Okay, this one is one really unique device.
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Introducing, the BlackBerry Passport!

Specs (rumoured)



Will you want to get it? It has already turned heads already!

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This post has been edited by hyperyouth_firepower: Nov 9 2014, 09:01 AM

The phone looked squarish.... odd.

Wait till you see the keyboard in action. Jaw dropping!

Well, BB owned QWERT keyboard! No one can touch them.

Anyway, seriously considering getting a BB. Today, I got screwed by my S3. Phone went dead because of flat batt. Went back office to get it recharged. After a few min, turned the phone ON and ......ALL my contacts were lost! 2nd time. Now don't know how to restore my contacts.

Hate this stupid phone!

I would recommend you to wait. The z3 LTE version is quite awesome. It should be worth if you are looking for a sub rm1000 phone. Really worth it. If you are willing to stick to proven, tried and true BlackBerry then the q20 would arrive I think in November.

The passport will arrive in September, but it's really worth trying out first. Even as a pro BlackBerry guy I would recommend you to wait and see at these new devices first.

Wow!, You really sounded positive about the phone! I'm planning to get the ageing Z30 but maybe like what you said, let's wait and see.

The current Z3 is supposedly "worse" or "low end" to the Z10. The 3G version.

But Z3 3G > Z10 3G. I'm not joking.

this is with a supposedly "inferior" processor, and a .5GB lesser RAM.

The newer Z3 + LTE will have upgraded processor (faster speed), 2GB of RAM, and 8mp camera (as opposed to the current 5mp camera). It would be "in between of Z10 and Z30". A cheaper Z30 to be exact.

and its below RM1000. For a communication device, you can't beat that price with that specs. I'm sure it would be below RM1000, just not sure how low. maybe RM800.

Sure, it wouldn't be 'amazing' compared to a Xiaomi Mi3, or some Oppo devices, but against most other phones, you can't beat communication, the connectivity, and the battery life.

I mean, when has a smartphone really behaved like a phone these days? That serves the primary functions as to communicate first, then help to organize things, then help to make work easier, then only entertainment, and still be below RM1000? (for a supposedly low end that's a lot more better than competition's "low end")

The high end Passport, you'll either love it or hate it. But if anything goes, there's always the Q20. The tried, tested and proven formula of a workhorse, in a Bold form and function.

Z3 LTE at RM800 (if that's the price), no second thoughts!

Hope it's true. I just feel like throwing my S3 into a trash bin now!

With a smaller RAM, will Z3 experience lags when running apps? My main worry coz nowadays, smartphones are apps intensive. Just hope it won't be laggy like my S3.

Wow! Not bad design. Just read about at Businessinsider.com
I still love BB keyboard.But my main question is that their still apps "up to date"?


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The short answer: no lag.

Long answer: Unlike other phones or the older operating system, BlackBerry adopts a system of run now, wake on notify system.

Basically, in the Z3, you can have 4 simultaneous things OPEN, and running. Unlike the Z10. As in 4 active frames. In 10.3 this limit is increased to 8.

Additionally, the coding system is in such a way that when you close it, only the headless portion is running (notifications, but not the program per se). When a system slows down (which is possible), the OS will determine what apps to kill by its own. When I say kill, as in real process kill, and it will never be awaken, unlike Android where some process can be killed, and some can't), but you can always restart them, or force "run" (pin to active frames)

In Android, some apps are notorious for running behind the scenes despite not open, such as FaceBook. Some apps cannot be killed (google Apps that continuously mine and log your data about you), and some refuse to die (like FaceBook, you just kill it and it will re-appear, despite already process killed) .

In BlackBerry, it is very difficult to achieve this effect. Once its killed, it can only be revived when there is a trigger such as time, notification, or place (geofencing), or when user triggers the app. This feature is expanded in 10.3

It will be, because BlackBerry can run Android apps just as fine. In fact the APKs will be gotten from Amazon Store, so its up to date with the ones from Amazon Store. It won't be usable with Google Play services, but it will and can have the most up to date version when people update from Amazon App Store.

Bro, you really know BB!

You make me wanna get a BB even more; although many friends are laughing at me for wanting to go back to BB. Kept reminding me about my 9700....

Will BB's experience running apk files be any worst than a Android?

I will get this BB passport ! because it look unique from the design ! like previous years those nokia, sony ericsson flip flap and brick 9300 model... those kind of unique feel cant find it now. now all the phone model almost the same design...

