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Many thought BlackBerry had bowed out of the smartphone race none too gracefully. But now it's back with a Marmite sandwich of a device that's clearly not intended to be loved by many, just a select few who value productivity over practicality. BlackBerr...
Decent display, powerful processor, good camera, physical keyboard, expandable memory, 4G, good battery life...
Awkward shape, not as many apps as Android or Apple, not cheap...
Once you get past the freak factor, the Passport is really a very competent device, with an excellent screen and processor, plus the physical keyboard for those who like that sort of thing and much more besides. Good to see that BlackBerry has beefed up...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2014-10-12 10:55:48
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BlackBerry hasn't had its last word. After being assailed on all sides in 2013 when it tried to carve a niche out of the merciless smartphone market, the Canadian firm has stepped out on a limb with a new handset that's anything but typical. The business-...
Highend design & manufacturing, Overall responsiveness, Highquality display / square design, Ingenious keyboard & excellent touch interaction, Insane battery life, BB10 / Blend...
Handling takes getting used to / shape & weight not meant for all pockets, Access to Amazon Appstore, but not everything is available, Native GPS app could use work, Lags in certain parts of camera function, Not much selection for games...
The Passport was a successful gamble for BlackBerry. It may not be without fault and its shape is definitely not for everyone, but it provides an amazing experience for the niche it's targeting. From its insane battery life and flawless performance to its...
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BlackBerry has tried everything to get out of its sales slump: sticking with what it knows (the classic Q10), ditching the keyboard for a touchscreen (Z10), and even targeting emerging markets (Z3). See also the 12 best smartphones of 2014. With the Blac...
You'll love it or hate it, but there's no denying BlackBerry's latest smartphone is different...
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mobilechoiceuk.com Updated:
2014-10-12 10:55:48
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By all accounts, BlackBerry had a tough 2013; it failed to relaunch itself with the BlackBerry 10 software update, along with the Z10 and Q5 handsets, then later in the year it failed to find anyone wanting to buy the company outright. We assumed the Cana...
Sharp screen, Good battery life, Very high build quality...
Onscreen keyboard is a mess, BB10 app store is spartan, Big, heavy and impossible to type with one hand...
Here is a phone which is very well built, with an attractive and purposeful design that is unique and genuinely eye-catching - but one which struggles to deliver on its promises of being the perfect work machine. Some power users will love the physical k...
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BlackBerry's fall from grace has been largely attributed to its lack of action and innovation in the face of stiff competition. An identity crisis between consumers and business users seemed to only hasten its freefall from relevance. The renewed focus on...
Excellent multitasking and messaging capabilities, Square display ideal for viewing documents and email, Excellent keyboard with capacitive touch features, “Official” Android apps via Amazon Appstore, Solid and refined design...
One-handed operation is all but impossible, Odd design and hybrid keyboard takes time to get used to, Some apps and games don't translate well to square display, Camera has room for improvement...
The Passport is designed to be a tool, not a toy, making it obvious who the phone is aimed at. Its form factor already clarifies the business use cases, confirming them once you dig deep into what you need to do to be productive. In going with something...
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So, is it too late for BlackBerry?In a word: NO – not by a long shot. The company has a new CEO, John Chen, who is slowly but surely bringing life back into BlackBerry's balance sheets, a solid, workable mobile OS and plenty of operating cash to see it th...
Excellent battery; Best inclass QWERTY keyboard; Gorgeous display; Decent Camera; The ability install and run Android applications via SNAP; BB Hub is awesome for notifications; SDsupport; Premium design and finish...
BB10 –– even with Amazon Apps –– is still officially app and contentlight compared to Android and iOS (Thank god, then, for SNAP); Design of handset won't suit all tastes...
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For the full review: BlackBerry Passport review...
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Right out of the gate let me say this: the BlackBerry Passport is not for everyone. On looks alone many users will eschew its charms. It is a niche product built for what remains of BlackBerry's core userbase. It is the most BlackBerry BlackBerry I have ever used...
The BlackBerry Passport is not for everyone. The Passport is designed to be used as a productivity tool, in the workplace. As such it is powerful and versatile, and for those who want a portable productivity device with a hardware keyboard it will be a pe...
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BlackBerry has been one of the biggest victims of Samsung and Apple's growing duopoly in the smartphone market. Thanks to the seemingly unstoppable bring-your-own-device (BYOD) surge affecting many IT departments, BlackBerry has seen increasing numbers o...
Physical touch-enabled keyboard, robust security, decent battery...
Square screen can be annoying in some situations, large design can be cumbersome, most features require BES...
For existing BlackBerry customers with a BES, the Passport is the most advanced and interesting BlackBerry handset currently available. However, with most of its new features requiring BES or having parallels in alternative platforms, there's little here...
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theaustralian.com.au Updated:
2014-10-12 10:55:48
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It was 2005 and I was attached at the hip to a cellphone—literally, thanks to a swivel holster. This wasn't just any cellphone: It was a BlackBerry 7250, one of the first to free us from our desks and put email in our pockets.Every few years I replaced it...
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Apple's iOS 8 shockerApple iPhone 6 causes a frenzyApple iPhone 6 reviewedPlease Log in to update your video settingsBlackberry's new offering is ideal for business people with its long-lasting battery and secure operating system but many popular apps are...
