The Blackberry Bold 9700 was the first smartphone and grown up purchase I made when I first started working…I was 20 years old at the time and it was literally my favorite phone ever! I still have mine for sentimental reasons😅
@Chino_Eraser2001 Жыл бұрын
Blackberry 9900 was the best phone. I was 12 when I got until 15 when I moved to iPhone. Of course now it might feel ancient but when I was a teenager, this was the best phone for messaging as everybody had it in Europe. I’m 22 now, feels like a long time ago
@beas_spanish_class2 жыл бұрын
Ah, the memories! I had one in purple back when I was 22 and I loved it. We thought we were so cool asking people their PIN numbers in order to use blackberry messenger... hahaha
@BubVisuals2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha reminds me of the “what’s your bbm pin” days
@ege-sucu12 жыл бұрын
@@BubVisuals People used to put it as status to connect others :D
@dayak7582 жыл бұрын
I thought only in my home country felt like that though wkwkwk I even had 1000 stangers in my BB account :-)
@tonypearson7398 Жыл бұрын
I still use my Blackberry Bold for calls and texts (in and out) using a very reliable standard sim. Although it connects to wifi I switch it off because I use a tablet for internet stuff and document reading and writing. I find the keyboard easy to use with two fingers but it has in built instant speed and voice dialling plus voice notes anyway. I has an extremely simple to use alarm system that I use every day. It easily lasts 7 days on one charge because the slip case has an auto standby that power saves whilst keeping all the functions alive. As the battery is removable and I have a fully charged spare I never have 'charger anxiety'. Its in lovely condition and everyone wants to look at it when I use it. As it weighs about 4 ounces (100g) it fits unnoticed in my pocket. I never spend more than £30 per year for unlimited calls and texts.
@kamilo034 Жыл бұрын
You probably are a very old individual
@fennecRBX9 ай бұрын
@@kamilo034 or someone that doesnt like smartphones lol
@sungods-fh1xu2 жыл бұрын
I liked the ones with the white pearl tracking ball, even though it would wear out after sometime lol. The way it glowed with the light in the dark. The keyboard and the letters in the emails and text messages were very clear, very well defined.
@nohesiloli10 ай бұрын
I have like 50 new balls, my BB spares collection is huge lol
@urbnctrl Жыл бұрын
Love how this person is roasring a phone that was really amazing though. It does how quick tech has evolved and changed. The blackberry still has the best typing experience of all phones to this day. I used my blackberry key two to blind type entire essays at uni just 3 years ago. It is unbeatable. Also without blackberry and bbpin, there would be no smartphones with airdrop and messenger function the way we enjoy it today.
@overrated3237 Жыл бұрын
This phone should work fine. You most likely got a handset locked to a carrier so no wonder it doesn't work. My grandparents still use a blackberry as the keypad is easier to work. Also the track points on laptops still exist.
@theotherdanw2 жыл бұрын
My old BlackBerry 8310 was my favorite BlackBerry. That big keyboard just felt right. I know they seem ancient now, but back in the day they were awesome. Nice video!
@BubVisuals2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, and it's cool to hear the perspective of someone who used them when they were super popular!
@theotherdanw2 жыл бұрын
@@BubVisuals Thanks! Another ancient piece of technology you might find interesting was the Nextel PTT (Push to talk) iDen phones. There were some crossover Blackberry iDen PTT models as well. Interesting devices, with a limited network (iDen) to support them.
@readthebible19582 жыл бұрын
My wife is still using a Blackberry 8520 in Mexico. She uses Telcel service. Mexico is still supporting 3g. Thanks for the video.
@Frey_002 жыл бұрын
this was the "iphone" of my generation wayback then lmao. good to see this phone after so long!thanks for the superb review wil!!
@BubVisuals2 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks a lot!
@Plainapple2872 жыл бұрын
i had one back in primary school as a hand me down from my sister, i'd get her previous phone whenever she upgraded, and in 2012, i got the Curve 8520, absolutely horrible now, but back then, that thing was amazing. i used to message family etc on Blackberry Messenger, sad i don't own that curve anymore would've been funny to see what was on it from 8 year old me lol. also, i think it didn't work because your sim card might be too new, i haven't had a new sim card since like the end of 2019 so it still works in older devices.
