BlackBerry Passport Challenge: COMPLETE!

[@EricaGriffin]

KZbin is taking longer than usual to process the video. It will be available in 1080p 60fps soon!

[@DexterTheMightyGodwin]

I am waiting to watch u in HD 60fps

[@DexterTheMightyGodwin]

***** Hahahahahaha

[@Dragontrumpetare]

Ok, maybe I'll come back and watch you later. Its almost blurry now. Kinda creepy, because you almost think its something wrong with your eyes. lol.

[@AqibQadeer]

its been an hour still 360p only

[@EricaGriffin]

AQIB QADEER its 1080p now... it will be 60fps soon after.

[@rawkinlb73]

I have never loved a phone as much as I love this one.I originally had this as my personal phone but loved it so much I switched and now use it as my business digits.

[@modestomanuel8118]

to be honest, this blackberry phone looks very nice, it might be awkward at first but it's unique. And I think blackberry should not join the trends of full display touchscreen thing, they should stay designing physical keyboard phones, because that's what they're good at. so its nice knowing that they're going back to the classics. :)

[@StrickenWithFear]

But they have full touch screen phones already.

[@modestomanuel8118]

yah, I know. but i think they should go back to the basics and not making another full touchscreen smartphones. because that's not their thing. :)

[@StrickenWithFear]

Modesto Manuel Have you actually seen their touch screen phones? In particular the Z30? It's an amazing phone. Also they have been making fully touchscreen phones before their new operating system BB 10 was out. Blackberry storm and torch were touch screen phones.

[@modestomanuel8118]

yezz, and yes i know, i think its amizing to, and to be honest with you, when i saw that phone, i want one, but im poor so i can't buy it. but with a physical keyboard blackberry, it's like a lg g flex. unique, but functional. :)

[@modestomanuel8118]

wait. i dont want to start a fight, and i dont really like to have an enemy. so let's just say blackberry should make a physical keyboard blackberry smartphone, and a full touchscreen smartphone. because their both great just ignore my very first comment. :)

[@joshpit2003]

This was one of my favorite video-reviews of the BlackBerry Passport. I decided to purchase one after-all, and have had it for a little over 2 months now. I love it. Thanks for the video.

[@Baresi-Unico-Capitano]

I've had it now for a month, and this is the best phone I've ever had. I've only ever had blackberries, and this one beats the torch. The battery life is almost unbelievable. I'm still using the phone as normal as ever, and yet it seems to last much longer than 24 hours plus. I love it.

[@davestobolingra651]

Great review and good tips. One of the things you mentioned is going to the hub. In fact if you press and hold the row of numbers on the bottom of the screen, as you move left and right it takes to you all the pages on your device including the hub without too much finger movement :)

[@jwisit]

FYI. If the only "Google Services" you use are GMail and Calendar (like me), then the Passport is unmatched. Also, those "browser issues" you mentioned are not BlackBerry issues, but rather limitations coded into the mobile website by the Google Plus team. Video/audio. Did you try moving the camera focus square? And you don't have to worry about covering the bottom microphone--it has 4 microphones. Which are used to create the best phone call audio quality on the market, if you ever, you know, use your phone as a phone. :)

[@rhealcyr6420]

I can see the quality of materials and the superb workmanship in this cell phone. It's so nice that they have such pride in what they do at Blackberry.

[@timothychaichana3621]

I won't say it's the most practical phone or the most functional but I must admit, the phone is sexy AF

[@desheyaswaby7276]

Jay Deva agreed

[@ACStrong1982]

Great review. This review shows why you are the best. Instead of just using the Amazon app store and complaining about the lack of apps like the other reviewers, you put some effort into using the Passport by getting the Google Playstore sideloaded, then making your decision about the Passport. Having access to the Google Playstore is important to people thinking about making the switch to or back to a Blackberry. Great job Erica.

[@aratyal]

thinking about getting the silver edition as a business phone, looks amazing

[@bryans8653]

Been using one as my daily phone. I love it. The hub is genius. So is the GUI and flow. Everything is really intuitive and this is the first BlackBerry I have owned. It's built like a tank and I think it's gonna last a long time. Plus I type faster on this then you I ever have on any touchscreen device. The keyboard is wonderful.

[@leo29hornsfan]

Great video hands down one of the most underrated devices out on the market. It has won a couple of awards and along with the blackberry classic has helped turned the company around.

[@jacksonjordon3665]

Leonel Lomas sure it did

[@CAC2024USA]

Still a piece of art, I wish the new BlackBerry will keep the Passport look

[@ShahriyarAli]

MUCH better than "experts" who never tried to the depth and make their verdict. Keep up the good work

[@linuxgururhelpereira8270]

This is the most completed video of the Passport....ever. You speak nice and clear and to the point. Appreciate your time. thank you. Subscribed to your channel cause it's worth it. Keep up the good work.

