BlackBerry Phones in 2020 - What Are Your Options?

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 13 дек 2024

Комментарии • 1 тыс.

  • @mikeylejan8849
    @mikeylejan8849 4 года назад +321

    BlackBerry devices just look so classy.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад +13

      Yeah they do. For sure.

    • @kevb3047
      @kevb3047 4 года назад +3

      TechO.- do you know how to make a keyboard shortcut for the drag-down notifications?
      Much respect for your appreciation for these superior devices, just subbed, stay healthy.

    • @ublorman-117
      @ublorman-117 4 года назад +5

      KeyOne Black Edition Baby!!!

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад

      @@ublorman-117 yup yup. Great phone

    • @meghibernardo1560
      @meghibernardo1560 4 года назад

      I like classic things

  • @lilmoris1
    @lilmoris1 4 года назад +217

    BB should've made an upgraded Passport that runs Android, would have been sick

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад +20

      Yeah it would have. So many of us wanted to see that phone happen

    • @lilmoris1
      @lilmoris1 4 года назад +11

      @@TechOdyssey Passport has been getting some love recently. I'm thinking it will start to get some support from indie devs and stuff, much like what the legendary HTC HD2 had back in the day... But still, would be amazing to se an updated Passport with one of those infinity displays and a keyboard, flagship specs and all that...

    • @ninamala6033
      @ninamala6033 4 года назад +6

      Unihertz Titan is something like a massive BB Passport running Android. Have you heard about it?

    • @poulardu
      @poulardu 4 года назад +1

      @@ninamala6033 look for the passport silver edition I think it has some Android capabilities.

    • @bradleycarlton3223
      @bradleycarlton3223 4 года назад +4

      If in Toronto I'll update you softwear to Android

  • @navpreetanand1606
    @navpreetanand1606 4 года назад +118

    I still use my blackberry passport still rocks

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад +4

      Awesome. Which model do you have? Do you sideload apps onto it?

    • @mixedartsofmartialmadness5219
      @mixedartsofmartialmadness5219 4 года назад

      Is that cdma compatible do you know??

    • @Allyyy102
      @Allyyy102 4 года назад

      @@TechOdyssey Yesi installed a lot. ❤️

    • @taz_brown
      @taz_brown 4 года назад +1

      I use the BB Passport Silver Edition. I love BB10. I am going to get the White one soon off of EBay.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад

      @@taz_brown nice. I think the white one is my favorite. I used to have one. I had been looking at them before I got this one.

  • @shikitotofficial9510
    @shikitotofficial9510 4 года назад +9

    I remember my BB curve and been using it for a years then upgraded to BB LEAP.. i miss BB OS.

  • @Steeee.Veeee.O
    @Steeee.Veeee.O 4 года назад +88

    I thought I was the only blackberry die hard..... Everyone is on iPhones which I HATE!!!! Keep it up dude!

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад +4

      Thanks a lot man. I appreciate it. And no, you're not the only one!

    • @alexandracarton8005
      @alexandracarton8005 4 года назад +1

      KEY2 LE - awesome..... I love it!!!

    • @ankaz4469
      @ankaz4469 4 года назад +6

      Living without blackberry is my biggest fear.

    • @abdomination
      @abdomination 4 года назад +1

      at least apple supports their phones forever haha

    • @dokorobia8713
      @dokorobia8713 4 года назад +2

      They killed off blackberry because it is secure

  • @laverdadbuscador
    @laverdadbuscador 4 года назад +1

    Muscle memory is such an underrated selling point. It's the biggest reason to buying a pkb phone.
    I can walk around and type without looking at my phone. I know it's accurate. It makes it safer to use in a lot of instances. It can make social situations a little less rude. I can type under my desk while still talking face to face with someone. It saves me time, because I hate having to stop what I'm doing (say in a store) to text someone. I just wanna type while walking....do so with a glass slab is just rude and you often get in people's way, or you gotta waste your time and step to the side.

  • @HarshitRautela
    @HarshitRautela 4 года назад +3

    I still have my z10, and I use it in tandem to my android device. And, its more than a connecting device. I use it as a secure storage device, especially for storing passwords in its password keeper. I keep music in it, and use it to open PowerPoints, excel sheets, word documents, and PDF. Also, I use it as a notepad. It's very useful.

  • @whatwouldyoudoslides8038
    @whatwouldyoudoslides8038 4 года назад +10

    I check on blackberry every 2 months to see if they are hopeful getting back up

  • @Hiltegard
    @Hiltegard 4 года назад +4

    My first Blackberry was a Curve 8830 and my last Blackberry was the Bold 9930. I really loved my Blackberries for a time. Switched to iPhone in 2012 and haven’t left iOS since. There are still days I miss that 9930 physical keyboard. BB still had the best keyboards I’ve ever used.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад +1

      They really are fantastic phones. I have been using BlackBerries since 2005 and hopefully there will be more phones in the future.

  • @jessii_d
    @jessii_d 4 года назад +30

    you reminded me just how much I love and miss blackberry. im so sad to hear their contract is up in august.which is shocking and confusing bc I watched a few key3 videos and I absolutely fell IN LOVE with it! I switched to iPhone from a BB and I missed it so much. I wish back in the mid-to late 2000's, blackberry kept up with the times and the speeds of the phone bc I thought they were such a great phone. not long after switching to iPhones, I ended up loathing them. I have had nothing but problems with iPhones. and I would so much rather a physical keyboard which a lot of people were dragging in a lot of videos. I hope theres some sort of solution with BB and they continue making phones and getting better and better. I would LOVE to have another BB!!

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад +2

      We will have to wait and see. It sucks that the licensing agreement is ending but maybe it’s for the best. TCL and BlackBerry Mobile didn’t do a great job with supporting the devices or quality control. I’m not going to give up yet. Waiting to see what happens after the licensing agreement ends to see if they announce a new one with someone else. Going to have to wait and see... but who knows.

