BlackBerry Classic Review: The Very Best of Yesterday | Pocketnow

Carrying a BlackBerry in 2015 is an invitation to be interrupted. You’re bound to be asked by some well-meaning friend or nosey stranger “is that a BlackBerry? Do people still use those?” And while the answer to that question is an unqualified yes, the more interesting question is “what’s that like?” I’m Michael Fisher with Pocketnow, and I spent a few weeks finding out. This is our video review of the BlackBerry Classic.
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[@halotop7745]

I would honestly use this. Even now, this looks amazing.

[@karakatowTV]

I still wish at least it could run Whatsapp.

[@akshatrockport]

How about now?

[@sjrawr]

@Akshat Bhatnagar Haha, Why not bro, I used Blackberry 9360 for about 3 years and then I switched to Iphone and I found my Blackberry phone lying in my house a few days back and trust me I went into my Nostalgia mode because nowadys we all are so connected with our phones that we know what it feels like to see a phone like Blackberry these days, It feels like diamond in our hands, And My phone was all damaged so I'm planning to get it repaired from a local mobile shop, And I'll use that mobile just for calling and just for some normal usage like saving my contacts and all.

[@jaimeerobertswarz]

It can be switched to Android now.

[@Nick-wl2xq]

2020, and still interested..

[@ibexking69]

Do I. I still use mine as my daily driver. Alot of the apps like facebook Twitter and youtube dont work, but the web version does. But you can create a shortcut to the site, it shows up like an app. It does drain the battery a bit faster but I get a full day and dont charge my phone until the next morning. I love it.

[@karakatowTV]

Still wishing it could run Whatsapp

[@downsyndrome8176]

@@karakatowTV it can

[@monurajput5608]

@J C you don't have to live in the BlackBerry Era...you can still get a BlackBerry passport or classic and be a minimalist. I mean less phone usage and useless social media Apps like Facebook and Twitter where toxic people reside. Snapchat and tic toc are even worse. People stay aloof and depressed trying to compete with the "so called" internet celebrities of Instagram. Youngsters are getting obsessed with all that nudity and getting attached to people Online who don't mean anything to us or we dont even know on a personal level.

[@user-nx4sc7hf4r]

I don't know why they aren't put android os into classic body and blackberry passport also but they make os himself and hard to find app. because i'm looking for body like this not long body phone like key2 but when i found it they not put android. what a pity

[@nERVEcenter117]

Fisher's reviews continue to be some of the best in the industry, and they're only getting better.

[@jonathanorona3975]

I second that, his reviews are among the best I've seen here on KZbin!

[@kaleidoscopeon]

His reviews are even better than MKBHD, I don't know why MKBHD has more subscribers. Michael should have his own KZbin channel.

[@nurulazim9244]

He is good but MKBHD is the best...I give u one example: CES 2015 almost all stupid reviewer reviewing everything but see MKBHD reviewed only a few things including first to review Car tech(check all channel & he drove the car? North American buyers not interested (most) about those Meizu or other stupid phone. Review the perfect tech and get subscribed. + zorker product review is not hobby anymore. As most reviews get paid or more money(may be for Meizu) we subscribe to get value for our time.

[@karthiknaik3944]

MKBHD can be rather biased towards android he is good for comparisons within android but not for other platforms

[@nERVEcenter117]

Guys, please stop trying to stir up arguments. I never mentioned Marques.

[@Sithhy]

Damn I'm only 18 years old but I want the flip/slide phones to come back... Good old times I had with them

[@pAirA_]

Ikr? I'm only 72 but I miss CRT TVs, good times...

[@KingFeraligator]

Faiyaz Murshed LMAO

[@sammymorini9748]

i'm only 95 and i miss the ol' horse wagon... good times...

[@zxdxz]

heard that there's a flip phone using android 4.4 soon but it seems sale in Japan only ......

[@power-max]

Faiyaz Murshed I remember messing with the settings on my old windows 95 computer from millions of years ago. Me, being 9 years old, did not understand much at all about the computer, but I did learn how to put the connect the tower, monitor, and power by myself and make it work! I had no internet on it but it was fun to open up the various games and MSpaint and draw stuff on it! One time I remember I was messing around with resolution, and found that if I make it into XGA (768x1024)60Hz the screen got really clear and crisp, but has HORRIBLE flicker, and making it really low, I think it was SVGA (600x800)@75Hz, the screen got almost flicker free but everything was blown up and blurry and soft. I think there were a fer intermittent resolutions but I cant remember. I chose something in the middle, and XGA for MSpaint. I miss the glow and vivid candy colors of the CRTs too. (but NOT that godawful squealing and flickering!!!!)

