The Most Awesome BlackBerry EVER!

[@J_Mayhem]

Oh man...I still find myself wanting this one!

[@clawrence249]

I remember back in the day when my company use blackberry and their Network exclusively. As a former I.T. manager, I would get all the new devices that came out to test with our Networks. It's always been the best and most secure device. It's a shame that it lost its standing when the other devices like galaxy and iphone became more fashionable and people that used BB for business like many of us end up losing out. I wonder if Blackberry (John) now regrets giving that contract to Onward Mobility and not to someone else.

[@killiansirishbeer]

Do they even care?!

[@kiimbel1877]

WHAT IS THE STATUS ON THE NEW BLACKBERRY FROM ONWARD MOBILITY?

[@clawrence249]

@@kiimbel1877 I'm still waiting to see here something from OM and still on the list.

[@neanderthalstalesoundsfore8277]

The best and secure? The myth has somehow persisted to this day. Blackberry data protection and eavesdropping scandals overslept? BB has always been known to report any suspected copyright infringement immediately and has turned over all private information of politicians on request. Since there was never security in the company, it's a nice fairy tale for people who also believe that virus protection on their PC would protect them from viruses.

[@ianthomas1192]

I had one. I bought it with my own money and used it at home and at work. It was a massive productivity device. I remember standing in a very slow immigration queue bashing out work emails and personal messages. Replaced it with a Z30 when it stopped working with some very useful third-party apps. I still have the Porsche and its way cool charging cradle. BlackBerry was already over the hill and falling behind but I bought the Porsche with my head, not my heart.

[@mackyhowy8581]

I could never afford the Porche but I will go on record to say that if the Q20 (Blackberry Classic) had a bigger screen it would have been THE BEST BB device. That keyboard was dreamy and the screen itself was surperb, minus the size :-). I still have it.. Makes a great alarm clock these days :-).

[@monurajput5608]

Really ? An alarm clock ? I have used a passport in early 2019 and nearly 8 out of 10 websites worked good on it. But i used it mainly for Calls and music . It was a cumbersome experience compared to a modern smartphone but the feel of it made me want to carry it outside more than my IPhone SE 2016. How are website working on it these days ?

[@danvanmeer9453]

i have a BLUE classic , also a great alarm clock .

[@elizabethtiburcio8275]

So sad that we’ve lost such an iconic brand. I’ve reluctantly moved onto an iPhone.

[@nmxsanchez]

BB will always be special in my mind. It was my first smartphone ever. It's always sad when brands die out due like this. Even if it is due to mismanagement.

[@silascyberburr5474]

I still use BlackBerry

[@rischroeder]

I loved the 9900 when it launched. I was truly content typing on that device. The Z10 launch was incredibly exciting. The Q10 hit the spot. Loved the keyboard and portability. The Classic and Passport were also good. BB10 was ahead of it's time. Tons of memories using those devices. Great video Adam!

[@mackyhowy8581]

BB10 was the perfect balance between techie and user friendly. Though I'm using a Samsung Galaxy s10, I still long for the elegance of the BB10 os.. it was darn right fun to use!!

[@AlbertoDR1]

I still have it. Absolutely stunning, I always have it on my desk. Very few people have it here (I’m from Italy).

[@TechOdyssey]

It’s such a unique and gorgeous phone.

[@ctownaqib]

The Passport was my favorite phone ever. The comfort, look, and feel were second to none.

[@TechOdyssey]

The passport was also a fantastic phone

[@ctownaqib]

@@TechOdyssey Onward Mobility could literally have remade that exact phone with updated chips and android OS, run with that, and I would have bought it in less time than it took me to write this comment. Have you seen any of the concepts for what Onward Mobility? Would you say that if this phone happens its better or worse than the Passport?

[@KAM1138a]

Gotta Agree--the Passport was unbelievably good.

[@vel2118]

i’ve had every passport except the red one ... imo the white one is the best looking of them all

[@TechOdyssey]

@@vel2118 me too! The white one is my favorite.

