If you've patiently been awaiting the arrival of the BlackBerry Priv on Verizon, it looks like your time has come. BlackBerry's first Android-powered smartphone is now available to order from Verizon's website, further expanding the Priv's reach across carriers.
As for pricing, Verizon is offering the Priv at $30 per month for 24 months or, for those looking to buy outright, at a full retail price of $720. The Priv's listing on Verizon's online store came with zero fanfare, so it's unclear when we may see the smartphone land in retail stores, but we hope to hear more on that soon.
For the time being, interested buyers can check out Verizon's website at the link below for more. Not sure if the Priv is for you? Be sure to give our full review a gander.
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BlackBerry Priv now available from Verizon
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I actually love this phone, but there is a few things that drive me crazy, the over heating on the back part while surfing any apps longer then you normally do, and the FACEBOOK APP HORRIBLE!!!! It drains the battery within 10 secs... That is crazy, but now I use the METAL APP that someone on the forums recommend, which works perfect. But over all the phone works awesome and good.
I got a Priv from Verizon, had it for a few days and took it back. I ordered a new Blackberry Passport SE from Blackberry, gave my black Passport to my 3 year old son for his games. The Priv is a cool phone, keyboard is OK I guess but the Passport keyboard spoiled me and the SE Passport's keyboard is even better. The phone over all was nice, no where near the quality of my Passport but still pretty nice. In the end, it was Android, like others I thought I would like to have "real access" to apps but it's just not worth having to put up with that crap of a slow OS. It takes so long to get anything done, guess Blackberry OS spoiled me too. After a little research, I now have every app I can get on Android, on my Passport, best part, I don't have to use the crap OS and I have it all on a truly beautiful flagship phone that blows the Priv away.
I can't believe I waited all this time for Verizon to offer PRIV, not to like it and I'm already back to my Classic!
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I kinda like priv though I av never held in my hands b4, but I'm kinda curious what Priv is all about, it d first of it kind from blackberry. It slim, smooth, android powered, from pictures I can see it swift nd slick, the graphics is cool (cool spec)l. So I'm looking forward to having a blackberry Priv.
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Not only can you not review it if you don't have it but you should use it for a few weeks in order to give an honest opinion of the phone!
I'm going by the VZW store on Fri. to check out the Blackberry Priv. I haven't had a BB since the BB Tour and I'm now migrating from an iPhone 6. I've always used the full suite of Google products (maps, gmail, etc. on my iPhone). I still have the unlimited data package on Verizon and I've been told by sales reps that I would either need to pay an extra $30/month or pay the full price of the device. Any tips from anyone on VZW that is also migrating from an iPhone? I've already turned off iMessages through Apple's servers to make the transition a bit easier.
The Priv seems to be seeing steady improvement in functionality each time I take a look at it. Kind of coming around to the idea of owning one.
Synthia likes it when I push AND stroke her buttons; The harlot ;)
Me too, though I'm using Q10 right now
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What about sprint and tmobile?
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I understand that the Priv devices are not supposed to be available at Verizon stores for a few days, but I was curious if anyone has seen them displayed at stores already....
00 - posted from CB10 on my Z30
The are available online and their shipping with verizon is pretty fast.
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I haven't in the Nashville area and sales assoc. said it would be Fri.
I have heard some.sorted reviews and maybe the priv comes with a stock older android version but that's why there are updates......I want it so bad but I still have 8 months before I can upgrade! By that time there will probably be a priv2 on the way. If bb10 made a way to access Google play either side loading I'd stay but I can only side load from Amazon and even their app selection isn't perfect. Other than that I'd stick with my z30 forever!
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It's about time glad I switched to AT&T! This device is starting to attract more and more previous Blackberry users every day.
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I ordered my Priv on Verizon on Saturday. :) it is coming from: MEMPHIS, TN. I got the free 2 day shipping and getting on Tuesday. :)
I can not wait, had it on AT&T loved it. Does the Verizon version come with the Verizon messenger+ and the advanced calling features?
The statement in the article, "The Priv's listing on Verizon's online store came with zero fanfare," is like a "good news, bad news" thing. I love BB, but this is typical of BB's marketing prowess that'll only allow BB to "****** defeat from the jaws of victory!"