[@Gravage]

I really enjoyed my time with this device. It was a new, refreshing experience after so many Android and iOS phones. In the end, I sent it back because of the annoyances Erica mentioned of getting things to work. At first, it's a challenge, but after a while, you just get frustrated that things you need/want to work won't and it's just easier to go back to an iPhone or Android phone. I guess I was trying too hard to turn it into an Android phone, since it runs most of the apps, but Blackberry's meager offerings don't leave us much choice. Still, I think Blackberry did a great job with the hardware and it was not an easy decision to return it.

[@localhobo5362]

New Blackberry 10 devices is great, really great, and OS is great as well, but the situation with apps in Blackberry World makes me sad. They don't have Viber, KZbin and a lot of apps that you are using everyday on your android or iOS phones. So if you are okey with that Blackberry is a best choice. PS: bb q10, iPad mini2, iPhone 6 user here

[@igstah]

Мотов Василий There is Viber for BB10, but they only support all-touch devices - ergo, thank you Viber. Besides that, with 10.3.1, you name the Android app, I show it to you running on my Z10. Also, BlackBerry Blend is huge, check it out here on YT. PS: there are several KZbin apps in BB World ;]

[@localhobo5362]

igstah ow didn't know about Viber, because I have q10, and about KZbin, I meant that we don't have official KZbin app. BB Blend is game winner for me also. And as I already said BB10 devices are great, OS is great, but sometimes You need to do some extra steps to make things work as they do on iOS or Android

[@lapi0040]

Мотов Василий Just get Fast Tube in Blackberry world. I purchased the premium version and that allows you to link up your KZbin account. Working great for me.

[@luisbonilla1734]

I want buy one of this..

[@jerryg50]

I have been using a Passport since it has been out. I got everything including KZbin to work properly. I have no issues with it. I love it for my business management and type of use I need it for.

[@Scandal_LSK]

I kinda want this phone since I don't play games on my anymore.

[@supernice_auto]

+molver phiri get it, youll love it.

[@PlaceboTree]

Nice review, I subscribed! I also ordered my Passport today. I plan on using it as a primary business phone but I'll load it up with my wicked rad tunes!

[@suannoir]

I'm sold, this device is beautiful and very functional! I might get 2 - thanks for the review, Erica 👍

[@mohdfarizalomar6413]

I love this! I've given up searching for a mobile phone with qwerty keyboard a long time ago when all the manufacturers abandoned the form. Now this is what I long for. Its a little pricey but perhaps worth it. I'm seriously considering this as my next phone after my S4 mini. Thanks.

[@AFaragher]

Just got my Passport and I love it!!!! Thank you for the tutorial! :D

[@shaunamoose3778]

This is a really great run down on the blackberry passport. Best in depth review I've seen yet. Anyone considering one but not familiar with blackberry should give it a watch.

[@irwin770]

i like how she made it sound and made us feel like shes been using the phone for months but only used it for a week

[@zappa264]

+ErwinIgnacio Yeah, and did you notice many people who reviewed the Passport like it a lot, but are afraid to admit it publicly.

[@irwin770]

I used the z10, its an okay phone but I won't call it my daily driver

[@EricaGriffin]

When you review phones for a living and have several, several years of experience, it's very much like using any phone for several months lol. They are all. The same. All I have to do is discover what is different and boom. Done.

[@acenrickson6848]

+Erica Griffin: Two thumbs up for always a job well done. Just a couple of question.How secure is it to install or patch Android software of Cobalt232 on your Passport? With Playstore running on Blackberry 10,will it exhaust and make the battery perform less? Thanks,Erica. Greetings from the Philippines.

[@DonLouis]

Hey Erica, just wanted to let you know that I am a huge fan. I think you have some of the best tech videos on KZbin, that is all.

[@Lasermanprint]

Hey Erica great video happy you gave the passport a chance it's a great phone . i have had the phone for 5 weeks now it took a while to get used to but the effort was well worth it. i live in Melbourne Australia and people give me strange looks while using this phone they think BlackBerry is Dead but it Ain't!!!

[@caayotee]

If it aint dead yet, it soon will be, so long as they keep experimenting with weird form factors like this which is good at nothing. If the Passport is selling now, its just because of the die hard BB fans who refuse to believe its over. Its just a passing fad. It'll meet the same fate as its predecessors pretty soon.