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Well then, BlackBerry , you certainly took a gamble with this one. For a company so close to the edge, you really have to admire the sheer bravado of designing a phone so radically different to everything else on the market. Here's the problem though - it...
Sharp screen, Fantastic battery life, Clever notifications...
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So then, the BlackBerry Passport. First up, we have to say, hats off to BlackBerry for trying something different. Right now, the company needs some sort of success in the devices space - but sadly, this isn't likely to be it.Even so, no other smartphone...
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BlackBerry's square-shaped new flagship is here, and it's just as weird in real life as it looks in the promotional pictures. It's a square, boxy little device with a metallic trim and a dumpy physical keyboard attached to the bottom. Ergonomics? Screw 'e...
Great keyboard, Battery life, Premium build quality Multitasking is handled well...
Amazon appstore still can't compete, Hard to use one, handed, Not media friendly...
The BlackBerry Passport is a phone that'll receive interest and dismissal in equal measure. It's a strange-looking animal that can't help but draw the eye even though most people probably won't want to use it – too enshrined are they with the 16:9 landsc...
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What is the BlackBerry Passport? The BlackBerry Passport is a square smartphone aimed at what the Canadian company is calling ‘serious business professionals'. That's the type of person who spends the majority of the time on their phone churning out email...
Solid, well-built design, Decent battery life, Improved BlackBerry operating system...
Heavy and awkward to use in one hand, Keyboard setup is very frustrating to use, Android app support is buggy...
The BlackBerry Passport tries to be different but doesn't quite get it right. As a result this is not the smartphone serious business professionals should consider.Thanks to EE for providing the nano SIM card to test the BB Passport...
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However, while it might outperform rivals on paper, its marmite design is likely going to divide opinions, as will the handset's cumbersome size...
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The BlackBerry Passport breaks smartphone design tradition and offers something we've never seen the likes of before: a square display in a device with (you guessed it) a passport-sized footprint. The Canadian company certainly had to do something differe...
Email power tools, battery life is fantastic, BlackBerry Blend's potential and BB10.3 a great update, swipe keyboard...
Design, lack of BlackBerry specific apps, keyboard issues, did we mention the design...
Overall the BlackBerry Passport is perplexing. We can't for the life of us work out who it has been designed for, how it was approved, and why BlackBerry thought that a square screen with massive keyboard and bulky chassis would be a success - even...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2014-10-12 10:55:48
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BlackBerry's square-shaped new flagship is here, and it's just as weird in real life as it looks in the promotional pictures. It's a square, boxy little device with a metallic trim and a dumpy physical keyboard attached to the bottom. Ergonomics? Screw 'e...
Great keyboard, Battery life, Premium build quality Multitasking is handled well...
Amazon appstore still can't compete, Hard to use onehanded, Not media friendly...
The BlackBerry Passport is a phone that'll receive interest and dismissal in equal measure. It's a strange-looking animal that can't help but draw the eye even though most people probably won't want to use it – too enshrined are they with the 16:9 landsc...
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The BlackBerry Passport, with its quad-core Snapdragon innards and 3GB of RAM, is the most powerful smartphone the company has ever produced. But that's completely overshadowed by its build.This thing is Wide.90.3mm wide, to be exact, and it's all thanks...
Initial verdict Open Gallery The one thing we can definitively say about the Passport before our full review is that it's different. Very different. Whether that's for better or for worse remains to be seen, but we'll return with our final impre...
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I wanted to write the entire BlackBerry Passport review on the device itself. I mean, the keyboard is really good, and the screen is wide enough that I didn't need to squint to see my work.But after ten minutes, roughly halfway through the paragraph below...
With gorgeous industrial design, a stunning screen, excellent battery life and a smart, responsive keyboard, the BlackBerry Passport gets most parts of the hardware right. Unfortunately, by bundling the Amazon Appstore, BlackBerry exposes its uneasy relat...
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2013 was not a great year for BlackBerry. The BlackBerry 10 update didn't go well, and the Q5 and Z10 devices failed to meet with approval. Later in 2013, nobody would buy out the company either. We thought that would really be pretty much the last we saw...
Sharp display, Decent battery life, Ideal size...
Disappointing virtual keyboard, Dearth of apps, Large, heavy, can't be used with one hand...
This is a phone with good build quality, a good-looking and business-like design – no one can say it’s not eye-catching. But it doesn’t live up to the promise of being the ideal device for work...
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Of course in the past BlackBerry's were kings of email and messaging, due to their physical keyboard and push email services, but now the above competitors have produced touch screen variants and email clients which are equally capable performers and they...
While the BlackBerry Passport may not appeal to some people, due to its unusual screen ratio and overall size. I personally did not have a problem with it and I was strangely drawn to the aesthetics of the device within a few hours! I felt that a lot of c...
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The BlackBerry passport is without doubt one of the highest quality smartphones on the market and its design has elements inspired by steel beam construction and modernist architecture.The exposed steel edges are complimented by a rubberised rear casing...
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The BlackBerry Passport is huge by phone standards at 128 x 90mm and 9.3mm thick. It really is the same size as a passport – and BlackBerry says it was inspired by the passport, which it calls the 'universal symbol of mobility'. Bless. Are there stranger...
