[Grafic111]

First of the expected positive articles on the BlackBerry Classic. The article says it all. Classic will bring back the loyal Bold 9900 customers.

Good job BlackBerry and John Chen.

BlackBerry Classic, I can't resist you | The Verge

Every three months or so, I find myself perusing the deep corners of Ebay: looking, searching for the perfect BlackBerry 9930 to buy, only to talk myself out of it every time. There�s no LTE connectivity, and the camera is awful, I�d say. But none of that really, truly matters to me. I am a diehard BlackBerry keyboard lover. The Blackberry Curve was my first smartphone. While my friends on AT&T were buying iPhones, I was all in on BlackBerry and didn�t regret it one bit.

The BlackBerry keyboard was, is better than every other phone on the market. Much like Antonio Stradivari perfected the violin in the early 18th century, BlackBerry has mastered the physical keyboard, and from everything I�ve seen, it will not be surpassed. When I had my BlackBerry, I eviscerated emails � inbox zero was a habit, not something to aspire to.

That keyboard is the reason I kept the same BlackBerry Curve for three and a half years, even after I dropped it in the ocean. Twice. I didn�t want to switch to a Windows Mobile 6.5 device � which was the only other smartphone Verizon offered at the time � and had no interest in going back to a dumb phone. My BlackBerry provided me with everything I needed in a smartphone.

I EVISCERATED EMAILS � INBOX ZERO WAS A HABIT

As time went on, Apple and Google reinvented the smartphone, bringing apps to the forefront, and providing perfectly capable touchscreen keyboards. BlackBerry got complacent and couldn�t keep up, falling behind Palm, and then Windows Phone. Even after I switched to an iPhone in 2011, I�ve always hoped BlackBerry could figure out how to bring that keyboard into the modern world.

The BlackBerry Classic is what I�ve been waiting for. From early indications, it just looks like an improved Bold, and that�s exactly what I, and many other BlackBerry lovers, want. At this point I think it�s pretty clear BlackBerry runs into serious problems when it tries to reinvent itself. The Q10 was BlackBerry�s first attempt at modernizing its classic form factor, and it failed miserably. Everyone I knew who had one � exclusively people who wear suits for a living � went back to their Bolds within weeks because they missed the optical trackpad and physical navigation keys.

BLACKBERRY DOES ONE THING BETTER THAN EVERYONE

BlackBerry tried its hand at the modern smartphone with the Z10, but that wasn�t much better, mainly because it was missing the keyboard, the only thing that set BlackBerry apart for the public at large.

These days, I�m constantly switching between Android and iOS, owning a Samsung Galaxy S4, iPhone 5S, Moto X, and iPhone 6 Plus all within the last two years. Each phone and OS can do certain things better than the other. I love my iPhone 6 Plus � it may be the greatest phone ever made, but I still miss that physical keyboard when I need to respond to a rush of email while I�m on the go.

BlackBerry does one thing better than everyone, and it looks like it may have come to that realization with the Classic. I�m not delusional or nostalgic enough to proclaim the BlackBerry Classic the perfect phone, or even that it should be your main device. It will have its faults, as all BlackBerrys do. But if you�re carrying two phones, or deal with a ton of emails, or just long for the click of a physical keyboard, you should take a close look at the BlackBerry Classic. Unless something has gone horribly wrong in the development of the Classic, you�re not going to find anything better than the legendary BlackBerry keyboard.

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[Anthony Roberts5]

First of the expected positive articles on the BlackBerry Classic. The article says it all. Classic will bring back the loyal Bold 9900 customers.

Good job BlackBerry and John Chen.

BlackBerry Classic, I can't resist you | The Verge

Every three months or so, I find myself perusing the deep corners of Ebay: looking, searching for the perfect BlackBerry 9930 to buy, only to talk myself out of it every time. There’s no LTE connectivity, and the camera is awful, I’d say. But none of that really, truly matters to me. I am a diehard BlackBerry keyboard lover. The Blackberry Curve was my first smartphone. While my friends on AT&T were buying iPhones, I was all in on BlackBerry and didn’t regret it one bit.

The BlackBerry keyboard was, is better than every other phone on the market. Much like Antonio Stradivari perfected the violin in the early 18th century, BlackBerry has mastered the physical keyboard, and from everything I’ve seen, it will not be surpassed. When I had my BlackBerry, I eviscerated emails — inbox zero was a habit, not something to aspire to.

That keyboard is the reason I kept the same BlackBerry Curve for three and a half years, even after I dropped it in the ocean. Twice. I didn’t want to switch to a Windows Mobile 6.5 device — which was the only other smartphone Verizon offered at the time — and had no interest in going back to a dumb phone. My BlackBerry provided me with everything I needed in a smartphone.

I EVISCERATED EMAILS — INBOX ZERO WAS A HABIT

As time went on, Apple and Google reinvented the smartphone, bringing apps to the forefront, and providing perfectly capable touchscreen keyboards. BlackBerry got complacent and couldn’t keep up, falling behind Palm, and then Windows Phone. Even after I switched to an iPhone in 2011, I’ve always hoped BlackBerry could figure out how to bring that keyboard into the modern world.