[@StrickenWithFear]

Caayotee Why are you so negative? And it's not you being 'truthful' or a 'realist' either, you are just negative. Blackberry actually isn't hemorrhaging money like they were two years ago, they are doing okay now.

[@igstah]

Caayotee Your comment is from 2010, dude.

[@Lasermanprint]

Yeah man go back to your iPhone 4 Dude!

[@photolense]

Caayotee YOU ARE AND IDIOT !!!

[@bthe1ulove876]

This came up in my cue on the mobile app and it started playing. I had a passport and loved it, so I was curious to hear your findings. Then I saw the video was 8 years old. Still watching the entire video.

[@jhanks64]

Thanks for the positive review of the BlackBerry Passport. Just a few things to consider: Seems that you spent a lot of time on things like Color Balance that almost NOBODY cares about much. Why don't you mention the swipe down option to scale Android Apps? Your hand movements are very distracting. Who cares about Google Plus? Many of us really try to avoid Google knowing everything about us. Games are NOT a big deal for the Passport intended target users. You never discussed the superior calendar, usage flow, sharing, file manager, Blend, USB and all of the other connectivity like built-in cloud storage, BBM, how great the Hub is, etc.

[@EricaGriffin]

I have a primarily android based audience and I challenged myself to use this device from the perceptive of an Google user. I most certainly didn't promise an exhaustive review and who is to say that people don't care about what I covered? Scaling didn't work. For now trying to scale apps just restarts the app. I'd have to use the device for longer than a week to make an exhaustive review. I think you simply missed the point of my video and expect me to cover it from the perspective of a blackberry fanboy. That's not what you are getting here from me but that doesn't mean I didn't review the device correctly. If my video didn't please you you are free to search one of the many others out there who really understand the blackberry platform.

[@Thiesi]

Erica Griffin To be quite honest, I really like your review, Erica, as it is exactly what we (= BlackBerry "fanboys") as well as BlackBerry need. We don't need CrackBerry reviews praising even the worst shortcomings as the greatest innovations, but of course we don't need haters ranting about how BlackBerry fails at everything when instead it's them failing at understanding even the most basic concepts behind a BlackBerry device. The truth is, BlackBerry's handheld business is probably not going to survive with just us "fanboys" buying their devices, so they *need* to attract people from other platforms. Not hundreds of millions though, yet they still have to convert at least *some* Apple and Android lovers. However, in order to be able to do that, they need to improve on their weaknesses --> as perceived by people coming from these other platforms

[@TheRicosauve]

Your reply is right on point, the constant attempt to compare BB phones to others without taking into account their target market is laughable. I as a consumer don't use much of Google services, in fact I limit my use to a general email and KZbin given the serious security and privacy issues. This device is geared towards serious power users...we don't play games largely if ever, we don't use Chrome as a browser (again, security & privacy issues), we do use the powerful hub, we do require top of class security, we do use superior productivity tools. Another words, if I want a toy then I wouldn't consider a BB. If I want a top of class business device then there isn't another choice other than a BB. Folks when you attempt to make videos, you should remember the intended use of the device on a daily. Not gonna be many power business users who even know about Google services let alone care to use them. Try to demonstrate the features of the device rather than how you use your phone.

[@iamnadroj]

Erica Griffin scaling works now with the new update 10.2.1

[@EricaGriffin]

***** If I wanted to review this device for the niche BlackBerry audience, I would have. But the BlackBerry niche is few and far between, not so lucrative. It makes more sense from a video standpoint to observe it from another perspective...an Android or iPhone perspective (much more lucrative base). Mainstream users want to know what they can do with it. This review is for them. If you want a review from a BlackBerry fan, hang around sites like Crackberry, obviously.

[@baddabaddabaddaswing]

Thank you for this review. I've been contemplating a Passport for a while, and you delved into details that other reviewers didn't, and it's helped me to make my choice. Best of luck with your very informative videos. You have a great speaking voice.

[@steveamies4997]

just a thought , if you want a camera or vid camera buy one, my thoughts have always being a camera in a phone is a bonus like a free gift, are you buying a phone or a camera is the question

[@blasianmoistcr1tikal725]

This phone has nfc I can send photos straight from my camera to the phone

[@ralersch]

Just a tip of the hat as I think you are the best and fairest phone reviewer I have encountered. There are certain things that BB excels at and you covered then, and some things its not so good at. You covered them too. Your level of professional knowledge and fairness means you'll be my go-to person for reviews in the future.

[@marcluffy5161]

bought this phone! It took a while to get used to. But now that I am....its the GOD DAM BEST OPERATING SYSTEM I ever used. I love the HUB! good news for other executives. Blackberry 10 HUB will soon be available for your Iphone 6 and Galaxy S6 only for ENTERPRISE business's. Kinda like a skin. Amazing!

