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Manufacturer: BlackBerry Part number: Z10
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- Though it's not quite enough to draw committed iPhone or Android owners, the BlackBerry Z10's modern design and features give BlackBerry fans what they've hungered for.
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CNET editors' review
BlackBerry Z10 price range: $14.99 - $680.98
- Reviewed by: Jessica Dolcourt
- Reviewed on: 01/30/2013
- Released on: 03/22/2013
The good: RIM dug deep to give the slick-looking BlackBerry Z10 enough features to satisfy both consumers and professionals -- like a good camera and a sharp user interface.
The bad: The Z10's unintuitive gesture paradigm creates a learning curve, and a long list of OS inefficiencies and omissions sour the experience. The bare-bones maps app and a deficit of camera features are two examples.
The bottom line: Though it's not quite enough to draw committed iPhone or Android owners, the BlackBerry Z10's modern design and features give BlackBerry fans what they've hungered for.
User reviews
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BB is Back
by Alphonse-LX on April 3, 2013
Pros: Onscreen keyboard is amazing
HDMI connection
Apps, Camera
Look and feel (Feels solid and perfect fit in your hands)Cons: Few key apps missing
I would have preferred a larger batterySummary: I have been a Blackberry user for the past 4 years or so. Over the years, Android and IOS have grown in stature and left Blackberry far behind. I decided ...
Summary: I have been a Blackberry user for the past 4 years or so. Over the years, Android and IOS have grown in stature and left Blackberry far behind. I decided to stay faithful to the brand and I am so happy that I did.
For the last 6 - 7 months, I used a GS3 (company issued phone) in addition to my personal Bold 9900 and on occasion, I found myself picking up the S3 instead of the BB for browsing, social media and maps. The larger screen just made these experiences more pleasant.
After months of waiting for the US release, I picked up my Z10 at the AT&T store and I am absolutely in love with this phone. It is difficult to put into words just how buttery smooth the OS is in comparison to IOS and Android.
The peek feature that I kept hearing about I thought would just be a gimmick. However, it is something I find myself using every time I pick up the phone. The experiences just quite simply "flows". The Hub is also any excellent feature which I am growing to love more and more. Being able to access all my messages in one central location by a simple gesture without having to go in and out of separate applications is a massive time saver and extremely convenient.
Next up, we have the display. The display on the Z10 is nothing short of gorgeous. I have always been impressed with the display produced by the Iphone 5. Ladies and Gentlemen, the display on this phone is just as good if not better than the beautiful iphone 5 retina display
Lastly, we have the keyboard. As I mentioned, I previously used the bold 9900 which is a physical keyboard. I worried about having to use a software keyboard full time considering the fact that I hated the keyboard on the GS3. The keyboard on the Z10 is just plain awesome. The word suggestions are extremely accurate and unlike anything I have seen on any other software keyboard. I believe this keyboard is as good as a software keyboard can get.
The only drawback so far is the app support. There are a few key apps missing, However, I am sure with time they will all grace Blackberry world. In the mean time, the browser is so good that it can be used in place of the few missing apps.
Overall, this is an excellent phone and one where you really have to use it to see its true power and potential.
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Blackberry is definitely back. BBZ10 is a true winner.23 out of 25 users found this user opinion helpful.
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A welcome alternative to the competition.
by davekijiji on January 30, 2013
Pros: Gesture based navigation
FAST. Very fast.
Hub is super cool, neat to have everything in one spot.
Integration is flawless with online/cloud services
Keyboard is easily the best I've used (Former S2/Nexus and iPhone user)Cons: Some apps aren't feature complete: Facebook can't do certain things competition can, still looking for Netflix, etc.
Summary: The big thing I think people need to keep in mind is that this is BlackBerry's starting point. Yes, it's their big catch-up to the competition, but it'...
Summary: The big thing I think people need to keep in mind is that this is BlackBerry's starting point. Yes, it's their big catch-up to the competition, but it's a beginning. The first iPhone? It had LOTS of issues. The very early android OS's were horrible! If this is what we get as a starting point, I can't wait to see where this device or other devices that BlackBerry comes out with in the future. Most of the things the reviewer mentioned already are things that can be fixed in software - This means that complaints we can all have likely will be addressed in one way or another. That's the part that makes me excited - I love the overall flow of this so far, the part I wait for is when updates come out. Android and iOS both do this, I can only assume BlackBerry will as well.