[@namoudany]

I think this phone would benefit me greatly in preventing me from procrastinating.

[@leahmay1506]

This phone looks amazing. It looks classy and like it's strictly for business and it will last a really long time! #A+

[@dionsastra7797]

Rae Azanna Love it

[@halotop7745]

Ikr.

[@vikrammatthews305]

Best comment! Never moved away from BlackBerry since I used a passport in 2016 ...now using a keyone.

[@MayurKoitiya]

@@vikrammatthews305 bhai, dono h tere pass??

[@ibexking69]

2020 and I still use mine as my daily phone

[@freaker126]

i miss using a blackberry ..:(

[@afronic1239]

freaker126 same here

[@dcwvwveejdndkljnkldn7249]

No more old blackberry. Now it become ugly after android take over.

[@lovsonvkoldiaprie9160]

dcwvwvee jdndkljnkldn yea yeah i prefer old ones

[@TheJamie6666]

freaker126 Then still use it!...You don't have to use android or apple just because everybody else does.

[@reivax518]

my 1st smartphone was a 2010 Blackberry Curve, and I have to say that I still miss that phone.

[@bosscarloss3263]

same like me..huhu now what phone u use?

[@gordy8181]

Mine too! I do miss it at times also

[@RandomChessTalk]

Dear BlackBerry, please make phone with Classic looks and Passport specs. Thanks in advance I'm gonna buy it :)

[@boukimagash2083]

yes, by the way, with a removable battery!

[@patriciap3003]

+BadName Your wish just may come true. Rumor has it the BlackBerry 'Vienna' is on its way in 2016. Google this for photos. ;)

[@landexpertrealty]

wish granted mate, theres the keyone

[@teleringdataspesialisten1869]

Keyone is a bit big dont you think? :(

[@q.vani.1593]

Blackberry is my dream mobile phone 😢

[@aloevera74]

Nothing beats a physical keyboard and with optical trackpad great mix. Shame iphone is all touch screen....the amount of times you miss the correct key is ridiculous. You dont seem to see a playstation controller touch screen do you? thats my point

[@TrashedUpDayDreamer]

+aloevera74 All it takes is getting use to. I can type easily now on my touchscreen without even looking at a very fast speed. I use to have the same mindset as you. But sadly, we can't have our cake and eat it too.. -_-

[@EdwinMon1986]

+Murk Ambiguity Thats a lie

[@TrashedUpDayDreamer]

Edwin Montanez Well if you want, I can prove it. But it will look pretty dumb if I make a video of me doing it, it's not like its anything special.

[@torawysteria4372]

+Murk Ambiguity True, it's not hard.

[@Brootahlizer]

Fast and accurate fingers do.

[@coffeecyclist159]

I'm not sure why this video appeared in my feed this April 2024, but I still watched it.

[@osamaFXX]

iPod: music device Kindle: reading device PS vita: gaming device Blackberry: Email device.

[@honkingclown]

+osamaFXX *Professional.

[@AlexanderDiviFilius]

+_ V3L0CiTY _ haha, was thinking of that one

[@vikrammatthews305]

BlackBerry Passport = great reading and Email device.

[@lilxlillix7819]

This is my dream setup, In 2024.

[@doddsyist]

Many errors. in this review. Opening an email is easy (press the email or press the track pad or press enter.) You can even search for the email and open it from the home screen. Heck users can even send emails or text messages from the home screen. Swiping right doesn't go to the hub. It goes back to whatever the user is currently working on in the hub. Clicking the hub icon saves any drafts and resets the hub. The reviewer missed hotkeys such as 'c' to compose, 'r' to reply 'f' to forward and 'l' to reply all. Doesn't make sense how he mentioned the reader mode and search trick then said 'it has no tricks.' ontop of that the tyles on the multitasking screen are great for multitasking. Trick is to open the few apps you need for work and leave them open. Every time you want to switch apps swipe up and press the app you want to switch to. Multitasking between apps messaging and phonecalls is easiest on BlackBerry 10. He mentioned something about marking items as read/unread as tricky. Thats not true either. Just click the gap that mentions the date and choose mark prior read or unread. The guy missed hot key speed dial and hub shortcuts also. Missinformative

[@doddsyist]

Forgot to call him out on sideloading also. Users don't need to sideload android apps. Open settings, choose app management, select allow apps from other sources, then Just do a google search for the android app you want and write .Apk on the end of the search. If a user wants the entire google play store they need to sideload that.