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Something new on the Verizon... :-)
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Ordered it!!!!! Can't wait, long time coming
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2 calls into verizon sales last night. I was offered 15$ credit to my account for purchasing over the phone. I was waiting for more information about "in-store pick-up" option available on-line. I found out during my 3rd call that Verizon will ship the device for retail on the 11th. I placed my third call at 10:55pm EST. 5 minutes before tele-sales shuts down. I was routed to Tech Support. I quickly asked "Thomas" if he was able to execute an order over the phone. He assured me he was able and we proceeded. Thomas was an extremely knowledgeable, former Blackberry Support Tech, and super enthusiastic.
To confirm a posting above there is 200$ discount floating around there. I just went to my confirmation page to get the code, but it timed out and the page cannot be refreshed. I was told it was a "Compass Promotion." I am not a long time Verizon customer. I switched from Sprint to Verizon a couple of years back when Sprint decided not to carry the Z30.
Just ordered mine with a little help from a chat agent. It should be here Tuesday. Can't wait, I absolutely *loved* the form factor of my old Dell Venue Pro, as well as the Palm Pre and way back, my old BB Torch. The Priv to me is the next logical step.
You can laugh if you want, but I always bought bargain phones before my z30. Paid retail for it over time. No interest and a 25$ bill credit for buying the phone that way. Essentially it didn't cost me anything. I could have paid it off at any time, or upgraded to a new device at 6 months or as soon as half the phone was paid off. Yeah I'm broke so I stuck it out, but you know what? I don't have a contract this way. I'm free to go the minute I pay the phone off. Vzw or us cellular are my only real choices here and the prices are about the same. Because I bought a good phone instead of the bargain, I still have a pristine z30 that still works prefer well. If they would update the software and fix the browser I'd be staying with it. Now if the Priv holds up as well as the z30, I feel like it's a decent investment.
Posted with my still awesome z30.
LMAO $720 or $30/mo for 2 years!
About time!
Yep... something new on the Verizon! :-D
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Something new on the Verizon... :-)
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@dmits Yeah everyone here complaining about the outright price is missing two vital points:
1) Most consumers do not buy a $700 range brand new cell outright. They do a contract or a payment plan, a family plan, etc.
2) BlackBerry has an uphill battle with cost. They also want to be an "aspirational" brand again. So being the "cheapo" brand doesn't really go with their Business/Corporate/Government concept, you know?
I look forward to getting a Priv or Vienna at some point now on VZW.
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Mine will be here by Tuesday. Verizon is a tough company to deal with. Tried to order it and move to the Verizon Plan. Got the confirmation invoice. It was a mess and the costs were obviously wrong. Had to call again to straighten things out. Not only did the new person know a lot about the Priv, but within a minute she told me that I had a $200 phone upgrade "long term customer" promotion coming. She was genuinely thrilled that I called back so she could give me the promo and furious at the previous person for not checking for it. I wish she would have sent me a "how did I do?" questionnaire like the previous person did. People like that are rare and really deserve praise.
Mine is supposed to be arriving on Monday. I'll posts as soon as I get it.
Well can't review it if I don't have it lol
Posted with my still awesome z30.
One of you Verizon guys please go write a favorable review for the Priv at the Verizon store. There are no reviews. I think we need to help our favorite company out.
Mac's Z10 or PlayBook
f** PRIV
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Nice! Hopefully Priv sales in the US will now double!
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Ordered mine this morning and got it with overnight shipping.
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Just to confirm, you ordered this morning with overnight shipping and it's still in the shipping process, right? You haven't already received it?
Took them long enough. Verizon being slloooowwwwwww.
Typed using my BlackBerry Classic running 10.3.2.2876 on WINDmobile HSPA+
Right now Telus is offering Priv for $110 on a 2-yr up here in the great white north on our bank EPP.
So tempted. I may pull the trigger this week.
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Dude where are seeing this 110 price?? Telus website says 410 on a 2 year contract!!!
Are you smoking something!?? Lol
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Hallelujah!
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Priv is overpriced much
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$249 or $30/ for 24 months is the upgrade. So that makes it $720 right. WRONG! It's 30/ but the service fee per month drops from $40/ month to $15/ month so add the 30 that makes 45/ month so the Priv costs $5/ month for 24 for a total of $120.00 for the phone. I had a very nice sales rep on the phone that said to me after arguing that I wanted to pay the 249. He said that the deal for people that have stayed with BlackBerry on Verizon is better if you take the monthly payment. I checked my bills and yep, he was right.
