BlackBerry KEYone Review: Go for it, BEST YET!
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- Опубліковано 27 тра 2017
- Available unlocked in the US starting on May 31st for $549! I'd go for the unlocked models! If you want your security updates don't let carriers get in the way. This device is GREAT for getting things done! But it is NOT a media device. Nonetheless, I have enjoyed my time with it!
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*And yes... the keyboard is backlit* And oops, I meant Snapdragon 835 for the S8.
Erica Griffin can u get the honor magic and review it
Erica Griffin still you are confused i guess.. it has SD 625. which is best battery sufficient processors they said!
Erica Griffin could you disable the universal search app and see if you notice a big speed difference? This really helped on the Priv and didn't see anyone mention this anywhere on either phones. Thank you for the great review!
Rajesh Choudhary nope, she confused the 835 with a supposedly 825, nothing wrong with it, Qualcomm needs to get their shit together with the naming.
Watching the video before being a smarty pants helps.
Rena Chan But, he wasn't being a smarty pants at all. Maybe you shouldn't jump to conclusions. The way the wording is, you would think she was talking about the BB but she wasn't. Yes, Erica mentioned the Blackberry having an SD625... Yes, she mentioned the Galaxy having a SD825 before correcting herself. People make mistakes. Move on.
I bought this phone because of physical keyboard but hooked on to it due to the "battery". This phone doesn't want to die.
Really? That's good to hear. Been wanting to upgrade from my BB Q10.
This phone is gonna be super under rated. It looks amazing, very convenient and productive. No gimmicks here but the bells and whistles that it has are actually useful in everyday life situations. This is the Android phone that could get me to move from iPhone back over to Android. And the price of it is beautiful! Good job blackberry
Blackberry - now that's thinking outside the box. legitimate construction and design
Made by Alcatel though
No need to get offended. I thought the KeyOne was coengineered by Alcatel like the DTEK models. My bad.
No one is getting offended but you, bro.
If you say so, buddy.
Except for the whole.. Screen falling out issue
Dad has been begging for a smartphone with a keyboard for years -- I'm gonna show him this video. He'll love it
I've been waiting for this baby for 10 years, so had to get on the UK release day. Very happy with it since, I would never go back to a touch screen device. Battery and camera are great too.
I'm on my 3rd Blackberry (Curve, Q5, Classic) and will be getting the KEYone soon. I'm ashamed to admit I've never set up a shortcut on any of them - will make amends with this one.
Got to use the KEYone a couple of weeks back -- on top of what Erica says, it just feels very... well-considered. Like almost everything was thought through and designed to integrate with everything else. You still have to like hardware keyboards to make the most of it, but it's a genuinely good Android phone.
I got mine yesterday and it's great. Nostalgic, very well built, keyboard is outstanding, screen is surprisingly good (looks like an OLED), and it's faster than the 625 would imply. Will be my daily driver for quite awhile...
Its an IPS LCD not an OLED
Troy Davis Jr yes it's an IPS. I meant it looks as good as an OLED
Mad Rat do u still like it?
it is more attractive than iPhone
I miss the days of phones with keyboards, those days ended around 2011 or 2012. :(
I wish every phone had this type of design instead of glass! This looks so good!
Great Video!! I absolutely love how in depth, you go into your reviews! Now, I know exactly what I would get with this device. I really appreciate the time and study you put into your videos! Thank you 👍😀
This is one of the best reviews I've seen for this device. I like how you stay close up and tight to it and do an in depth test drive of the functionality.
Sent from my slightly jealous Nexus.
haven't watched your phone reviews for a long time, you have improved and sounds very professional and concise. thank you.