    • @jessii_d
      @jessii_d 4 года назад +2

      TechOdyssey dang, well that sucks and is sad to hear that they shot themselves in the foot. I’ll continue to have hope too! These phones nowadays are 😒 frustrating. I’m about to place my iPhone on top of a firecracker and watch it explode 😆

    • @tempest411
      @tempest411 4 года назад +4

      Why did you ever feel you had to switch phones? My first Blackberry was the original Pearl in around '07, which didn't last very long thanks to the mechanical track ball. but it did get me hooked on the concept..Then I got a Blackberry Curve in '09. That lasted until 2015, when i picked up a Blackberry Classic. The keyboard on that started to become glitchy, from a few keys that would stick I think, and so just last week I picked up a new-in-the-box Key2. I like it ok, but I do miss the intuitive nature of the Blackberry operating system, which I think is miles ahead of any Android system. I also miss the optical track-pad with a curser on the screen, and arrow keys! Those features alone made it better than anything else on the market. In the end, there are zero reasons to use anything else as long as any Blackberry will even sorta-kinda work on today's networks.

    • @justoalvarez3940
      @justoalvarez3940 4 года назад +2

      @@tempest411 I feel the same way xD Like, new phones suck xD

    • @monurajput5608
      @monurajput5608 4 года назад +1

      @@jessii_d they are coming back with a 5G phone in start of 2021. Partnering with Texas based Onmobility.

  • @TheOfficialEDC
    @TheOfficialEDC 4 года назад +7

    I love my Key2! Had a black one, got a silver one, and bought another black one after selling my initial black one~ just keep coming back to it!

  • @JacksonWalter735
    @JacksonWalter735 3 года назад +3

    I still wish there was a Priv 2. I was using the original Priv as my work phone and absolutely loved it. Unfortunately I had to upgrade back in late 2019 because my firm's software doesn't run on Android 6 anymore. The Priv was the perfect Blackberry to me. It had all screen for content consumption but a slide out keyboard when you want tactile feedback when typing. If Blackberry ever releases a Priv 2 with 2021 flagship hardware and a better physical keyboard, that would be my dream phone.

  • @morrissey07
    @morrissey07 4 года назад +4

    I'm writing to you from a BlackBerry Key2. Prior to this I had the Priv and this really feels like a step up as far as speed is concerned. Absolutely love this phone and don't feel left out with apps (as I did when I had the Q10 and Z10). I will continue to use my Key2 for as long as possible.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад +1

      Nice. Glad you're enjoying it and it's doing everything you need/want it to do.

  • @robbehr2288
    @robbehr2288 4 года назад +46

    LOVE my Priv!!! Bring us Priv 2

    • @mason11198
      @mason11198 4 года назад

      my priv was a trooper. It took a critical screen smash and lasted 2 years after.

    • @bonnieandmind
      @bonnieandmind 4 года назад +1

      I'm still on my Priv too

    • @rspatel9655
      @rspatel9655 4 года назад

      🤞🤞🤞

    • @ruslbicycle6006
      @ruslbicycle6006 4 года назад +1

      I've been keeping my priv going. I put a new battery in it from ebay but it was the same 2200mAh (in real use, it advertised 3400mAh) as my degraded old one. I bought a more expensive 3rd party battery. I hope it works better but i haven't put it in yet.
      Overall the phone overheats too often.
      Can I turn off the DTEK stuff to squeeze a little more out? What does it even do beside remind you to put a screenlock on?
      I would get the Key2 but they seem to $$$ for what you are getting.
      I have the 'updates available' error where it won't update the OS because BB or Google has control and I have to deactivate Google for the upgrade? I haven't done it yet though it had that problem over a year.
      I wish someone would make normal good QWERTY phones still.
      I liked the Priv better when I first got it, the BB SMS message program was nicely integrated into the hub. At some point it changed to open the Google messages app instead, which is annoying because the transition from hub to SMS is broken. I work around it.
      I wish manufacturers wouldn't take their loyal customers for granted and drop support. Oh well.

    • @JacksonWalter735
      @JacksonWalter735 3 года назад

      @@ruslbicycle6006 It's a shame that the Priv only got one major OS upgrade. I was using the Priv until late 2019 as my work phone until my firm's apps no longer supports Android 6.

  • @skatulle
    @skatulle 3 года назад +3

    So glad i found a platform for other blackberry die hard fans like me. I can make an informed decisions

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  3 года назад

      Welcome! Glad you found my channel and enjoy the videos.

  • @Hamzakhan-ts3gy
    @Hamzakhan-ts3gy 4 года назад +7

    His voice sounds so calm and kind. First time watching him. Love from Pakistan.
    Stay safe Stay home .

  • @marktitus9977
    @marktitus9977 4 года назад +8

    Still have my BB Motion and am still loving it. Have you heard anything on the BB Evolve?

  • @thewrathofbrath3004
    @thewrathofbrath3004 4 года назад +4

    Thank you for sharing your expertise, TechOdyssey! I've used BlackBerry phones forever and always vowed to be loyal for as long as they're being produced because they were originally a Canadian company. When other people zig, I like to zag. I'm sad to hear that 2020 is the end of the road. I'll take good care of my KeyOne and Key2 in hopes they last a while. This is a change I'm not looking forward to.

  • @TinyHouseLife
    @TinyHouseLife 4 года назад +5

    Hooooked brother..when found your channel have had it on autoplay everyday because of all your BB talk and reviews.. love them all.. keep them coming

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад

      Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. Glad you're enjoying the content. Thanks for the watching

  • @teresasnow-angel5494
    @teresasnow-angel5494 4 года назад +6

    My Blackberry bold is over 7 years and still kicking--

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад +1

      They really do hold up well over time. Such well made devices.

