BlackBerry is all set to unveil the Passport in simultaneous events in Toronto, London and Dubai on September 24, with the device scheduled to be available in these markets immediately. Indian Blackberry fans will not have to wait much longer to get their hands on the latest from Blackberry either, as the Canadian manufacturer is set to launch the Passport in India on September 29.
The invite features the tagline, "See the big picture", referencing the large screen size of the Passport. The device will launch with BlackBerry OS 10.3 and will offer high-end specs. As for pricing, John Chen revealed in an interview with the Wall Street Journal yesterday that the device will be priced at $599 without subsidies in the US. It should be interesting to see how it is priced in the Indian market.
Indian BlackBerry fans, are you excited about the imminent launch of the Passport in the country?
Reader comments
BlackBerry Passport set for Indian launch on September 29
Welp, I'm Canadian and I have to wait until October to get a Blackberry Passport...orz...
Absolutely yesss....
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Can't wait
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Have been waiting for the BlackBerry Passport since I saw news about it being produced. :) But luckily for me, I'm in Dubai already so I can get my hands on it as soon as 24th! :D HAIL BLACKBERRY!
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Will buy it for sure but after 2 price drops which will happen in 2 months from now.
Been using only BlackBerry since 98. But will not repeat a mistake of buying on day one.
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Woohoo!
I really like Passport so far
Would love to try it out
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Absolutely!!! I just hope that its priced keeping in mind that India is a price sensitive market. Also I hope that it BB launches buy back offer on BB passport with another BB phone. I own a z10. Please please BB. Hope you're listening!!!
Needs to take step based on price at start date.
Posted via CB10
Honestly I've been using Z10 from India launch day1 at Rs 44599 and suddenly within 8 months the Z10 price depreciated to Rs 17599. Wow more than half at what I purchased yet I sold at a paltry Rs 8000 for Z30 which I bought at Rs 35999 on Flipkart. I'm waiting for Passport and will most certainly buy it but don't want to be humiliated again. If BlackBerry India decides to drop the price in 6 months then I would rather continue to use my Z30 till then with which I'm extremely satisfied.
Posted via CB10 on my Z30
I am very excited for the passport launch. Besides it being a BlackBerry, the different form factor seriously attracting me towards it.
With Z30, I have started liking touch phones, but I want Passport nevertheless. I'd need to buy an iPhone too though when it launches in India, considering that my start-up is making an app for ios before any other platform, which would then mean parting with my beloved Z30 :'( cos I hate carrying two phones, three is too much.
Posted via CB10 on my Z30
Looking forward to seeing it be released in toronto. :D
Lord love a duck!! When will we in the USA get our hands on the Passport! I am so very jealous of all you in India. Hmmm, someone who feels generous and lavish, send me one! ;)
We Indians are sensitive to price but many of us are also lavish.
Having said that this phone is definitely not for masses. Not even for the high salaried people. Most of the people are buying to keep Facebook updated and upload few good pictures(without having to spend on a digital camera). What's App couple of groups and friends. Watch HD videos downloaded from 3G Internet pack or WiFi (Without having to buy a costly home theatre video system). Play games, download free apps which we seldom use (nothing is free otherwise Google would not have made money) and personalise with accessories.
In my opinion success of this model does not depend on price or all of the above. It's all about how it is received well with people who do lots of their office work on mobile.
BTW I am not one who does work on mobile very often. But I would still upgrade my BlackBerry Z10.
Personally very excited to have one if it fits in my budget and EMI options. Otherwise will start putting EMS (Easy Monthly Savings).
For me smartphone means BlackBerry as I've not used any other smartphone.( 8520, 9320 and now Z10 )
BlackBerry Rocks !
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Completely agree!!! People who argue on pricing and unable to afford should not give negative comments on BlackBerry as an entity saying it will not do well, pricing too steep, blah blah blah..
Those herds out here should either buy micromax canvas or lava phones to satisfy their warmness they get in their pants when trying to bitch BlackBerry coz they are not in a class to own a niche product like passport.
Passport is an aspirational product aimed at business class and has its own segmentation.
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Why does BlackBerry launch in India and not Canada first where it's made? Never made any sense to me.
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Launch is scheduled tomorrow in Toronto Canada.
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Hey Bla1ze and Kevin.
