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The editors liked
A 1.5GHz dual-core processor
Coupled with 2GB of RAM
Video calling via BlackBerry Messenger (BBM)
“The Hub” – a single location to retrieve every notification on the device
Hot-swappable MicroSD card – it can be removed without turning the device off
Attractive
Lightweight design
BBM
Great built-in editing software
Good on-screen keyboard
4G in the UK
Sharp 4.2in display
8MP snapper performs well in daylight
Hub offers lots of customisation
Decent virtual keyboard
Display
Excellent contrast
Design
Not very original
But reliable materials and great finishing
Removable battery
Responsiveness
BB10 is a good OS and BlackBerry Balance comes in handy for professionals
You could possibly lump this in the ‘Bad’ section just as easily
But the BlackBerry Z10 really looks like an iPhone 5. Several people we showed it to actually got confused between the two. Of course that’s not necessarily an insult. There’s only so many ways to make a black slab
And if anything
It’s a testament to the pleasant balance BlackBerry’s struck when it comes to size
The crisp 4.2-in
Innovative operating system
Sharp screen
Great keyboard
Expandable storage
4G
Sharp 4.2inch screen
8MP camera strong in daylight
Comprehensive and customisable Hub
Comfortable virtual keyboard
Great display
Phone feels well built
Some intuitive features
Time Shift in the camera is great fun
Intuitive OS
Smooth performance
Great web browsing
Decent camera
Messaging hub
Stylish but subtle design
BlackBerry Hub
Excellent keyboard experience
Responsive bright touchscreen
Great security features
Fast
Speedy performance
Good build quality
One of the best touchscreen keyboards
Striking design
Gorgeous screen
Great camera
70
000 apps on day one of the new system.
Great screen
Innovative UI
Strong camera in good light
BlackBerry Hub aggregates account information well
Very fast and fluid
BlackBerry 10 shows real promise
4G support for all networks
BlackBerry Balance is very clever
The editors didn't like
No native Outlook syncing functionality is a big surprise - see our work-around here
Gesture based navigation took a little time to get used to
Good looking although slightly generic styling
It's worth noting that I was test-driving a pre-release copy
Apps are lacking
Hard to find or too expensive
Interface quirks will prove annoying
Awful maps app
Mediocre battery life
Expensive
Design is uninspiring
Limited choice of apps
No killer features
Disappointing battery life
The occasional lag and bug (email updates
Apps)
Slow startup and reboot
GPS and Maps need work
Mediocre camera in low lighting
Battery life!
Low volume in the telephone speaker
Not enough nonbusiness related apps in BlackBerry App World
We don’t have many complaints about the BlackBerry Z10’s hardware
But we will say this
The camera’s pretty pathetic. You won’t notice it in daylight
But in badly lit rooms it doesn’t so much struggle as fail completely
Churning out pitch black images where Nokia’s excellent PureView sensor pulls out detail.No
The main problems are with BlackBerry 10 itself. Aside from a few nice touches - an
Uncompetitive audio and video performance
Few apps
Interface quirks might prove annoying to some
Uninspiring design
Uninspired design
Sparse online apps/media store
Belowaverage battery life
There's nothing you can't find elsewhere
Some strange quirks to the UI suggest some holes need plugging
Battery life is a serious concern
Missing apps means it's a step behind
Internet performance could be better
Lack of flagship apps on launch
Plastic case not premium
Lack of apps
UI not for everyone
Some apps lack features
Apps need improving
OK battery life
Complicated file manager
Poor app offering
Software can stall
Bad battery
Not enough apps
Screen could be a tad brighter
It feels a little hefty in the hand
And there are elements of the software that are unintuitive or need to be tweaked
With BlackBerry market share shrinking by the quarter, the Canadian company really needs a winner and the BlackBerry Z10 looks to have the potential to reverse the downward trajectory.It's a well-designed, solid device with sleek design that has all the c...
Abstract: The BlackBerry Z10 has a WebKit-based browser with full Flash support. The 4.2" WXGA screen isn't as big as most droid flagships at the moment, but it is still bigger and sharper than that of an iPhone 5. The interface is pretty straightforward. The f...
Abstract: T he new BlackBerry 10 mobile operating system has just been launched and alongside with it 2 new smartphones from the Canadian company: BlackBerry Z10 and BlackBerry Q10 . The latter is a full-QWERTY smartphone and it will be really curious to see how it...
Abstract: In case you missed my previous posts, I did a one month long review of the BlackBerry Z10, the first all touchscreen smartphone running on the redesigned BlackBerry 10 OS. The review was done with CNET Asia Tech Factor program where they got 5 users from ...
Professional hardware design; durable build quality, BlackBerry Hub is better than other OS' approach on notification management, Automatic camera upload and backup with Box.net, Ability to install Android apps, Great battery life
Dull operating system look, Gesture navigation and hidden menus may not appeal to all, Keyboard needs some tweaking to be useable, App ecosystem, while much improved, is still lacking popular apps, Email app is atrocious
BlackBerry Z10 feels like it's neither here nor there. It is a huge leap in terms of upgrade if one is coming from older BlackBerry devices, especially BlackBerry Storm or Torch. The unified notification hub is one-of-a-kind and very practical. Rogue apps...
BB10 offers great new features, Good hardware performances, A breath of fresh air
Slow at startup, Some touchscreen inaccuracy
There will be initial hurdles in using the BlackBerry Z10, but the flagship phone is undeniably built with quality and BB10 is a refreshing new experience. Overall, it's a big step in the right direction for BlackBerry, and we look forward to see where t...
Abstract: In case you don't know, I am a part of the CNET Asia Tech Factor program, where their readers from around Asia gets to review a gadget for a month on their site. The blogger / writer stand a chance to win that said gadget along with other prizes. I have b...
Abstract: I represent Malaysia (!!!) for this Tech Factor BlackBerry Z10 review and I'll be posting one post a week for a month on my take on the device. At the end of the program, a “winner” will be selected, where I stand to win the device, as well as some other ...
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Published: 2013-05-01, Author: Lucas , review by: lowyat.net
BlackBerry have definitely delivered one heck of an operating system with BB10. Personally I feel it is still a little rough around the edges but BB10 represents a fighting chance for BlackBerry to jump up to parity with the other manufacturers and hold i...
Speedy performance, Good build quality, One of the best touchscreen keyboards
Not enough apps, Screen could be a tad brighter
The BlackBerry Z10 and BlackBerry 10 OS have been designed to claw back BB's position on the smartphone heap, not to mention silence the naysayers once and for all. The Z10 itself is a solid handset with enough power and pixels to be a respectable flagshi...