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Wow. Thanks for this good info!
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You're right. Thanks!
I'm hoping I can be the $100 or $200 discount mentioned earlier in this thread as well as the additional 2GB per line for life since I'm buying a phone....
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BlackBerry Passport, Classic & Prive are the best Phones.
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Yes! Time to bring my other number back to Verizon!
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Freaking finally. My employer (who pays for my phone) only allows iPhones and Blackberrys to hit our network. I have been due an upgrade for almost a year while waiting for this. I almost went to the iPhone a couple of times over the past year as I really need some apps that aren't on BB10. Glad I waited though.
C'mon, PRIV, don't let me down.
Blackberry, don't be silly. Android is the way for you.
I'm curious if your employer will allow the Priv since it runs Android and not BB10....
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2-year contract price on Verizon is only $249.... BAM!!!!! (tried to post pic but I don't see an option)
Apple 6s 199.99 / Plus 299.99
Samsung Edge 7 199.99 / 299.99
Still going for the Priv....
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Ordered! It's been a long time coming.
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Go BlackBerry.
How can any of you guys who have moved to a different device live without the Hub? I run a small business and I can't imagine not being able to check missed calls vs. texts (aka - whoa, who called? Oh, they just texted me instead of leaving a voicemail, I can follow up with their previous email I see here, etc). I played with an iPhone again recently and it is cumbersome by comparison.
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I am happy for Verizon users that have been waiting to upgrade and or get this phone. I hope it meets their needs. That being said I am right there with you. There simply is no other OS or device that even comes close to the HUB on BlackBerry 10. Until there is I cannot even consider another mobile device option or OS. Perhaps a x86 full blown Win phone if that ever comes to fruition.
The newest member....Cobalt Classic
The HUB is nice but it really isn't that hard to check calls, texts, etc. by checking each module independently. Yeah, it's not the "one glance" view but it works. To be honest, I would be surprised if there isn't an android app that doesn't do the same thing, if not now there will probably be one in the future. The lack of apps is what drove me to android. No Uber, no Snapchat, no app for my bank, etc. I just can't take it anymore.
Yeah, I can't live without the hub either, the hub on the Priv is still far from what it is on BB10. Not having the option to look at all my attachments in a glance is crucial to me.
Actually, the Productivity Tab on the Priv helps when it come to checking messages and emails. It actually replaces the "pinch" feature to check any unread emails and text messages...not like BB10 but it helps alot.
Via BlackBerry Passport.
Hope we'll get there. No Priv for me until Marshmallow... :-)
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Yes... long time coming.
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Does anyone know or have the market - share metrics for the Priv? How many Priv purchases? Priv users vs. BlackBerry 10 users? Etc.
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That would be "insider trading" Joe, and its illegal!
Ha! I thought this was supposed to be shared every quarter but I haven't seen the numbers.
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Off topic, but Joe that is a great avatar lol
Posted with my still awesome z30.
Spent a long time on the phone with Verizon sales to ask if it has wireless charging. Sales has no idea and kept thinking I wanted wireless charging accessories. I'd be super disappointed with Verizon since AT&T has had the Priv with wireless charging for 6 months already, and Verizon is charging a $20 premium for the phone over the competition.
The Verizon Priv does indeed have wireless charging.
Where did you find this information? If it's true then I'm ordering today.
It's listed in the manual, page 100: https://ss7.vzw.com/is/content/VerizonWireless/Devices/BlackBerry/UserGu...
Thank you. For anyone interested it's the STV100-1.
Actually, the Verizon model is the -2. -1 is the non-CDMA model AT&T, TMO and ShopBB are selling.
Again, thanks. I found bad information from my search.
A confirmation and a bit of a heads-up: http://forums.crackberry.com/blackberry-priv-f440/verizon-priv-user-room...
I also got confirmation from the agent I bought it from. Her documentation had it listed in the specs. I have one of those triple coil charging stands so I hope I won't have problems aligning it.
Raino @ his best... cheers, mate!
:-)
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Beeeeen waiiting for this, I wish BBM money was available here also, guess one thing at a time
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I agree with priv need bb10 on it i hate this phone cause of andriod might go back to my passport soon ran way better
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Passport se? Why blackberry never sell their best phones? Ppl would go crazy for the se passport...