[@chadcollins8369]

Its by far the best operating system on the market. People just wont buy one because its not "cool"

[@adrianodle9261]

Why would a pirate need a blackberry

[@sadladd]

Adrian Odle -- Guess he likes them better than apples.

[@nikkytheawesome7556]

I have a question please answer it Can you root the device?

[@charlottedashwood6034]

For Anyone who owns this phone if you buy a back cover for it and attach a ring pop socket to the cover that makes holding the phone way easier when you want to type on the keyboard. Thanks Erica. Splendid content as usual.

[@henrickrw]

Excellent review Ericka.. I own a handful of Androids and blackberries including the Passport. This phone is very powerful. If you have a chance try the new silver edition.. It's even better baby

[@bmaw604]

bow is it better

[@etrnlygr8tful87]

Lady here.....I LOVE this phone! No doubt it feels awkward first, but after a while you'll get use to it. I just have to install the password keeper...& my BB passport requirement is complete.

[@AndreM678]

Blackberry honestly has the best interface of any OS out there. It's fast, reliable, no quirks, full of options, no bugs, and quite simply, it's very EASY to use. I used a Z10, an old device, for about 5 days and was simply blown away. Puts iOS and Android to shame. The HUB idea to the left is quite simply brilliant and neither my iPhone 6 or Note 4 come even close to that simplicity.

[@reliableandrew]

+AndreM678 Well said. I guess a 2 year old device is considered 'old' in current parlance but the Z10 is the original and the best in my opinion. Blackberry's R&D considered everything in the creation of that piece of technology. Nearly 3 years on, my Z10 continues to serve me well, everything else is mere embellishment.

[@markneielnacion3032]

blackberry was really ahead of their time. their os has been implemented on ios and android nowadays.

[@DenGuleBalje]

Gameboy Micro in the background! Such a cool device.

[@ThisIsHardToGetAName]

I know I want it!

[@BananaMan23456]

Me Want GBA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@vinnylt2408]

one of the reasons for my crush.

[@abhijitv92]

You are the most practical youtube tech reviewer and also the best one!!! Thumbs up!!

[@igstah]

Excuse me? You don´t have to bounce from the physical keyboard onto the virtual, the virtual pop up is a map for you, you can keep your fingers on the physical keyboard. Correct me if I am wrong.

[@EricaGriffin]

No, you aren't wrong, you are right. The thing is though that if you swipe down and touch the keyboard to the mapped key, every single time you touch the keyboard it makes you swipe down again to get the virtual keys to pop up. It's faster to just press the keys on the screen...unless there is a keyboard lock to make the virtual keys disappear once you touch the keyboard I see no point in using the mapped keys.

[@hayward5000]

Erica Griffin The swipe down for symbols is only for quick one time use anyway. The same goes for the virtual keyboards on Z10/30 devices. Unless you are going to type a number out or a couple of symbols... 1234... (1) etc. then you would not use the mapped keyboard you would just press the symbol button and do what you got to do. BTW, 10.3 android runtime allows users to choose between 3 types of scaling for Android apps on 1:1 screen devices. Just swipe down from the top and it will give you a choice of removing the bottom bar and also to scale the app. I have the absolute latest Netflix and it works perfectly fine. Another thing is there is a secret back-button gesture for android apps. It is a diagonal swipe from the bottom right corner slightly up and to the left. Then there is no need for bottom bar. It seems like you went through a lot of work-arounds for some Android apps and I would say that you are right in saying that someone who isn't completely tied to one ecosystem would find it easier to use BB10 without needing to tinker with it. Your reviews have been great to watch.

[@mayrajimenez5920]

hayward5000 aq ppL

[@i4nix13]

I think the biggest hurdle when trying out a BlackBerry as either a dedicated Android or iOS user is they try to make their phone into the exact same thing they came from and either minimize or completely ignore the technologies a new platform has as its constantly compared to something its not and never intended to be in the first place. Erica realized that and took the Passport and judged it on its own merits. GJ Erica! Blackberry partnered with Amazon for the Android side of things due to the lack of developers to port an app to another platform and ensure it works 100%. Blackberry took this and are constantly updating and making sure their Android runtimes are up to date and are following the protocols Android uses when developing applications. They have come a long way in such a short amount of time that if more people gave BB a chance and told the company what they wanted then it would come sooner rather than later. That's the catch 22 and something Blackberry as a company suffered from in the past and is still reeling from now by not listening to their user base. With Chen at the helm hopefully there's brighter days ahead for the artist formerly known as RIM.