@real_guty Жыл бұрын
I really really love blackberry’s at that time, I have Planty memories. ❤
@mabuthozulu14132 жыл бұрын
When he said “THIS IS NOT IT!” 💀😂😂 Then he was like: “Now let’s talk about going from a touchscreen on a smartphone to THIS ABOMINATION”😭💀🤣🤣🤣 Man this video made my day, love your vids man!!!!!😂❤️
@effieschmidt18302 жыл бұрын
I still use my Bold SMS Text and calls!. 😍Love it
@majorskies70912 жыл бұрын
I have a BB Classic which runs BB10 OS but has android run time but sadly it runs 4.4 if only they installed lollipop instead it would still be so useable for the android side of things. The phone still works with my 4G sim card but the only reason I stopped using it this January is because the BB servers went offline meaning no BB ID meaning no Blackberry Hub - which was an amazing tool consolidating all your notifications into one and reply from there etc.
@zuubu2 жыл бұрын
Isn't there some sort of custom ROM?
@majorskies70912 жыл бұрын
@@zuubu nah... the OS/bootloader whatever it is the low level security on the device is tied down no one has gotten past it or bothered blackberries really were secured down.
@nestycb6702 Жыл бұрын
Rest in Peace, Blackberry
@hjames16822 жыл бұрын
Just bought one off of eBay for taking vintage looking photos in summer, I miss my blackberry. Miss bbming people 🥲
@imac26122 жыл бұрын
Lol the blackberry bold was my dream phone back in the day.
@BubVisuals2 жыл бұрын
Ahhahaha I wanted this exact blackberry curve
@imac26122 жыл бұрын
@@BubVisuals lol ya I couldn't get the bold until many years later and it was way past its prime.
@jono83902 жыл бұрын
I owned a white BlackBerry 8520 in 2014, swapped the colour to Red then Black, owned a 9720 Bold until 2017 side before WhatsApp stopped supporting it. I know use the same BlackBerry 9320 curve now with a custom browser to search on google for music, added a 8GB Micro SD for MP3s on the go since it lasts days on one charge, also works surprising well on connecting Bluetooth to paired devices it knows! Fan of your videos for Nearly a year, love the older iPhone “How is the 4S” and your favourite models through your time, keep it up 🛠💯🔥
@TimotheousMaximus2 жыл бұрын
Dragging the trackpoint and going to make all the Thinkpad users mad hahahaha
@nextgentt60022 жыл бұрын
Broooooooo. You did us justiceeeee. Brings back alot of memories
@BubVisuals2 жыл бұрын
Ahahahaha thanks
@dwdwalcott62 жыл бұрын
I have a old bold 9900 that is sim locked. It was my favorite phone back in the day. Now my main phone is a Xs. I still wish I could use the bold again. Also they were big in the islands.
@grahamherbert3612 Жыл бұрын
My 2011, Curve 9320 accepts all current sim cards on every network. It's totally useable in 2023. I'd suggest that the majority of your problems are either user error or ignorance.
@Xavier_Clarke2 жыл бұрын
In my generation this was a game changer, especially using BBM since iphones were not common over here. Everyone had a Blackberry.
@BubVisuals2 жыл бұрын
Everyone (who was cool lol) had a blackberry when I was younger too, I however, had a Samsung tocco lite haha
@thepotatoking2632 Жыл бұрын
it is useful for calling and testing and looking up images
@riazxahmed2 жыл бұрын
Now you need to get those Windows Phones. I think it’s a Nokia or Microsoft Lumia handset.
@BubVisuals2 жыл бұрын
I have an old nokia lumia floating around actually haha
@ameliamac502410 ай бұрын
Clicking the space bar like mad to try get the phone to turn on quicker 😂
@AdamS-lo9mr Жыл бұрын
Thats exactly what I want, not kidding.
@akshaykumar-pl8xz2 жыл бұрын
Always wanted to own one of that Never bought one though 😂 Man nostalgic stuff
@BubVisuals2 жыл бұрын
That was me but I made the mistake of buying one hahaha, never meet your heroes
@miguelangelem Жыл бұрын
God! I miss thet thing... I love how it was so tiny on your pocket
@Seahawksnumber12 жыл бұрын
Looking back at old tech is always weird.
@shaneitsaname61352 жыл бұрын
Yep , I had a Blackberry Storm . From memory the whole screen pushed in like a giant button ( if that makes any sense) the phone itself , a diabolical piece of crap . Served it’s purpose at the time . Just.