I dare say better Android than Android.

(if you play apps like Clash of Clans that uses Google services, matai lah)
(but if you use apps downloaded from Amazon Store... /GG Its a better Android than Android.

if you're a user that emphasizes on communication, BlackBerry is definitely the best choice out there.

Like I said, APK files from Amazon will come only after 10.3 (for Q20 and Passport) and 10.3.1 for Z10, Z3,Z30,Q10,Q5

Heh, wait till you see the keyboard.

haha not sure about passport comfort for typing or not, but my previous BB 9700 its awesome ! best keyboard compare with those nokia or any other brand !
when it will land in malaysia ?

I'll say right before Christmas, or after CNY, since the device launches in November.

still long away..... and i dont think the BBM is useful like last time

Oh BBM is very useful, especially in group chats, and the mass chats. Privacy ada

In terms of typing, no phone that I've used so far come close to my 9700. That's a fact. Only thing is keeps on lagging. That's why I changed to Samsung. At that time, Samsung was the 'IN' phone while BB is..... well, how to put it.... a laughing stock.

BTW, BB world for my old 9700 can't be used anymore? Try updating some apps in 9700 but can't!

what i mean is.... all my friend around me change to andriod... so if I use BBM...i think nobody chat with me in BBM

yes cannot, and the system of phone ram or processor is not support.
But I like the BB quality, not like the samsung slim plastic

don't worry with or without BBM. BlackBerry's methods of emphasizing on the communication makes you a champion when you use the phone to communicate.

By the way, I can run 2 instances of BBM, WhatsApp, WeChat, and few others. kekekekeke.
Valid via BlackBerry 10.

kekekekeke.

3450mAh battery?whatt da f***....This is really amazing. Hopefully no one buy this so I will be the only person who owns it in my place.

hahahaha!

The price, hopefully will be much more affordable.

Definitely will get this one. Q30. But I don't know can it fit in my pants or not.

I've try my small calculator put into pocket, can in but it too wide... lol but im not sure whether is it same size with passport or not

Now let's hope the price is not like Q10 RRP when its first arrive in Malaysia.

Technically, if you can fit a mega, it'll fit. Its shorter than a Mega.

This might be the phone BlackBerry needed to boost up their sales back. In my Opinion, who used to own BB9780, I changed to Android because I feel old BB is outdated and Android offer much more features that is useful in my daily life.

When BB release OS10 phone, Q10, Z10 and Z30, I ask myself, why would I change back to BB. Z10 and Z30 which are full touchscreen phone(i used bb bcz of physical kb) but has lower spec compared to my Android phone, I might just keep using my Android. Who cares about OS10 bla bla bla, smartphone for average user do the same things. Then the Q10, I really want to get it because I want phone with physical keyboard, but then, from the outside, people will think Im using the old BB9900 because there are no big change other than the OS. Yeah I care about what people think of my phone, because I just spent 2k on it.

This BB Passport is great because it has wow factor, when I first look at it, I was like, wtf, what phone is this, so different. A phone for a freak?? This is what I want lol. Hopefully it will comes with great software support. I kinda feel sad sometimes when people look down on BB user, because I know BB always deliver quality products. Never own OS10 phone, so cant comment more on the software part..

same here bro ! its SPECIAL !

You do know bbm is now available in android and ios right? Soon for Windows phone

Looks great hyper, but I got my eyes set for the Classic

squarish... crap.
When are phone makers going to make
quality credit card size phone, arrrgh

The square isn't crap actually.

Makes sense when you look at certain angles. I'm going to pull BlackBerry's explanation, and then offer some thoughts.

First, you have to see this and let them explain the thought behind the design:

http://blogs.blackberry.com/2014/07/passport-design/

Then, if you ask, why not add a toolbelt and do a belt and call it a day? (like an enlarged 9900), because it wasn't the idea of them doing that, and it'll be silly in terms of wasted real screen size estate and real functionality hindered by the fact that the 9900 was deliberately engineered for single hand use in any way.

I don't think the Passport was designed to be single handed use. The keyboard itself is capacitative, hence making it to be a built in trackpad. It also serves to be used as a gesture keyboard . What are these gestures, nobody knows, and nobody knows how its supposed to work. But BlackBerry have hinted that its going to feel like a Z keyboard than a Q keyboard (Z as in Z10, Z3, and Z30).

I won't comment on they keyboard until I've seen live action of it, because people have condemned the Z10's keyboard when it was demo-ed UNTIL they tried it and found it to be REALLY amazing.