I thought you guys said you were going to get rid of all these trolls. They seem alive and well in this thread as well as the forums and NOTHING is being done about it.
When are you guys going to stand behind what you said and start cleaning this place up and remove the trolls???
It's just hurting BlackBerry and CB.
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Oh yeah baby! Am in the line!
Addicted to Z30
When exactly in the US?
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Excited? I'm dying to get one!
Addicted to Z30
I would think upto 35K rs. would be just right for this phone in Indian markets.
Posted via CB10
God bless and good luck. BlackBerry believes in differentiation and not in making just another phone for the so called blind, deaf and 'duh' users. Way to go.
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I hate you BlackBerry, releasing the Passport just when I am going to get my salary! :P I am going to be so broke in October :D
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Indians also love a great come back but remember that the pricing has to be right. Keep in mind that average indian willl buy an iphone over BlackBerry if it is similarly priced. I use a Q10 and I love it. But when people see it they ask "u still use blackberry ". I have been waiting for it quite some time. And I don't want to buy it over ebay this time.
Q10 is marijuana
Yeah, Very much..
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First time I saw this, I thought OMG, it's hideous, ugly, bulky or too square. But the more I see it and it's capabilities. It starts to grow on me. However the only thing than bugs me, for now is the active frames. Why oh why we have to press the "x" to close it. Why can't it be just swipe up just like the playbook.
" Initiated from my QNX10 "
oh balle shera
.. badi wadiya news sunaayi ye..dil khush ho gya.. mai te oh samsung chala k inna ku dukhi ho gya ha..saale hath ch hi nai anda..bb passport d wait mai badi der to kar reha c... great news... happyyyyyyyy
Posted via CB10
I called AT&T 30 minutes ago, and asked them if they are carrying the Passport and they told me "NO."
Not happy :(
Just wait on it!
Posted via CB10
Can't wait for this phone super excited I want a passport in my hands....
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Of course the iCrap 6 is better people, by far haha hahaha Hahahaha, riiiiiight . Can you say.... BAAAAAAAARAINWASHED?. Crapple can go to hell and die.Crapple fan boys are delusional, however I do know a few Crapple fan boys that are starting to see the light and just how much of a bullshit company Crapple really is. Long live BlackBerry.
Apple, The New Evil Empire
I am big from of BlackBerry qwerty devices I amn from india punjab
But it is bad for me that still I am free no job I dont have money to purchase BlackBerry pasport
in india in 2014 less fan of BlackBerry all are android and apple fans here
Less people knows about BlackBerry 10 seres mobiles
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The new 10.3 apps store don't have a lot of apps dat support the Passport hence upgrading to the passport means saying goodbye to all major games from th current BlackBerry World (real racing 3, asphalt 7,8 temple run, nova 3, modern combat 4, ...... etc) all you get is the amazon store app and then the beautiful passport hardware. Sad to see BlackBerry doing it again from the BBOS to PB to BB10 and now the BB10.3 every time a new platform comes out we fans miss out on alot more apps
Posted via CB10
Welcome to India!!! We Indians love BlackBerry with great regards to it innovation and ecosystem, so passport is a great tool for BlackBerry fans and Prospective customers who wants to try this niche product. Pricing wise it's spot on and will entice value and brand conscious buyers for sure and it's already garnered lots n lots of interests in people who are now well aware that passport is a niche product from BlackBerry unlike z10 launch wherein many people were unaware of the product even after a year of its launch!!!
So, brushing aside some speculation and weird statements from people on giving some Einstein theory on so many variables the common sense prevails to say that this time BlackBerry will do exceedingly well in India and worldwide!!!!!
Long live BlackBerry!!!
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There was a thread that seems to have disappeared on the availability and price in the UAE, I pre-booked a passport, and price is 2699 AED which is about another 150 USD above the price of 599 USD, does anyone know if this price will be standard, cause we don't have VAT nor Tax, nor income duties, well it's 4%.
BlackBerry Passport is certainly the trendiest in the BB staple yet. Time to upgrade from Z30 to Passport!
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Nice! Going to pick one up next holiday in GOA
Z10 LE (red) #00167 OS10.2.2.1531 Q5 (red) OS10.2.2.1531
What about 10.3 os for z10??
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Z10 will never get 10.3, it's Passport exclusive. We have to wait 10.3.1
Z10 LE (red) #00167 OS10.2.2.1531 Q5 (red) OS10.2.2.1531
Will it cost around 40,000 in India???