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... without the apps? ;-D
/s
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Great for everyone at Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile that can now get the BlackBerry Priv. Not a **** peep from Sprint. I am very sure Sprint will not be getting anymore BlackBerry phones. Look how many models of BlackBerry's have been released since the Q-10 and Sprint has not sold any. Always when new models come out there is the rumor but they haven't gotten any.
Wait 30 days and it will be $500...
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Z30 is still 500$
Posted with my still awesome z30.
Just ordered mine, and fired off the accessory package I had waiting in my Shop Crackberry shopping cart! All scheduled to get here Monday evening B-)
Considering it as an upgrade from the Z30. I'm happy with the Z 30, but frustrated by the Google play services void.
Two things holding me back.
1. Price - not sure I understand the marketing logic to price it higher than several more popular phones (Galaxy, IPhone, etc). I know Chen insists it must be profitable, but they gotta sell it. And, AT&T is cheaper, albeit a slightly longer term.
2. I've been with VZW for several years. AT&T will give me a lower price on the phone (monthly), free tablet, and will buy out the remaining balance on my Z30 device agreement. When I asked VZW what they could do, the answer was "we have a similar buyback program, but that's for new subscribers only. But thank you for being such a loyal customer"
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It's only higher than the iPhone 6S 16GB model. Which Galaxy do you compare it to? I am assuming the S series, and not the Prime or Core series. The GS7 is $672, the GS7 Edge is $792. The Note 5 is $792 for 64GB or $692 for 32GB. The Galaxy Ss and Notes have 4GB of RAM because TouchWiz is a hog, btw. The LG v10 is $692 and in my opinion the best phone out there for the price right now, but all of these phones have their strengths and weaknesses. For me, the slider pkb, and "BlackBerry goodness" are worth the price when compared to other flagships.
It's all a tradeoff and what you value the most. To be honest, I personally believe that all flagships and mid-teir smartphones are overpriced.
I look at it like this, if I wasn't getting the Priv, I'd be looking at a g4. The reviews on the g4 turned me off though. I want the SD card. I want a semblance of the hub, although I know it's not as good as bb10. I want the vkb, and yes I know you can get the apk for other devices. I know I'm going to miss a lot on my z30. I'm just tired of this bb10 browser getting worse and worse. I'm going to give priv 2 weeks and I'm going to see if I can actually use the PHONE when and where I need to. I'm glad to make sure it plays nice with my crap hearing. I'm hoping it rings loud enough although I know it won't compare to my z30. I hope the ear speaker is better than my z30. That has been one complaint I've had since I got it. I really like bb10 but after close to 3 years it's time to move on if they aren't supporting it.
Posted with my still awesome z30.
So I switched from my Z10 to a Note 4 which has been complete disaster. I can't even begin to list all the problems with this piece of crap phone. So I've been waiting and waiting and waiting for the Priv to come to Verizon... and its finally here... and its $720 bucks? Seriously? This is almost 100 dollars more than a Galaxy S7... which is running Android 6.0... and has a quad HD screen.
Don't get me wrong. If I want to spend a grand on a phone I can. Its no big deal. But what about the Priv justifies that price? This is a joke.
Let me put it this way.. If I'm paying BMW 7 series money... then I expect something comparable to a BMW 7 series. Not a Ford Focus.
People keep going on about the high price that's old news now don't like the price don't buy it simple no one is forcing you to buy it.
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The price is not right. There are better phones in the market who's prices are lower. PRIV is good but not the best.
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Then don't buy it, go on with your day, and be happy with what-ever smartphone you do believe is worth the price. Seriously people.
its old news to people here. Its not old news to Verizon customers who have never seen the phone before.
The GS7 is only a slightly updated GS6, and I do mean slightly. Read some reviews about it or go to a Verizon corporate store and play with one yourself (as I did). But, the GS7 Edge is currently $792 on Verizon. If an 820 and better screen minus a pkb are worth the extra $72, then I suppose. As for Marshmallow, this is a strange argument, too. M is also only a minor enhancement over L and the new features in M are stuff that was largely originally meant for L, anyways. Doze sounds cool, the new permissions are definitely wanted, but seriously, we know it will get M so what's the big deal if it ships with M now or you get with L and wait a month or two. Besides, it is not like any other Priv has Marshmallow.
What other iPhone or Android has a PKB? What phone is better all around and say why?
There are NO direct comparisons to Priv. So until that happens you can't compare prices. Stop whining about costs. Or just keep using your outdated Apple ios
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Pkb and top notch security.
