[Official] BlackBerry Priv: the Android Slider

[xtramadness]

haha, i think the main reason is Bb10 is becoming "obsolete" riao. A pity though. I think its gesture based UI is not that bad and also more variety is better for us consumers

Well... And makes market confusing for less tech inclined ppl~

 

[jlekssp]

not sure how true is this...but really looking forward to a dual sim blackberry..
http://www.priceinindian.in/blackberry-priv

 

[myhairverypain]

Wonder if priv will have the classic bb led light super bright one. Miss it so much!

 

[koxinga]

64 bit (Snapdragon 808), 4k recording, Blackberry Safeguard app

http://n4bb.com/blackberry-priv-64-bit-4k-video-confirmed/

 

[kchinbeng]

Any idea when it will arrive in Singapore Telcom?

 

[xtramadness]

Chillax. When its launched, then we will know when it will come

 

[koxinga]

https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/3o0khy/i_got_a_chance_to_play_with_the_priv_my/

thinner than Note5, although heavier. commenter suggested that it will be out by end of this means. if it is retail, probably Nov.

 

[xtramadness]

https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/3o0khy/i_got_a_chance_to_play_with_the_priv_my/

thinner than Note5, although heavier. commenter suggested that it will be out by end of this means. if it is retail, probably Nov.

http://www.ourberries.com/2015/08/29/is-this-the-blackberry-slider-venice/

Full specs will be out within the weeks

 

[schubaltz]

Cant wait for more info to be released

 

[pilotsnoopy]

will surely get this phone.......best balance...

 

[xtramadness]

If you want the first review of the device..

http://derstandard.at/2000023033407/Priv-Hands-on-with-Blackberrys-first-Android-phone

 

[myhairverypain]

If you want the first review of the device..

http://derstandard.at/2000023033407/Priv-Hands-on-with-Blackberrys-first-Android-phone

Seems quite negative

"So-so device... with expensive price point"

 

[xtramadness]

Seems quite negative

"So-so device... with expensive price point"

Its true. Been quite sometime since 808 etc is in market... Plus so many players in Android... Most android makers are in the red....

 

[koxinga]

price point is reportedly around the USD$630 mark. If it is true, then it is comparable to iPhone

that's pushing at the top end of the android market, Xperia Z5/Galaxy S6 territory. consumer wise, would someone chose this over the usual brands? i think it is tough.

 

[xtramadness]

price point is reportedly around the USD$630 mark. If it is true, then it is comparable to iPhone

that's pushing at the top end of the android market, Xperia Z5/Galaxy S6 territory. consumer wise, would someone chose this over the usual brands? i think it is tough.

http://ourberries.com/2015/10/12/blackberry-priv-to-have-a-price-of-us630/

BlackBerry will also not be the only one pushing 808/810 into the market this few months...

 

[myhairverypain]

Specs wise i would say its pretty similar to Sony Z5. Z5 rrp 998 vs Priv 885. However Sony is considered pretty late in the game as other makers like LG G4 and HTC M9 with similar specs already out earlier this year and rumoured to be releasing their flagships with 820 early next year. LG G4 as of now is only $700 or so.

To make matters worse the hype over 820 and its significant improvement over 810 seems to put 808 deep in the shadows. Might be really bad for Priv if another brand announces their 820 flagship shortly after Priv goes on sale.

Imo if Priv goes on sale within 2015 with that price point maybe still can swallow but if its in 2016 then ppl rather just wait a bit for other makers to announce their new phones. Lets hope all goes well for BB.

Still deciding between Z5p or Priv.

 

[koxinga]

The strategy is not so clear. Those on still BB might not switch so readily as 1) they still be on reasonably new devices (Passport, Q30) and longer upgrade cycles 2) Enterprise customers likely to wait and see. For the consumers, brand awareness is low, and high price invites comparison with competitors.

 

[schubaltz]

Anyone still getting it just for the keyboard?

 

[myhairverypain]

Was looking at the John Chen Priv demo vid and realised he kept swiping up like in BB10. OMG if the finalized Priv has gestures from BB10 they really can take my money already.

 

[FactoryEffex]

Anyone still getting it just for the keyboard?

I never own a BB before, but would Iike to use back physical keyboard so likely will buy it. I retired my LG G3 and looted a brand new nexus 6 32gb a week ago so wait see approach on the review.. Another factor would be the price, if around $750-$850 will be even better.

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