Great screen, Smart keyboard with useful shortcuts, Android app support...
Too quirky for many people, Overly large, Well established competitors...
BlackBerry has given itself an uphill struggle in producing a handset which so squarely (pardon the pun) bucks the handset trend, and in deciding to support Android but not the full Play store. Great battery life, an undeniably good screen and BlackBerry...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2014-11-05 07:02:52
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Could Blackberry's Passport save their ailing fortunes? We take a look in this very video review…...
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THE BLACKBERRY PASSPORT is the Canadian phonemaker's comeback smartphone, and the firm is hoping the handset's "innovative" design will convince corporate buyers to ditch their Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy handsets...
Great battery life, smooth performance, high resolution display, Android apps...
The keyboard, the square screen, software still feels unfamilar, poor camera...
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geeksquad.co.uk Updated:
2014-11-06 21:14:27
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The BlackBerry Passport is the new kid on the block and has a lot to prove if it wants to win over the Android and Apple fanbase. I've never used a BlackBerry as a personal handset, so I jumped at the chance to sample out this new and interesting device.I...
Crystal-clear display, Great sound quality, Access to more than one app store, Screen shape is ideal for PDFs, documents and spreadsheets...
Limited Google Service access, Touch-sensitive physical keyboard takes some getting used to, No one-handed operation, Some ‘standard' smartphone apps struggle to work well on a square screen, Interested in the Blackberry Passport?, Interested in buying th...
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The BlackBerry Passport breaks smartphone design tradition and offers something we've never seen the likes of before: a square display in a device with (you guessed it) a passport-sized footprint. The Canadian company certainly had to do something differe...
Email power tools, battery life is fantastic, BlackBerry Blend's potential and BB10.3 a great update, swipe keyboard...
Design, lack of BlackBerry specific apps, keyboard issues, did we mention the design...
Overall the BlackBerry Passport is perplexing. We can't for the life of us work out who it has been designed for, how it was approved, and why BlackBerry thought that a square screen with massive keyboard and bulky chassis would be a success - even...
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However, while it might outperform rivals on paper, its marmite design is likely going to divide opinions, as will the handset's cumbersome size...
Blackberry claims that the square design of the Passport is "innovative", and addresses the issues with narrow screens which it claims is bothering professionals wielding iOS and Android devices. While it's certainly new, we're not convinced the design...
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Possibly. BlackBerry has now confirmed sales of around 200,000 since the handset launched last week. That's not a huge figure compared to Apple's 10 million-strong iPhone 6 opening weekend, but it is a very solid figure for a company that many had already...
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whatmobile.net Updated:
2014-11-22 07:26:33
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Price: £529.99OS BlackBerry 10.3Processor 2.2GHz quad-coreScreen 4.5 inchesResolution 1440 x 1440-pixelsMemory 3GB RAMStorage 32GBMicro SD compatible? YesCamera 13MP rear-facing, xxMP front-facingVideo 1080pConnectivity 4GDimensions 128 x 90.3 x 9.3 mmWei...
Premium materials make the Passport a durable device, BB 10.3 will spoil you with new features, Gesturecontrolled hybrid keyboard is truly innovative...
Bulky dimensions, Odd squareshaped display, Still nowhere near the amount of apps found on Android and iOS...
If you’re a business user, BlackBerry has just delivered the phone of your dreams in terms of functionality. For everyone else, the BlackBerry Passport is far too impractical and productivity-oriented to use on a daily basis...
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BlackBerry's main customers today are the ones that stayed loyal or are locked in with a corporate device and the new BlackBerry Passport isn't going to change that.The Passport gets its name because it is the same shape as the travel document we carry on...
The BlackBerry Passport is a strange looking device that, while boasting a range of useful features, will not be everyone's cup of tea.Even the most active enterprise user may find the device too much of a leap away from what they are used to.BlackBerry w...
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A suit, tie and buttoned up collar go best. It's held in one hand with coffee often in the other. There's no time to waste because time is money and money is money.“Hi. My name is BlackBerry Passport, and I'm a workaholic.”The Passport is an unusual smart...
High resolution screen, Good processing hardware, Secure emails...
Awkward form factor, Stiff QWERTY keyboard, Limited application support...
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Our BlackBerry Passport video review finds a smartphone that is different in ways both good and bad. (For more on the Passport read our full BlackBerry Passport review: the most BlackBerry BlackBerry ever - only BlackBerry lovers need apply .) The Black...
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Absent for almost a year, BlackBerry has returned to the fray with the striking Passport, an updated OS and Blend – a secure desktop companion for the phone. There are two distinguishing features in this device: first, its display is square and very wid...
BlackBerry returns with an highly unusual design that's uncompromisingly aimed at two groups: enterprise users and those looking for powerful complementary "second phone". The Passport showcases one great innovation – a capacitive multitouch physical key...
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BlackBerry Passport vs BlackBerry Z30 comparison: UK price The Passport is the flagship BlackBerry smartphone you can buy today, and as such couldn't be described as cheap. It retails at £529 inc VAT in the UK. But like the BlackBerry Z30 the Passport is...