Great review of a great phone. I don't know who decided to get rid of all the buttons on phones. Every phone is the same theses days and there is no excitement anymore. Maybe a GIVEAWAY is in order 😉
i was sold to it when i saw shift+swipe to select :D
I still whine about how tricky it can be to get copy and paste to work on modern phones. I remember shift and using the trackpad on my old bold 9900. Those were the days
talk about using ctrl-c ctrl-v for copy and paste in combination with dual screen in Android N
I always have to smile when people start to like features BlackBerry had since almost forever. I was sold on it when the Q10 came out. Bummer that there were not enough people switch to it then. A world with iOS, Android and BB10 would've been more senseful than iOS, Android and WP slowly fading away.
I was sold when i see the design..
Capacitive swiping AND spacebar page downs are not only butter, but icing on the cake for short and long tap character assignment! I literally JUST wowed at this with awesome voice. Can't wait
Going back and seeing this review I think it really presents a good summary of the KEYone's features and reasons to buy. Other than an occasional lag I have enjoyed it for over a year and a half. Good job, Erica!
What a great video for those that want to see how it would work on normal daily use activities that some of us do and are currently using BB10 devices. Love the video.
Now that's how to review a device. Thank you. Getting this May 31st in Canada.
Really good, useful review - nice one Erica. Best critique style I have seen in a long time!
I've been waiting for this review for so long, almost never buy a new phone without looking up if you've done a review of the phone. Love your reviews! So helpful! :)
Yes! That Breath of the Wild wallpaper 👌 love it
Thanks for the review Miss Griffin..I would venture to say you did just about the best and honest review..Awaiting my new Keyone on Sprint.
OMG i been waiting for you to do the review for this phone for so long! Thank you!
Oh, my God, I LOVE your Legend of Zelda phone background! And your review was incredible! This is my dream phone! Thank you SO much!
That was a great review! I have the priv and wanted to see this phone in comparison. You answered all my questions and even way more than I would have thought to ask. I don't need any more information about this phone after seeing this, so I thank you!
Your video was extremely helpful for me. I looked at this phone earlier today and now that I've see your video I'm pretty sure it will be a good phone for me.
You've made the best BlackBerry KEYone review that I've seen. I'm going to get one to replace my iPhone SE that I've been using for work!
Thank you for a well balanced and fair review of a Blackberry device which is rare to come by in this day and age. Shame that the camera seems to be the weakest link as many industries do have wide uses of good photos in professional settings. Nonetheless, I can't wait to get my hands on this phone once it is released in my home market as Whatsapp is ceasing support for my Blackberry Passport (with Blackberry's OS very soon :)
I have watched a few of your reviews over the last year or two, and I must say that I have not seen a review anywhere else that is as detailed as yours while still managing not to get too long and boring. If I really want to know a device in depth I look for your reviews. Great work! 👍🏻 And while I have never used a blackberry, I kinda wish that this device would have been available when I bought my HTC Desire Z back in 2011. It looks like a very solid Android device for those who still want a physical keyboard. Let's just hope they keep updating it with new Android versions and more importantly, security updates, for a long time.
I've been an Android "power" user for years now and I decided to give my gf my G6 to get the keyone since I've been dying for a physical keyboard and honestly this is my favorite phone of all time. It's the perfect combo of android and blackberry.
I do miss that beautiful 16:9 aspect ratio on the G6, but it's so refreshing to see something actually different and geared towards the primary functional of a phone, being communication. I was worried about the older processor but it has been flawless so far. Battery life has been stupid good. If you're even considering this phone, just try it. I'm convinced that once most people try it and see how nice it is to have that BB keyboard, they will be sold.
Thank u , I already realized what was the difference between priv and key one , what a good information also quilt details!
The front of this phone is the best use of space I've EVER seen on a smartphone. The number of things you can do with that keyboard to enhance productivity and efficiency is mind-boggling.
Real nice job going over this device especially liked the time spent on the keyboard.
Thank you so much for this review ! I was looking soooo much of reviews to know a little more about the keys of the keyboard, the touching etc. And you review is the best !!!!!! Thanks also for doing it without music and other extra sounds !!! 👆💪💪💪💪
You have the best reviews. Always an excellent job.