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I am happy with my Z10 and I also used samsung s4 and iPhone 5s but speaking truly every phone has its own pro and cons. One phone is good at something but bad on other. So as I feel that find your phone not just lost yourself in this huge jungle. Many people problem with 5 inches increase for one hand use while another one like to play his/her fav movie on it. Someone like to have a physical qwerty keyboard while other don't. Someone like to hear a good music while the other want to navigate. One like sensors the other want beauty. One like functions the other like it to be in budget. Satisfaction is no where that's why we are receiving many models throughout the years. So find yours mobile.
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TRUE!!!! You nailed it
Eagerly waiting for the phone.....so much excited about it
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how bout in the philippines?
via my trusted z10
Too excited!!! Can't wait to go to the nearest shop and try it out! Currently out of my budget but will get it as soon as I can!
I read the comments above. I think what the OP tried to say was that the average Indian consumer is status oriented and the status of the phone is usually decided by specs and the price, not OS efficiency and actual advantages of increased productivity. When it comes to BlackBerry, the average consumers still have the "BlackBerry is down and out" syndrome. So it doesn't matter you keep a Curve or the Passport in front of them, they will sneer at it. However, this idea is slowly changing, but it isn't widespread yet.
To a large extent, most Indians, when it comes to technology, are the type of people that will follow the herd, and that don't have their own opinions. This is because new technology almost always has been introduced abroad first. If the iPhone is a rage in the US, it is a rage here. If BlackBerry Passport does really well abroad, I won't be surprised if it does well here as well. *fingers crossed*
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Don't completely agree to your view that because iphone did well in the US people here in India also started buying the Iphone.
Remember we were using s60 smartphones way before the average US consumer knew what a smart phone was.
Till before the iphone was launched moto razr was the most popular phone in the US.
I don't remember seeing many moto razrs in India
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+1
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Am not too worried about the pricing in India coz the price will come down in India after the launch in a couple of months. I am not too bothered about not buying it on launch day coz the phone wont change whether I buy it on first day or after a couple of months.
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Bring it!
Willy the Q - Miami, FL, on Q10
Has anyone seen a list of exactly which carriers will be getting the Passports. I'm with sasktel and fingers are crossed that they will be offering this device shortly.
Posted by a true believer in Blackberry.
Omg! Yessssssss!!
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#BLACKBERRY Passport Rocks just can't wait 2 get one 4 my self. Wow the blackberry specs are Waaaaaaaay better than iPhone 6 specs. Passport is a KILLER. Even though I'm in SA snd there's no Launch. still suport #TEAMBLACKBERRY
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Go chen!!
Sent using my Stormtrooper! White Z10!!
Waiting eagerly
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Awesomeness.
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Pricing is well placed given good spec's, the form factor, the new ui and above all it's BlackBerry.
It was a premium brand and it will be premium brand for smart people.
Be Smart Buy BlackBerry :)
Himanshu's Z30
wow..Chen doing great, great pricing, great launch. Unlike previous launches, announce today release next year. I wonder why nothing left to announce on wed.
Arrgh come on passport come soon to #Indonesia!!
Posted by my Z30
Super hyper excited, but thinking of the pricing factor makes all those excitement subside! !!
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Yup...Passport and BlackBerry 10 for all...woo-hoo woot woot
Rocking the Z30 Regina SK Canada
Yeah waiting fo it
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Losing states the iPhone 6 will outperform ANY bbry device...is that so? I certainly do not see that in any way, shape or form.
Still no SD capability. Price for a 64gig i6 is what?? Near a grand for you folks in India. The Z30 has 128gb ability
No HDMI out..?
It has NFC..oooooh. BBry has had that since Christ was a cowboy.
Lousy e-mail, dropped calls and lousy battery etc.
Buying an iPhone 6 is a status buy....nothing else. I'll put it against a Z30 any day of the week.
Rocking the superlative Z30...just wow!
I rate BlackBerry better than any brand, I will surely get one passport.
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Are there any advertisements done at all in these countries where releases are slated for?
Posted via Q10 with 1154
As usual no sign of it in ireland asked a number of carriers....major event in London identical carriers in ireland and no passport and can't buy from BlackBerry ireland website direct any BlackBerry phones again like z30 will have to wait until they start appearing on amazon :(
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Dear Santa,
Would you mind coming a few months early and dropping by with one of those sweet new Blackberry Passports? Ive been a good boy, I swear. Thanks!
