quickly pick up my Z30 the silver helps me talk into the right end.

[Mr Zed]

I think the silver chin is a very nice yet subtle design enhancement. Would just be another boring black slab if it didn't have it.

My Z30 and Z10...finger flickin' good

[MobileMadness002]

Does anyone have any theories as to why the bottom part of the phone (is that called the bezel?) is gray/silver and doesn't match the rest of the phone? It seems odd that there would be a white/black version of the phone but the bottom part doesn't match the rest of the paint job

Neon green did not do too well in study groups.

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[Caldevert83]

The silver bottom def helps pick up phone in dim lighting. I thought it looked silly but now I understand

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[byrdbrained]

Does anyone have any theories as to why the bottom part of the phone (is that called the bezel?) is gray/silver and doesn't match the rest of the phone? It seems odd that there would be a white/black version of the phone but the bottom part doesn't match the rest of the paint job

I totally agree with the other posters that say it helps with orientation when picking up the device. I used to pick up my Z10 upside down all the time. Depending on the angle and the available light, the BlackBerry logo at the bottom of the Z10 can be hard to see.

[rayzian]

The silver bottom def helps pick up phone in dim lighting. I thought it looked silly but now I understand

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yup the amount of times I've tried to unlock my z10 upside down

[EauRouge]

I think the silver chin is a very nice yet subtle design enhancement. Would just be another boring black slab if it didn't have it.

My Z30 and Z10...finger flickin' good

I agree. I don't kind it at all!

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[raw_dog]

I would prefer an all black case with silver BlackBerry branding like the Z10. I have not had any issues with trying to use my Zed from the wrong end.

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[Mr Zed]

I kinda like the Z30's silver chin but I don't mind if the screen is flanked by two silver strips instead of having it just on the chin.

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[Bowlegz]

It's a good way to know which way is up, and it also gives it a more premium look.

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[ChrisHewer1]

I'm going to call it a beard.

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[raw_dog]

I'm going to call it a beard.

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Mmmm...a silver bearded BlackBerry. LOL

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