CrackBerry.com is a terrific resource for BlackBerry users.
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CrackBerry.com bills itself as is the #1 site for BlackBerry Users and Abusers. As a long-time member, I can say it is all that and more. The blog you are reading here is the intro to a 2.8 million member forum covering everything BlackBerry. Got a new BlackBerry? Go to CrackBerry.com for all the info you need to set it up. Need accessories? Shop the CrackBerry.com store. Got a problem that the store where you bought your BlackBerry can't help with? Search CrackBerry.com for other users who had the same problem and have the answer. Just want to talk to like-minded BlackBerry users? CrackBerry.com has Social Forums for almost any interest.

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This is the first time I have EVER purchased a BlackBerry device and was previously using an LG G3 and an iPhone 6+ (I test applications on multiple devices to ensure consistent experiences)

The BlackBerry Passport is my new daily driver and is absolutely my favorite phone of all time.

First of all the keyboard makes typing not faster but significantly more accurate, and because the keyboard is touch sensitive once you learn about swiping you can type faster then a touch keyboard while still maintaining super high accuracy without autocorrect getting in the way.

The battery is exceptionally good. As an entrepreneur my phone needs to be reliably working around the clock. I can EASILY over a day and a half with moderate to heavy use, and while traveling/weekends easily 2-3 days. It just keeps going and going and I almost never desperately hunt for a charger any more.

Apps and Software: With the Amazon App store I am able to get all of the programs I need (banking apps, credit card apps, airlines ect). I prefer getting apps from the BlackBerry world as they seem to run much faster with better options. I noticed however Android apps from the Amazon App store run fairly well most of the time and even games such as clash of clans run very smoothly. You are able to install apps from the Google Play store, however it takes about 30 minutes worth of tinkering to set up, so I decided since I have all the apps I need, I didn't need to proceed.

The browser is fantastic, super fast, and desktop websites look perfect

Office to Go is built in, but frankly I don't like it as much as Microsoft Office. So I downloaded the Microsoft Office APK from the web and sure enough the android app works fine for me

The operating system itself is extremely fast, fluid and easy to use with tons of gestures and secrets that even with several months of use I still learn new things. That said this phone isn't for everyone, those who watch tons of videos and games likely will benefit from a different phone. But for consistency, reliability, speed, battery life, and getting work done, I have yet to find a better phone
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The phone is cool. I'm coming from blackberry 9700 background; I am now able to do more tasks with my phone without receiving messages of 'insufficient memory' to run the program. It's simply a great phone with good functions.
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I writing this after a month of use. I'm a Blackberry fan after considerable amount of use with the 64G Playbook, which I think is one of the most under-rated devices out there. I also own an I5 (the wife loves the I5) and a Nokia 6700C (I've always loved the 6700C, great little phone you can carry around in your pocket)

Z10 Pros:

-BB Operating system is second to none.
-Fast. Everything is very fast.
-Screen/display
-Virtual keyboard with auto edit that really works well after you get used to it.
-Multitasks like no device I've ever used
-Call quality
-Blackberry Hub one-stop access to everything
-Simple to set up and use
-Memory is expandable to 32G with card

Cons:
-Like any smartphone, the camera processor is simply not capable of taking decent quality photos. Do not throw away your SLR.
-Headphone jack didn't work out of the box
-Like the I5 or any other smartphone, the battery cycle/capacity is simply not adequate to rely on the device as a phone/messenger you can actually use through a complete business day. After 6 hours of light/moderate use, maximum, it's 2 hour recharge time. The others cons are nit picky but this one is a biggy. I continue to use my Nokia 6700 classic as my real phone, especially when travelling. I would not recommend the Z10 (or the I5 for that matter) to anyone who needs to use the device as their main phone.
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This Blackberry has to be the best blackberry I have ever held in quality and pure head turner. However the Passport Silver Edition qualities does not make up for the lack of ease of use and apps that are just not well implemented for the BB OS. One of the major issues I had was that within the apps you cannot swipe left or right through the screens or go back without touching the screen arrow back . The optical sensor keyboard does not allow this feature. Additionally some BB apps and even the Amazon App lack a back arrow, thus causing you to start a new search once selecting an item vs just swiping back. Without a side loaded app you are unable to change fonts links you could in old BB's only size. I miss these features. The battery was not that great in the end like many reviews touted. Most of the apps wanted all permissions and location information. Like most smartphones you have to go in and edit all this otherwise the BB Passport battery will drain in 16 hrs with medium use. I did not like the overall internet browser and would say that I would not be able to use this like an iPhone 6plus or Samsung Edge 6s. The phone is well made and the metal is what makes this a well made beautiful phone. For me however, this is just not enough to spend $500 or even $300 on a used one for. Just too wide to hold and hand fatigue sets in when just surphing around. The keyboard is good but not great. That's just my opinion and preference. Three stars for this device in Oct 2015. If this was around I 2013, maybe 4 stars for build quality, however this blackberry is just too far gone to compete with speed and ease of use with other competitors implementations of apps and ease of use. One final comment is that dialing numbers and speed dialing with assigned keyboard letters is no longer available on the phone as well. That used to be a nice feature to hard press a physical key on the keyboard and it dial the contact assigned. Hope this helps before you dive in at the unlocked price. I returned mine as well.
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The Otterbox is a great product! It's a cool protective coat for your Blackberry. I am going to purchase several as gifts for a couple of my co-workers. I receved prompt fast shipment. I will purchase again from this vendor.
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I am totally satisfied with this purchase and wish I had purchased it sooner ( like as soon as I received my Playbook)! I highly recommend this for anyone who has a Blackberry Playbook!
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It does everything I was expecting it to. And more. I bought one for my wife and she loves it. I will recommend it. BlackBerry Good Job.
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As a former Blackberry user it was quite interesting to read about the company's rise and fall.  It supports the the theory changes is inevitable and constant vigilance and improvement are required.