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So, is it too late for BlackBerry?In a word: NO – not by a long shot. The company has a new CEO, John Chen, who is slowly but surely bringing life back into BlackBerry's balance sheets. Under Chen's guidance the company has introduced a solid, workable mo...
Excellent battery; Best inclass QWERTY keyboard; Gorgeous display; Decent Camera; The ability install and run Android applications via SNAP; BB Hub is awesome for notifications; SDsupport; Premium design and finish...
BB10 –– even with Amazon Apps –– is still officially app and contentlight compared to Android and iOS (Thank god, then, for SNAP); Design of handset won't suit all tastes...
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And the year isn't even out yet, so there'll likely be a few more additions to this list before the curtain falls on 2014. Until then, however, think of all the handsets listed below as the best of the best, the cream of 2014's crop of smartphones. We've...
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In a world dominated by Android and iOS, BlackBerrys have been relegated to secondary “work phone” status, if they are even used at all. The BlackBerry Passport has provided a mini revival for the Canadian smartphone maker since its launch. Below we take...
Unique screen great for text interactions, Strong battery life, Plenty of storage connectivity, Solid build...
Not ideal for multimedia content, Keyboard will take time to get used to, Needs to handed use most of the time...
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The Xperia Z3 Compact continues Sony's Xperia Z1 Compact philosophy: to create a miniature handset packed with the same high-end specs as the flagship device. Compared to the Xperia Z3, the Z3 Compact comes with a pretty similar looking spec sheet. Both h...
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BlackBerry has tried everything to get out of its sales slump: sticking with what it knows for the classic Q10; ditching the keyboard for a touchscreen in the Z10; and even targeting emerging markets with the Z3.With the BlackBerry Passport, it has return...
IMAGE You'll love it or hate it, but there's no denying BlackBerry's latest smartphone is different...
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B lackBerry has tried everything to get out of its sales slump: sticking with what it knows (the classic Q10), ditching the keyboard for a touchscreen (Z10), and even targeting emerging markets (Z3). With the BlackBerry Passport, it has returned to the...
The BlackBerry Passport has genuine innovations: the touch keyboard, the intriguing shape and the messaging hub are all clever ideas, showing that the Canadian smartphone maker shouldn't be counted out completely. However, what makes the Passport speci...
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Over the years I've played about with a variety of phones running fledging mobile OS's. Be it Windows Phone, BlackBerry OS, Firefox OS or even Ubuntu Phone. For the last week or so I've been using the BlackBerry Passport and I'm loving it.The BlackBerry P...
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It's not every day you see a smartphone with a square 1:1 display ratio, but that's exactly what Blackberry is bringing to the table with the curiously retro Passport. We got own hands on the device during the official launch event in London. Here are our...
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The idea that a keyboard makes you more productive has been an underlying ethos for BlackBerry devices for a while now. The thought being that you spend most of the day bashing buttons on a laptop or desktop keyboard so why not do it on your phone. Previo...
Overall the BlackBerry Passport is a really great smartphone. For the modern day tech-savy business user this would be a perfect device, for the average smartphone owner with a little adjustment of their expectations it could again be the perfect device...
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When you hear the word “smartphone,” what image pops into your mind? Maybe it's the phone you own or the one you desperately want. Maybe it's even a favourite pocket companion from years past. Whatever it may be, one thing is likely certain: it looks noth...
Beautiful screen, Huge battery, A few nifty software ideas...
Still missing loads of apps, Expensive, Too big...
BlackBerry PassportLikeBeautiful screen.Huge battery.A few nifty software ideas.Don't LikeStill missing loads of apps.Expensive.Too big.Not for $US600. Not a chance. The Australian price is still incoming, but I can't imagine it's going to be cheaper than...
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digitalmediaandit.com Updated:
2015-06-14 07:20:28
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1. General. The Passport is a stunning communication device that is elegantly designed and very well built. For some people, it could quite credibly render your tablet and even your home PC obsolete because it is so efficient and practical.2. Design – Onc...
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Possibly one of the oddest looking smartphones in recent history. But as Samsung will tell you of the reaction to its first Galaxy Note device, a skeptical press put off by novelty isn't necessarily a reflection of what the consumer will think. And you re...
Excellent battery; Best inclass QWERTY keyboard; Gorgeous display; Decent Camera; The ability install and run Android applications via SNAP; BB Hub is awesome for notifications; SDsupport; Premium design and finish...
BB10 –– even with Amazon Apps –– is still officially app and contentlight compared to Android and iOS (Thank god, then, for SNAP); Design of handset won't suit all tastes...
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11/02/2016: The next update of the Blackberry Passport may see the firm offer an Android version, following the positive reception of its Blackberry Priv. According to a report by the Economic Times of India , Blackberry could be making the switch to Andr...
Unique screen great for text interactions, Strong battery life, Plenty of storage connectivity, Solid build...
Not ideal for multimedia content, Keyboard will take time to get used to, Needs two handed use most of the time...
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The BlackBerry Passport is a strange beast. When we first encountered it, it was quite perplexing since the unusual form factor, three-rowed qwerty keyboard and square display are not really hallmarks of traditional smartphones. The same however can be sa...
Solid build; Brilliant display; Quick processing and multitasking; Fantastic battery life...
Not suited to videos/movies; Qwerty keypad takes time to adjust to...