@916nene Жыл бұрын
I Miss those keyboard phones so bad
@bidartbauer85812 жыл бұрын
Hey, ive been using a nokia 3330, its not that bad to be disconected from social media for a while
@j73stuart Жыл бұрын
I carried a Blackberry well into 2016. They weren't bad.
@Marquesowens2 жыл бұрын
Wow the fact that you even bothered to buy that fossil is a fun ride within itself lol
@kenzie28742 жыл бұрын
I was actually thinking of buying this phone for a very long time now haha the only thing that stops me from buying it is the battery. Good thing u bought it and reviewed it already haha saved my time and money
@jumbo_mumbo1441 Жыл бұрын
assuming you're in NA at least, you wouldn't be able to use it anyways since it relies on 3G, which is deprecated
@artur898982 жыл бұрын
i have never had one ...but i remember the times when people went crazy about it...exactly the same like now, when people love iphone's...time flies quickly.,have a good day
@blackrose__xx2 жыл бұрын
Omg, I had a Blackberry Curve 😅
@DanielWickham Жыл бұрын
legend, proud subscriber from this day forward
@Kjj172 жыл бұрын
“are you not entertained?!” …actually watching your misery IS entertaining 😂
@BubVisuals2 жыл бұрын
Ahhahaha I'm glad
@ministrychannelsa4216 Жыл бұрын
Bought that exact one when it came out. Now and again you had too BBSAK it, but it was the best. Honestly. If you don't know what BBSAK is, then you're too young for this video lol
@didi70742 жыл бұрын
I used a Nokia C3 (it's similar to this phone) from 2013-2019 when the screen stopped working but the phone still works! Facebook and whatsapp worked very well, KZbin didn't which is sad because it's my favorite app but makes sense why it wouldn't work well. Camera was bad but I grew up carrying cameras anyway (2000 kid here). Gonna buy one used soon
@bakedeggplant72032 жыл бұрын
Yes I had the blackberry in my first year of college!!!!
@fazal_pepe2 жыл бұрын
Which model bro this? I really like it
@nelsonhode85482 жыл бұрын
I had the same exact one back in 2013, omg the memories man
@Mindful_Groove_Yoga_avec_Lucas2 жыл бұрын
Crazy how within 10 years it became obsolete and horrible to use! Stunning video and editing as always 🙌 !!
@rafaeltavares69282 жыл бұрын
I have 100% certainty that this guy would have voted for Biden
@davidcoady2 жыл бұрын
Had a few blackberrys. Used to be my favourite phone, I’m surprised he didn’t mention BBM
@kevinvincent53562 жыл бұрын
I had a blackberry torch and yes in 2011-2013 it was something 😂
@paulrose3192 жыл бұрын
had the same issue with nokia 3312 modern sim cards just wouldn't fit or work like my nokia it might take a standard sim card size? my old nokia from 2008 did
@Vanillacreamroses2 жыл бұрын
I had the exact same phone omg I loved it back then it was sip fun 💕
@watchRENZtravel2 жыл бұрын
Is that a BB 9320? 🤔 The BB Passport is better if it has Android on it 😁 Great video Will ✌️❤️
@BubVisuals2 жыл бұрын
I think it is the 9320 yeah haha, and thanks!
@markbenzos1631 Жыл бұрын
Why big mistake?
@gianninygonzalez27152 жыл бұрын
Where can I Purchase one ?
@zuubu2 жыл бұрын
I think Thinkpads still have those little trackballs.