[@jwisit]

You should try this again with the recently released OS 10.3.1. My Passport is like a completely different phone. The Android apps run much better. And the new SNAP client for Google Play is really improved too. (Still lacking support for Google Services though, as far as I'm aware). Also, you no longer have to worry about aspect ratio problems (like the Netflix issue) because you can emulate different aspect ratios. Just swipe down > Size > Rectangular app. And it remembers your settings for each Android app.

[@mocat2639]

Joshua Wedekind Any reader here should read this comment from you , I assume you have been using it longer then a week ;-)

[@jwisit]

Mo Cat I've been using the BlackBerry Passport now for over 7 months. I can't imagine using any other device. It is the god of all devices for "true hackers" and the productivity conscious. Someone even ported a terminal emulator (term48), which lets you compile, install, and run thousands of Unix apps. I don't think Erica Griffin is as much a geek as me. ;-)

[@jwisit]

Joshua Wedekind BTW. OS 10.3.2 is even better. Just make sure you restart your phone after the update finishes installing. Android apps use even less CPU resources now.

[@SONOFAZOMBIE2025]

You seem like a knowledgeable BB user. What do you think of it now, in 2017? Btw, this Passport or Priv?

[@JeremyThomasAlvin]

This is a really nice video. I was thinking about getting a new device and the unique features of this device has made me a believer. I particularly like the keyboard functions, its just really unique, and the fact that very few people even have the device makes it even better. Thanks :D

[@bartdereu]

best phone EVER

[@supernice_auto]

+bartdereu agreed.

[@akina827]

Got a Iphone used it for a week returned it for a Passport - havent looked back since. What your review has emphasised least on is most importantly its security features especially the Passport's login options - which is a mile away from other premium smartphones in the industry. The picture login interface is excellent and safe. Unlinke the iPhones finger print login which makes the phone vulnerable if the phone owner is asleep or drugged...the Passport is much safer - you could stare at the screen while I login and still be unable to access the phone - that is just remarkable.

[@dredavon]

Good review and accurate. But reviewing a blackberry and discussing how Google services doesn't work well on it is like reviewing an android and discussing how iTunes doesn't work well on it.

[@ravenschamps2058]

dredavon yeah but what's the point of a good phone whit out no apps might as well get a cheap ass flip phone and use it to just call

[@yukaisreallypastry]

@@ravenschamps2058 not everyone is into the idea of having stupid apps on their phone

[@ravenschamps2058]

yuka fish well apps is what makes the phone now and days to communicate financial and blackberry is lacking in a lot of apps that others use in a daily basis

[@yukaisreallypastry]

@@ravenschamps2058blackberry has all the apps a person needs like whatsapp etc.

[@ravenschamps2058]

yuka fish just like the basics Snapchat banking but there were lots of apps that don’t carry I really liked my passport was great but that’s the only thing I had wished they had fixed wen I had my z

[@prideventues]

I am a new and big fan. I always use sites like this to check out devices and your reviews are outstanding. The two devices I am looking at I found your reviews to be most informative. Keep up the great work!!

[@ch-gw1ce]

Great review i'm definitely going to pick one up. I use my phone for business and don't care about playing games or watching movies so I think I'll be fine. I would have liked to hear your opinion on carrying around such a huge square device and how the call quality was. But thanks for the review I loved the energy... Seattle to the super bowl

[@tedkantrowitz6391]

I've had it for a month and phone call quality is outstanding whether on conference call or against the ear. Iuse a Bluetooth headset as I find the bulk weird against my ear.

[@repeatrepeatrepeat]

xXx_420_Bl4z3_1t_xXx Blaze it Michael u wot m8?

[@repeatrepeatrepeat]

xXx_420_Bl4z3_1t_xXx Blaze it Michael 1v1 me I rek u m8. U filthy casual. M3 optic quikscup all day mtn dew

[@alexitopro9635]

Hey! Nice review for the Blackberry Passport! I really appreciate it. Thanks to you I will buy the Passport no matter what, thanks!

[@SergiioMan]

I think is pointless to buy a BB smartphone if you only use a lot of Google apps... in that case is far better to buy an Android phone... I think that the best combo is have a Blackberry as a professional work phone and a Tablet with Windows 8.1 (also can run android apps via emulators) for entretainment... but hey, its just IMO

[@charlottedashwood6034]

Erica I didn't find the function to change video settings until I watched your video. Thanks Erica now i record all my videos at 1080p.

[@TheKoderius]

Is this phone still relevant today ? its now selling for $250 -thought i`d give it a go for that price...