Best review yet. Actually shows the power of keyboard. Love the shift key trick!!!
Always love your detailed reviews!!! Keeep up the good work
Very in depth and helpful review, was thinking of getting this or pixel 2.
Nice review! Fair and balanced. I would love to get a KEYone, but will have to wait until I can afford to buy off contract as I recently acquired a Priv, which I absolutely love. Good job.
Great review as always. I'm really intrigued by this phone, big Blackberry fan from way back. Tempted to pick one up for my work phone
As I remember using my BBBold, it remembers the words that you type especially the dialects/ lingo's that you used. Really is helpful using the swipe typing.
Thank you for the video. Just ordered a KeyOne ( black ed.) from Telus, long battery life, secure and your description of the keyboard was my deciding factor (miss my Blackberry Bold). Was torn between the Motion and Pixel2. I work on the water, north coast BC, alot of rain and storms so the IP67 was a strong consideration, so ill see if I made a wise decision. Merci pour la video, and looking forward in the KeyOne and figuring out the awesome Keyboard. 😕
I've been waiting on your review! you didn't disappoint. thanks! true, the space can't be used to wake up the phone, but you can tap the screen to wake up the phone. I can't believe it , but I think I'm buying this phone day one. now if only Verizon will show the phone on their website.
Such a very useful review! Enjoy your video so much! Just considering about can I really go back to a physical keyboard although I really do like this. Hope to see your HTC u11 review in soon!
yes Erica, there are many other reviews, but that's what I was waiting for.
thank you !
I loved your thorough review! Thank you for addressing pretty much everything from the features, to pros & cons, and the useful tips. I might buy this next, but I don't know if I can part with my Priv?
Fantastic review, other reviewers ignored the power features of this device ... can't wait to pick it up :D
One of the best reviews I've seen. Thanks.
you surprise me. you're a really underrated tech reviewer! you're one of the best!
you show and do many unusual things like the gamut graphs.
I really hope you get more and more popular! keep up the good work!
Thanks for a awesome review, the best I've seen!!!
I played with one today and was very impressed and am a cell phone maniac and work for a cell carrier as a supervisor.
I've had mine for a couple of weeks now and it is beautiful.
I am waiting for blackberry KeyTwo.
Evy N, wait 1 year.
Evy N Just like how I'm still waiting for the Priv 2
MuzzFury5 There is no Priv 2
EJ FM actually not true. It's the #1 selling smartphone on amazon and best buy and is in extremely high demand. BlackBerry has what Android hasn't - hard core security! It's also a fine looking sturdy device, most people are not concerned about high specs and many ex blackberry fans will switch to the Keyone over time.
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Hey Erica, awesome review of the Blackberry KEYnote. I like the keyboard and the sturdy design on the back. The screen looks amazing and scrollling looks very intuitive and responsive. Love that Breath of the Wild screensaver it looked really crisp on the KEYnote's screen. I appreciate your honest and in-depth review of this phone, I'm still considering whether to get this or the Galaxy S8+ by the end of the year. Great video Erica.
Thanks I appreciate the heads up!
QUANTUM EL I have the S8 and the battery is amazing. Sometimes I get 8 hours of SoT. That being said, this phone looks amazing. While choosing, just consider what you personally user a phone for. The S8 is easily gonna give you a better media experience, and the camera is actually mind blowing. If your phone is a business, email, Twitter, and text machine, then for sure go for the keyone. Just don't pick it because you see that it does what it does REALLY well. You might not have very much need for what it does.
Thanks HopperDragon, I'm thinking that I would get the KEYone now for business and later in the year pick up the S8 because I actually do love the look of the S8 and could use a phone that gives me a better media experience. I appreciate the info Hopper.
I hope we see more from blackberry like this in the future, really nice model
ugh damn it. I'm on a trip and always enjoy your feedback. look forward to watch this when I get home.