[@karthiknaik3944]

Michael Dodd yeah quite agree, to be honest im a bit disappointed with the review,not that MF is a bad reviewer or biased or anything just a shortcoming on his part with the cons of the classic the rest of the review was quite good otherwise

[@doddsyist]

He missed the hotkey shortcuts for next and previous email/message also. 'n' is next, 'p' is previous. Spoke about typing without mentioning autotext. (create your own typing shortcuts).

[@doddsyist]

Downloading an app to your pc. Plugging in the phone, dragging and dropping is side loading.

[@iRandom_Thoughts]

Bruce Banner U win

[@Struwex]

I would buy that as second phone

[@raiyanahmedchowdhury7247]

For writing yes

[@kingamin77]

Struwex same

[@minbcraft]

yeah sometimes i feel i need a keyboard to quickly write an essay homework i was too lazy to do at home

[@yosasa_]

same

[@duartesimoes508]

These were sold in Portugal from 2015 I believe, costing almost €800.00. 😱 Sales were so disappointing that I ended up buying two in 2017, brand new, by €160.00 each! By that time Blackberry was already going down, and my two Q10s were loosing function after function. As time passed, I concluded that it would be too late to press the Classics into service, so they remain in their boxes, brand new, unused, to this day. Meanwhile I retired my Q10s last month - March 2023 - after nine years of reliable use. They were capable of so little that they weren't even worth their size and weight. Besides, I found that their batteries had swollen severely, something which does not happen often with other brands and greatly displeased me. I always liked Blackberry, but nowadays I also feel a large amount of contempt for the brand. What a miserable end. Nevertheless, I still use a 9220 or a 9320 everyday, as communicator phones only, i.e. calls and texting, period. They're precious when my ageing eyes don't see my Samsung display in bright sunlight, and are reliable and pleasing devices, small, light, and with a great battery. My 9360 and 9900 were retired too, poor battery performance in both and too much weight and size for the capability provided in the 9900. My 9700 was also retired long ago, but because it is a work of art; by far the better manufactured and finished phone I ever had, I didn't want to lose it, drop it or put a scratch on it. It's Blackberry at its very best, and its battery is excellent.

[@mikehill2221]

Very clever and enjoyable review. Thank you. I really wish physical keyboards would make a comeback...

[@brandont5995]

I honestly never even knew they still made phones, I was under the misconception they went bankrupt for some reason. A co-worker showed me his blackberry the other day and the features completely blew my mind!

[@mikeg3644]

I have an iPhone 6 but i wouldn't mind going back to a Blackberry

[@nurahabdulaziz8094]

Same or just have both

[@EdwinMon1986]

+Michael G same. Me and my co-worker want to switch back.

[@drn4971]

+Michael G Would you go back to a brick phone, Lol !

[@mikeg3644]

DR N it's a pretty good phone for business. I have a laptop for everything else.

[@ibexking69]

I have a note 4 and I want to go back to BB. I'm just going to buy tablets from now on. like the tab 4

[@danielkinem4500]

Great review until his opinion of the phone's users at the end. He himself says that there are things that the Classic is amazing at (work, email, etc) and if that's what you do with YOUR phone, you SHOULD pick this phone. Instead he belittles those people. So odd.

[@MichaelFisher_Captain2Phones]

... only if you interpret "living in the past" as necessarily negative, in which case I don't think the problem is with the video.

[@danielkinem4500]

***** "if you're going to be stuck in the past" isn't how I view myself when picking the phone that works best for me. But it's how all tech reviewers think about BlackBerry. This phone is utilitarian. Which is what millions of people actually REALLY need, only reviewers talk them into "modern smartphones" that DON'T suit their needs. The review was overall very good.

[@captaindave88]

It's a negative... sorry. I don't use trackpads and can understand why someone would want it.

[@danielkinem4500]

***** I have Z10, Q10, and Z30, but have been using only the Z30 lately. Waiting for the Classic. Pissed that I can't get the Passport. I hope Passport 2 comes to Verizon.

[@danielkinem4500]

***** Are you kidding?! I had no idea AT&T didn't get it yet. I actually got an AT&T SIM card for a month to see if I could get reception at my work and home just in case Verizon didn't carry the Classic. I do get reception. I couldn't with T-Mobile.

[@Megabean]

I personally use a Blackberry 9900 paired with a Galaxy S5, the 9900 is my workhorse and my galaxy S5 is my playmate. lol

[@StrickenWithFear]

Are you going to upgrade at any point?

[@Megabean]

StrickenWithFear I'm thinking about getting the Passport. It's an expensive proposition that I will have to pay in full, since my provider doesn't stock them.

[@StrickenWithFear]

Photographic Time Ah, well I hope that works out for you. Personally I want a windows phone/blackberry mix.

[@Megabean]

StrickenWithFear Personally I'd prefer it work more with Android, since I use a Galaxy s5 as well.