[@saturninedays]

Certainly. I will receive my own in a week, so I might review it after that.

[@tmc4609]

TheKoderius they said they are not going to make blackberry anymore so how long till it will not work with networks like T-Mobile? I have the iPhone 6s Plus and was thanking if getting the blackberry passport but don't want my network to stop using it an then I'm stuck!

[@TheKoderius]

got it eventually - holding it now - such a different experience -yet very cool

[@TheKoderius]

silver limited edition :)

[@AndyPDaley]

I would get it, but I don't know if I can install Snapchat

[@rayamatsoleman3985]

one of the better reviews on this phone I really did get a sense of what the phone could be like in daily use thanks

[@randomrob2221]

im so getting this phone next month

[@donchocho]

Mui Robs Hey did u get it yet? Let me know. I strongly recomment u go to the store and have a hadson feel for it first. Its a great phone. Let me know if you need any help.

[@iRandom_Thoughts]

+Don Chocho wow ur so excited lol .. he's not buying it for you

[@pinguin110110]

BB is back. Fantastic Phone.

[@intsikbeho2461]

im sick of google and others making money off me selling my phone data for marketing purposes. i'll switch to BB very soon

[@johnmonk66]

Too late, BB is gone

[@NinadKamatfinancialplanner]

By far the best detailed tech review I've watched till date...hats off, helped me to take a decision on my purchase.

[@kurniagusti3134]

Did u buy it...

[@edselhegmon133]

Do you still use the blackberry passport

[@Josh-tx8sj]

I still use mine, Not as a daily driver. It's great to use and get a break from all the notification and distractions. It's still great for emails and phone calls,

[@Pablonium65]

Excellent honest review. Well done. I enjoyed it. Thanks for taking the time to review the Blackberry Passport.

[@esqpapu]

Perfect BlackBerry passport 2 - QHD screen - Thinner phone - android os - fingerprint scanner - dslr camera

[@FilipSzmek]

BB10 should be revived... much smoother and faster than Android...

[@haltzy]

+Filip Szmek faster, more stable, and the excellent BB Hub. BB10 is lightweight and easy to cram out texts and emails. I too wish they would invest their time more into it.

[@johnmichaelumali8059]

Mihai Popa why would you want a DSLR sensor on a fucking phone.

[@blackornamental2678]

Mihai Popa nice one

[@GoogleAccount-tt5yx]

Can't people be once satisfied with something??! Goddamn..

[@ministerelzey]

I thought you were going to bash the phone based on your unboxing , but to my suprize you actually did very good video with a lot of insightful information that I haven't seen in othere videos. I look forward to an updated video of your progress with the BlackBerry Passport.

[@Genshinaction]

I've had the black, red and now waiting for my silver lol found it for $190

[@fatgamerrosario4058]

Omg were

[@domokeats09]

From a functionality standpoint, this has to be the best phone ever created. Some of the gesture based actions, as we'll just the sheer fluidity of operating the device is nearly bringing me to tears

[@djoetma]

Asphalt 8 is available in the Blackberry App World as well. Not free though. But maybe that also means that you don't have any ads and (since recently) commercials... Anyway, great review as always. I really like Blackberry 10 OS. I have the idea that BB10OS runs smoother than Android, and that apps don't need the specs an Android device needs to run an app well. Strangely enough, in benchmarks it does lose out to any similar specced Android device. A feature that I really like and isn't covered is the fact that you can manage the access apps have to certain parts of the phone. In this respect it's also worth mentioning that you don't have those options for android-apps that you install. Also, Blackberry Maps works great and is basically the best working navigation-app I've used on a phone. Better than TomTom, Sygic, Navigon, HERE. Btw, I need suger. Not in my food, because I only eat green vegetables (tip for people who need to lose weight). But there's a lot of sugar in liquor as well.

[@EricaGriffin]

It's available for blackberry world and takes just as long to load as the android app I found...

[@djoetma]

Erica Griffin Hmm, that's a bummer...

[@Thiesi]

Erica Griffin Could it simply be an Android port? That would explain its loading times/behavior being similar to the that of the Android version.

[@bitches929]

The game is now free

[@djoetma]

bitches929 Ah, ok. Thanks for the tip. Curious about how crappy it is.

[@blearbeware]

Well, i just discovered your channel and its awesome. Finally, someone, who put little character, spirit, comedy and feelings to tehnical review, and, of course, its a girl, finally! Great job and keep up, Erica.

[@alanlopez575]

YOU ARE JUST BEAUTIFUL

[@jalladin]

Excellent review Erica! very good in depth walk through of your week+ with the BB Passport. I enjoyed it, even though I"m sticking with my HTC M8 I was just curious how well the BB stacked up. Thanks, and keep up the good work.