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The first thing you will notice about the Passport is the unique shape its designers have chosen to give it. Instead of the usual aspect ratio we've come to expect from smartphones, the Passport is distinctly more square than rectangular. I have to be hon...
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CEO Blackberry, John Chen telah menerajui Blackberry selama setahun, dan terkini beliau telah memperkenalkan peranti Blackberry terbaru yang penuh dengan revolusi pembaharuan yang diberi nama, Blackberry Passport. Yang pasti, ciri-ciri keselamatan tetap m...
Blackberry Passport benar-benar membawakan revolusi dalam dunia telekomunikasi, dengan pengenalan pelbagai teknologi baru. Tetapi, ia mungkin tidak akan memenangi hati kebanyakan pengguna. Antaranya kerana saiz yang terlalu lebar yang sukar untuk digunaka...
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chip.com.my Updated:
2016-11-23 11:30:31
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Blackberry has definitely had it tough over the years with its competition from Android and Apple smartphones dominating the headlines, thus it has decided to stick at what it does best with the Blackberry Passport, focusing more on work productivity and...
Seamless navigation, Has better app selection, Keyboard increases work productivity, Beautiful display for reading and watching movies...
The square design makes single handed usage impossible, Keyboard keys...
In overall, the Blackberry Passport is a definite must for the business professionals and the modern road warriors, it packs performance with easy to manage applications while you can sort out most of your work on the go. If you can get used to its awkwa...
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BlackBerry continues to develop new handsets for its loyal customers. The newest handset is a surprise with a refreshing look and they called it the BlackBerry Passport.The Passport is pretty unique in several fronts. First is the squarish form factor tha...
Unique form factor, Full physical keyboard, Really good build quality, Great hardware performance, Great display quality...
Not affordable, Not as extensive app and game selections in the App Store...
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Byline: By Vinodhani NairOdd maybe, but one look at the BlackBerry (BB) Passport, I am reminded of my previous BlackBerry 9790 that came with a very, let me repeat, very useful QWERTY keyboard. Before being pushed to get on with the Blackberry Z10, I had...
Review: BlackBerry PassportAll that BlackBerry goodness in one Passport!Byline: By Vinodhani NairOdd maybe, but one look at the BlackBerry (BB) Passport, I am reminded of my previous BlackBerry 9790 that came with a very, let me repeat, very useful QWERTY...
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tbreak.ae Updated:
2016-11-23 11:30:33
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There is no doubt that the BlackBerry Passport is a two-handed device and nobody at BlackBerry is making excuses for that...
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The BlackBerry Passport, with its quad-core Snapdragon innards and 3GB of RAM, is the most powerful smartphone the company has ever produced. But that's completely overshadowed by its build.This thing is Wide.90.3mm wide, to be exact, and it's all thanks...
The one thing we can definitively say about the Passport before our full review is that it's different. Very different.Whether that's for better or for worse remains to be seen, but we'll return with our final impressions in our full review, so stay tuned...
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Although BlackBerry has now largely ditched the BB10 OS in favour of Android (and full disclosure, it doesn't make the new phones itself either), it is still officially supported, and is alive and well on the BlackBerry Passport.Possibly one of the oddest...
Excellent battery, Best in-class QWERTY keyboard, Gorgeous display, Decent Camera, The ability install and run Android applications via SNAP, BB Hub is awesome for notifications, SD-support, Premium design and finish...
BB10 –– even with Amazon Apps –– is still officially app and content-light compared to Android and iOS (Thank god, then, for SNAP), Design of handset won't suit all tastes...
I didn't want to like this handset. I had A LOT of preconceptions about the way it looked, switching back to a physical keyboard, and having to use BB10 for a week or more for the purpose of this review. Like a lot of people, I'd made my mind up about the...
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Sign up for our daily newsletter Despite being banished from popular use by iPhone and Android devices, BlackBerry still enjoys a die-hard cult following, and for good reason - the Passport is an excellent phone. 05/12/2016: The successor to the Blackbe...
Unique screen is great for text interactions, Strong battery life, Plenty of storage & connectivity, Solid build...
Not ideal for multimedia content, Keyboard will take time to get used to, Needs two handed use most of the time...
This slightly bonkers BlackBerry is an excellent choice for those who still value rock-solid security and a physical keyboard...
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When you hear the word "smartphone," what image pops into your mind? Maybe it's the phone you own or the one you desperately want. Maybe it's even a favourite pocket companion from years past. Whatever it may be, one thing is likely certain: it looks noth...
I may not like the Passport's peculiar shape, but it does bring occasional benefits. Cruising around the interwebs is great because you don't really need mobile-friendly websites. Sure, you can use them, but they look blown out and awkward. It's actually...
The BlackBerry Passport's most distinguishing feature is also its worst. Holding this phone in your hand, stretching your thumb to reach far-flung keys, the constant feeling of a gravity-related disaster every time you pull it out of your pocket, it all a...
Not for £529. Not a chance. For £10 more you can get an iPhone 6 off-contract, for instance. The screen's strange size doesn't deliver enough convenience to justify its awkward bulkiness, the app selection won't satisfy a moderate power user, and in some...