[@StrickenWithFear]

Photographic Time I'm tired of using android and I happen to love most microsoft products like windows phone.

[@samdixon7050]

I am watching this today in June 2019. Great for photos, calls, and I even have working Whatsapp. I also own a Key 2 which totally rocks. But I am proud to say I still have my second sim in a classic.

[@jayiqbal9288]

Please tell how I use WhatsApp in blackberry classic

[@bradm6287]

People always say shit like "How old IS that phone?" and "Do they still make those?" Derp. I then point at their iphone 6 or S6/S7 and say "Isn't a thousand bucks a lot to spend to play Candy Crush?"

[@ricardito777]

"the tactility of the whole experience elicits a sense of the familiar" love it

[@knnoneill1016]

Blackberry for life. Use mine cause I simply love the keyboard and emails come as soon as they're sent. Great communications phone. I also have Facebook and use the app on my bold. If you're the type to use snapchat and Instagram Blackberry is not for you but don't constantly bash people about there blackberry. It's personal preference. UNLESS YOU WOULD LIKE TO PERSONALLY BUY ME AN "android" or "iPhone" with your own money (;

[@RadiantJasmin]

+knnoneill1016 You know! I should say that to my son when he makes fun of me for my Blackberry!

[@pedroandrade2398]

A very much needed 2018 revamp of this phone is much needed.

[@Uejji]

2:10 "...easier and faster to position a cursor..." Proceeds to entirely misplace cursor.

[@SukoneTeiVocaloid89]

It would be good for blackberry to re-launch this model on the market in its Android version and with a more updated section accompanied by an update in terms of technical specifications

[@NSR_-td9hf]

Where I can get this mobile phone with newly unboxed?

[@RenM908]

I work in finance and I use the BB for work and I like it. I think people are trying to compare it to an android or iphone and thats not what its intended for. Granted you can check FB, twitter, etc, like the other phones, but the goal is productivity and business enterprise services.

[@nwyk153]

Ditched the iphone and got this. love it!

[@jpartieda]

same here!

[@phonewithoutquestion80]

I'd love to have the Non-Camera variant, I missed phones like this. I definitely gave applause to Blackberry for making its heyday return.

[@infamousian123]

HAVE TO ADMIT this is a great phone for work! I can compare a black berry to a Chromebook. Chromebooks are for research and getting essays done or simply WORK. Against those high end entertainment laptops with a touchscreen and high resolution screen topped off with a high price tag. Then there's the black berry, a nice phone that reminds you that there is work to be done with a classic keyboard and a basic but not BASIC if you know what I mean, software. Against once again, high end and expensive touchscreen smart phones for pocket sized entertainment instead of pocket sized WORK. If I have to have a separate cell phone for jobs and work the blackberry is my number 1 go to phone. Nothing else gets the job done better when it comes to staying on task and getting things done. Hats off to the slowly returning black berry.

[@aleenr4425]

I just bought one on eBay, I’m upgrading from the curve.

[@UpaGammer]

Any opinion would be great, im thinkg on getting the classic, i only use twitter, ig, facebook and text a lot ( 500 text or more) would you guys think is a good pickup? I currently have a htc m7

[@StrickenWithFear]

Keep the M7 but still get the Classic.

[@hariznonis]

The Classic is a really good device. Get it if you wanna. My Dad uses the BB Passport but played around with the Classic before he got it.

[@MinerDudeProductionz]

Keep the M7. Waste of money to switch

[@karthiknaik3944]

blackberry 10 is a delightful os,dont listen to people saying its a waste of money,its just aimed for a different bunch of people it wasnt made to please androiders who like to call any non-android a waste of money

[@tankman4001]

The bb classic is a good pickup

[@MrLouisajr]

At 69 my fingers cannot handle a touch screen.But this Blackberry seems like a classic conduit between the young and old. I am going buy a Blackberry classic.

[@davidsean290]

Jesus Christ does Michael Fischer know how to do a review!!! Hopes that Joshua Vergara does a classic review so we can pit them against each other.

[@matanthony4945]

I would love to have a blackberry classic on android lol

[@raphli6570]

PhreaKer which blackberry do you have currently?

[@frej0887]

Get a BlackBerry KEYone. That is what I am using now in 2018

[@mehreally9673]

@PhreaKer Exept BBOS will soon be dead and Blackberry will stop supporting it. Even they acknowledge it that it has no future in the smartphone business since they switched to Android.

[@mehreally9673]

@PhreaKer It is not a loss really. It is just an OS that did not adapt as fast as its competitors and it deserved to fail. Hell, today's CEOs have a Samsung, Sony or an IPhone and Blackberry with Android of course. Times evolve.