    • @RedneckPunk
      @RedneckPunk 4 года назад

      I have the 9930 I bought new and crashed 9 days into use. Still haven't figured out how to revamp it..any suggestions?

  • @AlaouiNaoufal
    @AlaouiNaoufal 4 года назад +12

    I still have the blackberry blod, remember me when BBM was only on the BB devices 😝

  • @MrRizzzz007
    @MrRizzzz007 4 года назад +48

    I am using key2 Black Recently buy key2 red love blackberry hope they make more new models

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад +8

      Nice. The Red one is gorgeous. I wish I could have gotten my hands on one. I hope they make new ones too.

    • @Oriolus1
      @Oriolus1 4 года назад +2

      Hi Rizwan thank you for supporting blackberry by using their devices

    • @elmirador8308
      @elmirador8308 4 года назад

      @@KBoon what do you mean with revised keyboard?

    • @MrRizzzz007
      @MrRizzzz007 4 года назад +2

      @@Oriolus1 welcome bro I m big fan of blackberry mobiles

    • @MrRizzzz007
      @MrRizzzz007 4 года назад +1

      ​@@KBoon in 2018 built have a loose spacebar problem but in red its really perfect even keyboard better then old built as I am noticing

  • @parkpunk2
    @parkpunk2 4 года назад +23

    Q10, my favorite phone ever. loved how small it was. Wish it could be moded to a modern android operating system.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад +2

      The Q10 was a fantastic device. I had three of them. I really enjoyed that phone.

    • @Richard-dg7bf
      @Richard-dg7bf 4 года назад +1

      Viewing this on Q10 with side loaded Play Store.

    • @vinnakotavenkatesh7801
      @vinnakotavenkatesh7801 4 года назад

      @@TechOdyssey hello sir..I want a brand new blackberry Q10.. where can I buy.. because in India there is no blackberry store is selling their phones.😒😔

    • @vinnakotavenkatesh7801
      @vinnakotavenkatesh7801 4 года назад

      @@TechOdyssey if u can arrange a new blackberry Q10 for me..I can pay u sir... please please

  • @lenkapenka6976
    @lenkapenka6976 4 года назад +5

    Heck, in 2020 my main device is a Classic, serves me well, has some good podcast apps that still work, crystal clear audio and great reception. Battery lasts 2-3 days with moderate use, very stable. So good I will buy another as backup.

    • @jessii_d
      @jessii_d 4 года назад

      aw man do I miss my classic! so great to hear yours is still rocking on! it beats these crappy $1000-$1500 phones whose batteries dont even last a full day and have constant problems!

    • @morbiusfive9448
      @morbiusfive9448 4 года назад

      Me too. I would definitely buy another Classic when my current one dies. Really can't see any reason not to. Had the original Classic too.

  • @96Duelfuel
    @96Duelfuel 4 года назад +5

    I still use my Z30. After seven years, it still works. Yes, the browser is struggling and the app world is in tough shape, but otherwise, for phone, text, email, bluetooth all still works. Wish that some money could be invested into the system to give it a leg up.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад

      The Z30 was/is a very good phone. I really enjoyed mine when I had it, multiple times lol. I just started using the Q10 again last night. I got the special edition white/gold one and I've been setting it up. I can't get my Google contacts to load which is annoying but it did setup my email, thankfully. It's definitely more limited than ever but still, phone calls and texting are great. The browser is definitely not what it used to be but thankfully still works for the most part. I wish they could revitalize the OS as well.

  • @shad0wfir3
    @shad0wfir3 4 года назад +3

    An updated version of the Priv would be amazing. The slide out keyboard was such a nice option to have. I miss mine, but the battery went

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад +1

      Yeah. That would be super nice. If only!

    • @shad0wfir3
      @shad0wfir3 4 года назад +1

      @@TechOdyssey I've been a huge advocate for bb for a long time, and when they finally started dropping phones running android, I was pumped. The priv definitely had its drawbacks but I loved it. Better than having to purchase a whole separate keyboard attachment for your phone. The overheating issues could be solved, and the battery life too. Wouldn't be too hard of a fix.

  • @tempest411
    @tempest411 4 года назад +8

    I wish they's come out with a true Blackberry operating system that would 'talk' to everything on the networks.

  • @seddikbouyakoub5023
    @seddikbouyakoub5023 4 года назад +4

    Watching this from BlackBerry key2 black.
    Never ever had any other feelings for any other phone. All I need and will even need is in my bbkey2

  • @jacquesvi9231
    @jacquesvi9231 4 года назад +4

    Still using my blackberry passport Silver Edition AndI am loving it. The cell is “ perfect” “ makes perfect calls” as a matter of fact my last call was perfect. Please Lord “ Make Blackberry Great Again”. “ MBGA”.

  • @ericpurnomo8173
    @ericpurnomo8173 4 года назад +1

    Still using silver Passport & keyone as main phones. Classic & Priv are my backup when either mains acting up. Looking for key2 right now ...

  • @matthewsapp3627
    @matthewsapp3627 4 года назад +3

    I went from iPhones to blackberries then to android and now I'm typing this on my BlackBerry key2 and I absolutely love it. I spent way too much to get it from Amazon but I don't even regret it.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад

      I'm glad you're enjoying it. It's a great phone

    • @hadokenexe
      @hadokenexe 4 года назад +1

      Bought mine at launch for the $649 pricetag from BestBuy. I've been surprised by my lack of desire to upgrade, all prevous BlackBerry devices had too many compromises but the Key2 is truly a jack of all trades and has the power to do it all

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад +1

      @@hadokenexe its definitely a solid phone for BlackBerry users. Checks pretty much all the boxes

    • @hadokenexe
      @hadokenexe 4 года назад +1

      @@TechOdyssey If I had ONE gripe or one thing I'd change it would be the camera. Not even the whole module, just give me OIS darnit! BB phones haven't had OIS since the Priv

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад +1

      @@hadokenexe yeah. It has ok cameras but nothing to write home about. I would have liked to see better myself

  • @georgepriv7674
    @georgepriv7674 4 года назад +3

    Still remember using the bold and I side loaded BlackBerry ringtones on my iPhone.