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BlackBerry is a company in decline, at least in terms of its smartphone market share. But that doesn't mean that BlackBerry phones should be discounted. In a sea of identikit Androids, iPhones and Windows Phones, the humble BlackBerry continues to stand...
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Let's give it this: BlackBerry's new Passport makes a big impact when you first hold it, thanks to its unusual square shape, its heft and the physical keyboard aimed at keeping its legion of qwerty loyalists happy.BlackBerry no longer discloses how large...
BlackBerry Blend sharing software, which allows messages and content to be shared to Windows and Mac computers, iPads and Android tablets, new, capable voiceassist function, qwerty keyboard for those who need or prefer physical keys, powerful battery...
Phone is heavy at nearly 7 oz, balancing it can be awkward when first typing with the physical keys, battery is not removable, square screen seems unnecessary for most uses.
The Passport runs the BlackBerry 10.3 OS; chief among its new features is BlackBerry Blend for sharing messages and content from the phone to many desktop computers and tablets.Blend is what all the smartphone platforms hope to become; it could be the mos...
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When you hear the word "smartphone," what image pops into your mind? Maybe it's the phone you own or the one you desperately want. Maybe it's even a favorite pocket companion from years past. Whatever it may be, one thing is likely certain: it looks nothi...
I may not like the Passport's peculiar shape, but it does bring occasional benefits. Cruising around the interwebs is great because you don't really need mobile-friendly websites. Sure, you can use them, but they look blown out and awkward. It's actually...
The BlackBerry Passport's most distinguishing feature is also its worst. Holding this phone in your hand, stretching your thumb to reach far-flung keys, the constant feeling of a gravity-related disaster every time you pull it out of your pocket, it all a...
Not for $600. Not a chance. For $50 more you can get an iPhone 6 and for $100 more the upcoming Note 4, both off-contract. The screens strange size doesnt deliver enough convenience to justify its awkward bulkiness, the app selection wont satisfy a mod...
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If there is one criticism of today's smartphones that I hear the most often, it's the dearth of physical keyboards.For those who began typing on phones when BlackBerry and Palm ruled mobile, the move to pure touchscreen design has been a mixed blessing. T...
Solid design, Great camera, Flagship specs...
Strange shape, Nearly impossible to use with one hand, Keyboard takes getting used to...
The Passport is an interesting attempt to re-invent the BlackBerry for the phablet era, but its unusual design is ultimately its downfall...
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Some of you may or may not be BlackBerry fans, but on the heels of the biggest iPhone to date, the biggest BlackBerry to date has arrived as well. The BlackBerry Passport is the largest, squarest BlackBerry device there is and CrackBerry took it on with b...
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Are you a BlackBerry Passport? You'll probably know at first sight, because this is the most divisive phone I've seen in years. The Passport is the premier business messaging phone, and it casts aside other frivolities. Yeah, you can have a little fun, bu...
Excellent voice quality, battery life, keyboard, and screen visibility.
Sluggish camera. Poor third-party app support. Fragile screen. Awkward form factor...
The BlackBerry Passport is all work and no play. But that doesn't mean it's dull...
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No, Blackberry isn't dead yet, and it's coming out with what might be one of their most audacious products to date: the Blackberry Passport — which looks a lot like Blackberry's Porsche Design P'9981 . However, the Passport has a few really interesting fe...
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My BlackBerry love affair-- and breakup -- probably mirrors a lot of folks'. Back in the day (2008), the BlackBerry Bold's cushy keyboard and smooth trackball made me so productive that I used it to take notes in every meeting (and even write some reviews...
Wide display good for reading content, Can download Android apps via Amazon Appstore, Very long battery life, Loud speaker, Keyboard supports clever gestures...
Too wide to use with one hand, Quite heavy, Keyboard not fast enough, Buggy performance at times, Camera slow to focus...
The BlackBerry Passport fits more content on its wide screen than the competition and boasts awesome battery life, but the design is just too clunky and awkward...
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After a stint of silence whilst the company collected itself over the past year, the new BlackBerry Passport is here to serve as the new top dog, but what exactly does it offer?After the haze of Android , iOS and Windows Phone devices we've sent through R...
Stunning, albeit unorthodox display, Great battery life, BlackBerry Hub keeps you organised, Great all-round camera...
Design is an ergonomic nightmare, Awkward typing experience, Square display doesn't suit most apps, pictures and videos...
Off-target market The BlackBerry Passport is a very good phone. All the staples the company is known for are rock solid: tools for productivity, call quality, message management and battery longevity. The 10.3 update has also helped alleviate (althoug...
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BlackBerry's latest smartphone is its most unusual and innovative release in years, but does it do enough to make it worth considering among a sea of worthwhile competition? The device certainly has its fair share of interesting features, and won't have a...
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The new smartphone from Blackberry is here. It is targetted squarely at business users. Here's our Blackberry passport review.Right out of the gate let me say this: the BlackBerry Passport is not for everyone. On looks alone many users will eschew its cha...
The BlackBerry Passport is not for everyone. The Passport is designed to be used as a productivity tool, in the workplace. As such it is powerful and versatile, and for those who want a portable productivity device with a hardware keyboard it will be a pe...
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It's amazing how things can quickly go to hell for some companies in the mobile space, where one day they're a top-tiered contender, to being overlooked as an antiquated player who can't seem to innovate. One company in this particular predicament is Bla...