Jordan
Never buy BB's at launch! They have still not been able to resolve all Z10 issues. Pricing is expected to reduce at least 30% in 6 months. As someone suggested earlier, the brand does not enjoy confidence within masses. Exception few of us reading and writing these posts
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I wish the passport be tagged at INR30k
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Yes it will
Posted with the brilliance of my Z30
10.3 on the passport, 10.3.1 to come for other devices down the track
Posted with the brilliance of my Z30
Will OS 10.3 launch together with passport?
BB FANS via Q10
Yes much awaited phone but it will cost almost more than 40k
I will sell my Q5 for passport :)
BlackBerry Q5
I am surprised to see BlackBerry launching passport in India so soon. Yes I am excited. I am using q10 now and I am very happy about this. Is there any exchange program from blackberry? If yes and suits my budget then I will buy one.
If passport has to be success in India, it's price should be around 30000 INR max including VAT. Current price (600$) is around 36000 INR. Not sure this cost includes VAT.
Posted by my Q10 filled with awesomeness
First and foremost BlackBerry should give money back on z and q series on buying passport.
So if it's 35k for passport, an existing q or z series owner should get it in 23k after money back.
If this works passport will be a HIT in India
Posted from my Black Beast Q10
Sounds like a good idea. It's worked before!
Posted using the best phone ever, the Z30!
Yes.Definately.As an arrdent fan of blackberry,would simply love to. Just waiting for the price tag to be declared.
To take a decision.
Very much happy with my #Q10
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Everyone are saying it should be aggressively/ fairly priced, what should be the price for india?
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I do agree with most of you about Indian market scenario & like to submit as follows :
1. Pricing is almost clear, it will be sub 40 k
, perhaps it may be in the range of INR 30000-35000/- range, this will be first very good sign...
2. EMI options, should be provided by BlackBerry, as has been provided by Apple, Samsung, Sony, etc... , here in India.
3. Buy back options are also very good, I in this way BlackBerry not only will attract more buyers, but will also sell more of its Ecosystem & once a person is used to BlackBerry Ecosystem, he/ she can't go to other Ecosystem irrespective of the numbers of set manufacturers by so many different companies.
4. We are more than sure that new, dynamic BlackBerry team will give head to these selling tactics & hoping against hope that here at BlackBerry, history should not be repeated again.....!!!!!
With best wishes to BlackBerry team....!!!!!!
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Completely agree
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Yes but price should be reasonable. Now a days there r lots of phone cheaper n good to so if BlackBerry wanna win they need to reduce praise in Indian market...
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Yes, very much excited, however cannot purchase because recently purchased Z30. Please spend some money on marketing the product. In India people don't purchase because of higher Internet charges. With the introduction of BB OS 10, no more higher charges. People don't know this. Please market it accordingly.
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If it offers me a good exchange for my z10, and prices it sub 30k, I'd snap it up in an instant.
Once bitten twice shy - picked the z10 on the day of the launch for 44k INR and within a year you're getting it for less than 16k in the open market. So well.
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they are not launching in Indonesia. I think it is because the sale of Z3 did not go well.
They should launch passport in Indonesia and Z3 in India.
Z3 must be a hit in India, that's why blackberry passport is launching in India instead.
.......oooooor, it doesn't make sense launching a brand new, way more expensive device to a region that they specifically stated would be a better market for low cost devices.
Pimp slappin iGeeks and Droinerds with my Q10
They will again mess up with the pricing. Anything over 40k will be a deal breaker. Blackberry can no more compete with Samsung and Apple in terms of pricing.
They need aggressive pricing. And as soon as iPhone 6 is launched price of 5s will drop here in India to 35k which is approx 600 dollars.
Passport will follow the footsteps of Z10 and Q10 in terms of terrible sales record in India if they do not get the pricing right. Bold 9900 at 32k was a mega hit phone. Considering dollar was around 50 that time n now it is 60, 40k shud be the max price for passport.
Looking to replace my HTC One. So if passport is priced right along with good EMI options, I will definitely get one.
BB needs to introduce EMI system just like samsung and Apple. People are much more willing to pay 40k over a period of one year or so.