  • @robintruiett-theodorson8479
    @robintruiett-theodorson8479 4 года назад +6

    I just bought another KeyOne and it arrived today. I've had the other one for 2 years and 7 months. The only reason I bought a new one is because of the battery. I purchased my new KeyOne from AT&T.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад +1

      Nice. I hope you still enjoy using it for a long time and it serves you well.

    • @mason11198
      @mason11198 4 года назад

      @@TechOdyssey I am stuck between Key Two and Evolve (Canadian companies rogers and bell support it). Which would you argue is better?

  • @AdvancePlays
    @AdvancePlays 4 года назад +2

    This is why I went with the Unihertz Titan instead of an actual Blackberry. I only had one Blackberry so the only ecosystem feature I care about is the physical keyboard itself, so that, modern android features, and continued support are what let me to the Titan. I'm liking it so far. Nice discussion

  • @calvinboole8647
    @calvinboole8647 4 года назад +6

    blackberry 10 is excellent to use as a media player, flac files, mp3, mp4,mkv, etc

  • @jackdavis7438
    @jackdavis7438 4 года назад +1

    Most underrated BB ever.... The Style. Loved that phone. Had it for 4 years. Clamshell full keyboard BB running BB07 if i remember correctly

  • @misio1903
    @misio1903 4 года назад +6

    still use Priv. No problems whatsoever. A bit slow sometimes, when google maps starts etc. But besides that, I love this device.

    • @Vrais23
      @Vrais23 4 года назад

      Same here buddy! Replaced my Note 8! 😃

    • @Xxmel951xX
      @Xxmel951xX 4 года назад +1

      4 years with my priv 🙂 4 years that I love my phone. I bought it just after my LG G3 and without any regrets.
      Reaplace Google maps by Waze, more speed. I had the same "problem".

    • @lunarpollen
      @lunarpollen 4 года назад

      i just had my Priv's battery, charge port, and screen replaced a couple weeks ago. I hope that the next generation of BlackBerry models include a slider phone but with the quality and tech at least at the level of the Key2

  • @stephenabm7779
    @stephenabm7779 4 года назад +5

    I have been using a Key2 for just over a year or so. I am happy with it.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад +1

      It's a great phone! Glad you're enjoying it

    • @Jamescarljohn
      @Jamescarljohn 4 года назад +1

      I've been using the Key2 since it came out , best phone ever, fantastic typing experience

  • @Jsuarez6
    @Jsuarez6 4 года назад +3

    Sadly I had to give up on my BlackBerry Motion. It kept restarting several time a day. Factory reset the phone in case it was an app causing the problem. But the phone still kept restarting. Went out and got a Galaxy S20+. It's good phone, but the hub and bb keyboard will be missed.

  • @almdourado
    @almdourado 4 года назад +1

    Still using two of a kind: BlackBerry Classic Q20 and Keyone Silver. And I still loving it!

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад

      Nice. Great combo! I loved the Classic. Best keyboard ever.

  • @renewild9439
    @renewild9439 4 года назад +10

    I am a fan 2 ...never had another brand. I wish they would bring out an android passport....btw...whats your opinion on the unihertz passport like phone?

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад +1

      I think that it's a promising device. I've really been trying to get my hands on one to review but so far I haven't been successful. So much craziness has been going on that I lost communication with them. I really want to test it out and see how well it performs and holds up. I would imagine that it will make a lot of passport users very happy, since it's a solid looking clone of the passport, which we love so much, but it's finally running android. The price isn't bad either.

    • @zmisolutionz9393
      @zmisolutionz9393 4 года назад

      Is BlackBerry Passport not workable in 2020?

    • @renewild9439
      @renewild9439 4 года назад +1

      @@zmisolutionz9393 There is no android pass port...so hope they make one

    • @zmisolutionz9393
      @zmisolutionz9393 4 года назад +1

      @@renewild9439 thanks very much respect for you ... I wish if passport could have been convertible to Android

    • @zmisolutionz9393
      @zmisolutionz9393 4 года назад +1

      @@renewild9439 thanks

  • @rpbuhler8733
    @rpbuhler8733 4 года назад +1

    I still use a blackberry bold. am I the last one ? Can’t beat the compact size and keyboard. Any know how to transfer stored memos to Key One ? ATT says they won,t sept this phone for long.

  • @sergordonnatanauan1846
    @sergordonnatanauan1846 4 года назад +13

    until now Im still waiting for Priv2. 😭

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад +3

      I dont think we will ever see one but if we did, I would be the first one in line to buy it

    • @myronauyeung4649
      @myronauyeung4649 4 года назад

      i want a passport2 😭😭

  • @medad5716
    @medad5716 4 года назад +1

    Good video. Very honest and pragmatic. I enjoy using my Black Edition BlackBerry KeyOne. Great device, good camera, keyboard and EXCELLENT battery life.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад

      Thank you. I appreciate it thanks for watching

  • @arthuredwards13
    @arthuredwards13 4 года назад +3

    Just what I was looking for. Thank you!

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад

      You're welcome. Glad I could help

  • @karlos631
    @karlos631 4 года назад +1

    Great video man! I used to love BB.If i would have lots of money i would buy the majority stock in BB and try to bring BB up there again,where this company was once!