@benblackburn26932 жыл бұрын
I had the pantech equivalent of this and I love the form factor but it's simply not functional at all. Messaging was unbearable and the physical keyboard was not as good as I remembered
@editorsanimationVlogs2 жыл бұрын
I wish I could have afforded this back then...back then being in high school... high school being from 2012... my country advances slowly
@paulrose3192 жыл бұрын
prayer?😂
@EnvyTheRealest Жыл бұрын
You make this phone so difficult to use the simplest things. To me BB software was much more easier them Apples OS. I loved my Bold 9000 at the time so much I works my butt off to send the scrolls ball to be repaired. You complaining about the scroolpad on these newer models, try using the older models when they get dust under the ball
@editorsanimationVlogs2 жыл бұрын
should have done this on a more "modern" but still old blackberry like the classic
@BubVisuals2 жыл бұрын
I was considering it, but this is the one I REALLY wanted back in the day, so I got this one haha
@Vanillacreamroses2 жыл бұрын
I got so use to that phone at that I sue to text really fast and do so much more on my phone at that time. I just remember loving it at the time it was like nothing hard at all. NOW omggg it would feel so weird lol I’ve gotten so use to my iPhone 4 then my Galaxy for 8 years now I got an iPhone 12 Things have w changed
@mr.niceguy90662 жыл бұрын
rest in peace, legend
@outontheblockitsoush99182 жыл бұрын
You should do an iPhone 7 in 2022 since you did it in 2021 you should do the same
@jackbellamy31532 жыл бұрын
Worst phone I’ve ever owned hands down
@Mr.WestSide2 жыл бұрын
Man during that era the blackberry was a good phone right after I got over sidekicks and after the G1 . Than hopped on android 3 than went to iPhone and never came back. No hate on Samsung or other smartphones cuz u was able to get away with a lot of apps for free. But iPhone for me was the longevity I wouldnt upgrade right away but able to hav enough time to buy a new iPhone wit out the plan n jsut hav low bill
@whothegreenguyat33222 жыл бұрын
Can you try the OG pixel?
@smileyface81242 жыл бұрын
i have one,i got it from my dad.
@oussama46292 жыл бұрын
RIP to manhood
@dmp32319662 жыл бұрын
Those were the go to phones in the 90s and they can't compete with android or iOS lol can't even watch KZbin don't know about now love ur videos where are you actually at in UK
@BubVisuals2 жыл бұрын
I’m in the West Midlands, and thanks!
@dmp32319662 жыл бұрын
@@BubVisuals where's that I once was in the army I traveled but not far I'm my family is Jamaica but I'm in the United States
@ege-sucu12 жыл бұрын
It was also popular between 2008 to 2012 in the Middle East. At that time, iPhones were expensive and sold by other platforms and not by Apple. It changed after iPhone 4S when people started to buy.
@Monaliza.GDulalreАй бұрын
❤ Morning and then I will be home tomorrow morning I have a lot
@lotharpeters59852 жыл бұрын
Mistake ? :-) OK - If you don't know, how to handle BB 10..... One of my BB's - a Q10 - had a big software problem. Could not bot up anymore..... The main problem i had after killing it with an autoloader: All my local contacts where lost, because it was running with a BB-ID. So, i could not use any of my backups.... because of BB-ID. I did not watch BB's "D-Day" - so, no backups to use. No problem: set it up new - run the screenreader - everything's fine. Installed playstore again - because of my old app's. Installed other browsers, because of limited access from the native browser. Installed the exFat driver and all other stuff, i needed. Running now a san disk 1 Terrabyte - without problems.. ect. ect. ect. Btw: BlackBerry HUB is still a wonderful part of BB 10 ! About: Android ! As long as possible, i don't buy any android phone! Horror PUR ! Going from BB 10 to Android is just like going from XP prof to everything after XP ! un-logical horror!
@JeremyDeBose2 жыл бұрын
I owned the Blackberry Storm. Would not recommend. Then or now.
@velfer777 Жыл бұрын
дурачок 😄
@AmitDahiya Жыл бұрын
can you send me one . i am from india . i really loved this phone
@IBRAHIMROTERWOLF2 жыл бұрын
Good
@Alexander01892 жыл бұрын
Personally i never had a blackberry but i have NEVER understood how someone can prefer typing on a plastic keyboard compared to an adaptable software one. When i type on my phone i dont always hit the right keys but the phone correct it for me taking all the headaches out of it but having a physical keyboard would be a nightmare and be so much slower haha.
@BubVisuals2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it’s very clear now why touchscreen won in the end haha
@ege-sucu12 жыл бұрын
At that time, most of the touch keyboards or onboard keyboards were simply bad. I remember using Nokia phones with 9 dial keyboards and Samsung phones with touch screen keyboards that did not understand every touch input I made. It changed after iPhone successfully put a good touch screen, and when Samsung started to ditch Baidu for Android, Blackberry began to decline.
@hanindhira2 жыл бұрын
bcs back then, touch screen typing was much MOREEEE slower than keyboard typing. that's why many prefer this (besides its affordable than iphone), until android gives us more affordable touch screen that not lagging while typing. honestly i can still type fast too in those phone 🤷🏽♀️