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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
If you're a heavy user and need many productivity tools that are not available for BlackBerry, relying on Android side-loading might not be the best option for you. If, however, you're the average user who only uses Facebook, email and a browser most days...
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Published: 2014-01-17, Author: Tim , review by: engadget.com
Abstract: CANADIAN PHONE MAKER Blackberry has had a rough time lately, struggling to compete against iOS and Android and slipping behind Microsoft in terms of mobile market share. Although its Blackberry 10 mobile operating system ...
My time with the Z10 has been interesting. In a lot of ways BlackBerry hit this one out of the park. The hardware is beautiful and quality wise is much better than most of the Android phones on the market and up there with Apple devices as well. The new ...
Good Screen Quality, Removable Battery, Good Software Keyboard
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If you already own a BlackBerry and or are required to use a BlackBerry for work, and can switch away from a physical QWERTY keyboard the BlackBerry Z10 is worth considering.However, if you are using an iPhone or Android device, switching to the BlackBerr...
Good user interface with smooth scrolling, Great for emails and social media, Ideal for business users, Simple setup, Dual-core CPU, SD Card slot / HDMI slot
Lack of decent apps, It's a Blackberry, (not cool enough for some), Final Words. Initially, I had some doubts about Blackberry Z10. I said to myself… give me any smartphone and I would be happy, but a Blackberry, seriously? But how wrong was I. As it tur
Initially, I had some doubts about Blackberry Z10. I said to myself … give me any smartphone and I would be happy, but a Blackberry, seriously? But how wrong was I. As it turns out, the Z10 was way better than I expected. With a good user interface, soc...
Without getting too in-depth (this isn't a full review, after all), I have to say that I came away from the Z10 with a much better impression than I thought I would. BB OS 10, as a platform, has a lot of potential here, and I think it's pretty incredib...
Abstract: Who's has been anxiously awaiting the Blackberry Z10 arrival? Yours truly, that's who. How does this new operating system look to us Blackberry lovers? Even down to the lock screen, it appears more clutter free, with seemingly fewer distraction, and more ...