For a first-attempt at a brand new OS, this is an incredible starting point.25 out of 37 users found this user opinion helpful.
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BlackBerry Z10 - A blend of functional new features!
by DanBouSev on February 1, 2013
Pros: Amazed by the blend of the BB HUB and BB FLOW.
Exhangeable Battery with Strong Specs!
Security is a must, now days.
Keyboard is a time saver! so are gestures!
Browsing is amazingly fast! I love the reader feature
BlackBerry Messenger with Video!Cons: Learning curve (it took quicker than I thought ... though)
Apps limited for now however 70K available at lunch is a good start
A bit larger than expected.Summary: For an enterprise user with less time/desire to play games (than most of my coworkers:) the Z10 is just perfect. The blend of features called HUB and FLOW is ...
Summary: For an enterprise user with less time/desire to play games (than most of my coworkers:) the Z10 is just perfect. The blend of features called HUB and FLOW is what some users like me would say: "its where I spend 90 percent of the time". The blend HUB/FLOW has all my communication tools (corporate/BIS email, BBMessenger, and social media apps (Facebook,Tweeter - for me) in one place and easy to move around without the need to go the grid app screen. At times I forget about the rest of applications I downloaded and sitting on the grid app screen(s).
Corporate users will find the BlackBerry Balance a very useful tool. Switching from work to personal and viceversa helps me to focus/set my mind in one place.
BBM is getting more powerful and refined. BBM video was a feature I was waiting for long long time, BlackBerry made a good decision on releasing BBM video on BlackBerry 10 devices only (it would've been a disaster if BBM video had released with BBOS 7.0 i.e). BlackBerry refined BlackBerry ID for what I can see, great improvement!
I found an improved functionality when using my calendar; I will need to explore more as I believe the new features will help me organize meetings a lot quicker if used with the new feature called BlackBerry "Reminder" or "Remember" (I don't even remember how it's called lol)
The browsing experience is a 1000 yr leap from previous BlackBerry devices; three simple words describe my experience: "Thank you BlackBerry". Here is where I found the "Reader" feature so helpful.
Available apps continue to be the weakest link for BlackBerry however 70K available at launch date isn't bad at all.
Learning curve seems to be average, not a major concern.15 out of 16 users found this user opinion helpful.
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BB gains back their sparkle with a solid phone.
by Alawishis on January 31, 2013
Pros: Nice design.
Solid build quality.
World leader in security continues
The partitioning work/personal capability is very innovative. This is the first phone to have this feature.
Keyboard predictive with flick is new too.Cons: Tough hill to climb.
Will have to overcome many prejudiced against RIM.
Delayed release in the US, due to carriers.Summary: Will have to get hands on to make a full assessment obviously. Not sure how people could give one star for a capable phone unless it's fundamentally broken, which ...
Summary: Will have to get hands on to make a full assessment obviously. Not sure how people could give one star for a capable phone unless it's fundamentally broken, which this obviously is not.
Time will tell but think RIM has a winner here.15 out of 17 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Blackberry is back!
by Carguy_Canada on February 1, 2013
Pros: Great high res screen
Unmatched security that will become important to everyone sooner or later
Cool design & accessories
Great OS which I'm sure will get even better
Launched with over 70,000 apps and counting...
Lighting fast browser
Time shift camCons: Learning curve, although catch on quick
Delayed US launch
Not as many apps as others
Keyboard model not available yet
Camera average at best in low light but time shift is great featureSummary: For someone who needs a tool more than a toy - this is your smartphone and now BB has caught up and surpassed the competitors on many features. The corporate ...
Summary: For someone who needs a tool more than a toy - this is your smartphone and now BB has caught up and surpassed the competitors on many features. The corporate world will embrace the Blackberry Balance as well as unmatched security. More apps will come over next weeks and months. The predictive text typing is awesome and only gets better the more you use it! BBM is best texting app in the world on any device period. White one looks great!
14 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful.
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just buy it, you wont regret
by andy317 on January 30, 2013
Pros: sleek design, great os, friendly user-interface, and very affordable.
Its Black Berry!Cons: noneeeeeeeeeee
Summary: ibeen used ios , android and window. i love them all. and there is no exception for Bb. Its kinda fun to test out their Os.
Summary: ibeen used ios , android and window. i love them all. and there is no exception for Bb. Its kinda fun to test out their Os.
13 out of 17 users found this user opinion helpful.