[@kenpoed]

BB10 still my favourite OS experience ever with my Passport. Damn i miss that phone. I miss everything BB

[@alirezatopiwala8268]

All the Porsche design Blackberry phones were so epic yet at the time for me, unattainable. I stuck with my Curve 9300 which I still own and still keep as my most memorable device and love it to bits. You've definitely got a great point about the build quality of Blackberry devices and that was one of the reasons I was extremely partial to Blackberry myself. I also loved the Passport but again, when that came out, I couldn't get it either. Hence I was forced to move to android. I'll never forget the feel that the Passport gave in the hand.

[@niko3672]

Thanks Adam. Great review! Just picked one up off EBay. Brand new in Box $379 USD

[@mohammadsalah3319]

O My God, You bring these feelings back.....I fall in love with the Silver Edition of the Blackberry Passport and I have it as my main battle tank since 2017 and I wish that the could make a flag ship level phone that is comparable to it as I could not find the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 in Egypt although the Samsung Z Fold is everywhere around and I am fighting the temptation ;)

[@dustyroads834]

My memory of my Blackberry days was popping out the track ball and cleaning it once a week. I was a heavy equipment mechanic so this was probably not a good choice of phone but I still loved them.

[@jurofox]

Thank you for this video, i almost forgot this phone. Just bought the Titan pocket, also thanks to your videos.. it's good and really not hard to get used to it after a few weeks...

[@TechOdyssey]

Excellent. I'm glad it's working out for you. And thank you.

[@phaldaz]

Interesting... I never watched an in-depth review on this phone so this was a nice 'blast from the past'. I appreciate you doing this, I know a decent amount of us pre-BB users are likely seeing a review like this for the first time as well 🤙

[@kingofchrono]

I actually owned the Porsche Design BB and it was beautiful piece of hardware. Don't miss the lack of applications!

[@TechOdyssey]

I didn’t mind so much when BB10 first came out by now days would be impossible to use. Nobody even calls or texts anymore. It’s all over done over apps.

[@olandofuller5588]

@@TechOdyssey so if I purchased this today will it work with all this 5G tranfer etc, would it be a waste to buy it.

[@neanderthalstalesoundsfore8277]

In 2022 the stylish Dumbphone you can get. Someone sold me his brand new P'9981 for $50. love it Timeless design. Since I only use it in Germany for calling and texting, it's perfect for me. Bought a second battery for €5. Get by without any problems for 3 days without having to go to the station. Focus on life and get the things done.

[@shadrickwynn3264]

A great way to start a Sunday, although detecting a lot of angst and sadness. Love the "celebration of life" comment. Spot on......Ok when are you starting the traveling (or static) Official Blackberry Museum?....I'm sure a Go fund me or Patreon would get it started.....I'm pretty sure Discovery channel or Smithsonian channel would pick it up.....It is definitely history worthy IMO if this is truly the end or an era. Keeping the faith! Another great video!

[@MR82ad]

Ahhh, the days when Blackberry believed in themselves.

[@terenceramroop]

Loved that phone. Loved how when you were on BlackBerry maps you were able to see other Porsche users.

[@TechOdyssey]

Haha. Yes. So cool

[@suzit3237]

Trying again. I hope this one sticks. I enjoyed this video so much. It's like a walk down the BlackBerry memory lane. The Porsche device was way out of my budget and the only person I knew who had one worked for RIM. I still have all of my BlackBerry devices in a drawer starting with the 8703e. Never had the Pearl or the Storm. Loved the Curve, Z10 and Z30. Back in the day I remember being in Starbucks waiting for coffee and one person would pull out their BlackBerry, then everybody else would pull out theirs too lol. Your video brought back a lot of memories I hadn't thought about for a long time.

[@Watchingstuff]

Thanks for the video, never heard of this phone before. It sure is pretty and that clock is really nice.

[@TechOdyssey]

The clock was amazing.

[@astolk8783]

Love the video!! Still got a few BB as of today got the P'9982 black edition..and use my priv and passport from time to time...love BB

[@JunkfoodJunction]

If I recall, the Porsche clock was exported and ran quote well on the Z10 for some time before a software update prevented it? I still have a rare Z10 dock and that 🕒 face looked amazing on it. Ironically, the dock would not fit a P'9982 because of the length of the phone!