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Would be a fair idea if BlackBerry India could push for some promising exchange offers for Passport in exchange of BlackBerry 10 devices !!!
Posted via CB10 on my Z30
I second that
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It's a wonderful news, we in India has been waiting it long time, even BlackBerry people in India was not aware of exact launch of Passport in the past.
I will definitely purchase it, 1 st Day, 1 st show...
Can only hope that the product should be available on 29th September only i.e on Launch Day...
Weldon BlackBerry, we are proud of you...
Assure you that in India Passport will sell like hot cakes....!!!!
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Great fellings..... but worried about after sale service becomes very worst from last 2 years....
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I hope in India its not be more than 35000. If its more than this price then there are no future for passport in India.
Yes.. iam Excited about My passport, but Pricing will be an important role for me...so i want it to be launched at the best price in the Indian Market and no more price dropping after every couple of Months...
Given the ripoff culture prevailing in Indian market I won't be surprised to see prices being pushed through the ceiling. That will effectively kill the promising phone. Hope blackberry has ensured fair pricing.
That said 599 is a reasonable price unless duty and vat kills it. Any price beyond 40 grand will turn many people willing to buy; into fence sitter unless blackberry india can offer some attractive finance options.
Posted via CB10
How do you expect BlackBerry to ensure fair pricing. They sell the phone to carriers. You think BlackBerry can tell a carrier the price to sell a phone?
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In india, its mostly sold unlocked directly through online websites like ebay, flipkart, etc. and through Dealer Stores. Carrier bundled are sold very rarely here.
Eagerly waiting for it for a long time....
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Am hoping that the " Big Picture " is not associated with an even " Bigger Price ". There goes the neighborhood in that case....
Waiting the BlackBerry Passport to launch in Malaysia!!!
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It will be launch this 25th.. add me 2B5A11B6 to join BBM Malaysia group.
With due diligence from my Astro on Z30STA100-2/10.3.0.1154
Wow, this is great news, well in time for the festival season.
Posted via CB10
2my luck I got 2use th BlackBerry passport it's a good devise fastest 4m BlackBerry thank you BlackBerry but the part I was disappointed wit th device was wit th BlackBerryworld most of my games on my z10 don't work on it for example nova 3, real racing 3, asphalt.... these apps rnt available on th BlackBerry World I tried connecting it 2 Google crom 2 install the snap app n I didn't connect had 2adjust wit amazon app store which has pretty much no major title games on it. Finally after installing gt2 and crs racing on the passport which takes alot of time 2 load the game works real smooth way better dan my z10 I just hope the final product has all these issues sorted out. The amazon store is regional based so dat could be a reason y I cold download real racing 3 4m th appstore as it said online this app isn't available for this reason ( qatar) . Love th devise damn it's fast good job on th hardware BlackBerry
Posted via CB10
Dude!!! I know you mean well... but it's extremely hard to read you, to the point where I just quit reading your post man. Letters and numbers have a purpose in life... respect the purpose man, respect the purpose!!
Posted via CB10
You mean respect the purpose, letters and diction!! If yes, am in.
Disappointed wit th number of games available on th BlackBerry World for th passport Dats my main concern other dan dat th passport is an amazing devise
Posted via CB10
Sorry, I did not understood a single word there, but I am glad that I didn't.
This is the Indian way of writing on phones. I have refused to read this gibberish from friends, and then people change how that write. :)
Z10/STL100-3/10.2.1.3337
Lol you Damn right, I quit reading the post after a few sentences, it hurts my eyes.
What?
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Try using 10.3 Ull get my point
Posted via CB10
I would like to got it soon, Just got a Q10 last week from a friend, it really really amazing cause almost most can satisfy my demands on APP.
Posted via CB10
If it will be available for sale on the 24th then it should be in stores now. I may have to take a few hours off of work and go looking today :)
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Let us know if you see any.
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Awesome... cant wait to get my hands on it... a few months more and I will have this one in my hands
Posted via CB10
when is the launch in Singapore???
Posted via CB10 with my Q10 / Playbook 64GB
Without the apps eco system to compete with iOS and Android, it's a losing battle.
As long as we don't see the BlackBerry logo next to apple and android on billboards for app availability, it's a hopeless case.
Posted via CB10 from my BlackBerry Q10
Not sure Amazon's reach but the phone launches with BlackBerry World and Amazon icons.