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This phone is ridiculously fast.
by chowned705 on February 5, 2013
Pros: -Beautiful screen
-fast/fluid UI
-HUB is so awesome for organizing your messages (email/text/fb/twitter/linkedin/bbm)
-virtual keyboard is sooo amazing and intuitive
- browser is amazingly fast, as well as great html5 support with flaash built in!Cons: some apps i love aren't there... (yet!) :)
Summary: BB is back with this first phone on BB10. I'm so looking forward to the future of this platform! Sorry, it's been a long time since BB has ...
Summary: BB is back with this first phone on BB10. I'm so looking forward to the future of this platform! Sorry, it's been a long time since BB has sold me a device that seriously blew me away. Great job..
8 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Intuitive gestures, meet responsive UI.
by Invalid-Username on February 7, 2013
Pros: Very smooth and beautiful UI
Intuitive gestures
Blackberry hub aggregates your life!
Best soft keyboard in existance
Very cool lockscreen
Best mobile multitasking
Beautiful screen
Tons of RAM (2GB)!
Expandable storage (up to 64gb)
Handsome hardwareCons: Apps (though most of the major ones are there or coming)
Mapping solution isn't as comprehensive as Goole Maps
Delayed US launch (thought that might be the carriers' fault, it will impact consumers regardless)Summary: Having used an iPhone from 2007-2009 and 2012, WebOS from 2009-2010, and Android from 2011-2012, and now finally the Z10 in 2013, I can say that I have quite a ...
Summary: Having used an iPhone from 2007-2009 and 2012, WebOS from 2009-2010, and Android from 2011-2012, and now finally the Z10 in 2013, I can say that I have quite a bit of experience with mobile operating systems. I was probably one of Blackberry's biggest detractors. If you had asked me what I thought of the Z10 a year ago, I would've said that Blackberry wouldn't even make it far enough to launch the device. Well, now that I've had the device (imported it and unlocked it since carriers won't have it till March), I can tell you that it is a great phone! I'm very impressed with what BB has done. The visuals in the OS are absolutely gorgeous (TAT acquisition was definitely worth it!). The OS is super smooth (smoother than my Nexus 4. On par with iOS, with a smoother keyboard). The keyboard is top notch. Instead of rewriting all these things, just take a look at the "Pros" I've listed.
Overall, this is probably the best smartphone I have ever used. Sure, I'd love to see a few more apps, but I have no doubt that the majority of big name apps will be here shortly (Skype is confirmed, Whatsapp is confirmed, Yelp, Instagram will probably be there, etc.).
I think long term users of Android/iOS will absolutely love this phone if they keep an open mind (fanboys, keep worshipping your OS deities; this phone isn't for you) and take the time to learn all the gestures that make this OS so intuitive.7 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Nice, slick and smooth
by Greggore on February 1, 2013
Pros: Fast, simple, intuitive and true multitasking! It has everything and more.
Cons: Missing about 20,000 tower defense, puzzles and flashlight apps that apple has, but it has almost everything else.
Summary: It's a real smart phone and it's for business and personal use.
Summary: It's a real smart phone and it's for business and personal use.
7 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Amazing device. Beautiful HW design. Intuitive UI.
by BrandonBlue32 on February 2, 2013
Pros: The best navigation and UI available in a smartphone. Super smooth, fast, and natural to use after you have used it a few days. You can quickly do 95% of what you need to do with one thumb. The Hub makes communicating super efficient.
Cons: The stock Maps app is a little basic but I'm sure that will be beefed-up soon and other mapping/navigation apps are available to download in BlackBerry World.
Summary: I've owned other BB devices in the past as well as Apple iPhones. I've used Android and Windows Phones (but not owned them). The Z10 blows all of ...
Summary: I've owned other BB devices in the past as well as Apple iPhones. I've used Android and Windows Phones (but not owned them). The Z10 blows all of them away in my opinion. This sets the new standard.
7 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: BlackBerry
- Part number: Z10
- Bottom Line: Though it's not quite enough to draw committed iPhone or Android owners, the BlackBerry Z10's modern design and features give BlackBerry fans what they've hungered for.
General
- Product Type Smartphone
- Width 2.58 in
- Depth 0.35 in
- Height 5.11 in
- Weight 4.77 oz
Processor
- Type QUALCOMM
- Clock Speed 1.5 GHz
- Processor Core Qty Dual core
Display
- Diagonal Size 4.2 in
Manufacturer info
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