  • @coloradoken3159
    @coloradoken3159 4 года назад +7

    Picked up the Key2 LE last fall and really digging it. Like you, I've had BB all the way back to the side thumb wheel days and can't give up the keypad.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад +3

      Yup. Man... I remember messing up the thumbwheel on my old BBRY, and blowing out several track balls on my Pearls. People just don't understand. Some of us love keyboards and have been using BlackBerries for over 15 years.

  • @privateprivate5302
    @privateprivate5302 4 года назад +1

    i'm still rockin' my Priv which was a change from my Passport SE which was a change from my Torch. My Priv ticks me off at times, but it's my baby. Love feeling like i'm in the Matrix w/ my slide out keyboard. LOVE my friggin' KEYBOARD. not tech savvy, don't watch movies on my phone, don't listen to music on my phone, internet search is cool, google play & search are good enough for my needs...i'm set for now. can't give up my keyboard.

  • @Teggymania
    @Teggymania 4 года назад +22

    Crackberry? Lol whoa I just got hit with a wave of nostalgia.

  • @kevb3047
    @kevb3047 4 года назад +1

    Just received a brand new Key1 (200 on Amazon) about 3 weeks ago- right as this apocalypse got going... I highly recommend the Key1, it's my favorite phone ever, 10 out of 10. I only wish there was a keyboard shortcut for the drag-down notifications, I love REAL BUTTON SHORTCUTS !!!- space bar to answer a call and power button to hang up- real buttons like devices have done for over a HUNDRED YEARS !!

    • @cameronlovesevolve
      @cameronlovesevolve 4 года назад +1

      i downloaded an app that i was able to set as the convenience key. one click takes my notifications down! Its been very useful

    • @kevb3047
      @kevb3047 4 года назад

      What's that app Cam?

    • @cameronlovesevolve
      @cameronlovesevolve 4 года назад +1

      @@kevb3047 it's called notification drawer, or notification drop or something like that~ works like a charm

  • @JoseLopes-dl1nc
    @JoseLopes-dl1nc 4 года назад +8

    Hello im using a BlackBerry key2

  • @buluttanrsever8626
    @buluttanrsever8626 4 года назад +3

    I've been using KeyOne for a year now and I haven't had any problem with it.

    • @India_first-k6n
      @India_first-k6n 4 года назад

      I want to buy so much. Short in cash though.

  • @mikeylejan8849
    @mikeylejan8849 4 года назад +19

    Using a classic and a keyone black edition.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад +5

      Nice. That's a great combination. I loved the classic. Probably my most favorite keyboard ever.

    • @kyonkyon2010
      @kyonkyon2010 4 года назад

      I have the same combination! Mine, I thought I may out of date anyway. And I was thinking if I should upgrade to key2 ...

    • @vensankasel2128
      @vensankasel2128 4 года назад

      I use the same combination, Classic is 4 years old and no problem, KeyOne Black Edition surprised me, never braked, would be perfect to have Blackberry OS.

  • @CorrezZio
    @CorrezZio 4 года назад +3

    Hey nice video! Typing this from my silver KeyOne that's 2,5 years old atm, I smashed the screen on it couple weeks back and got a replacement for 12 bucks and installed it myself, I love this thing!

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад +1

      Woah. Impressive. Glad you were able to patch it back up.

  • @taylortalkstech0
    @taylortalkstech0 4 года назад +8

    I miss my Q10 white and Gold edition - loved that phone

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад +1

      I just ordered one last night

    • @taylortalkstech0
      @taylortalkstech0 4 года назад +1

      Ha ha no way - I might have to do the same

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад +2

      I always wanted one. It was the one I never got... so I saw one that popped up on eBay last night, New In Box for $199. I couldn't pass it up.

    • @taylortalkstech0
      @taylortalkstech0 4 года назад

      Wow that's great - if BB10 was still a valid option I would still have mine

    • @vinnakotavenkatesh7801
      @vinnakotavenkatesh7801 4 года назад

      @@TechOdyssey hii I wanna buy Q10 .. where can I buy that..I have been searching each & every site.. but no use

  • @weenubbinful
    @weenubbinful 4 года назад

    Love, love, love my Z10... for a basic comm device, can't be beat!

  • @amitdhoke2640
    @amitdhoke2640 4 года назад +4

    Still rocking a bold 🤘

  • @joshuastittshall8688
    @joshuastittshall8688 4 года назад +1

    About a month and a half ago got me another bold 9900 LOVE IT just like the 1st one I had yrs ago.

  • @jasoncathcart673
    @jasoncathcart673 4 года назад +7

    Middle of June 2020 and I'm still rocking my z10, lol. But you are absolutely correct when you say it's nothing more than a Communications device. Sadly, as more time passes I lose access to websites, pages, apps, email servers and just about anything that could be important. I haven't been able to send an MMS in Lord knows how long, I can't access many many web pages. Yahoo mail has basically given up suppor6t. Gmail is starting to glitch out as well. I know it's just a matter of time before the whole system fails and I lose access to the everything. She did me good for all these years, i will always be a Blackberry fan thanks for your awesome videos Man.

  • @cristolate
    @cristolate 4 года назад +1

    Hi, do you recommend blackberry passport today in 2020?

  • @meghibernardo1560
    @meghibernardo1560 4 года назад +6

    Im using the Motion and i Love this phone

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад +1

      Nice! Glad you're enjoying it.

  • @superalain1961
    @superalain1961 4 года назад +2

    a BB Passport on Android would have been insane , i always got great comments when people were seeing my Passport, I have right now the Keyone and i like it !

  • @phillipharris1751
    @phillipharris1751 4 года назад +4

    With every one, I'm already there, let's keep going. Blackberry.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад

      Awesome. Thanks for the support, and thanks for watching.