[@jennaarnaz7125]

Thank you for the info. Need to see if I can find one. I love the Blackberry. Still have all my old ones lol lol

[@TechOdyssey]

I got mine on eBay. You have have some success there.

[@jennaarnaz7125]

@@TechOdyssey thank you going to check now.

[@TechOdyssey]

@@jennaarnaz7125 you’re welcome! Good luck.

[@suzit3237]

I typed out a long comment and it seems to have disappeared. 😢. I loved this video! I don’t have time to retype the comment now but I will come back and redo it later today with my BlackBerry memories.

[@TechOdyssey]

Ugh. Sorry about that. That stinks. Feel free to come back and comment later

[@LjubomirMedakovic1]

Crazy thing is my Mom and Mother in Law still keep their Z30 for music and alarms, same as my kiddo using her Playbook to this day for in-car road-trip entertainment :) my SE PP is also fired up every now and than. Key2 BE and KeyONE BE I cannot use as daily drivers cuz of security patches, but otherwise, still working very well

[@vostrosmith8647]

I have 4 Black Berry phones, I use them as music players,& alarm clocks. They are all beautiful.

[@BodhiSoftMobileApps]

The PlayBook speakers were quite good. It's still a nightstand music/podcast player for me sometimes.

[@briteRedaz16]

I am currently watching this video on my blackberry key2 le and it's great.

[@TechOdyssey]

Nice!

[@wetboy27]

I loved my Q10. I still have it. The price was the only reason I didn't buy this one. BB10 was brilliant. Ahead of it's time. Nothing like it. I still miss running 10.

[@TechOdyssey]

BB10 was the best. Love my Q10.

[@michellemarie1197]

I miss when smartphones had physical keyboards and I remember the Q10 had a scroller button on the side, I feel having physical buttons of those things help it be less laggy

[@williamdowney8600]

Extremely beautiful BB but too far above my price level. I never actually saw anyone using one. Perhaps ‘we’ are simply too practical to go crazy on such a high priced item. Great posting as usual. Thanks.

[@TechOdyssey]

For sure. It was crazy expensive. I could never bring myself to buy one when when I finally could “afford one”. I ended up buying mine from eBay for like $450 later on and I was able to enjoy it for a few weeks and add it to my collection. Such a beautiful phone.

[@tejindersinghsandhu4719]

My favourite BB phones:- 1) BB Passport(Unique design and very very good looking- always got lots of compliments) 2)P9983 (always made me feel rich 😁) 3)Key 2 (Loved the finger print sensor on Space Bar) what are your top 3 picks and why?

[@robertmcminn710]

1 - passport for the same reasons you said 2- classic as reminded my of the bold but had so many more capabilities 3- key2 as it brought it back for a time and whenever I used it so many people would state at it like it was alien it was hilarious

[@arthurbalourdos4212]

1. Passport 2. Key2 3. Classic

[@davidgurecky6066]

1. Passport 2. Porsche Design P'9982 3. KeyOne Bronze Edition

[@thedarkknight1971]

My favourite was the versatile Torch 9810, you could use it closed one handed easily enough, or, with a quick flip get heavy texting done sweet as. As O.M. are being stupid now 😒, IF Unihertz came out with a similar Torch 9810 (and it proved to be worthwhile) I'd chuck my money their way. Alas, 'Flips' and 'Folds' are the way, and 'Sliders' are long gone... 🤔😕 😎🇬🇧

[@corporatemcmahon2815]

News concerning BB 5G. I actually have a bit more information on this, that was missed off this storyline. Apparently they produced a nice mock up phone and presented to several corporates for review. The results were that they needed some design changes and according to information this summer they have redesigned the phone. They are not in a huge hurry as they feel they will release a flagship phone and have already built a database of thousands of early interest businesses and customers. I will say this, I have two key 2 phones as well as a Google pix5 and Microsoft duo 2 but I prefer my key 2's. The trouble is they are wearing now as in effect 3 and 4 years old and still running clunky Android 8. The issue is not knowing, and I seem to have managed to establish a lot more information than this article. I can not understand why they don't just release a statement saying phone is coming summer 2022 or winter 2023 for example then at least we know

[@sayeednmb]

Well maybe one day BlackBerry will make a phone for us that want a keyboard phone. Great video.