Via BlackBerry Passport.
The S7 on Verizon is $48 less than the Priv, not almost 100, and the S7 Edge is $72 more than the Priv.
Verizon's site says "The Priv is available in black. (Subject to availability)". It makes me think a different color is coming, otherwise why would that be in the print copy at all?
Don't quote me on this but I believe it's referring to the stock of the phone in general implying the thought process of "if we don't have any in stock then we don't have any in black". I could be wrong though. Actually I hope I am and that this phone will come in more colors (red, blue, white, maybe even silver!).
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After doing some more looking around, it seems that's probably inserted into the description programatically based on stock in their product database. However, the Priv would be the only Verizon flagship with a single color option, and even many 2nd and 3rd tier smartphones on Verizon have multiple color options.
Just ordered oh cut wait ohhhh excited
From Wakanda using my BlackPantherZ30
long live the Priv!
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Mea culpa. I believe that I was unclear in my comment. I was implying to wait for the CDMA/Verizon phone to be aavailable at a lower price, or via Shopblackberry with cover and charger.
We've waited 4 months. At this point, using my great Classic for a few more months, seems like a good idea.
Wish you well with your new Priv.
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As long as there are two year contracts we will always have that ebay flow of devices. Its good but they dont like it and what are they doing about it?
Ah well then I apologize for the response I gave. You have a great point though, a price drop is almost warranted at this point solely based on the absurd wait. Oh well, one can hope!
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This Verizon model will never be on shop BlackBerry, so don't hope for that.
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As AT&T privs are selling for about $500 on ebay, it seems nuts to order the phone from Verizon for $720. The phone has been out for 4 months in the U.S., and we all know that there will be no support provided by Verizon.
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One reason, coverage. As much as people (me included) hate it, VZW is the only carrier that reach a lot of areas that rest outside of typical city limits.
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Are the eBay Privs used or already unpackaged? I doubt never opened.
Posted from my Priv
AT&T Privs are in higher supply because they are the same model sold by TMO and ShopBB. The Verizon Priv is sold only by Verizon. At this time, not even Amazon and other Verizon-authorized contract outlets would have this.
I always like to see the major phone carriers carrying blackberry devices.
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Any clarification on what was the "silly" reason comment by Bla!ze was about?
Xperia Z5P / Android 5.1.1 / T-Mobile USA
I'm curious about that, too. Although I read the 'Verizon Priv waiting room' thread almost daily looking for nuggets from Bla1ze, it didn't bother me as much as most to wait a few months.
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Well, hopefully it will be mentioned in the next BerryFlow Upstream....
I looove what the priv represents, but I don't love it enough to buy one yet (although I'm glad to see so many are). BB10 passport has amassed a total package as best they could and the result has been a unique tool to take life and business communications. It will take a while for the BB/android relationship to work out the kinks but when they do I'll jump on board.... Until then I'll stick with ATT passport maybe look at the SE in the near future...
BTW any rumors on BlackBerry next handset??
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I hope PRIV fails..
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I hope you can come to terms with your anger.
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Why?
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Blackberry just failed me, there Tech Support and leadership team is terrible. I have been a Blackberry user for 12+ years and had a Passport (black) hardware antenna issue, and just fixed multiple other issues software related by rebooting software. Needless to say I haven't been able to place and or receive calls for 30+ days. Rather than just buying a new Black passport with Rogers (I was eligible for good price) I offered to repurchase a silver edition through Blackberry.com but asked for a considerable discount to retain me as a BlackBerry customer.
Tech and leadership team, said "we understand your concern, but cannot offer you any promotion at this time.". I have beene going back and forth with them for 3 weeks, 1 week I troubleshooted problems myself.
Imo I should not have to just buck-up full price or recent 15% promo that was on website in order to buy same/similar device after hardware antenna failure.
Opinions anyone?
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*this should be re named PRIVberry
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This should be renamed PRIV fed up with father Google, Chen really rubbing it in now that bb10 is defunct, bb10 customers are ****** off that we are stuck with a handset, with lame apps, amazon Google apps...Chen please! Android runtime on bb10 OS...Chen get the **** out of here! BB10 OS handsets won't even get a good price on eBay come December when mother whatsapp leaves! BBM has no eco-system, Chen will probably get rid...rant over :)
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Im warming up to the idea of an all touch Droid BlackBerry... dont want to buy priv though, it's too large. I like z10 size better
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Left my Classic and have been using a Nexus 6P since it came out. Just ordered the PRIV and I can't wait to be back on a BlackBerry!
