Black Friday special direct from BlackBerry.
Sim Free BlackBerry Priv - now down to £288.
Android Marshmallow update has just come out which seems to have sorted out many of the glitches that users were reporting previously on Lollipop.
Also has the famous blackberry keyboard for those who still prefer to type.
And with it being Android you can get all those apps which aren't available on BlackBerry's operating system inc WhatsApp
Top comments
andy5and
21 Nov 1610#8
I only use LOL when chatting with dead heads
So here you are LOL
fireman1 to mynameisthehulk
21 Nov 166#3
It's a BlackBerry. That's not gonna be hard!
mcm900
22 Nov 165#30
So much nonsense posted when it comes to mobiles. Especially so if BlackBerry are involved. The Playbook? Really?
Hardware is good. Build is good. Yes it creaks a little. And I mean a little. It has moving parts for goodness sake! It apparently creaks less so in later models. Sliding mechanism is very satisfying.
It has a great screen with dual curved edges. Battery is ok. Could be better IMO considering it's size.
Keyboard isn't their best ever, but it's good. 100% the best physical KB on an Android at this level. That's fact! Virtual KB is exclusive to BB phones (unless you sideload) It's good too.
Two good choices for typing. More than most phones.
Close to stock Android. Most BlackBerry added software features can be de-activated or uninstalled.
BlackBerry (no longer called RIM) are transitioning to a software company. Their business is software and software support. I'd bet they'll update to at least the latest Security Patch for as long as they can. Nougat? No idea. But how many 2015 phones are getting Nougat?
Are BlackBerry going to survive? I'd place money on them before HTC. Don't see much profits at LG or Sony either...
Bottom line: If you want a nice phone with a keyboard, this is a good price. If the keyboard isn't a feature you desire, maybe look elsewhere.
espirit77
21 Nov 163#15
great price for the last BB smartphone ever... soon to be an antique
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mynameisthehulk
21 Nov 162#1
MUST RESiST
fireman1 to mynameisthehulk
21 Nov 166#3
It's a BlackBerry. That's not gonna be hard!
parasitemol to mynameisthehulk
21 Nov 16#6
if I wasn't using the Dtek60 there is no way I'd be able to resist this dude :confused: ... I'm finding it tough as it is ...
steffcip
21 Nov 16#2
I have this phone since Dec 2015. Great phone. Very easy to type on the physical keyboard
New BB phone with PKB has been hinted and I would prefer a BB Classic clone (with android) :smiley:
dutis18 to steffcip
25 Nov 16#47
dtek70 will be weaker spec in comparison to priv.
andy5and
21 Nov 161#4
Good price for a quality product voted hot.
finnmaccool to andy5and
21 Nov 161#5
You forgot to put Lol after that comment
secretmsg
21 Nov 16#7
£12 cheaper than cw
tyr to secretmsg
21 Nov 161#11
add delivery ca £11.5 from bbry shop- will be almost the same as CPW
andy5and
21 Nov 1610#8
I only use LOL when chatting with dead heads
So here you are LOL
finnmaccool
21 Nov 161#9
LOL
TheChiefExecutive
21 Nov 161#10
£299.38 with shipping (£11.38) so CPW at £299.99 with cash back would be better (although Blackberry has a 30 day money back satisfaction guarantee (although I believe shipping back is your cost).
99rb
21 Nov 161#12
remember the playbook, sold cheap then nothing, a vacuum of support..... they could have unlocked the bootloader....
pimpchez to 99rb
21 Nov 162#17
Never let facts get in the way , ive had an update every month since purchase in 2015 on my priv
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Opening post
Sim Free BlackBerry Priv - now down to £288.
Android Marshmallow update has just come out which seems to have sorted out many of the glitches that users were reporting previously on Lollipop.
Also has the famous blackberry keyboard for those who still prefer to type.
And with it being Android you can get all those apps which aren't available on BlackBerry's operating system inc WhatsApp
Top comments
So here you are LOL
Hardware is good. Build is good. Yes it creaks a little. And I mean a little. It has moving parts for goodness sake! It apparently creaks less so in later models. Sliding mechanism is very satisfying.
It has a great screen with dual curved edges. Battery is ok. Could be better IMO considering it's size.
Keyboard isn't their best ever, but it's good. 100% the best physical KB on an Android at this level. That's fact! Virtual KB is exclusive to BB phones (unless you sideload) It's good too.
Two good choices for typing. More than most phones.
Close to stock Android. Most BlackBerry added software features can be de-activated or uninstalled.
BlackBerry (no longer called RIM) are transitioning to a software company. Their business is software and software support. I'd bet they'll update to at least the latest Security Patch for as long as they can. Nougat? No idea. But how many 2015 phones are getting Nougat?
Are BlackBerry going to survive? I'd place money on them before HTC. Don't see much profits at LG or Sony either...
Bottom line: If you want a nice phone with a keyboard, this is a good price. If the keyboard isn't a feature you desire, maybe look elsewhere.
All comments (51)
New BB phone with PKB has been hinted and I would prefer a BB Classic clone (with android) :smiley:
So here you are LOL