  • @Puzzlers100
    @Puzzlers100 4 года назад

    My dad used to work for blackberry. My first phone was a blackberry dev alpha B (I think. It definitely was a z10 with a square body). After that, I got a z30 when I lost it. I have used it for several years, and got a dtek 60 up and running after replacing the screen, since it was my mom's old phone

  • @mc2_tech_reviews
    @mc2_tech_reviews 4 года назад +5

    BlackBerry was such a iconic brand back in the day.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад

      Yeah they were.

    • @spirg
      @spirg 4 года назад +1

      MarkC609 “ Was “. Good point , no more

    • @mc2_tech_reviews
      @mc2_tech_reviews 4 года назад

      @@spirg I believe the downfall of BlackBerry started when they released the BlackBerry Storm. I believe this was their first touchscreen device & it had so many issues with software that it really hurt them with consumers.

  • @mikozieg
    @mikozieg 4 года назад +2

    I loved the Priv. Only had to sell it...
    ...to get my hands on the Key2LE.

  • @peterbenko8097
    @peterbenko8097 4 года назад +3

    Love my Priv. Simple and reliable.

  • @morbiusfive9448
    @morbiusfive9448 4 года назад

    I've had a Blackberry since 2002 (5820 followed by the 7230, I still have my 7230 downstairs in a drawer and it still works to this day), still have one now, and have had one or another throughout this entire time. They were literally world changing. Everything an iPhone did several years later, my Blackberry was doing several years earlier. Currently still using a Classic, and love it. It died briefly this morning, before waking up again and being as good as new, hence me finding this video, to see what was happening with Blackberry. Glad to hear they might be back. A world without Blackberry and full qwerty keyboards and totally dominated by iPhones would be a sad world indeed.

  • @TheIdleCrow
    @TheIdleCrow 4 года назад +3

    I actually abandoned using BlackBerry's a few days ago..... My cell phone carrier had a great deal on a Samsung S10.... I debated it for a long while and said screw it.... I really miss having a physical keyboard. I got way to comfortable with it between my Priv then my Keyone Black Edition.
    I stopped using my Black Edition because it's battery was wearing out..... Tried my Priv again for about a month, did many things to it to increase its performance a little, and battery life, got it to last 4 hours 20mins screen on time..... Still crap, just as bad as the aged battery in my KeyOne Black Edition.
    I kinda wanted a Key2 (non LE) But yeah no way to get one cheap....
    Bottom line is I am trying to sell my Black Edition for a little extra $$ for my new PC build project. I'll likely keep my Priv forever. Loved it's design...
    Who knows maybe Blackberry may "make" phones again.... If they do we will see where things stand 2/3 years from now when I'll be done with the S10.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад +1

      I hear ya, and don't blame you at all. The S10 is a great phone. I have a Fold and an S20 Ultra, but thankfully I have two sim card so I still bounce back and forth between my BlackBerry quite often, and use it for twitter on WIFI at home all the time. Great phones. I just hope that somebody picks up the licensing agreement or BBRY starts making them again - both are pipe dreams at this point, but I think there's still a lot of people who enjoy the devices.

    • @TheIdleCrow
      @TheIdleCrow 4 года назад +1

      @@TechOdyssey I agree, I would like to see someone else pick of the licensing and maybe be a little more ambitious with it....
      I totally respect the Key series more traditional BlackBerry design...
      But what I always wanted to see was another slider like the Priv!
      Be great if another company got the license and did both!
      But as you could tell I wasn't going to hold my breath....
      I think BlackBerry will find other ways to make money.....
      But who knows, time will tell!
      I quite like my S10, getting use to the keyboard is annoying.... I am actually starting to use the swipe finger dragging typing thing.... It helps a bit with my speed but still faster on a BlackBerry...
      Only issue is I sometimes send texts that don't make complete sense because I don't pay enough attention to the words it places...

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад +1

      @@TheIdleCrow download the gboard keyboard from the app store. You'll thank me later.

    • @TheIdleCrow
      @TheIdleCrow 4 года назад

      @@TechOdyssey I already did! The Samsung one sucks!
      @the_boon
      I considered replacing it's battery, but at least where I am in Canada, I didn't see any more legit brand batteries for it.
      Just no name chinese ones, or ones that already had bad reviews.
      I live at the border and got family in the states. I could of checked out the US eBay and Amazon. But I kinda went operation give the Priv a 2nd chance and didn't turn back haha.
      With everything I did to the Priv to get an extra hour of screen on time on it, I could of done to my KeyOne Black Edition, it would of sped it up and increased it's battery no doubt....
      But I didn't....
      If I can get what I want for it, It will be sold.... Otherwise I'll hoard it no doubt...
      But not doing much good to me in a box when it's still worth a little bit of cash.

    • @TheIdleCrow
      @TheIdleCrow 4 года назад

      @phillip perkins I suppose I was getting a little tired of it.
      Wanted something newer and better.
      KeyOne one was getting slower on me.
      But yes scaling back the BlackBerry stuff would of helped just like it did on my Priv.
      But I didn't bother. Just stuck with the Priv till I seen a deal on this S10.

  • @justjay8170
    @justjay8170 4 года назад

    I so wish they would had made a Priv 2 when you slide that keyboard heads turn. I met a few ladies with the slide but it had problems as you noted. Back on key one and classic now.

  • @danhuff8446
    @danhuff8446 4 года назад +5

    I just have such a hard time typing on touchscreens and dont want/need a phone to align satellites or open my garage door from 11 blocks away. I text/email, watch RUclips ans read the news. A physical keyboard is important to me.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад

      Physical keyboards are the best.

    • @danhuff8446
      @danhuff8446 4 года назад

      I dont need character or style lol. I just need to be able to type effectively!!!