That stuff is a little expensive...I rather buy real California grass by the pounds and by pure android dollar on penny.
CA Gov'nor on BB Passport.
Is it shipping with marshmallow and does blackberry have to go through verizon approval process for updates?
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Not shipping with Marshmallow. Lollipop only, but I hear Marshmallow should be released.....ready?....the dreaded word...."
SOON"
They really need to lower the price now. That's just way too much for a 3+month old phone.
I agree. And it's more like 4 months.
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... with low availability. So it's basically new*... :-)
(* in your market segment)
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Just ordered. Decided on the two year contract for discounted price on upgrade. After rocking duel Z30s I am looking forward to test the camera and video on this PRIV. Verizon said NFL Mobile is available on this device because it is running Android. Regardless of your thoughts, my thoughts is that this is the first cross platform in history for BlackBerry and that within itself is priceless. May be worth more years down the line.
Just ordered a New Blackberry folio for the Priv on Ebay for $35.00. Hopefully get the phone and case folio at the same time.
Ordered mine as soon as I saw this post a couple hours ago. My Q10 will soon retire :-(
Great device, completely necessary keyboard option. Best Android device.
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"Completely necessary keyboard option."
Sounds like the all-touch crowd might not know what they're missing out on... :-)
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Im on the phone with verizon direct right now, she said phones will be in store March 11th and I can order it now and get it tomorrow. So I ordered it and paid the $12.99 to have it overnighted !! OH WAIT BUT NOW I have to call back @ 8am PST to get the phone because the system just launched
the announcement and its getting "primed" in their system??Oh VZW whatever you say lol FML
$720? Yikes
exactly. at absolute most this is a 400 dollar phone. its a joke at 720 and anyone that pays that is a fool.
Well, many of us will get $100 off (some have to ask for it) and others will get $200 off for "loyalty". I'm getting the $200 loyalty promo, so this phone for me is $520. As for being a fool, well, we can all look at another person and find something foolish about them. For what it is worth, it is my money so why do you care how I spend it?
Then same goes for iPhone 6s and Samsung Edge. Priv is a better phone because people put value on PKB and hub.
Not to mention many superior specs and stock Android OS
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Still cheaper than AT&T, though.
I am absolutely outraged that we sign up for updates with VZW and receive zero communication. I wish they would grow up.
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I thought I was the only one having that issue. Not a single heads up text, email, nothing. Wasted my time signing up for that nonsense with VZW. Still happy the Priv is finally available for order. Can't wait till they hit stores!
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It's amazing just how awful the quality of businesses have become.
They're quick to take your money but lack any service before or after it. It's mediocre at best so it doesn't surprise me that they didn't follow up on the mailing list notice of its availability.
Yeah, I signed up back in November. Not even one piece of spam.
The Verizon logo is not too pronounced on this one.
does this mean there is hope for sprint since theres now a CDMA variant?
Sprint was announced a while ago, though they have yet to deliver. - http://crackberry.com/blackberry-priv-confirmed-verizon-t-mobile-and-sprint-john-chen
i know but they was never any confirmation. but i just tweeted to sprint and got this https://twitter.com/sprintcare/status/705262081248006144 so yay!
FWIW, the manual on Verizon's website says it's for the STV100-1-4, none of which are the Sprint variant...
...but then, it also says that wireless charging is available for models STV100-1, -2 and -5.
I can't believe the time has come. Am I dreaming?
Just ordered mine. I've had an upgrade waiting since November and I've had my Z10 since June 2013
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Very similar situation to mine. Did you go the two-year contract discount route?
Yes, so it was $249
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Does the 2-year contract add an additional $15/month to your line?
Likely canceled on you. Trust me I doubt it went through.
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Well, at least mine doesn't say cancelled.
Status
We received your order and it is in process.
Expected ship date
03/03/2016
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Enjoy... :-)
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I wont let go of my two BB10 smartphones, Z30 and Passport SE for that Crapdroid Priv.
Stagnation ain't good. ;)
*C5303
Just like you.