Got it from Crackberry and N4BB, that keyboard!



This post has been edited by Cryptic: Jul 19 2014, 10:14 AM

OMG ! keyboard = track pad ! AWESOME !

With this coming into the sight, I'm never gonna be more proud than I am now in being a BlackBerry fan publicly. Even with those sneers I get for claiming it from people around me. Haha! *sets some money aside for Passport*

any update news about BB Passport ? tak boleh tahan my note 2 d...

great news!

http://global.blackberry.com/smartphones/b...assport/en.html

BlackBerry has opened pre-registration / pre-interest on the BlackBerry Passport! Please sign up if you are considering to buy it!

registered yesterday

Good! Now spread the word!

By the way, some additions, (can't take the pictures as they are still under some forum exclusitivity), now dark mode is enabled for BlackBerry Hub!

Z30 users ... 1 week standby time =>1 month standby time? LOL

I really love dark mode! I use it on my WhatsApp and my friends keep noticing it. it looks cool, and a refreshing nice touch to the bright ones we are accustomed to nowadays. Also, it helps prolong my Z30 battery life. Dark theme/mode is da bomb, man! Haha. Like when I read in CrackBerry, even Z10 users wanted them even though it's not really gonna help in the battery life term.

cant even find a commercial video yet of bb passport, quite curious bout the dimension

see the link i posted a few posts above? register that. You'll get it in a short while. They are about to release it.

yup just registered, the bb classic will be announce together right? but still passport looks way more sharper
why they removed the typical tracking pad or ball that previous gen bb used, there's the selling point of bb beside the qwerty keyboard

Think of it as a virtual keyboard that has been made physical. Its actually touch-enabled. I mean, touch-sensitive-enabled. (or how its properly said?)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooX6EE80TPc

the keyboard has the same function like the tracking pad did...nice one

This post has been edited by ahnee92: Aug 11 2014, 10:39 PM

the touch ability/features of BB10 is already enough to replace the trackpad/toolbelt for me plus, the keyboard is just too awesome the device is gonna explode of awesomeness if they do include those toolbelt buttons too

haha, agreed, i think for now there's no accurate word to describe it until we can actually experience it it's cool how innovative and unique blackberry has come to evolved from those old days

so for BB now must use BIS service or wat ? left BB long time already... dont know whats going on now for the internet service which to use

Can't wait for the passport and classic.

"Keep the faith."

wonder why passport less chrome line around the phone..... previous model with chrome line look elegance

No need for BIS. Just normal internet.

That's because Todd Wood (the guy who designed all of BlackBerry's devices from the Bold up to the PlayBook, before BlackBerry 10) left. He did left his masterpiece in BlackBerry 10 line up, his last being the BlackBerry Z30

why left ? so who design the passport ?

Some bloke from the Immigration dept?

LOL...

http://www.gsmarena.com/blackberry_passpor...o-news-9357.php

ohhhhh my...it's ugly but sexy, hope the pricing will be just right

haha, I wouldn't say ugly, it's more bordering on the side of perky-and-unique me too, but given the specs I think it might be around or higher than Note 3 when it first comes, given the fact that it is a risk innovation-wise. and BB kinda needs the increasing profit but cheers on BB for daring to take a leap!

only 10 megapixel camera ?

only 10 megapixel camera ?

Agreed, hope blackberry could draw back some attention, I do like the unique design of bb itself, hope passport hv removable battery
From the website I just look through, yes 10mp,but it's just a numbering ,let's wait for official review

Singapore's regulatory channels have passed BlackBerry Passport.


Malaysia bila lagi mau kasi SIRIM?!

Malaysia apa pun slow...

Kasi wang dulu....

BB passport support LTE ?

Yes.

nice then ! cant wait for it !

uniqe design...gonna get this one
expected price...?

Passport to launch at 24th this month? Toronto, London and Dubai.

http://blogs.blackberry.com/2014/09/save-t...n=Brand/Company content&linkId=9468608

Yeap!

how about malaysia ?

how about malaysia ?

hmm, its going to cost about RM2.4K.

That's quite the premium there.

Adoi... Outta my reach!

Just hang in there its just rumours since its converted from SGD which was converted from some Czech currency.

Anything above RM1.2k will hard to find owners given the BB brand is considered a 'not cool' device....

Just hope that the local distributor could price it aggresively to capture whatever market left for them here.