  • @ravscin
    @ravscin 4 года назад +1

    I use my PRIV for 3 years. Its still working, DTEC sure encrypting everything, cost was like 120$ new and can not believe anybody could spend 1T$ for "U know what"

  • @sjukfan
    @sjukfan 4 года назад +3

    It's not a BlackBerry, but I quite enjoy my Unihertz Titan. If a physical keyboard is important I think it can be worth checking out.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад

      Nice. I'm trying to get my hands on one. They're currently sold out

    • @sjukfan
      @sjukfan 4 года назад

      @@TechOdyssey Yeah, they had to close down the production temporarily when the virus hit China, but it should hopefully starting again soon.

    • @sjukfan
      @sjukfan 4 года назад

      @@TechOdyssey Seems like they're back in stock now.

  • @carlosjp2277
    @carlosjp2277 4 года назад +1

    Is BIS still in service? I miss my bold 9900.

  • @samdixon7050
    @samdixon7050 4 года назад +5

    I love my Classic... but if I have to choose something usable. I would take my Keyone Blackedition. Still feels at least a bit like a Blackberry. The Key2 is better but for me misses the magic.

    • @MrRizzzz007
      @MrRizzzz007 4 года назад

      Classic what a wonderfull device and lovely keyboard miss my old days

    • @user-jq2iz9zn4p
      @user-jq2iz9zn4p 4 года назад +1

      I had a Pixel 3a but I sometimes have neuropathy in my fingers. I need a physical keyboard. I stopped using my new $400 Pixel and bought a new $150 Chinese market KeyOne, removed the Chinese language displays and am totally satisfied with it. I can type as before.

    • @tempest411
      @tempest411 4 года назад

      @@MrRizzzz007 The Classic was out five years ago...Is that a long time ago???

  • @johnsparkman2007
    @johnsparkman2007 4 года назад +2

    My 2 favorite berries were the Z30 and Passport. An Android Passport would have been off the chain for BB. I finally gave it up last year when I lost my Dtek50 and Michael Clewley left Blackberry. Blackberry made great phones.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад

      Yeah. The Passport and Z30 were great. I also loved the Q10, and then the keyboard on the Classic was probably the best ever, IMO. I had always hoped for a passport migration to Android but it never happened.

  • @vincentkong07029
    @vincentkong07029 4 года назад +9

    Just replaced my Passport OG to the Passport SE last fall and it feels so much more classier. I feel like I'm in the minority. I had both Passport and Priv. But unfortunately, the Priv was starting to show its age and it slowed down a lot.

    • @vensankasel2128
      @vensankasel2128 4 года назад

      Hello, where can I buy a Blackberry Passport Silver Edition, at a reasonable price?

    • @vincentkong07029
      @vincentkong07029 4 года назад +1

      @@vensankasel2128 unfortunately now, they are few and far between. I quickly checked and I see pre-own ones on eBay.

    • @vincentkong07029
      @vincentkong07029 4 года назад +1

      @@vensankasel2128 when I first bought my Silver Edition, BlackBerry was still selling them from their website early 2017. So, yes. I have been holding back on using the SE for nearly 3 years before my OG died.

  • @sayeednmb
    @sayeednmb 4 года назад

    Great video. I do miss carrying a BB. My last one was a Priv. If they were to introduce an updated one, I’d buy it in a heartbeat.

  • @gamerdan2310
    @gamerdan2310 4 года назад +11

    Watching this on my KeyOne Black Edition !

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад +1

      Such a great phone. Thanks for watching

    • @ksquared2618
      @ksquared2618 4 года назад

      Would you recommend buying in 2020?

    • @gamerdan2310
      @gamerdan2310 4 года назад

      @@ksquared2618 I absolutely think so. I use mine all the time, everyday and still get very good performance and most especially great battery life. I will almost certainly look to buy another one if this one ever breaks.

  • @penlam
    @penlam 4 года назад +1

    My Z10 does about 99% of what I need it for. It's a bit laggy sometimes, but I manage. If only BB would bring current software and features and massage them into the Z10 package, life would be better. The thought of getting a phone twice the size is of little interest. The Z10 is a perfect fit and doesn't have all of the unnecessary stuff. Thanks for the video.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад

      You're welcome. Thanks for watching

  • @Dentor59
    @Dentor59 4 года назад +13

    BRING BACK BB OPERATING SYSTEM...I went back to my PASSPORT..WHO THE FLUCK NEEDS APPS

    • @morbiusfive9448
      @morbiusfive9448 4 года назад +2

      Exactly. If you need apps on your phone to make it useful, your phone can't be that good to begin with.

  • @silvercat151
    @silvercat151 4 года назад +1

    I got a pretty much new in box Q10 a couple of years ago and managed to get it hooked up to a Verizon sim card for a second phone number even though it was getting tough to get old tech on by then. I need to move the number but I am loathe to part with the Q10 and being able to use it when I want to. My main phone is an iPhone 6S+ but the q10 has such a great feel - the keyboard is wonderful. For all their tech wizardry, modern phones are soul-less by comparison. I always used Blackberrys and Nokias but got sucked into iPhone by the 4s when I needed a new phone in a hurry and it was affordable. The 4s was rather nice though. I couldn’t throw my Nokia 7110 away, (the one with the slider), and I sometimes look at it fondly and wish we still had cool stuff like that around.

  • @chrissmith1521
    @chrissmith1521 4 года назад +5

    My Q10 works just fine.

  • @Chorith77
    @Chorith77 4 года назад +1

    I have been using mny blackberry phones for mny years since blackberry curve 8900. The best experience I had so far with blackberry is blackberry 10. It is unique and does everything I need, especially so smooth. But when I move on to blackberry keyone which runs android, I don't feel like it's blackberry anymore. I feel like I am using android phone with blackberry keyboard on it. The experience is different night and day from the old blackberry platforms. So now I am back to use my beloved q10 because I find my classic is too heavy and too big even though I love the keyboard on the classic. Overall, I hope blackberry will continue on with their OS 10 and keep coming out with new awesome blackberry phones. Not everyone loves all screen phones. The only thing I need from the blackberry is more supported apps and more powerful components. Long live blackberry.