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Coming from q10 and a passport I automatically dismissed the idea of this phone from the second it was announced. Few months later and I'm buying it unlocked from shopblackberry. Greatest decision I've ever made. It's no bb10 device that's for sure, but what if they did with their launcher is pretty **** good. I look at the priv on android as the first release of bb10. Not the best at all, but look how awesome bb10 was by 10.3.whatever can not wait to see what they can do with android. If your on the fence about the Priv, I say take the chance. Keyboard took some getting used to. Passport was my favorite keyboard but a month into the priv and I got this keyboard down. Hb is not the same at all, but same idea. It can only get better. Get your Priv
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Glad you enjoy it! :)
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Hb = Hub?
Oops yeah. Dude it's so sweet
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Hb = hemoglobin ;)
Hug me, baby... :-)
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No
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Sweet! I hope badly I can see this thing in a retail store before too long. I worry about running the online pre-order and having to wait because of stock issues.
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It's not because of stock, the issue was that people where pre-ordering too early.
Cool. I am on Verizon but already bought a moto x pure back in December. If Verizon had not taken so long I would have possibly bought a Priv. Oh well.
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I spoke to a verizon sales person and they confirmed they will be in Stock in stores March 3rd!
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I did too and they said in stores in the 11th. I think your rep was wrong.
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Getting tired to see comments from bb10 user . If you don't like the priv no need to read it no need to bashing it, it is BlackBerry after all ..move on ..let it go... :) *rant off*
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+1
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+1000
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+1
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+10
Had to
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+10.3.3 ;)
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10.4 when?! /sarcasm
Soon... As usual. ;)
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I totally love BB10 but very happy we still share the BlackBerry love of hardware.
Go Priv
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It's about bloody time.
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I just ordered on line! I did get an email saying it's currently out of stock and will be shipped when available. Hopefully just a system glitch. The shipping date when I ordered said 3/4. Fingers crossed...can't wait to finally get a Priv.
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Check your order status. Mine was canceled. It's up on the website including through normal browsing on the shop on Verizon. But reps told me it will fail until tomorrow. Nobody knows exactly what time that is.
I bet your order is canceled.
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"glitch"... Verizon's way of ******** BlackBerry
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Will it be available direct from shop blackberry?
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Not likely. They don't sell CDMA devices.
I have it showing up on the site for me now. Kicking around getting one. Not sure I want to let go of my z30 yet. If the browser was working better I wouldn't even consider it
Posted with my still awesome z30.
I'm in the same boat as you.
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I felt the same way you do not wanting to get rid of my Z30 for Priv when it first came out through AT&T, but I'm very happy I did. Priv has what I need that Z30 don't. I need to be able to write in my native language Khmer. Now Priv is part of my life.
I kept mine. Hard to let it go. The Priv is my daily driver right now but the Z30 still gets used at home on wifi for email and some browsing and for old times' sake. Far superior build quality, much better speakers, easier hub access and of course the better operating system. But.... and it always comes down to the but.... I need some apps that BB10 doesn't support. Android is a remarkably inferior operating system though. The McDonald's hamburger of OSes. Very popular but not because it tastes good.
Z30
MacDroid... ;-D
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Finallyyyyyy
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Not available on Verizon Wireless site yet. Just checked.
Would be great if Shopblackberry would offer the winter special that just ended, for the CDMA phone.
Great phone (unnecessary keyboard)
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ENOUGH!!!! WHO CARES!
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People on Verizon waiting for the Priv. Natch.
Ya... cause uh, I've kinda cared for like... months now. :-p
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Pretty much.
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^this
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Seriously why not just ban this clown already? All this guy does is troll in the comments section.
Lol hurt much.
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^and also this
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Well. You cared enough to comment in all caps with multiple exclamation marks.
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Hey look everyone a OS10 crybaby
If only I could buy a CDMA version direct from BlackBerry. Was on VZW for years. Left for the Priv and not sure if I could go back to waiting in updates to pass a carrier. I miss the BB10 file management, gestures, and the hub but otherwise am very happy w my Priv
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Doesn't show up for me. Just looked
Posted with my still awesome z30.
It's good to see American smartphone rate card and compare with Canadian rate plan cards, the plans are way cheaper then Canadian wireless, Canadian wireless companies are totally rip off and and cost is 3X then US wireless plans.
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We need a #BlackBerryPRIV with OS10, NOT android.
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OS 10 is dead. Deal with it.
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It's funny thought because I am waiting for a price drop on the Passport SE to buy it. That is the phone I've been wanting for so long now. To relief my pain I got me a Z30 and it's been a fantastic upgrade from my Z10.
