Phone Scoop - BlackBerry Z10 (GSM) Info

User Review: Excellent software, hardware is good.

Sun, 26 May 2013 07:30:26 GMT

ajs253 submitted this review of the BlackBerry Z10 (GSM):

Overall rating: 4.5 (out of 5)

I got the S4, and within a day I was bored with the cheap quality and extremely poor battery life. Decided this wasn't the phone for me. Got the Z10 instead. By the way the sales staff at the store were looking at me because I was getting rid of the in phone for a what they believe is a not so cool phone. Problem is they have no clue what the new iOS 10 is like and its potential.

Let's start by saying although the quality of the actual Z10 is very good but it is not built like the iPhone or the HTC One, but it is a far cry from the cheap plastic construction of the Samsung phone. It is sturdy and has a great feel for when you hold it and doesn't feel slippery or uncomfortable. The screen is 4.2 inches and is large but not gigantic. I say this not as a criticism but a compliment. Screen quality is 720, so for the size it is incredible.

The new UI and operating system is awesome. First the messaging hub or centralized messaging area is excellent, pragmatic and we'll thought out. You can get as much or bad little of all your messaging, business and social, in your one central area referred to as the hub as you wish. Easily customized to fit your personal. Needs. The browser with built in Adobe flash is probably the best and one of the quickest browsers out there. It is incredible and fees as complete as I have seen on any smartphone. The manner in which the rest of the UI works is pragmatic and very easy to learn. Here is another compliment, the virtual keyboard is the best, again the best, out there. First of all I sometimes think it is an actual keyboard for a second because it is so crisp and proactive. Excellent device.

The negatives are there are fewer apps that one would expect from a smartphone OS, but this OS was released in Late January and once it catches on the apps will come. Also I would prefer a faster processor to handle this OS. There is no lag, but I just believe that the OS is too advanced for the processor.

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User Review: Extremely Pleased

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:08:56 GMT

skywalkershawty submitted this review of the BlackBerry Z10 (GSM):

Overall rating: 4.5 (out of 5)

Let me start by saying I traded my iPhone 5 for this phone and I'm not going back ;)

This phone is a multi-tasking BEAST and is great for productivity.

PROS:
- Great screen and size
- Amazing OS
- Regular USB port
- Removable Battery
- Micro SD
- Fast
- Ability to sideload Android apps
- Sound quality
- Great camera
- Front facing camera (FINALLY, Blackberry)
- Video chat on BBM
- Best predictive text I've ever used in my life

CONS:
- A little buggy (Blackberry will get this together with the 10.1 update)
- Battery life needs improvement
- Gets hot while charging

I can't think of any other cons... Overall, I am very pleased with this product and I'd recommend it to ANYONE.

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User Review: Blackberry z10

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:46:16 GMT

Goliad601 submitted this review of the BlackBerry Z10 (GSM):

Overall rating: 4.5 (out of 5)

I've had the device for several days and I am very pleased with overall performance. Swiping is new to me and is working well
Pros
Size
Audio quality
Speed

Cons
Nothing that I can see.

Congratulations Blacberry. You did it !!!

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Review: BlackBerry Z10 for Verizon Wireless

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 21:20:13 GMT

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User Review: Z10

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 05:08:34 GMT

iamthird submitted this review of the BlackBerry Z10 (GSM):

Overall rating: 4.5 (out of 5)

First day - awful!!! AT&T forgot to put the phone on a data plan so nothing worked away from wifi. I took it back the next day and they put it on a data plan. Wala, the Z10 works and works very well. You have to be patient because the phone takes some getting used to.

Pros: fast, very good battery life, nice camera, perfect size

Cons: apps, needs independent icon button for email instead of having to go to the hub.

I have taken it back twice to get the iPhone 5 but I can't do it. The iPhone 5 is great but very boring.

The Z10 is GREAT, but only if you are patient!!!!!

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User Review: Only 1 prob I have found besides practically no apps

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:32:10 GMT

ironhorse111 submitted this review of the BlackBerry Z10 (GSM):

Overall rating: 4 (out of 5)

The only problem I have with the phone is they put the back button right next to the send button. If you are texting and make a mistake its to easy to hit the send button vs the back button. GRRRR! especially for those like myself with big fingers.

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