[@GIC316]

This video is proof! That the Passport is not for the weak at heart. Becareful, you might get Carpal syndrome by putting a LITTLE effort in pressing down on an accurate keyboard!?!? Could not take that serious, I mean cmon, really?!?!?

[@dustinryan1336]

I watched this video YEARS ago, and to this day, every now and then it’ll end up back on my home page as a suggested video haha.

[@78anant420]

Who uses google+!!

[@metooid]

+anant kandpal apparently too many people!

[@jerobarraco]

+Alrighty Then not me.

[@gonigeena]

the sound of the pressing of the keys is so nice

[@xBr4v3x]

Did you intend on hiding your gmail addresses? If so, you may wanna edit the video since you can clearly read them both when you lift your thumb up..

[@orirune3079]

+Shawn Throckmorton I noticed the same thing...

[@ViljamsVidauskis]

It's 2021' now and I'm still using BB Passport as my daily driver. :-)

[@clubkiddxx]

Im gonna put tape on it and use is as an actual passport.

[@SulcoPete1]

Wow. Nice review. Props to Erica for putting in the time and producing a very useful, informative, professional-caliber video! Thank you!

[@douglasjoe1]

Lol.... YouTude works better on my BB Passport then my Android phone.... also my Netflex works perfect and full screen! I run the newest one and download the updates from 1Market

[@tallen5117]

I'm a Blackberry supporter and currently have the Z10, could not get into getting this because it was too square for me. I now have the Priv, love that already and it hasn't been released a week yet!

[@juanvidal3189]

Another biased review. A week is not even enough to grasp the awesomeness of the BlackBerry OS. When you do a month then do a review. And for God's sake, stop comparing products with other platforms. Is like saying, John Doe sucks because he can't do a 100m dash like Usain Bolt. Review the product as if no other product exists. That's how reviews are done.

[@mocat2639]

Juan Vidal I concur

[@paradisopaul]

Erica Soprano hahaha. I was expecting this video because I was curious about your opinion of the Passport. Excellent video like always.

[@seanm6985]

you would have to be crazy to buy that phone

[@seanm6985]

***** because it looks like a crap phone

[@daphnie7]

THANK YOU! luv the details you give to this video. i CANT wait to get it... waiting for the new blackberry venice to come out first... it will lower prices on passport. (instead of taking 3 , 4 minutes to say: 'what i am going to do is..." just get to it and do it. no need to explain what your "going" to do. .. cut the time)

[@caayotee]

This device is just so bad for watching any videos or photographs because of that weird resolution. The letterboxing is atrocious! And I dont buy the logic that this being a business phone, it doesnt matter. Business guys are human beings too and everyone needs some entertainment once in a while. And in a world where there already are devices which handle both business and leisure competently, there really is no justification for a weird form factor like this just to stand out.Awkward to hold, awkward screen res, awkward phone overall !!

[@bilalha123]

Exactly. 4:3 is better for browsing the Web and reading, but even then letterboxing for 16:9 and 21:9 videos is pretty bad. 1:1 screen is just ridiculous. Also, a physical keyboard that's actually slower to type on than a virtual on screen keyboard? Genius.

[@dramdan1]

***** Hi i am wondering what does your account picture is about?

[@bilalha123]

Obviously there is a problem with movies, they're severely letterboxed. With a standard 21:9 movie, on a note 4 you'll have 23.8% of the screen blank. On the passport, you'll have 57.2% of the screen blank. Basically, on the 5.7" note you'll be viewing a 4.34" picture, but on the passport you'll be viewing a 1.93" picture. Are you happy watching a movie on less than 2 inches of screen space? I know I wouldn't be...

[@daltonwilliams2962]

4:3 is better for reading documents. So if this heavily geared for business use it the aspect ratio makes sense.

[@bilalha123]

+Logical Reason It's simple math. 1:1 aspect ratio is 9:9 16:9 picture on 9:9 screen leaves 9/16 screen blank. 9/16 x 4.5" is 2.53" screen size on a 16:9 video. You're saying a 21:9 video is 3.5" on a 4.5" phone? Look at it logically. The video is more than twice the length as is item height, but for arguments sake let's say it's a straight 20:10, that's 2:1 on a 1:1 screen which means that half the screen is going to be letterboxed. You're either getting confused or you're not looking at the correct aspect ratio images. I agree that a 4:3 aspect ratio is better for browsing Web, viewing documents and reading, but a 1:1 screen is just stupid. A hardware keyboard is also stupid when you can type faster on screen. A large 4:3 ain't a bad idea, even 1:1 isn't too bad, but a big ass phone that could have had more screen space as opposed to a hard keyboard is a stupid idea.

