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Just in case you don't really fancy the black or white color options for your BlackBerry Q10, the fine folks at ColorWare have now announced they'll gladly go ahead and set you up with pretty much any color you want from their over 45 choices. In addition to the colors offered, you also get to select your finishing options where you can choose from solid and metallic, as well as matte and gloss, provided you don't mind some additional cost added to the price of the device for their services.
Jason Sobotta, VP Business of Development stated, “We’re excited to offer another smartphone to our collection, especially the Q10. It features the classic keyboard that so many customers are still using. Plus the new touch screen gives this classic phone a modern update. Whether it’s for business or personal it’s a great phone for staying connected throughout the day.”
I've always enjoyed the work put out by ColorWare but at the end of the day, cost is always a factor, and I can already hear everyone asking "How much?" Right now, it's a device only purchase and if you're looking to get your device colored more to your liking, you'll be looking to lay down $1100 along with a 7-10 day wait for the device to arrive. With that though, it's important to keep in mind that ColorWare maintains the 1-year warranty and the device you receive from them is also fully carrier unlocked. Anyone going to jump on this?
Press Release
ColorWare Customizes the BlackBerry® Q10 - A stylish spin on a classic design
Winona, MN - 5/31/2013 - Recognized for their excellence in customizing high-end electronics, ColorWare debuts the new BlackBerry ® Q10. The Q10 has a bold new design and a high performance quad-core processor. The Q10 features the classic, physical keyboard and a brilliant new touch screen with SuperAMOLED display. It’s perfectly crafted with a combination of stainless steel and a new glass weave composite creating a lightweight, durable new design.
Jason Sobotta, VP Business of Development stated, “We’re excited to offer another smartphone to our collection, especially the Q10. It features the classic keyboard that so many customers are still using. Plus the new touch screen gives this classic phone a modern update. Whether it’s for business or personal it’s a great phone for staying connected throughout the day.”
In the ColorWare design studio, there are 46 paint colors to choose from including, solid and metallic, as well as matte and gloss finishes. There are 5 customizable elements on the Q10, which provide extensive options for creating a one-of-a-kind smartphone. Once colors have been chosen and an order has been placed, the customization process begins. The product goes through a laborious process of disassembly, cleaning, masking, painting, and inspection. Then, the product is buffed and reassembled. The product goes through final inspection and is packaged into its original box.
ColorWare is currently offering the black version of the Q10. The product, including customization is $1100 and ships in about 7-10 days.
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