Stunning modern design that's unique looking, Impressive battery life, Display is extremely bright and highly detailed, with accurate colors, Touchenabled keyboard features are useful, Snappy performance, Dual speakers emit deafening tones...
Keyboard layout doesn't make any sense, it makes it tougher to type than a touchscreen, Lack of third party apps support, Camera takes way too long to focus and snap photos, Poor low lighting performance with its camera, High learning curve trying to navi...
Visually, the BlackBerry Passport is a delectable treat – one that not only pays homage to the BlackBerry smartphones of yesterday, but it oozes with a modern design to die for. For all of its attractiveness, we're confused by the company's decision to go...
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Cam reviews BlackBerry's latest flagship device. The Passport features an innovative physical keyboard with touch sensitivity built in, a sharp 1440x1440 LCD display and one of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 801 series quad-core processors. It's beautifully made a...
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Apparently I'm a masochist. That's an odd way to begin a review. But to give BlackBerry's latest handset, the Passport, as thorough a review as possible, I decided to type the entire thing from the phone itself. My twisted idea came from a realization tha...
Keyboard doubles as touchpad, Long battery life, Fantastic outdoor visibility, Good camera, Robust build...
Don't even try using it one-handed, Keyboard is difficult to get used to, Awkward size and shape, App selection is better now, but still needs some work, Occasional hiccups in performance...
The Passport is the best BlackBerry 10 device you can buy, and comes with a number of flagship-caliber specs. But its odd shape and size, as well as its weird keyboard, may be a turnoff for many...
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Getting stuff done or getting in the way?“BlackBerry is still around?”I've heard that question quite often the past few weeks, as I've been using the BlackBerry Passport. Contrary to what many people in my social circle believe, BlackBerry is indeed still...
Solid construction and build quality, Sharp display, Awesome battery life...
Awkward design, Inefficient keyboard, Clumsy software...
More times than not, the Verge score is based on the average of the subscores below. However, since this is a non-weighted average, we reserve the right to tweak the overall score if we feel it doesn't reflect our overall assessment and price of the produ...
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When BlackBerry unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the Passport, I was less than complimentary about its chances of reviving the manufacturer's fortunes. Well aware that it had already garnered reasonably favourable reviews, my attitude was that, be...
Wellbuilt, stunning screen, excellent notification centre...
Strange shape, severe lack of apps...
You can see that BlackBerry is speaking the truth when it says it wants to focus on business users with its devices. Features like the Hub really are executed almost perfectly, and that keyboard, once you're used to it, will become invaluable to an exec t...
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Most smartphones these days are more or less identical at first glance: a rectangular slab, the entire front of which is taken up by a screen, and maybe one physical key. The major differences don't become apparent until you actually turn a phone on.But w...
Excellent, multifunctional keyboard, Solid battery life, High quality build and display...
Form factor and screen proportions are mostly inconvenient and pointless, BlackBerry 10's ecosystem and app selection is still disappointing, Middling camera...
BlackBerry's intentions with the Passport were good. It wanted to create something groundbreaking in spite of multiple inherent risks, and that's an approach that is rarely seen in the world of smartphones today. That's worth commending. Unfortunately...
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Though still popular among business users, it is no longer necessarily the first choice for many since the iPhone was introduced. BlackBerry has been having quite a few problems; the users of its devices based on the company-developed operating system RIM...
Handy screen format, Physical keyboard, Rigid casing, Low heat development, High performance, (Limited) Android app compatibility, Rich-sounding speakers, Practical battery life, Good voice quality, Smooth navigation...
Bulky and relatively heavy casing, Number and symbol key only virtual, Screen's high black level, Cameras' middling image quality, High load power consumption, SIM and SD flap difficult to open, High price...
BlackBerry takes a risk because it has to in order to stop losing market shares. The Passport is a daring device because an unusual yet very practical screen format is used, and because it features a physical keyboard. The proprietary software that is int...
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Our smartphones are the single most important devices we own. They're the tools we use to communicate with our loved ones, our offices made mobile. They're our game consoles, our conduit for watching and reading anything the internet offers. They've also...
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The Blackberry Passport is massive and demands respect. This isn't your mothers Blackberry folks! If you know me, you know that I will always love Blackberry. It measures 128mm tall by 90.3mm wide and weighs in at 196g. It will not go unnoticed. However w...
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The BlackBerry Passport ($199.99 with contract) is a unique smartphone, and you have to applaud AT&T for jumping on board. While the carrier demanded one hardware change to BlackBerry's big slab, it left all of the phone's other pluses and minuse...
Sharp, sunlight-readable screen. Excellent reception and voice quality. Roomy physical keyboard.
Troubled camera. App selection not up to Android or iOS competition. $50 more than unlocked unit...
The BlackBerry Passport is a unique phone for keyboard fans, and this model lets you get it on AT&T's subsidized plans...
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Love it or hate it, you have to hand it to BlackBerry — the Passport is different.Whether it's a good kind of different or a bad kind of different is still being hotly debated, but at least the company that has been roundly criticized for doing a poor job...
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BlackBerry (previously known as RIM) once dominated the enterprise smartphone market. And thanks to the free BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), the Canadian company also scored a hit with younger cash-strapped consumers. But Microsoft, Apple, Android vendors, an...