[@martaintitan]

Excellent review. Full of positivity and we'll explained. I have seen a couple of reviews for the passport but they seemed to be biased. Just like a hard core android fan doing a review with shallow heart. You got a subscriber. Cheers..

[@son0fsocal]

Shitty devices like these ...its no wonder RIM is dead on arrival

[@StrickenWithFear]

What? Blackberry is doing fine (by the way the name is no longer Research in Motion).

[@justinturnsvirtual]

Al Briano lol says you, fucking commenting that RIM (blackberry) is DOA. Think before opening your mouth hypocrite. Another note i switched to the bb z30 from the s4 and am very happy, so maybe if you don't follow the crowd you can something of greater value to you other than these generic devices

[@StrickenWithFear]

Borat That's the truth.

[@son0fsocal]

StrickenWithFear you are proof that SHIT can talk

[@justinturnsvirtual]

Al Briano says the person putting his foot in his mouth everytime he talk out of his ass

[@liveonparadise]

dang it looks very fast! awesome review too. my suggestion, you should try to see the launch event before reviewing it, so that you can know every function has purpose.

[@JavierArellano]

I used to love old videos: short and more... spontaneous! Regards

[@hasanchahadah2262]

Hello! I dont usually watch a long videos even if I am keen to know smthn about the phone, but urs was way way better for me, found it so simple and pretty useful, I was thinking of gettin the passport but I was a bit worried about the apps, am not really a heavy apps costumer a just need some train apps and my student building app of course including the media apps, even though am gonna lose the maps apps and the camera, which is so important to me, anyway a thank you for the video and am gonna get it, SILVER EDITION!

[@philbloomer1]

Good video Erica, like the end bit about year of no sugar too. Keep it up!

[@victoroliveira3256]

Great video, I'm glad you enjoyed the passport, I love mine at first it was a little awkward especially coming from an android device being so use to that interface but I managed to make the transition and now I love it, once again great video and I can't wait for the next one.

[@MrRubenAlonzo]

Thank you Ms. Griffin for this informative review of a phone I am interested in buying (yes, even in 2017) :)

[@AtHomeWithAGeek]

Love that your review is based on personal experience and fact. Also: LOVE your plush Wall-E!

[@alesan509]

This is a very interesting device. I didn't see this one coming from Blackberry. What I like from this company is that they are the only one who preserve the Full QWERTY keyboard at this generation where all of its competitors are touch screen. Ohh and this is an awesome review by the way Erica Griffin ^_^

[@gregorycorker3711]

I miss my passport. Got rid of it for Android and I went and got the classic. The classic is cool however I'm going back to my passport.

[@jmobile4794]

You can hold the number key and use the keyboard to type numbers etc. You can scroll up and down in twitter using the N P and T B keys. There are still a bunch of shortcuts you probably still need to learn.

[@mocat2639]

Using the Passport from when it was released so more then a week, about 8 months or so as only device. Erica did a general good challenge, not a deep review and missed a whole bunch of stuff like a detailed description of the Hub and what it does, Blend, FM radio, phone and speaker quality; docs to go, shortcuts, picture password and so on. Also, Erica also seems to have difficulties with opening the Hub from any screen. Well, you don't need to reach with your small hands to the middle of the screen, it works well from the sides 2, I just use my thumb, a 2 cm sweep and voila, you're in the hub. Even easier, just long press M and you're in the Hub. For KZbin and so on there are good and free alternatives. Also, use your non used fingers to support the Passport, I mostly use my pinkies in the middle, easier on the wrists and hands. There is so much more I could mention she didn't but that's not the point. It all depends on your personal needs and the Passport covers all my needs very well, that of the best communicator (mail,phone, social, etc). For videos or gaming I use stronger and larger devices than a smartphone anyway, any decent tablet, laptop, pc beats any smartphone in watching movies AND gaming so if other people use their smartphone for that, fine by me, I very rarely do.

[@JonardBais]

Great review so far. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the great work.

[@firefly2000]

Maybe I missed it , but you can use the video light as well plus more options can be seen if you swipe down from the top .

[@rszanger]

Erica said, she has never seen a phone like it, but LG made a similar phone about 2 years ago, it's called "LG Optimus Vu" looks a lot like blackberry Passport

[@Blu3raNger88]

black berry is the business mans phone, very good at multitasking and very quick at changing tasks, actual keyboard for emails and longer documents and very nice one handed use, a lot of these feature seem very office and fast pace lifestyle designed,