[@elizakate1129]

wish this worked better, want to go back to a keyboard phone. a phone where i wont use social media as much. not sure it can be done these days though cos a lot of people message on facebook now

[@AndroidVageta1]

Eliza Kate It does. There's been plenty of updates since this device.

[@RadiantJasmin]

+Eliza Kate You just need to tell any important contacts NOT to send business or planning messgaes on FB, that's what I do.

[@nameunavailable5811]

+Radiant Jasmin just buy an iPhone and blackberry for both of your uses

[@michalholwek8832]

Using it happily in 2022.

[@cameronlovesevolve]

Love my Blackberry! i call it my 'just smart enough' phone. Like you mentioned the old saying, Its not a toy! And thats the best part. There isnt time in the day to fool around with a game or another app to share pictures. I'd rather look out the window between emails and text messages! ;)

[@bigsquid960]

Whoa, Michael sounds different

[@Pocketnow]

Sorry about that. Mic was stuck in the wrong recording mode and we didn't discover the problem until the editing phase. Corrected for future videos. ^M

[@MrTechnology83]

+kao kwong what company you have???. Sell it to me. :-)

[@bmaw604]

+kao kwong well that was stupid.

[@mireyaaguilar9898]

f. efn

[@someunknownchannel2401]

+kao kwong some of ur frnds or relatives would have changed its password

[@servel2]

I always thought that Blackberry OS was over thought and complicated. I see that even till this modern day the company hasn't evolved that way. They're still beautiful looking devices.

[@captaindave88]

If you haven't touched BlackBerry since legacy OS.. you really have no idea what BlackBerry 10 is.

[@servel2]

I'm just judging on what I see, the last blackberry I had was a pearl so you might be right

[@karthiknaik3944]

CaptainDave you are right!! coming from someone who went from 9790 to BB Z10

[@justinturnsvirtual]

Sergio Velasco black berry hub is the best thing that ive ever had on any phone

[@discountforyou2079]

18% Discount for BlackBerry Classic > amzn.to/1TT4zbj

[@nataliebridgewater7459]

Just ordered This Yesterday! Perfect professional phone for my Janitorial Services Business!

[@IbrahimKhan-kf8yq]

Where is available this phone...?

[@Al3xChap1n]

Love this video. Yet when Michael signed off, I was taken back by him not saying “thanks for watching, and stay mobile my friends!” I’m so used to watching him on #MrMobile

[@claypoole702]

Now try everything on a Blackberry Passport, with modern specs. Please do it. You will find BB 10 OS is very nice. This is a device aimed at bringing in the old Blackberry users from BB 7 into BB 10, that was its only purpose. The Passport is the device for the present users. Still a great review. And you are honest. But the Passport will impress you better, but I guarantee it wont change your mind about the OS. Some things just can be undone. If you don't like the interface, no matter how good it is, nothing will change your mind.

[@luis.antunes.imobiliario]

BB passport it's too big to hold everyday...

[@karthiknaik3944]

totally agree!! same with apps,who needs 10000 fart apps when one is just enough :D android brought forth alot of misconceptions and i dont like it when these misconceptions are applied to other platforms windows phone,ios and blackberry 10 have proven that they can run perfectly on older hardware unlike android BB10 is better than android in many ways imho and you can see why Android Lollipop tries so hard to copy BB10 features

[@claypoole702]

Those excuses of " Its too big", is the weakest, histrionic argument there is. It fits In a pocket just fine. If it cant, maybe you should reexamine your fashion, because it would probably mean you follow instead of lead the pack. Just for comparison to real world devices.... It is exactly the same height and thickness of a Nokia Lumia 920. It is just 8mm wider than the Nokia Lumia 1520. (Yes, I do use Windows Phones as my daily devices.) Basically... If you want to blend in and just be basic, bland, and part of the same superficial groupings of society.... Them by all means, continue living your safe, boring lives. But if you desire to get things done, a device for work, for in-between downtime, and make a statement that you care about what you do, instead of just "fitting -in", then try a Blackberry Passport. But whatever, most of society is a dead husk of trivial drone bees circling their smartphones in patterns reminiscent of insects at a bug zapper. Most absorbing large volumes of media, getting nothing productively done with their lives, only watching what could of been, watching somebody else getting something done. Its honestly pathetic.

[@Lacoste9277]

patrick jackson Finally someone else who sees my point as well.

[@Lacoste9277]

William Claypoole I was also looking at the passport, and i find it to big for everyday use in my hands reason why i got the classic. I mean thank god the passport isn't like the nexus 6 cause thats way to flipping big in my opinion.

