BlackBerryQ10 SIM-Free Smartphone - Black

I love this phone! Being a lover of BlackBerry with some not-so-good models previously, this phone is a breath of fresh air. I love the keyboard (which, let's face it, is what keeps any BlackBerry user loyal) - it's got a soft key feel. I also got used to the rest of it being touchscreen much quicker than I anticipated (though I was terrified about giving up the back button and the menu button). The BlackBerry hub is great. The speed of loading pages is fantastic and the phone works actively to switch to Wifi whenever it's in range or available, decreasing the amount of data you use through your phone network. I think it's useful to list the positives and negatives so here's a list:Postives:BlackBerry OS10 - sleeker and faster and more efficient than any of its predecessorsBlackBerry Hub - combines emails, texts, What's App, social media and BBM all in one placeCalendar - synchronises with other web-based calendars you may have (eg. Google)Very quick to lock/unlock the screenTouchscreen screenIn-built torchLovely feel keyboardGreat tutorials to help you understand using Q10Wireless syncing/back-ups and updating with a PC - planned/unplannedAbility to download non-BlackBerry World apps (such as Android apps)Massive internal storage (16MB)Extend storage up to a massive 64MB with a micro media cardQuick to turn off notifications with clock app/bedside modeBetter battery life than previous BlackBerriesMuch bigger screen than previous BBsMuch faster switching on and reboot than previous BBsNegatives:Limited ringtones and text tones (but you can download/use your own music)Not Android or iOS so no Google Play or App store installedTurning off the device will not allow alarm to switch back on - turning it off will reboot device on switching back on - so phone needs to stay on to use alarmSo, as you can see, not many negatives and they aren't important. I bought this phone outright on Amazon and am using it with a sim-only contract, which over 24 months, works out cheaper than previous 24-month contracts with previous phones. I envisage this phone lasting longer than 24 months, however as it is built well and functions seamlessly. I couldn't be happier!

Bought to replace a 9900 which I liked until it died unaccountably.Dislikes:Lack of track padLack of physical call/cancel buttonsLack of programmed time auto-on and -off function.Lack of auto-bcc to own address of emails sentNot as good as the BB9900 all-in-allBattery life not as good as the 9900Likes:Connects to my car (2007 MB COMAND system) successfully via BluetoothEmail, wifi, functions adequatelyRemovable battery (I carry a spare)The Q10 was OK until the Z key got very sensitive after about 9 months and the keys around it also only gave "Z"'s.Amazon allowed me to return/refund it and I have purchased another Q10. Did consider the Classic, but decided against to ensure I can easily re-load my existing backup.

The Q10 on BOS 10.1 is not easy to setup but once you update to 10.3 it becomes another phone. For a phone that came out in April 2013 it is surprisingly good to use, fast, no lag and very user friendly. I have all my apps from BBW or Amazon appstore and they're good enough for me.With Cobalt 's help on Crackberry it's very easy to setup Googleplay. The qwerty keyboard is easy to use and I love it, coming from an iPhone 5s. I get two days on normal use and more than 24 hours with some gaming on a single charge. Great phone. The Hub and swipes make this the best phone experience I've had in a long time. Phone came unlocked. If you're hesitant don't be it's agreat phone and it won't lock you in its environment forever like Apple does.NB. Phone gave up after less than one week. After checking all the forums, found out this is a common problem with the Q10 and Z10. Either battery dies and doesn't boot up or LCD screen goes dark but phone still rings. I don't know which fault affected mine but returned to Amazon promptly for a full refund. So full marks to Amazon.co.uk. The Q10 is a very nice phone and BBOS 10 is fantastic despite the lack of native apps but I got a lemon.