[@SarcasticGame]

I hope blackberry makes a come back. I love the keyboard phones but until then I'll stick to my Z Flip 3.

[@lisacepluch1152]

so cool and gorgeous. question: once the end of life period comes and goes what happens to all the physical blackberries in the world? are they just now paperweights? hope you and your family had a great Christmas!

[@vel2118]

you can get one for 100 bucks in germany ... I’m using a passport is it worth switching? thought about the priv lately...what’s better?

[@nmxsanchez]

I had an actual Porsche (2019 911 carrera s) and it broke down, without exaggeration, 6 times in as many months. I ended up spending about 1/6th of the vehicles value in 'repairs' in that time so i sold it and got an audi rs q8. It's been a dream. It's left a bad taste in my mouth for anything designed by porsche.

[@TechOdyssey]

Ouch. That’s terrible. I’ve heard nothing but nightmares about Porsche maintenance.

[@BodhiSoftMobileApps]

Really loved the styling on the blue edition Classic BTW.

[@TechOdyssey]

Me too. I miss mine

[@titanite77]

Blackberry 10 is done and I'm starting to think Blackberry phones as a whole are done too. I'll give them two months and then it's over. Onward Mobility is a bit of a bust it would seem and the frustration at their silence is enormous and palpable.

[@Gary0557]

What a beautiful looking device!

[@TechOdyssey]

For sure!

[@HerbieNamvari]

I hate onward mobility for crushing my dreams and keeping us in the dark. They’ve really tarnished their image with the die hard Blackberry loyalists.

[@annazeman8521]

I am very worried over the silence of OM on the subject of BlackBerry future.

[@TheGoodmusic2011]

I always enjoyed your content. I have a question. If you have a blackberry running android could it be used for phone calls, texting, & email? And if not could Linux OS be installed and then used the phone.

[@kevintaylor136]

I loved the BB10 OS! My favorite was the Passport. I absolutely LOVED my Passport!

[@TechOdyssey]

BB10 is my most favorite ever.

[@MrBrysta]

I miss my blackberry's, I had the most recent Keyone, but loved the passport series. Bring them back please...

[@fabulousoffroaddesigns5080]

LOVED my Q10! Like my Key1 but wish I could buy a modern Q. R.I.P. my friend...

[@BenShengOw]

For me the phone I missed getting was Dell Streak 5 😢

[@TechOdyssey]

That's a throw back to history!

[@richardgonzales4815]

Yet the iPhone is still KILLING IT!!!

[@macbadapple]

I remember lusting after these. But, there's no way i was affording that.

[@elmirador8308]

Hi brother, great video again. Here in India they are selling for around 25000 rs (330 dollar)? Is it worth it? I have a Key 2 now but i can't use it due to the famous "spacebar" issue (here are no blackberry repair shops). By the way, in description, it should be P9983 (instead of 9883) ;)

[@TechOdyssey]

Thanks for the heads up. It’s a typo.

[@SinSniper1]

I miss soo much a bb phone… hate those slabs phones, and as you said, need the keyboard, love your content! Find a way to bring new content about onwards mobility! We need to know

[@mmjackk]

Nice device. I might get one when I find the money rolling on the street.

[@rvbzero7]

Hail the Blackberry. Do you know if they ever made the GPS map stuff fluid like the iphone? Thanks.

[@NomiSyed1]

I concur!! I need the new one asap my keyone is not going to be supported by the cell service provider starting Jan 20th 2022.. Damn onward mobility!!

[@annazeman8521]

Damn your current cell provider. My cell provider pulled that one on me. I switched providers. And

[@KevinScandinavia]

The special passports you're talking about were as you describe and numbered */50 since there were only 50 made. They actually weren't too much more, if memory serves I believe they were around 12-1400 CAD when the regular passport was 9-1000. I wanted to get one so badly but had just bought the red special edition passport which cost around a hundred dollar premium over the black and white and could only be purchased on the website like the one you mentioned. By the time I had decided to get one they were sold out the next day. I saw one for sale on ebay once years later but was already disillusioned by that point. It would be fun if other phone companies would do things like that. Put out limited colours and numbered phones. If blackberry could do it surely it couldn't be that difficult for another manufacturer to do it.