I do appreciate that this is not a business self-help book and the only lesson I take away is that change will occur and so do people's taste in a product.

I recommend this book.
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My old Blackberry Curve stopped working. I tried both the Blackberry Q10 and the Samsung 4, but I did not have the right touch for either.
I was happy to find  a brand new Blackberry 9700 World Phone at under $100, unlocked  with warranty from Mango Wireless, but later became scared when I read horror stories about companies shipping reconditioned phones sold as new, old batteries, etc. and some that did not work at all in various parts of South America to which I travel.
The phone arrived exactly as promised, in 2 or 3 days, in a new sealed Blackberry box, with a charger and battery. I put in my old SIM card and was almost ready to go!
I received quite a bit of tech support from T-Mobile to set up my e-mail, etc. because I am not handy.
Very satisfied with the product and Mango Wireless which sold it to me.
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Dave Mabe's "Blackberry Hacks" is perfect for all Blackberry users, whether you are new to this amazing piece of technology or a seasoned veteran.  Virtually taking the cover off of your Blackberry so you can get into the guts of it, this book will give you all the necessary tips and tricks of the trade, going far beyond just simply receiving your email and using the calculator!!

This is a perfect guide for all Blackberry users who want to go from "newber" to "uber" in no time at all!!

***** RECOMMENDED
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The blackberry playbook tablet 32gb received it in perfect condition, and works perfect recommend them serious and responsible! And you can buy in total security!
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I totally recommend this product if you're looking for a back-up battery, it's light, elegant, and extremely useful. As for a blackberry user, I would fully charge my phone at least three times before I need to recharge this back-up battery.
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The flavor is  exceptional it is not overly sweet. You can taste the blackberry and it has just a little tartness to it. No bad afte taste. My grandkids love it.
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After using it for six months here are my observations-
* Excellent 3G and 2G network - This is not know to many. My partner has iphone6 and she always has network problem while Blackberry gives very good network speed. My partner uses my Blackberry's tethering feature to browse on iphone. I found this phone to fetch mails even in remote places where even 2G network is weak.
* Excellent keyboard

Worst part of this or any Blackberry phone is "Very limited apps".
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I really love this device and weirdly enough I preached how I would never return to a keyboard device.

Pros:
- Feels very good in the hand; makes more sense as a two handed device but one hand use still doable.
- Display is gorgeous and picture/video quality is excellent.
- Upgrading from an all touch, the typing transition takes some getting use to obviously but after a day of use -- good to go. I'm upgrading from the Z10, so i love that the key is touch sensitive to gestures i.e. flick up word suggestions etc.
- Love the zoom-in/out option for android apps; useful on apps not built responsive to varying screen dimensions.
- Battery life is amazing. Avg 1 day and 10 hours with heavy use.
- Unrelated to hardware, but the Blackberry Blend app works seamless and does everything as advertised well.
- Sound quality is great over voice calls/BBM/music etc.
- Comes with 10.3 OS, lots a new features/legacy features are included.
- Amazon app store is conveniently loaded out of the box (I still mostly use Snap -- it's a Google Play app store client)

Cons:
- Currently, not all android apps support this form factor.
- At the moment, the keyboard cant be used as a track pad on the home screen i.e. swiping through the app drawer. (mostly for in-app use cases)
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I love Antonio's videos and articles.
And digging through them can be very entertaining.
Yet, to have one visit shop on your phone it's way another level.
Thank you Antonio for making your business our betterment.