Very informative and we'll balanced review as usual Erica. Thanks so much! I'm definitely getting this device. It has everything I love about using my passport and will give me the things I miss from android. Although I love bb10 this will be android with the great bb flavor build in! Thanks again.
She just taught me how to select and delete easily on my BlackBerry Priv and I've had it over a year! Blackberry has always produced devices with hidden functionality that you either stumble upon, or learn from others along the way.
ur videos just enjoyable and a lot fun to watch, especially with beautiful BlackBerry!
Erica Awesome Review Thanks so much appreciate it.Hope you and the Family have a Wonderful Holiday Weekend.And all stay safe.Thanks again Deb 👍
very good video i just got my Keyone Yesterdat and it's much better than I was expecting.
Your reviews are the best!
Most thorough review I’ve watch period great job 🐳
Wow!!! Thank you Erica Griffin for the great informative review. I'm very impressed with your review as well impressed with the phone itself. I just ordered mine today from Sprint!!! Yes Sprint is carrying the BlackBerry Keyone now and can be ordered online or go to a Sprint store! Sprint refused to carry BlackBerry for many years and I almost switched away from Sprint. Until now I was stuck with the BlackBerry Q10 and I have got to say I wish they would've come out with a design like this years ago and they would've retained a lot of mobile device customers from going to iPhone or Samsung. Again, yes they should've done this years ago. I can't wait to get my order delivered. * And no I don't work for Sprint or Blackberry, I'm just a avid BlackBerry fan!
Love the keyone, now give us a powerhouse. 4k display, stereo speakers, keep the battery and a powerful camera.
Ben Valenzuela if you make it 4k it will eat the battery life. the camera is the pixel one.
TheEseJandro it wouldn't as much as some other phones running the 835.
Good honest review of the K1. The pkb looks great and the phone looks really premium. I intend to get one once my upgrade is due. Did you mention the blackberry hub as I don't remember if you did or not. Anyway I enjoyed the review and think you have done an excellent job as always.
My main draws are the physical keyboard and the large battery. I have been using virtual keyboard for a year now and I'm very excited to get back to the physical keyboard.
I so want this phone
How abt the cellular reception? Instead of turning on flight mode, can show how good the reception is please?
this one is the best review. this is what we need in reviews
Erica, the best reviews. Hi from Rome !
Great wallpaper! Thanks for the good review very informative.
It's worth mentioning that the predictive text that you swipe up to use gets better and better, as it learns your word choices and begins suggesting words that you personally are more likely to use.
Great review!!! I'm currently using a bb keyone and I love it!!! And like you said it is my dream blackberry phone!!! Perhaps they could've made it better for gaming but regardless I'm a very satisfied customer!!! Cheers
For emojis you can also keep the 0 or mic button, next to left shift, pressed for a couple of seconds, it shows the emojis option
+Fawad Bilgrami I did annotate that
Sorry had my annotations off, cool
Fawad Bilgrami you can't turn burned in annotations off. It's a part of the video that I put in there as I was creating it.
Now that Blackberry is using android instead of BB10, is it possible to read, write and send emails offline with the Blackberry Hub? I'm looking to buy this phone, but if it's like Gmail where you have to be connected to the internet all the time, then it loses one of its' key features.
I love how you review 💜
Great in-depth review for a great device. Very sharp and industrious looking. BlackBerry is the contrarians of the smartphone world and they delivered with the KeyOne. The joint-venture with TCL is what they needed.
I really love it... can't wait to have it when it available in my country..
I own a KeyOne, and it's awesome!! I'm an engineer that needs this phone. And it works great. I love it. It does exactly what I need. It's the best android phone one will ever get. Good review.
thanks erica for this extremely solid review! i always trust your opinion!