If you can get android apps through Amazon in India then there is little to no app gap problem.
Liked your articles ending... its amzing.. any idea of cost.?
Posted via CB10
When in USA and When?
10-Q Very Much.
this time i am going to take wait and watch approach. as I had burnt my hand with Z10 buying on day one which cost me 43k and now its being sold at 18K. and one more thing passport would be difficult to use with single thumb as I am very comfortable with Z10.
so wait and watch for some time...
Is Singpore going to have Passport as well? I've been asking the carrier here esp my carrier which is Starhub,accdng to them they will not be having the passport...
Posted via CB10
Hope that Indonesia will get Passport on October.
Posted via CrackBerry App
From India moved to aus. -.-"
Timing
Fml
Doc @ Z10
Loool
Patience now...
Powered by BB
Had bought the z10 on the first day of launch.. hopefully can make get thr Passport on the first day as well.. Neen happy with z10 but need better signal and better battery life so I am Super excited !!
Posted via CB10
I have been waiting for it for so long. I just got my Z3 after selling my Z10. I will buy the Passport but need to see the price range and to see if they will come with any EMI installment
Posted via CB10
Can't wait to try the passport.........
Sent from my BlackBerry Z10
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I can't wait to see one of these in South Africa, I think my rubber arm will be easily twisted although the local US$599 + currency conversion + local taxes price may add a few bumps in the road for me. $599 is a very attractive price, almost double that price is not.
Posted via CB10
Actually I won't be able to buy it right away but I certainly see one in my hand by mid 2015. I love unique devices and this is sure the one to pocket. Waiting for the price and a big advert on front page of times of india.
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I second the ad!
Black Z30 STA100-2 (early bird), Android convert
Do you want blackberry to support a newspaper that shows ugly voyeuristic pics of Deepika Padukone and then justifies its position because deepika too is not a girl of high moral standards "having worked as a calendar girl in a liquor company"
Do you want blackberry to spend marketing money in such papers?
Waiting for the BlackBerry Passport!!
Jaimin the debate is not about who else comes on front page and how bad they are its about getting the device on front page for people to notice it. I don't even read newspapers but many of them still do who have loads of cash and buy phone just to say that "hey this is the same phone that you saw in yesterday's front page" we want their money :) People do get influenced not everyone will buy for super specs right now very few will know what's inside the phone but they will sure buy for the wow factor fun fact I bought my z10 white for 15k 6 months old and flawless so you can imagine how people perceive such things. So let's just hope if not front page BlackBerry makes sure they put in some effort to market the product and pitch many segments in different way.
Posted via CB10
What is the point here exactly!!
Posted via CB10
The point is to market it well because few buy ferrari for status few buy for speed same principal in different product and the ratio of people may vary from country to country. here we need advert for people with more cash but same time for people who want to buy for the patented technology and other things that BlackBerry is offering in passport. Hence to pitch it currently. Tata nano is the finest example of bad marketing strategy they used the word "cheapest" that is were even people riding cycle were like no I will not buy this car it is cheapest. Probably made of twigs and bird feather. I hope you got the point.
Posted via CB10
I don't know who that is, but I'd love to see those pictures ;)
Posted via CB10
Oh and forgot to comment about the ad itself: Imagine how many more people started picking up that magazine once they found out the illustrious pictures of a woman (I hope) were served.
That's exactly what BlackBerry might need. If not for getting their target market, at least for super brand exposure.
Posted via CB10
What a weird thread. This thing makes no sense at all. It seems to me that someone needs to open their wallet and pay for a higher quality troll.
Posted via CB10
Jaimin I really loved what you said ABOUT HOW BlackBerry might end up @ $700 here and how it's a value conscious market here with Chinese phones giving very good specs and android (flavour of the moment) at a cheap price..
But this comment really Speak Volumes about you & YOUR Moral Values..
Deepika hasn't been a girl of High Morals??
Cuz she's been a Calendar girl?
Did you really read this shit before posting it here?? Who the F*** are you to judge anyone's career decisions & create an image out of them? I can sense you want BlackBerry to rise again but you really need to bring it down a notch!
And Yea...
•A) Deepika Padukone is the brand ambassador for HP Slate Tablets in India.. "UNFORTUNATELY... Would have LOVED to have her as the face of BlackBerry in India"
•B) Having a Celebrity rock a Mobile Phone Works wonders in Many Markets Especially India..