The BlackBerry Classic is what I’ve been waiting for. From early indications, it just looks like an improved Bold, and that’s exactly what I, and many other BlackBerry lovers, want. At this point I think it’s pretty clear BlackBerry runs into serious problems when it tries to reinvent itself. The Q10 was BlackBerry’s first attempt at modernizing its classic form factor, and it failed miserably. Everyone I knew who had one — exclusively people who wear suits for a living — went back to their Bolds within weeks because they missed the optical trackpad and physical navigation keys.

BLACKBERRY DOES ONE THING BETTER THAN EVERYONE

BlackBerry tried its hand at the modern smartphone with the Z10, but that wasn’t much better, mainly because it was missing the keyboard, the only thing that set BlackBerry apart for the public at large.

These days, I’m constantly switching between Android and iOS, owning a Samsung Galaxy S4, iPhone 5S, Moto X, and iPhone 6 Plus all within the last two years. Each phone and OS can do certain things better than the other. I love my iPhone 6 Plus — it may be the greatest phone ever made, but I still miss that physical keyboard when I need to respond to a rush of email while I’m on the go.

BlackBerry does one thing better than everyone, and it looks like it may have come to that realization with the Classic. I’m not delusional or nostalgic enough to proclaim the BlackBerry Classic the perfect phone, or even that it should be your main device. It will have its faults, as all BlackBerrys do. But if you’re carrying two phones, or deal with a ton of emails, or just long for the click of a physical keyboard, you should take a close look at the BlackBerry Classic. Unless something has gone horribly wrong in the development of the Classic, you’re not going to find anything better than the legendary BlackBerry keyboard.

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People don't realize that blackberry has MILLIONS of BB OS 7 users and this phone is for them its not made to compete against the S5 or iPhone or whatever that is what the 2015 roadmap is for and MWC

[raino]

Alright, who took over the Verge and what have you done with its original stooges people in charge?

[anon(1035135)]

Alright, who took over the Verge and what have you done with its original stooges people in charge?

I agree. I feel like I'm getting Punk'd right now. Um.. guys? The jokes over.. you got me. (looks around... )

[nhanken]

Last I heard from a reputable source it was Captain Raino who threw 'em all overboard to feed his fish.

Alright, who took over the Verge and what have you done with its original stooges people in charge?

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[Carrtman]

Iverge done a 180 degree turn around? The world must be ending soon

[black.rhino]

People don't realize that blackberry has MILLIONS of BB OS 7 users and this phone is for them

So was the Q10 and Q5. I'm really hoping this is the device to actually bring people back.



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So was the Q10 and Q5. I'm really hoping this is the device to actually bring people back.



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Easy transition wasn't there. If you can operate a Bold, you can just slide a Classic in between and the user will be able to operate seamlessly... :-)

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People don't realize that blackberry has MILLIONS of BB OS 7 users and this phone is for them its not made to compete against the S5 or iPhone or whatever that is what the 2015 roadmap is for and MWC

Totally subscribe to that... ^

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[sxchan]

This is a great article and hopefully more people will see the positives of the Classic and switch over from their older BBRY phones. I love the line "I EVISCERATED EMAILS — INBOX ZERO WAS A HABIT"

Also, he mentioned a good point about how people might still carry two phones and that's ok (as long as one of them is a BB10). Even Chen has said that this might not be everyone's primary device (the BBRY phone).

Thanks for posting the link.

[BK_NY_RAY]

People don't realize that blackberry has MILLIONS of BB OS 7 users and this phone is for them its not made to compete against the S5 or iPhone or whatever that is what the 2015 roadmap is for and MWC

A lot if those millions are people who bought the budget phones.

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[dvarnai]

BlackBerry officially launches the Classic, a smartphone for yesterday | The Verge

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[Plazmic Flame]

It's actually good to read this one guys.

Micah is new to the Verge and he's pro BlackBerry. He let it be known on the last podcast from the Verge. Should help to balance this over there, I think it's 2 vs 50+

Tide will turn any moment!!

[SmileDahling]

It's funny how the one positive BlackBerry Verge article is coming from someone who hasn't played with the Classic yet.

Don't get me wrong - I'm happy about it, just find it interesting.

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[Icarus3000]

Compare that to this pathetic excuse for a review: BlackBerry Classic review | The Verge

He basically bashes the Classic for being what it was designed to be.

[dtango]

No, he says it's pretty good, but let down by its awful specs( video shows him opening a game on the Classic and another phone, the Classic is still on the loading screen while hes playing on the other), bad camera and mixed up app stores. He praised the keyboard and the hidden features that come along with it.

[Tre Lawrence]

No, he says it's pretty good, but let down by its awful specs( video shows him opening a game on the Classic and another phone, the Classic is still on the loading screen while hes playing on the other), bad camera and mixed up app stores. He praised the keyboard and the hidden features that come along with it.

Perspective is everything.

I thought it was fairly balanced as well, but hey...