BlackBerry KEY2 Hands On: Is This My Next Phone?
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Published 2018-06-07
[BLACKBERRY KEY2 HANDS-ON]
For much of the past year, I carried the BlackBerry KEYone as my personal smartphone – and people always asked me the same two questions in quick succession: “they still make BlackBerries?” followed by “isn’t it about time you upgraded your phone?”
Well the answer to the first question has always been "yes" – and today, the answer to the second question is, too. The BlackBerry KEY2 refines all of the best parts of the KEYone, while whittling away its little annoyances – and if it fixes one crucial dealbreaker, it's probably gonna be my next phone. This is your first look at the BlackBerry KEY2!
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MrMobile's BlackBerry KEY2 hands-on was produced following two hours with a BlackBerry KEY2 review unit at a BlackBerry press event in New York City. The device was a preproduction sample running pre-release hardware.
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All Comments (21)
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No notch, headphone jack and a do-whatever-you-want button? sounds nice!
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My favorite five words are "No Notch, Yes Headphone Jack" This may very well end up being MY next phone too, Michael. I almost jumped on the original one but the keyboard was just a bit too small for my gorilla sized thumbs. Looks like that's been solved here ✔ Can't wait to try it out for myself and finally buy this beauty of a phone!
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That shortcut and full keyboard really make me wanna back to blackberry again...
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"No notch, headphone jack yes"....BB you have my respect. I'm assuming that it doesn't have wireless charging but I'm seriously considering this phone as my next upgrade.
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I just bought this.... In my mind.
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"Wtf?!" is literally what came out of my mouth when u reveale the price even wit them lengthy disclaimers!
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Amazing design, Yay to the Metal frame, The amazing matt Keyboard, nice frets, convenience key, speed key, camera, the textured back, the security, the improved speaker. Mr. Mobile thanks to you to bringing i to us first. Looking forward to the indepth review soon. Blackberry we love you and you did a great job. Wishing you huge success with the Key2.
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You are not the only one who still gets excited about a Blackberry. I just called my carrier to see if they would be carrying it in the future. I have been jonesing for a tactile keyboard of late. This just may be my next phone also. Can't wait for the full review!
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That was a real classy move with the price. I stuck around.
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Love the design of the thing! Looks elegant, modern, and solid with that rubberized back! Quite a nice alternative to the glass and full-metal slabs we have right now ^^ Now if only we can get a wooden Moto, a sandstone OnePlus, a leather LG, and a fluorescent polycarbonate Nokia again...
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Saw the numbers on the screen, saw the xcloud sponsor ad. And welcome for being a fine subscriber and thank you for making so good content.
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Damn, I just finished watching the launch live stream, and you already posted a hands on video for Keytwo, awesome!!
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Definitely buying it, missed my KeyOne alot
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So, I waited for the XCloud ad, not because you asked for it but for the hard work you put in your work. Good luck!
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I willingly watched the commercial spot just because you’re such a stand up guy. Thanks for keeping this iPhone user up to date with devices that would appeal to my clients. I always look forward to your reviews
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You are so right about missing out on the buttons! It's an incredibly satisfying way to enter text. Finger to glass just isn't the same...
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I'm not interested in xcloud BUT I didn't skip the ad!
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This keyboard is the reason why many peoples will and many won't even care about this phone
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i so glad that you have made one of the first video of bb key2 , so happy to c this, and i hope this might b my nxt phone thanks Mr moble
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Dude this is one of your best best over views. You make me wish for this phone.