[@Skillow]

I have the Priv now, and I pray... I wish every night... BlackBerry Classic featuring... Wait for it... Android! BB Classic + Android? Yes.

[@MrAndrew1953]

I've got a Q10 which I'm looking at upgrading to a Classic as I feel it is what the Q10 should have been in the first place. I love the keyboard and tracking pad. Not a major upgrade but significant enough for me.

[@RawrTabby]

Excellent review! I've been tempted to get this phone to relive the old school Blackberry days.

[@cjimenez03]

Who cares about apps. The phone does everything I need.

[@afronic1239]

actually, Blackberry has good quality *plus* it has a headphone jack

[@cristianarreola8582]

#thebetterfruit

[@Vedrajrm]

Anyone else hooked on Michael Fisher's reviews?!

[@frankjeong6778]

"Is that a BlackBerry? Do people still use those?" For some reason this cracks me up

[@DvdXploitr]

having owned a Blackberry Z10 for over a year now, I disagree with some of the things being said. I have had apps "Force Close" on my just a couple times. NetFlix & HBOGo are Android apps and work perfectly fine for me. I don't notice hardly any lag or slowdown at all. I also have a handful of Android devices (including an S4 Mini which is pretty powerful) and I've not noticed much more speed difference in loading times of apps. I've never even seen that "Not responding" screen on Android apps that was shown on this video on the Blackberry 10 OS. I've never had a native Blackberry 10 app crash on me either. I don't have problems with notifications from FaceBook coming in later than they should unless I use a version of FaceBook thats in the Beta Zone, but then its kind of expected to have bugs because the software is in Beta.....my overall experience with Blackberry 10 has been positive and I never find myself wishing I had an iPhone or Android because lack of software or features......Blackberry 10 has been great for me and my uses.

[@simonricard4403]

When will we get a review of the passport? Very curious to hear your opinion about this one!

[@Pocketnow]

BlackBerry opted not to send us a review device, and our opportunity for timely coverage has passed. Sorry, but unless something changes, we won't be covering that one. ^M

[@Pocketnow]

Ibraheem Productions Thanks for the suggestion, but that's not how we roll. ^M

[@simonricard4403]

Pocketnow Well that's too bad for them, I know for sure that I would have made everything in my power to try and make you review it. Maybe they don't believe that strongly in their product? Anyway keep up the great work Mr. Fisher!

[@captaindave88]

Find a review on the Passport elsewhere. It's a great product. They actually feel strongly about the product because it sold well beyond their expectations so they had to reserve devices for users no reviewers.

[@praker5139]

CaptainDave Easy to exceed expectations when the ones you set are very low to begin with. You're only as good as your forecast. Was important to not overset expectations. BTW, don't get me wrong, I used the PP for a few months. Enjoyed it. Never fully committed to the unique square shape. I did not enjoy the 'handling'.

[@MrTimdtoolman1]

Brother, there is not another reviewer in the world that could get me watch a BB review but you, and enjoy it. BB is all but dead in the phone industry but your review was stellar as always. Great work, it's always a pleasure to watch your videos.

[@KevinRiazi]

Very honest review. Keep up the great work Michael!

[@ibexking69]

my classic will be here soon, and i can't wait. I'm switching over from a note 4, and I'm so over android and i will never touch a Ipaytoomuchforsomething that comes outevery9months aka (iphone) I had BB before those phones became popular and I'm glad I'm going back. I'm not missing out on anything since I have a tablet which I am very happy with.

[@kninez13]

loool. I'm in the same boat, ALMOST, I have a note 4, I'm buying a blackberry classic today as a second work/email phone. But I'm still going to keep my note 4 though. lol

[@ibexking69]

kninez nice. I got a tablet instead for a bigger screen

[@TheNo85307]

I bought my first BB couple years ago. I always dreamed of it in the times, when I couldn't afford it. But one day, I bought my very first Curve 9360. Since then, I've tried various Android phone but man....I couldn't replace BB just like that. Getting Classic in few days and I can't wait. BB is just love.

[@ibexking69]

TheNo85307 it is life

[@TheNo85307]

chillin santa So sad that BB will stop making phones :/

[@EltonFir]

Shut up... I still use Nokia 6300.

[@kitten1588]

Elton Fir Omg I had one!

[@rANgErINC123]

i'm still using 6300 lol. i feel myself different

[@hassanmuneermuneeraslam1428]

I use 6300 its do good but black berry classic is outstanding

[@hassanmuneermuneeraslam1428]

And i still using classic

[@ivanguenno581]

great keyboard, love this phone - sometimes it's ok 'to be stuck in the past' when what's old is good.