Although the Passport is aimed primarily at business users, Blackberry caters for their home lives via BlackBerry Balance, which is part of the updated BlackBerry 10 OS 10.3. This allows enterprises to create secure workspaces while also allowing for the...
BlackBerry hopes to revive its fortunes with the Passport, and has come up with an innovative business-focused handset. We've seen the Passport ridiculed on size grounds, but this is unfair in our view. Yes it's large and difficult to use one-handed, and...
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In a world of black slabs, one company dared to be different. The design seemed rather ridiculous at first, but after a week with the new BlackBerry Passport I am convinced BlackBerry is serious about competing for the enterprise customer.BlackBerry has a...
High quality design, fit, and finish Missing native BB10 apps, Best hardware QWERTY keyboard ever released No water resistant rating, Functional and gorgeous wide display Wide design may not suit everyone, Long battery life , Outstanding communicator tha...
Missing native BB10 apps, No water resistant rating, Wide design may not suit everyone, Missing native BB10 apps, No water resistant rating, Wide design may not suit everyone...
I was going to skip testing out the BlackBerry Passport, but my curiosity got the best of me and I am thankful that it did. The BlackBerry 10 OS has always interested me with the fantastic BlackBerry Hub, swiping interface, and app expansion through Andro...
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Let's give it this: BlackBerry's new Passport makes a big impact when you first hold it, thanks to its unusual square shape, its heft and the physical keyboard aimed at keeping its legion of qwerty loyalists happy.BlackBerry no longer discloses how large...
BlackBerry Blend sharing software, which allows messages and content to be shared to Windows and Mac computers, iPads and Android tablets; new, capable voiceassist function; qwerty keyboard for those who need or prefer physical keys; powerful battery.
Phone is heavy at nearly 7 oz.; balancing it can be awkward when first typing with the physical keys; battery is not removable; square screen seems unnecessary for most uses.
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BlackBerry has officially announced pricing and availability details for its new Passport smartphone, which was previously unveiled and detailed through a variety of blog posts on the company's Inside BlackBerry blog. (Specific pricing and availability in...
I like the BlackBerry Passport. I like it a lot. It's not a device I'll stop using after I'm done reviewing it. (The Land of Misfit Tech Toys is packed with devices I haven't touched since I finished evaluating them.)The keyboard is great, if a bit oversi...
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“The BlackBerry Passport is a monster in more ways than one”When we first saw the BlackBerry Passport, we thought the purveyor of QWERTY-sporting smartphones had gone bonkers. A weird-looking device that traverses the no-man's land somewhere between a sma...
Standout design, Solid build, Useful software features, including BlackBerry Hub, Android app support, with preloaded Amazon Appstore, Capable camera, Smooth performance, Good battery life...
The form factor and QWERTY keypad take time to get used to, Uncomfortable to hold and pocket, Screen not apt for viewing widescreen videos, Costs a pretty penny...
The macro verdict is that the Passport is the best BlackBerry yet, just in case you couldn't figure out where we were headed with this review. It's got a lot going for it – including a standout design, great build, an innovative text input mechanism, usef...
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"The BlackBerry Passport is an intriguing marriage of an unconventional form factor, loaded specs and interesting features"Welcome the BlackBerry Passport (first impressions| FAQs), a unique and innovative device that stands out due to its form factor. It...
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2015-06-16 05:31:46
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“The Passport's 13-meg shooter is a pleasant surprise”The BlackBerry Passport (first impressions | FAQs) may look like it's from outer space, but the work-oriented device does boast quite a few interesting features, not to mention the loaded specs its ste...
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Inspired by its namesake, the Passport had the most unique shape of the phones we tested. The shape received mixed reviews from our consumer testers — many thought the width of the device made it awkward to hold and use. BlackBerry also included its signa...
High resolution display with sharp picture quality, Great battery life (11 hours of video playback)...
Unconventional shape can feel awkward...
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BlackBerry isn't the first platform that I think of when it comes to smartphones. But in a world where it's difficult for a smartphone to stand out from the crowd, the BlackBerry Passport is obviously different. But is it different good or different bad?...
Long battery life, Physical QWERTY keyboard with gesture features, Integrated inbox (hub)...
Wide format is not pocket friendly or one hand friendly, Popular apps are not available, Long power down/restart times...
I honestly didn't like the BlackBerry Passport when I first unboxed and started testing it. I had trouble getting used to the size and the keyboard. I almost wanted to send it back without even writing about it, but I changed my mind another try. The seco...
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4.5 inch 1440×1440 resolution display (453 ppi), 2.26GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 CPU, 3GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, 13 MP rear camera, 2 MP front camera, BlackBerry OS 10.3, 3900 mAh batteryThree months back BlackBerry launched a...
Powerful hardware, cleverly designed keyboard, perfect screen for productivity tasks, Blackberry Assistant delivers good results, clear call quality...
Square design makes it awkward to use, heavy & bulky, Amazon's app store lacks many Android apps, camera takes time to focus, BlackBerry Passport 32GB Factory Unlocked (SQW100-1) GSM 4G LTE Smartphone, $ 384.51 3 used from $248.99, 8 new from $ 384.51...
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