& •C) SHE IS NOT F****** UGLY !!!!!
Posted via CB10
I just quoted times of india. Notice the """ quotation marks.
All I tried to say is the times of india is a crappy newspaper and Blackberry being my favourite brand, shouldnt support Times of India.
Waiting for the BlackBerry Passport!!
Wow!! This is awesome news!!!! I can't wait to buy it :D
Oh yes..!!
BTW is it a launch event on 29th or will it be available to buy on 29th?
Where is the event happening though for India?
Posted via CB10
Event is in Delhi, and it looks like the device will go on sale the same day. No confirmation on that front yet, but it is said to be available immediately in most markets.
That's a nice change in rollout execution! Well done BlackBerry!
From my Neutrino Powered Z10
I would be glad, if BlackBerry is able to pull out the availability of Passport just after the event.. !! Would tell that BlackBerry is at-least trying to plug the gaps well..
Posted via CB10
BlackBerry team are very poor in marketing.. like here in philippines a VERY SILENT Z3 launch.. I didn't see any sign to promote z3.. very very bad strategy..
Powered by Q10 Philippines :-)
Hope the 'Classic' follows soon!
Posted via CB10
It would be great to see BlackBerry in many a hands :)
Z10
I'm excited being a loyal Blackberrian for more than a decade. I'm sure Indian market may have an attraction towards Passport's unique large square screen display and given the high end specs which should certainly catch the attention of many corporates. This phone is certainly on my list, but may be early to middle of next year as my New z30 is just less than 3 months old.
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"Blackberrian" #iLike
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Your Z30 is still a better device than the iPhone plus. Even 1.5 years later...
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Just bought a Z30 for my daughter - I have a Z10. What a beautiful phone! The Telus guy said the Passport will be available next week for $200 Canadian on a two year contract.
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Blackberrian. That's what I am too.
:-)
Chimichanga!!! Soon the Passport will fill my pocket
Yup yup very much can't wait to try it out
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Wonder if it get the publicity it deserves, probably not!
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Greetings to india!
Chimichanga!!! Soon the Passport will fill my pocket
Cool
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Although im extremely excited to get my hands on the BlackBerry Passport, the brand just doesnt enjoy any goodwill to command premium pricing in India.
In India, cheaper chinese phones with similar specs retail for 350 to 400$. The passport at 599$ + Import duties+ VAT (probably 700$ final price) is just way out of the league for any sales except seriously niche buyers. These buyers would also really consider whether its the passport that they want to purchase (blackberry enjoys high ridicule value in India) or an iPhone 5s / iphone 6 / samsung note etc which are high on the premium segment.
John Chen needs to be triply sure about the fact that India is an extremely value conscious buyer. And by value conscious, I mean measurable, comparable values such as specs and not the overall feel of the OS and things like that.
Waiting for the BlackBerry Passport!!
I'm confused. Which one best describes the Indian consumer, value conscious or status conscious?
http:// twitter.com/ForrestBivens
The Indian consumer buying highend phones is more status conscious than value conscious. Its a bragging tool. Specs mean little to them. High cost and jewellery/wow/social discussion factor is most important. So iPhone sort of rules.
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Indian buyer is a 'me too' buyer. They buy what others are buying.
For me, I'll be buying Passport the day it launches if priced at $599.. Anything more than that, I'll wait for sometime for prices to come down. I anyway am planning to use it alongside my Z30 and I ain't yet bored of Z30.
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I would say an average Indian customer buys if it is "cheap and best".
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Please tell us the phones of similar specs that cost 350 - 400 USD. If you're going to talk about specs but mention the iphone as premium, then it contradicts your whole argument because Iphones cost more with significantly lower specs. If you don't see the value in the phone then it is simply not for you.
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I don't agree with OP 100% but I do agree with him upto 90% because of the underlying message he is trying to convey.
John Chen needs to be careful with pricing. If that other cheap BlackBerry phone sold out, it doesn't necessarily mean Passport will sell out too. Two completely different ball games.
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Yup.. Z10 was s bug disaster price wise. Imagine, the day it launched #43490 and not Z10 was trending on twitter with all sorts of jokes on it..
Pricing is key here. I already know a few friends who haven't shifted from their 9900 yet and want to move to Passport but want to see the price.