[@leisurefarm]

I love PocketNow videos esp by Michael Fisher -- they make watching and listening to reviews a narrative journey!

[@godexists2177]

Wow.. BlackBerry. I had to watch this video.😂 All it needed was android os and a little high end hardware.

[@StrickenWithFear]

That is a bold name you have there sir. Secondly it can't have android software because it then it would be useless to enterprise and business users which is now the primary market.

[@godexists2177]

StrickenWithFear couldn't express my opinion about this world any better than my username. I get the enterprise and business version. But they could have normal people version with pure android. I like the look of BlackBerry, except whats in it.

[@StrickenWithFear]

God Exists I actually agree with the username, believe me I do, it's just really bold. Also I like Apple and Blackberry's approach to things. You have windows phone and android which you don't have to buy from the original manufacturer and can be bought from who ever while blackberry and apple you have to get it from only 1 manufacturer. It levels the playing field.

[@godexists2177]

StrickenWithFear God bless you brethren. I normally get the usual idiot, moron, etc thrown at the username. BlackBerry always catches my eye but i haven't actually owned one. Its just the look of it. Like a peaceful device. But it needs work to make me buy one. A lot of work, even from the review.

[@StrickenWithFear]

God Exists Are you supposed to say brethren to girls though? Anyway, I feel the same way. I really want to get one by this year and have a windows phone/blackberry combo.

[@fifulus]

I owned blackberry z10, i would highly recommend blackberry. Blackberry os has convenience in mind. Although I'm an avid nexus/android fan, blackberry is my 2nd choice. Thinking of buying blackberry as my next phone again. :)

[@xandrex]

what made you leave the Z10 for a Nexus ? and why are you considering leaving Nexus for BB10 ?

[@JasonRamirez20]

I'm considering on getting this device, but if I were to travel to another country would everything work?

[@jauniiwolf9349]

I’m literally looking into buying a Blackberry Classic. I own an iPhone now but used blackberry phones before I got iPhones. They are extremely reliable.

[@aishanibush2840]

I don't have any of the problems he had. I love my classic. And I have Google play on my device as well. I don't miss android or IOS. Hope blackberry keep up with the os cuz it's awesome. And using Google play til we get native apps are ok with me cuz I'm not missing anything. I'm Glad to be back on BlackBerry ever since I left when I had my first BlackBerry the 9700

[@batmanbegins72]

+Lavonte Bush what about battery life?

[@amyxiong1571]

I have an iPhone 6s+ and damn....I really miss having a blackberry, I'm going to get rid of this iPhone to get the BB classic. I only use my phone for emails and bills.

[@iiqwerrtylawexploits4866]

Amy Xiong Blackberry is perfect for you

[@addictedtothebold]

Touch screens may be faster but I find that they lag more than an on screen keyboard. have so many experiences where have to wait for my iPad to type up my message even though I touched the keys

[@easfcmobile23]

Very very unbiased review of blackberry classic... Almost mentioned each and every pros and cones,... Thank you pocketnow...

[@nicolasdlcful]

I LOVE BLACKBERRY !😎😎😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😜😜😚😚😚❤❤❤❤

[@mimib5937]

blackberry rules 😎💫💖

[@nesiebuensuceso7040]

can i play a music from you tube at the same time chatting with my friend's on Facebook

[@linfordallenaguilar8989]

congratulations, now you can. just subscribe to KZbin's monthly bill and you can play songs while the app is minimized.

[@showtime1878]

Couldn't care much about the phone but boy what a great review! i just stumble upon this channel and I realized that this dude is pretty good! I bet he wrote so much reviews on a magazine / blogs.

[@walbat]

Blackberry Classic is indeed a classic. It is best left in the display and talk about it, rather than use. One thing I like about the device is the feel in your hands. Nothing more.

[@UnrelatedNonsense]

I really REALLY want this phone, sadly I am bound to Verizon and they don't make a CDMA version :(

[@yasminalmadhi8232]

Here we go m.crackberry.com/blackberry-classic-appears-set-arrive-verizon-february-26th

[@cameronlovesevolve]

UnrelatedNonsense so verizon is still using cdma?! thats crazy! i thought everyone switched to HSPA when cheap old Bell Mobility (here in canada) decided to switch towers. Suprised im not still pulling up an antenna on an old school CDMA phone honestly!

[@discountforyou8552]

18% Discount for BlackBerry Classic > amzn.to/1HlF6Uu

[@philindabotha4104]

Blackberry Smartphone 2015

[@FawadBilgrami]

BlackBerry doesn't need to be an Android phone. It's actually a secured Android phone in a nutshell. Besides BlackBerry Classic is mainly marketed to the legacy BlackBerry users. I'm an Android user and I gave BlackBerry Passport a couple of weeks. It builds on to you. To be honest I was also bored of same old iOS vs Android and wanted to try something new. It's not that bad. Just try it out and you'll know what it really is. You don't need such reviews to give you an opinion.

