I use my Z30 like this all the time. Very handy when I'm at a hotel or staying at a friend's place and have my phone plugged in HDMI or Miracast. The TV in my hotel room and my Z30 means I don't have to lug along a laptop when I go somewhere. I also use it at home the odd time on my 60" TV .. very cool.
You had mentioned not knowing how you would actually use that, which I'm assuming on a regular basis or extended periods, but I've used miracast with my Z30 in a similar setup for various tasks. Maybe not always ideal, but a charger, keyboard, mouse, and miracast dongle can fit into the pocket of a suitcase vs. a portion of the main compartment. Not to mention that the most expensive component (the phone) stays protected in my pocket and not as vulnerable in a packed bag, let alone if you have to check the bag for an airline. Quite impressive how much the smartphone has closed the gap on laptop and desktop computers over the years.
Thank you, that is a very useful review. Creative. Just ordered Passport for a trial for company for especially secure online banking purposes. Received first one of sample shipment, not even had time to open it but seems very promising.
nice. I've always been fascinated by using our mobile devices as general purpose pc. Not a FULL replacement (for like editing video or graphic design) but email/video/writing and even spreadsheets to a certain degree.
J.williams I'm wondering if you can help me out I love this one and the main reasons is because you can always Miracast it to your TV quick question I have the logitech K 400 is When I punch on the keyboard doesn't come up on the screen like the letter does but it's totally the wrong letter ??
j willaim--hi i am from England so could you give me a proper named description of the cable as shown on your blackberry passort as used as p c and the name of the mouse please --thank you very much for replying !:O) dig your reviews :O)
EXCELLENT REVIEW, J WILLIAMS AFTER YOUR REVIEW I BOUGHT INATEC BLUETOOTH KEYBOARDS AND BLUETOOTH MOUSE BUT WAS PUZZLED, YOU TALKED ABOUT A CABLE DONGLE-WHICH YOU PLUGGED INTO THE BLACKBERRY PASSPORT--QUESTION ,WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CABLE ?
it might happen, if they find a licensee for BBOS. Your comment is 4 years old and they're still looking for one. There might something emerge in China #wouldbenice
Do you not understand what Continuum is? Because pairing your phone with a mouse and keyboard isn't the same. Nor is that ability a Blackberry thing. There are tons of phones that can do this, but the purpose of Continuum is to run a desktop experience from your phone on external monitors.
The most beautiful smartphone - ever!!
I use my Z30 like this all the time. Very handy when I'm at a hotel or staying at a friend's place and have my phone plugged in HDMI or Miracast. The TV in my hotel room and my Z30 means I don't have to lug along a laptop when I go somewhere. I also use it at home the odd time on my 60" TV .. very cool.
i love my blackberry passpoirt....i hope they continue bb os.....
You had mentioned not knowing how you would actually use that, which I'm assuming on a regular basis or extended periods, but I've used miracast with my Z30 in a similar setup for various tasks. Maybe not always ideal, but a charger, keyboard, mouse, and miracast dongle can fit into the pocket of a suitcase vs. a portion of the main compartment. Not to mention that the most expensive component (the phone) stays protected in my pocket and not as vulnerable in a packed bag, let alone if you have to check the bag for an airline.
Quite impressive how much the smartphone has closed the gap on laptop and desktop computers over the years.
Thank you, that is a very useful review. Creative. Just ordered Passport for a trial for company for especially secure online banking purposes. Received first one of sample shipment, not even had time to open it but seems very promising.
Nice! I won't a Passport now. Just so I can see my wife roll her eyes at me when i use it as a PC.
Jason Colby lol, good one...lol
nice. I've always been fascinated by using our mobile devices as general purpose pc. Not a FULL replacement (for like editing video or graphic design) but email/video/writing and even spreadsheets to a certain degree.
awesome video
love the BB Pass
That's cool. I think that sealed the deal for me to pick a classic up
Can you use the Docking station to connect the passport to a screen and then use as bluetooth mouse and a bluetooth keyboard?
This is pretty cool.. I would use it like this when I get lazy...
Which color and shape did you prefer black,red, white or the silver edition j.williams
can you mirror the passports screen on a tv while the bluetooth and mouse connected at the same time?
can I do that with BlackBerry classic ?
J.williams I'm wondering if you can help me out I love this one and the main reasons is because you can always Miracast it to your TV quick question I have the logitech K 400 is When I punch on the keyboard doesn't come up on the screen like the letter does but it's totally the wrong letter ??
sir i want black berry passport ..your opinion please sir..good or bad
My plan is to do as you did but miracast it to my tv.
Nice Intro! Great feature!
j willaim--hi i am from England so could you give me a proper named description of the cable as shown on your blackberry passort as used as p c and the name of the mouse
please --thank you very much for replying !:O) dig your reviews :O)
with bluetrack keyboard and mouse You wouldn't need cable but to charge it.
EXCELLENT REVIEW, J WILLIAMS AFTER YOUR REVIEW I BOUGHT INATEC BLUETOOTH KEYBOARDS AND BLUETOOTH MOUSE BUT WAS PUZZLED, YOU TALKED ABOUT A CABLE DONGLE-WHICH YOU PLUGGED INTO THE BLACKBERRY PASSPORT--QUESTION ,WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CABLE ?
They should make a blackberry passport+, with the
Processor: snapdragon 805
Screen:5.7" 2560 x 1440
Battery:3400 mAh
That would be the best blackberry
Perhaps all-touch
No, that failed last time
it might happen, if they find a licensee for BBOS. Your comment is 4 years old and they're still looking for one. There might something emerge in China
#wouldbenice
wow! I want one now!!
Can you use docs to go with the keyboard?
Andrew Fuchs Yes, sure can!
***** okay. that's very cool. thanks!
Where do you buy the keyboard ?
+Alex Celaya Amazon
Those blackberries at the end tho 😂
Do you love you Blackberry Passport?
I saw your video
Kevin Velez But, I dont have any video.
Mike Oporto that blackberry passport video u have
Kevin Velez None.
j willams in your review you plugged in a mouse--what name ?
+michael wright Just a little one from Walmart, $10
J WILLIAMS--THIS ENGLAND ,BUT I WILL LOOK , HAVE YOU A PART NUMBER
And Microsoft says their "continium" innovation... BlackBerry 10 is the best! They didn't advertise it correctly..
Do you not understand what Continuum is? Because pairing your phone with a mouse and keyboard isn't the same. Nor is that ability a Blackberry thing. There are tons of phones that can do this, but the purpose of Continuum is to run a desktop experience from your phone on external monitors.
blown away!
awesome
Can you type emails?