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*big disaster
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You obviously didn't read where he said specs don't matter in India.
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Amen brother agree with you. Also lots of people replied to you saying the IPhone specs are lower than Passport. To these people please don't kid yourselves. IPhone 6 will anyway outperform any BlackBerry Device out there or to be released for the next 2 years.
I loved my Z10.
But I'm getting an IPhone 6 now.
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http://www.versusos.com/blackberry-passport-vs-apple-iphone-6-comparison/
Please indicate where you see better specs please?
Great link. Passport specs kick ass.
Oh you delusional kids .
Greater specs doesn't mean greater performance.
Every benchmarking done proves the IPhone 6 is better.
Do you really think the Passport will over power the A8 IPHONE 6.
If your answer is yes then you need a reality check.
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Apple is just an assembler (contracted assembly) like BlackBerry. They do not manufacture any component parts for their phones. The A8 processor used in Iphone 6 is made by TSMC. They were using Samsung processors before the Iphone 6. BlackBerry could use the exact same spec'd processor if they wanted. However choosing the right processor, display etc. Is dependent on things like preferred battery life. I for one am very impressed with the battery life if the passport, considering the other specs and large screen display.
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The A8 is made by TSMC, but designed by apple, nobody could use it unless apple allows them to
Just look at the battery. It's worthy of a Z10, LOL
"Oops, I did it again... "
Right, Timmy, indeed...
BlackBerry? I premdict the future's gonna be chenomenal!
Are you serious?
Vtecberry Z10
Quoting David Spade's SNL flight attendant character..."Ba-bye"..."Baaa-bye"
Murray Squire Marr
Why does my Z10 out perform my wife's iPhone 5 and her latest Note by every metric of measurement?
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Um incase you're blind or can't read. I've clearly said IPhone 6.
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You would be better off just saying that you want an iPhone than to say that it is the better phone compared to the BlackBerry phones that are now being released. Apple has now a large screen and NFC. Oh and also works with blue tooth hearing aids. Good luck!
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My brother you will see in time. The new IPhones are most definitely better than any new BlackBerry phones coming out.
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Ya iPhone is better cause I said so. 8/
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I assume you like bent, I mean "curved" screens that come standard on the 6+.
Murray Squire Marr
BlackBerry has Indian people working on the Indian market, not some western guy with no experience with it. They know that. And I also think at least some of what you said is your own personal opinion, not all Indian are like you.
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The lower end priced phones don't come close to the specs of the Passport. The Passport alone is like no other Chinese phone or cheap phone.
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Your argument loses steam as the iPhone plus is a lot less in terms of specs and a lot more money. It is less of a value. The iPhone is a me too device. The phone itself is ugly and bulky. The specs are ho hum. However, the I sheep will buy this device and pay a heck of a lot more money for it as it has sold out and in very short supply. The passport unsubsidized is cheaper. When subsidized it will be even less expensive.
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Bruh you talk like you can't afford to eat properly.
Specs aren't the only thing that symbolises a phone. The A8 dual core is easily one of the most powerful chips out there.
Your ill fated attempt to be a hipster with a blackberry is delusional . IPhone aren't me too phones. They're brilliant pieces of technology.
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Ummmm, when did blackberry become hipster? Wouldn't blackberry sell more phones if all the hipsters converted from other phones, notably iPhones in Toronto? I think there are more hipsters in TO than all BB10 phones sold to date.
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Any post you made lost all credibility the moment you wrote bruh.
You should never write something like "you write like you don't eat properly".
You’re absolutely disgusting. Here's a BlackBerry article talking about BlackBerry and we all like to discuss it. If you want to sell iphones you can try getting a job with apple, although they probably wouldn't hire someone with your high school drop out use of the English language "bruh"
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Correction "can't afford to eat properly"
Smh, I'm getting so tired of dirt bags like you trying to put others down for liking something you don't.
Get a job, pay taxes and hopefully you can afford to eat properly.
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Wrong. I phones are me too phones - for those who can afford them.
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iPhone is a flop in India due to poor battery rating. Indian buyer follows the herd. Passport currently has no competition in specs & design.
Please lead the herd in the right direction...
Just offer some, ahem... Crack...
You know, the good kind... !
BlackBerry? I premdict the future's gonna be chenomenal!