[@aalexis3]

What an outstanding review. The kind that helps a consumer chose a device in an educated way. Most reviewers today are trying to please cell phone companies or their fan base. Truly amazing. Thank you.

[@peter0304]

I want that phone SOOOO MUCH!!!!!!

[@Pritam750]

I want this classic 2017...upgraded...

[@drkrishnakittu]

yet to see a person who can beat you in reviewing stuff Mr.Fisher,love your work..!!

[@a.nelprober4971]

Such a good looking phone. Hasn't aged at all

[@adityaravishankar8344]

7:18 . Damn...that sp3 looks too sexy!!

[@fluff4887]

It's 2017 and I still want this but society won't accept it.

[@R.O.T.C._SEEM]

I wish I could use this today. We need to go back

[@arung5374]

One of the amazing phone blackberry ever released

[@Guuzaka]

I watched this in 2016, lol.

[@kitt3]

GuuzakaTube me too :))

[@TripleAceAAA]

I wish blackberry was still in, it was one of the best phone experiences I've had. Unfortunately the phones of today are just significantly better, makes it hard to buy a bb

[@nischalshrestha395]

I dunno what's so special but pocketnow videos are just awesome

[@djross95]

Excellent review as always from Pocketnow. I have a Z30, which adds beefier specs and a larger screen to the mix, and largely solves the Android speed issues which were mentioned. Wish they'd launch a "modern" Classic with Passport-level specs and I'd be all over it. Can't beat the real keyboard!

[@N495QS]

Why is everyone always complaining about "only" 1.5GHz processor and "only" 2GB of RAM? Your latest new iphone 6 in 2015 has 1.4GHz and 1GB RAM. I don't hear anyone crying over this one.

[@gapant69]

I find it unfortunate and stupid that BlackBerry did not send you a passport for review and rather sent it to iphonearena instead. Those guys don't even make an effort to review it properly. Anyway great job so far. Love your reviews and tech coverage. :)

[@RaianNSX]

A BlackBerry, a Lumia and a Surface RT, all in one video. The early 2010s were a great time for tech

[@christianjaner4797]

I'm planning on switching my Samsung S3 Mini with this phone because I rarely game on my phone and when I do, it's not graphic intensive type and I usually use my phone to browse, fb, and twitter. Should I switch to the classic or should I look for another phone?

[@shyandraspencer3649]

Christian Janer I think you should go for the classic. It's great device for browsing and Twitter usage plus it has so much more storage than these phones that's out now these days. I say go for it!😊 I'm going to get 1 soon myself.

[@BrainSeepsOut]

Something's wrong with mobile when 2GB of ram isn't enough! Coming back to this in 2016 it's such a shame BB10 never took off. I think implementing Android Runtime was both a blessing and a curse. It's like they knew no one was going to make apps for the platform so they didn't even give any incentives to do so. And thus BB10 died.

[@TonyJDH]

wow! that blue color laptop looks good.which laptop is that Michael?

[@TonyJDH]

Amazing

[@pickyourbattlescollecting]

I have a brand new one still in the box in my tech collection, and sometimes I love taking it out just to touch it and enjoy the clicky keys. 😀

[@shuvrapodder]

We need a new Blackberry Classic video in 2022!

[@channelwarmerdam]

Best review of this phone on YT, has to be said.

[@EllieHeard]

Is it possible to delete apps that come with the phone, like the browser, facebook, etc?

[@subramaniasivas7170]

No mam..

[@subramaniasivas7170]

But u can delete Facebook. Now a days Facebook and whatsapp not supporting on BlackBerry 10. It's better choose other smartphone. For business purpose go for BlackBerry

[@EllieHeard]

@@subramaniasivas7170 Yeah, I just need calling and texting, but need that keyboard ;) Internet and facebook are too distracting.

[@subramaniasivas7170]

Then u can buy mam..but please think once again because the OS is basically dead and there is no future update. This is mail ID [e-mail]

[@subramaniasivas7170]

Can you mail me mam?

[@Titan500J]

I was going to get this phone back in 2014 but I saw Pocket Now's review of the Moto X 2nd gen and fell in love. I loved my Blackberry's but for me Moto's are the ticket.

[@xac1d]

@pocketnow dont forget about triage in the hub. makes deleting, marking read, filing MUCH faster for multiple messages. also pinching on the hub will filter out read messages and only show unread.. also of course it has mark all prior read if you long press on the date.