[@mbg8863]

Hello. Thanks for this video. I have a question for you. I want to buy bb classic,just for telegram o WhatsApp,do you know if this phone has 4g connection?thanks

[@ryanblundellable]

My favourite was the one that was never released, BlackBerry Keian, though I'm probably biased.

[@mikekopp9699]

Will it be usable after January 22?

[@markmclaughlin8959]

Great video...maybe we'll get a Blackberry in 2022

[@TechOdyssey]

Hopefully

[@Chanju84]

@@TechOdyssey To ask the tired million dollar question again (sorry), do you have any insight into what OM's holdup is? Or if the 5G BlackBerry device plan is now dead?

[@Heidelbeeren-uy8yf]

Good Video! I bought a new blackberry porsche design p'9982 . Is it possible to skip the wifi setup in the start? I can't go further.

[@Soufside_Slim]

Best operating system ever

[@TechOdyssey]

For sure.

[@Schrsmnymkr]

I’m still holding out hope that one of these days they’ll do a product red pro max. I think I’d try one out if they did release a new 5g blackberry. But it’s looking like the glass slab has taken over.

[@guycoburn1633]

I had a Blackberry in 2004 provided by work, plus I carried my personal phone. When it came time to get a new phone, I decided to change to the brand new Blackberry Storm, Blackberry's answer to the iPhone. This would allow me to only carry one device. It was easily the worst phone I've ever had. Towards the end of my 2 year indenture, it hardly worked even as a phone. I was overjoyed when I got rid of the Storm and replaced it with a Samsung S4. I haven't even looked at a Blackberry since.

[@annazeman8521]

BlackBerry operating system was my favorite. Now there is a rumor circulating that there will be no BBs at all soon. Horrible! I am really upset.

[@o4liberty]

Bb 10 was awesome wish the bold would come back in on form or the other

[@StevealiciousTech]

Cool device! Still going to be a regret that I never got to fire one up and use it during their life cycle!

[@TechOdyssey]

It was certainly an awesome experience

[@a.h.s75]

I miss my BB so much 😭

[@LeslawG]

❤Amazing phone..

[@mbjac]

Now only found in museums

[@Amnbluegrass]

Heck, I'd buy one now if I could actually use it for work on my network

[@lilbruddaoutdoors7175]

Would love to see and update on the unihertz titan and if it is a good option going into 2022

[@kibe3602]

Just bought one

[@EshBBX]

Stocking up on Q10 batteries to make mine last through the ages. :)

[@TechOdyssey]

Godspeed!

[@EshBBX]

@@TechOdyssey Nice to see this 'niche' channel being so active, keep it up and all the best man :)

[@TechOdyssey]

@@EshBBX thanks a lot! I’m glad you’re enjoying the content

[@d.j.guzman5047]

Shout Out to TO, for keeping the BB legacy alive! I was never fond about the design of the Porsche. The Classic was a better looking device, and cheaper.

[@TechOdyssey]

I always wanted a classic Porsche model. Unfortunately it never happened. I loved the screen size and keyboard layout on the Classic. It was my most favorite regular blackberry.

[@jimyt6578]

@@TechOdyssey hi there. Will these devices stop working in usa with tmobile soon? I wanted to get one bit this video came out timely

[@medad5716]

If my Cobalt Classic had a modern updated browser and US carriers were not shutting it down 3G (so stupid as it is a 4GLTE device) and its capabilities it would still be my DD. Beautiful and still the best PKB to ever grace a BB. One handed bliss with the track pad.

[@TechOdyssey]

I wish I never got rid of my blue classic…

[@billiamnotbob]

I had the BB Storm. It was nice but not enough memory.

[@madmike6942]

i have 3 huawei porsche design, a blackberry bold and a priv... i am using the priv atm... don't worry... mate 10 pro porsche design is 7 to 800 dollars now days

[@brettmiller7833]

You can get the Porsche clock on Samsung Galaxy 4 classic watch as a face

[@TechOdyssey]

Oh sweet.