  • @vasilislagas655
    @vasilislagas655 4 года назад +5

    Writing you from my Q10, I am sure I won't need another brand for at least 3-4 next year's.. Best regards from Athens-Greece!!..

  • @Citizen_of_the_Verse
    @Citizen_of_the_Verse 4 года назад +2

    Awsome video! The key2 le looks like the best mix of blackberry and modern tech.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад +1

      Thanks man. Yeah. I'm definitely a fan. If only the cameras weren't meh

    • @Citizen_of_the_Verse
      @Citizen_of_the_Verse 4 года назад +1

      Most berry users from what i understand never got it for the camera (just an added bonus) i had the priv and a few of the older models ... I think, i never used the camera as much as i do on thr Samsung phones.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад

      @@Citizen_of_the_Verse oh. I was specially talking about the LE. The LE camera is potato if it's not in ideal lighting. The KEY2 and KEYone and earlier devices had decent cameras.

  • @franki3Ru550
    @franki3Ru550 4 года назад +22

    Options for 2020 is quarantine and stay home lol

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад

      Hahaha. You got that eight.

    • @WRXinthe410
      @WRXinthe410 4 года назад +1

      Nope not going to happen

  • @chrisbrookman2392
    @chrisbrookman2392 4 года назад

    I have the key2 le in champagne and I just recently got the priv. I prefer the priv because of the amoled display, its 5.4 inches in size, better camera, and I like the sliding mechanism for the touch sensitive keyboard. Sliders have gone the way of the dodo and its just fun and cool to have one again. However, as you stated the lack of updates really does suck but all BlackBerry devices are headed that way so it is what it is. Nice video.

  • @gianluigibuffon4510
    @gianluigibuffon4510 4 года назад +3

    I think I found my lost brotherhood! :) BlackBerry forever!

  • @jacoby7036
    @jacoby7036 4 года назад +1

    What is an affordable BlackBerry that you would recommend for my first BlackBerry?

  • @sachmalh1
    @sachmalh1 4 года назад +5

    Really nice review about the blackberry devices. I still love my key 2. And I totally agree, if they can bring back BB 10 with app support, I will switch back to my classic in a heartbeat.

    • @georgeklimes7604
      @georgeklimes7604 4 года назад

      Sadly, that is not going to happen. The developers will target the bulk of the market.

  • @alexo1226
    @alexo1226 4 года назад

    I got blackberry key2 LE I love this phone I'm always on the move battery life is great just simple phone Text , email and make calls that's all I need.. again I'm really impressed with battery life is solid thx great video hope to see key 3 in the near future

  • @eddwingregg6999
    @eddwingregg6999 4 года назад +5

    Cool devices and all, but these new rectangles do not give me “Blackberry” vibes - only rectangle shape I’ll take is the Porsche Design. 🤷🏾‍♂️

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад

      I loved the Porsche blackberries. I had the p'9982 and p'9983.

  • @seveneleven9332
    @seveneleven9332 4 года назад +2

    i still have blackberry 9720 blackberry classic blackberry z3 and my favorite blackberry passport in my coleection...still love to use them in 2020

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад

      Nice. That's awesome. I never had the Z3. The passport I love. I wish I still had one

  • @whatwouldyoudoslides8038
    @whatwouldyoudoslides8038 4 года назад +6

    I Really miss my keypad 😭😭

  • @KNIGHTCRAWLER_
    @KNIGHTCRAWLER_ 4 года назад +4

    I'm using Evolve bought in oct'19 so far I've no issues. Software is good, hardware is robust too. I can be harsh on it but the device take it without any complain.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад +1

      I never got to try out the Evolve. I heard it was a good phone but it doesn't support the networks here in the USA

    • @KNIGHTCRAWLER_
      @KNIGHTCRAWLER_ 4 года назад +1

      @@TechOdyssey Evolve is far more superior than Chinese counterparts available in Indian market but unfortunately people are unaware of it. I know people who export Evolve to Europe I think there won't have network issues like you have in USA. Optiemus infracom manufactured the Evolve in India, if you ever have hands on it you'll see 'made in India' sporting on box. Cheers!!

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад +1

      @@KNIGHTCRAWLER_ I have wanted to check one out but never had the opportunity. Glad it's working out so well! That's great to hear.

  • @joselopez-hr3iw
    @joselopez-hr3iw 4 года назад +7

    "Blackberry key one" , "blackberry motion" , "blackberry key two" , son excelentes opciones android, Yo tengo los tres y excelente conectividad, bateria, privacidad.

  • @stilljay4409
    @stilljay4409 4 года назад +1

    I use the blackberry motion. It's very good for me. Phone has dropped like 10 times and it still works. No cracks on the screen. The only problem is the screen isn't scratch resistant 🙄 and the device slips off my palms alot. Camera is also decent, storage is great, great for multitasking, easy to use for office applications and social media Apps. I'll give it an 8/10. 👌

  • @gabbagibbon7562
    @gabbagibbon7562 4 года назад +3

    Watching on my passport now! I never want to change from BB, only way I'd go would be Unihertz

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад

      Nice. How are you watching it? Through a sideloaded app?

    • @gabbagibbon7562
      @gabbagibbon7562 4 года назад +1

      TechOdyssey using the Firefox browser currently seems the fastest way

  • @AgungBudiarto
    @AgungBudiarto 4 года назад +1

    Great perspective. I enjoy blackberry talks..thanks man, you are total geek inside.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 года назад

      Lol. Thanks. I definitely am a giant geek. Thanks for watching!