Got the keyone a few weeks ago. yep, it's my dream phone. It's a strange feeling owning this device, have wanted a no nonsense, robust android device with BlackBerry productivity features for years. Now that I have it I don't really know how to feel about it, it's nice having a device that isn't fragile, I don't fuss over it, I just do things quickly on it then put it down, it has great battery life and i'm not worried about breaking my phone like I was when I had an iphone or curved display. it's built the way a smartphone should be. love the android keyboard shortcuts. shortpress 't' to check local traffic congestion, longpress 'g' to open google maps, shortpress 'g' to launch driving mode of google maps. 'h' navigates me home when i'm unsure of how to get out of a remote location. so many more shortcuts but I think you get the jist. keyboard browser is unreal also. so many qwerty navigation shortcuts.
I've been waiting for this review Erica ☺️
Awesome detailed review - good job
Erica Griffin thank you so much for showing the emoji font! I'm glad that they stuck with default google emoji. On the hands-on/first impression videos, people pointed out that the backlight on the keyboard was uneven or dim on certain keys. Can you share if this is also the case with yours?
Finally, the phone I've been waiting for!
I love keyboards and although Blackberrys are not my fav phones, I might pick one up just because of that. I loved the Priv sliding keyboard, and I hope they might do it again soon. Great vid!
As someone who uses the Priv for 4K stabilized video that looks really nice, the stabilization options for the KeyOne are pretty disappointing. But then again, I was never considering replacing my Priv anyway. Slideout keyboard and QHD display are important for me.
Never been a big entertainment fan; and that is why I love Blackberry. My phone life is all about calling, texting, emailing and every now and then reading and replying on FB Messenger. Running on android OS with BB security software makes me want to put my Passport to rest. Kudos to your very good review, concise but very informative and helpful to someone trying to decide to upgrade or switch over. Double thumbs up!!
Erica,
Thanks for the review. I learned a lot from it to enhance my use of the device beyond what I'd picked up in the couple weeks I've had it!
What app did you use to bring up the hardware data on the device?
Much appreciated.
That was excellent. Thanks. I have gotten tired of the thin glass stuff.
I love this idea from BlackBerry. I love companies who try to introduce something different. I am looking forward to obtain this phone and I hope Blackberry will continue with this design. 80% of smartphones nowadays look and feel exactly the same. BlackBerry just introduces something different and interesting. I love it.
Thanks so much for your review Erica! I've been using iPhones for some time now, and obviously there is the inter connectivity between devices etc. But I miss my BB phone a lot! Something just special about! And I ain't a kid who's watching movies, and switching between apps at high speed, crossing the road...and not watching the oncoming car that's about to mow me down:-). Ok I'm older!!!!
What's the deal re switching to the keytone from Apple, contacts...photos...sim cards etc. Do I have to start anew? Lose everything?
i love this phone so much
Speaking from the iPhone 7, this phone is actually really nice. The battery seems really good and having a physical keyboard is something which I used to really enjoy about having the Palm Pre back in the day.
I got the PRIV at launch and it has treated me fairly well. One thing about the flip up keyboard though is that it is easy to forget about and I sometimes use the software keyboard when I could be using the much nicer hardware keyboard. This is why the KEYone intrigues me. Many of the keyboard features present on the PRIV are also on the KEYone so I'm already use to it. It also seems they've added some features. Moreover, I'm happy to see that the camera still shoots in 16:9 aspect ratios given then screen. RAW capability is something I've wanted on the PRIV as well especially since the JPEG doesn't also produce the correct color, even if you adjust the white balance beforehand, but they just haven't added it. What's frustrating is that sometimes the camera previews in the correct color but it's adjusted away once you capture. I can trick the meter sometimes but it's quite difficult. The only awkwardness on the KEYone seems to be landscape games and watching wide-screen UA-cam videos. I don't really play games but I do watch UA-cam a fair amount. For that reason, I'm also considering the DTEK60. But then, there's no beautiful keyboard.
Great video....I just got one of these phones. Learnt some neat tricks :-)