[@nrs6956]

Weakness of recent BBis when the machine became a mobile entertainment device for the public.

[@TechOdyssey]

Things change and unfortunately BlackBerry didn’t recognize the change soon enough and adjust and got left behind. This happens in every industry.

[@anthonymoreno2973]

Does this phone work in 2023? I’m looking to purchase one of these off eBay brand new!

[@janinawalker4200]

Quite simply what you need to do is provide a list of previously released Blackberry phones that still might be useful after Jan 4th 2022. Or are ALL of them dead in the water? My best friend had the Blackberry Torch 9800 for years after having used previous models like the Bold and has been waiting for the 5G and as it is still not out, we wonder that is the best fill in. Are there some models that might still be usable of the Blackberry line? For the extreme fans, if you did provide a list like that of what might still be useful and for how long, some might go looking for those on secondary markets.

[@BodhiSoftMobileApps]

Do you have any more updates on what if anything BB10 phones will be usable for after the calendar clicks over? I find it hard to believe they'll be totally bricked & unusable for even just reading email on WiFi.

[@thedarkknight1971]

I know this is slightly seperate... But this (along with your recent "We need a keyboard" video) HIGHLIGHTS that if Nokia are dropping renewed versions of old phones, they NEED to release an E63/E72 'Refreshed' phone that can run things like WhatsApp/Signal/Telegram.... 🤔🤔🤔🤔 😎🇬🇧

[@TechOdyssey]

That would be great!

[@starrjarod4148]

Good cover!

[@TechOdyssey]

Thank you.

[@sopanpatil8681]

Hey Buddy do you have any update on New Blackberry ? Its already end of Year and still no signs of it :(

[@annazeman8521]

Pleeeze. An update ASAP!

[@conheo4]

Did you see the Blackberry Key2 was featured on the New Sex and the City Episode 1 ?

[@TechOdyssey]

I did. It was also in something else I saw last week. Pretty cool!

[@jandcco]

Oh how I miss my Blackberrys So patiently waiting for OnWard Mobility but I am loosing hope, feel like blackberry and now Onward or NOward -- have just sh*t on us!!!

[@maryannspurgin]

I've never been happy since they took away my Blackberry. I hate all of the other phones. I had the torch 9800. It still works with wi-fi, but you can't open articles with it, or email with it. Basically just Cruise the Facebook news feed.

[@annazeman8521]

Yeah .... :(

[@marilyndavidson-cowan5636]

Still hoping and waiting for a keyboard phone again. Still using keyOne. I still have my passport as well.

[@fitnessfreaks9877]

Can we still use this in 2022 ? For calling and texting only

[@TechOdyssey]

Yes and no, to a limited extent. But if you don’t already have one that had been setup, don’t bother. You can’t set one up anymore because you can’t create a blackberry ID, which is needed to setup the phone and use it. If it’s already been setup and you used it before then it depends on if the network will allow it.

[@fitnessfreaks9877]

@@TechOdyssey I guess it's not happening now then 🥺 broke me heart a little .

[@briancarroll3413]

@TechOdyssey, Would it be worth a video to urge ALL Blackberry fans to start emailing Onward Mobility daily to demand an answer? Maybe they would get the urgency because at this point they just look like fools unless we get an announcement on the 31st.

[@TechOdyssey]

No. I don’t think this would accomplish anything. Sorry

[@madmann6723]

I don't think anyone who used smartphones in the early 2000s could/would argue that there was a better pure messaging device than a BB. I think had they focused on consumers earlier instead of putting all their eggs in the "Enterprise Services" basket, things might have went different for RIM/Blackberry.

[@abomo9992]

My dear brother, how can I buy this phone....

[@brundle_fly_3895]

I just got one for $30 complete in box on eBay, never used

[@shariarmunna5281]

better than iPhone 13 p9983

[@mohitsahni2004]

Sir does Blackberry porche support wats app ?? How to download it

[@iftekhar.hussen]

YOU'RE A BLACKBERRY FAN AND I'M ALSO

[@TechOdyssey]

Absolutely

[@Rapm-ms5bh]

did onward mobility drop the new phone yet?

[@TechOdyssey]

No