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Hello!
I'm just trying to get some feedback on the Priv. I, too, checked out the Priv at MemoXpress, tapos doon sa special price na 39+k, pwede yung 0% interest na 3 months to pay, and pwede rin daw 24 months to pay, pero with the SRP of 45k.
I'm not really a guy who upgrades phones frequently. In fact, I still use a 9900 Bold nyahaha! Unfortunately, I can't update a lot of apps anymore with the OS7 and yung battery ko is just terrible, so it looks like it's time.
I do try to research, though, and I know na the new Galaxy is coming out with pretty much the same price, if I'm not mistaken, but I really need the physical keyboard. Aaaanyway, ibabagsak ko na sana yung questions ko dito... sensha ang dami...
What are the disadvantages of getting a Priv sa stores outside the exclusive distributor na MemoXpress, besides access to the official BB service center?
I read that merong 2 versions of the Priv, SVT 100-3 (ones sold in MemoXpress, right?) and SVT 100-1 with the wireless charging. How do you know which version is which? Can you check it in the "About" area or something? Would both versions work here in the Philippines?
Are there grey market stores that sell the 100-1 version? Wireless charging is not really a big deal for me, pero for an expensive phone, sayang din yung extra feature hehe.
If you were to buy this phone sa grey market, can you suggest a reliable and "trustworthy" store, please?
Are there Priv owners already in here? Preferably yung Globe din ang network? If yes, can I please ask for your initial feedback and observations?
Pasensya ulit, ang daming tanong. I'm just a curious old school phoner. >_<
Thank you!Last edited by japsuki; 03-08-16 at 09:11 PM. Reason: typos
03-08-16 08:43 PM - I'll try to answer your questions to the best of my know how. I numbered your questions so it's easier for me to reply to:Hello! I'm just trying to get some feedback on the Priv. I, too, checked out the Priv at MemoXpress, tapos doon sa special price na 39+k, pwede yung 0% interest na 3 months to pay, and pwede rin daw 24 months to pay, pero with the SRP of 45k.
I'm not really a guy who upgrades phones frequently. In fact, I still use a 9900 Bold nyahaha! Unfortunately, I can't update a lot of apps anymore with the OS7 and yung battery ko is just terrible, so it looks like it's time.
I do try to research, though, and I know na the new Galaxy is coming out with pretty much the same price, if I'm not mistaken, but I really need the physical keyboard. Aaaanyway, ibabagsak ko na sana yung questions ko dito... sensha ang dami...
1) What are the disadvantages of getting a Priv sa stores outside the exclusive distributor na MemoXpress, besides access to the official BB service center?
2) I read that merong 2 versions of the Priv, SVT 100-3 (ones sold in MemoXpress, right?) and SVT 100-1 with the wireless charging. How do you know which version is which? Can you check it in the "About" area or something? Would both versions work here in the Philippines?
3) Are there grey market stores that sell the 100-1 version? Wireless charging is not really a big deal for me, pero for an expensive phone, sayang din yung extra feature hehe.
4) If you were to buy this phone sa grey market, can you suggest a reliable and "trustworthy" store, please?
5) Are there Priv owners already in here? Preferably yung Globe din ang network? If yes, can I please ask for your initial feedback and observations?
Pasensya ulit, ang daming tanong. I'm just a curious old school phoner. >_<
Thank you!
1) well **supposedly** if you got your unit from MemoXpress you can have you unit serviced for free provided it falls within warranty. if it's from the Grey market you have to pay, or make your case to the service center to fix it and then pay. there are some feedback on this thread that the BlackBerry service center doesn't even ask anymore, they just fix it and magkatalo nalang kayo sa bayad 😁
2) the model number is written plainly on the side of the box (small print) so that's how you can tell easily. theres a slight possible drawback to the STV100-1 (the one with wireless charging) in that it's LTE frequencies are not as "wide scoped" as the STV100-3. theres a thread in the Priv forums that shows that info. I'm not sure what LTE frequencies we have here in the Philippines where that may be / won't be an issue, but if you will travel with the Priv with some regularity (or longevity, since you said you don't change phones often), then having a unit with as much available radio frequencies is better than the one with limits. to me anyway. again this depends entirely on your usage.
edit: I found the thread that has those frequencies in case you wanna read up http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=1043968
3) Ive spotted some grey market vendors yeah, I don't remember what they're called though but I did see them on OLX. you may need to ask / verify because they don't always disclose or are knowledgeable about this detail.
4) I bought mine from Hotgadgets, they have an actual store at the ETON Cyberpod (that building right across from Robinsons Galleria) and another shop in Makati (idk where), just check their address on fb / OLX / Google search. I bought my Q10 from them and my Priv now, so far both units are in excellent condition (although that may be attributed largely to BlackBerry 😉
but yes I do trust them.
5) yes I'm on the Globe network, and so far this phone performs as best as the (****ty) network would allow. on WiFi this performs excellently though. sure it's not BB10, and yes it does have some of the quirks of Android, but as a hybrid this phone is the best a PKB obsessed Blackberrian can hope for. no regrets for me going with the Priv.
PS: if you are getting the Priv, I would strongly recommend getting the flip case as well. I found the super slim Priv to be **too** slim, as I like my phones with some grip (this isn't some toy or a makeup compact after all). this will also address those creaking things you may have read around in the forums. BlackBerry is trying to attract as much customers as the can hence the slimness even for a slider phone, which I think is ridiculous, but now it's kinda creaky. the cover will make up for the extra support the phone needs, also will activate extra features, like allowing you to peek at your messages / tell the time without opening your phone.
Posted via Droidberry Priv 👍Last edited by Steelsheen; 03-10-16 at 02:02 AM.
03-10-16 01:46 AM - Thank you for your answers, Steelsheen! I truly appreciate it! Aaah! I see. Yes, nakita ko nga sa OLX yung Hot Gadgets. Did you get your flip case from there too? If not, where did you buy yours? 'Cos yeah, nahawakan ko nga yung Priv and it was surprisingly really thin for a phone with a slide out keypad. hehe03-10-16 06:10 AM
- unfortunately I haven't seen the Priv flip case or even a knock off being sold locally. I went to buy it at Amazon instead, and had it couriered here via Johnny Air (look them up on FB, they make Amazon transactions and delivery very easy).Thank you for your answers, Steelsheen! I truly appreciate it! Aaah! I see. Yes, nakita ko nga sa OLX yung Hot Gadgets. Did you get your flip case from there too? If not, where did you buy yours? 'Cos yeah, nahawakan ko nga yung Priv and it was surprisingly really thin for a phone with a slide out keypad. hehe
Posted via Droidberry Priv 👍03-11-16 12:09 AM