We'll have to see how Singapore and Indonesia prices it.

So far so good under the new leadership the price, for example on Z3 is consistent.

BB Malaysia has been KOed by the influx of Android devices, esp from China.

No idea how these Chinese do it, good specs, great hype and super value. People just buy without even sometimes consider much, knowing the price they are paying offers good value.

BB really needs to revamp their pricing structure. I know they offer great security bit layman like me don't really put security in top of the list. Just want a good phone with great experience and value for money. As for apps, I don't need a million apps to download but needs essential apps like maps, some games to stay entertained and social apps.

Anyway, I'm waiting to see how Passport is being priced here. Fingers Xed!

Do you think the rumor that BB Passport will be on sale in Malaysia as early as October? Is it really possible?

As much as I really like BlackBerry, I think you have a point here. Maybe if they have more marketing gimmicks like iP and Samsung people would realise the better value they're getting with BlackBerry devices and wouldn't mind the price as much as they do now.. I think..

yes true ! just like the current note 2 and new note 4... i dont find any interesting point... same design...

what's even sad is a lot of them still thinks BB runs on OS7.. I met someone who thought Passport is an OS7 device perhaps at least they should promote BB10. it's too awesome to be given the 'meh' treatment, if you get what I mean

That's the biggest problem for BB in Malaysia is that the marketing is next to zero!

Look at those Android phones and iPhone. Teasers, online blitz etc....

They're creating curiosity, thus the market is eager to see them being launched. For BB..... Zzzzzzz Nothing!

BB should counter the 'BB sux coz lack of apps' aggressively. Ya, Android has millions of apps but to me, most of it are just craps. Certainly won't find more than 40 apps in most phones. I only download what I need which is about 10 apps only + a few games.

First wave:

Dubai
London
Toronto


KL , Singapore and Jakarta should be in second wave.

wow..... should be november or december then

Let's wait and see.....

A bit off topic. iPhone6 has just been launched and the pricing is incredible! I can guarantee if Passport is to be priced like that, sure tapao.... For that kind of price, can get laptop!

still many ppl will buy it... hope BBP price not high

iPhone 128GB 6+ is around RM3500.

Passport maximum is RM2500.

3500 can almost create a decent pc station. Fuhh.
2500 is decent for the specs, even more because of the awesome OS

sure got idiot go buy the iphone plus 32gb... I just cant understand...

Well, that's the power of branding. Customer loyalty is what makes Apple successful.

Anyway, nice to know Passport has passed SIRIM. So, launch date should be near after official launch.

Marketing blitz should start soon.....

wooohoooo ..... now pray for the lower price

Me too! Pls don't disappoint us!

ceiling price around RM2500.

BlackBerry Malaysia couldn't get the stocks for lower price (because no assembled in Malaysia status)

grrr

It's coming. Be prepared.

http://bbugmy.com/news/news-blackberry-pas...al-launch-soon/

Any pricetag higher than RM2.2k will be dealt a huge blow, especially the users have manychoices with that budget.

it will be 2.2k to 2.5k, but won't be more than 2.7k.

For RM2.5k, 80 out of 100 will go for either note 4 or ip6. Another 19 will be ended up with HTC, nokia, sony, xiaomi and etc.

The last one standing will be among us, who still having hopes with BB, no matter what.

Blackberry as a phone company has to wake up and see their strong selling point is the OS itself, not the outlook of the phones. Many out there have not seen or not aware of the features of BB10, and yet BB expect them to jump on and being sold.

Pricetag might not be the first thing in mind for the consumers, especially the target audience for BB is still the business users. How many others will concern about the security of their data, chances are, they don't even care/know.

The smartphones are now entering a very uncertain era, where the makers have to take every single aspect into consideration, from price to features, from screensize to endurability.

I personally don't think the launch of BB passport/classic will make any greater impact compared to Z10/Q10. If BB loves a comeback, they will have to try harder.

Agree! Security is important but how many smartphones users actually care about this. Look at Android... virtually all apps needs access to phone/personal data yet people still download their apps like crazy!

While biz users don't see pricetags as their main concern, majority of us will. Phone choices is basically limitless in the RM2k bracket and I'd say even at RM1k+, we can actually get a very decent spec phone.

To tap the market, it's a very hard for BB since they have lagged so far behind esp to Android and Chinese makers. Maybe BB is now targeting niche market rather than the masses.

It's getting close.....

http://www.soyacincau.com/2014/09/13/black...sia/#more-45757