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Have you used it? It's actually a very good adaptation of all bb10 features (i.e. Hub, flick text, etc).. I dont care for the physical keyboard tho
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It's dead, Jim.
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I agree, I used it and found it's a very good adaptation of Android with enough BlackBerry sugar on top to make it feel very familiar right off the bat.
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I don't just want the BlackBerry sugar,... I want the whole jam!!!!
:-))))))))
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Everybody that says that needs to actually use it, and you'll notice that most of the OS10 features that you like are carried over. At this point all you OS 10 folks are like a little girl still trying to play with a dead cat
This puts it into the words I wanted to say. Time to bury fluffy.... T.T
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I just gave up today. 12 years a BlackBerry User. Tech support is useless and doesn't understand value of longtime customers.
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If you've actually used a Priv, and you may have, or own one, you should have realized immediately that although some BB10 features have been carried over, they are nowhere near as fluid or well executed as in the native form, many features being just shadows of the BB10 version and lacking in full functionality , as the Hub is. The difference is enough to disappoint most BB10 drivers but new users may be impressed because they lack the experience of a BB10 phone. IMO
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Agreed
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Well, I can see the response is overwhelming. Unfortunately, the Priv will sell about as well as the BB10 phones. Too bad because I love BlackBerry, it's different than those other guys. And yes, I will be getting one:-)
It looks like (some?) orders are getting canceled, maybe because you aren't supposed to order yet. So I would wait until the 3rd.
+1
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Alternatively, there's a theory floating around that cancellations aren't really cancellations, it's essentially the system putting people in backorder until the system is 'stocked.'
Sounds more reasonable. It's un-Verizon like to not want to take money.
Haha!
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No mine was canceled after being put on backorder. I called and she said it was canceled.
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Yeah, same. Oh well, just have to *wait* until tomorrow. We're pros by now ;)
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A few days ago, someone in the forums had mentioned 10PM EST, so the ordering system **may** be actually live now.
I called Verizon last night to place my order and was told orders could not be placed until the 3rd (today). Those who were having their orders cancelled all seemed to have placed their orders online.
Oh yes, those of us in the ever lively Verizon Priv Waiting Room are well aware! :)
http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=1047821
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Hardware is dead yet they keep releasing the priv to new markets...lol some people's children.
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The US is considered a new market for the Priv?
I suppose if you consider VZW's network reach in some areas, yeah...
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Considering Verizon has over 100 million subscribers which is more than the population of many countries, I'd say yes.
C
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Why would you say that the hardware is dead? Other large OEMs still have devices for sale that have the same specs, and the hardware on the priv is what makes it interesting.
Interesting to WHO, and how many of those WHO have been interested enough to buy it.....
Other OEM's do have similar specced hardware... just much cheaper, in a few cases much much cheaper.
Key Board is all the PRIV has going for it! Something that I think April number will show was all that important to justify the $100 - $200 extra the PRIV cost.
Cheaper with no keyboard, makes sense, not.
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So the secured version of Android that it's running + the BlackBerry experience is something other OEMs are also offering?
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Wait till he gets hacked... or something...
(fully seriously only half kidding, lol) ;-D
/s
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Wooohoo! Finally
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I got my Z30 with Verizon.... I opened Verizon line because of BlackBerry 10 phone. For sure I am not getting Android and abandoning BlackBerry 10....
I got BlackBerry as my toy... my primary phone is iPhone with Sprint. Waiting on new Note 6. For sure will get that one. Unless BlackBerry will release new BlackBerry 10 phone.... sorry Priv....
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"For sure I am not getting android"
" I'm waiting for the note"
Lil confused about which note your getting that does not have android.
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Not BlackBerry Android. It does not have Note or Galaxy quality. Knox makes Samsung pretty secure....made by BlackBerry
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I've used a few Galaxy devices, and BlackBerry got Android better on first try than Samsung has in the years they've been making them.
That's so true. The blend of BB10 features with stock Android is so much better than the LG G3 and S6 that I use to use.
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Naah! Trust me i've used it for 2 weeks and already felt that although it was released a year after the passport, it failed to maintain the quality or the soul of bb10. Speakers of the passport is waaaay better not to mention its poor audio card (volume for headphones is pretty lowwwwwwwww). And why couldn't they put a better front camera? Man I hate to keep complaining about my bad experience with bb priv. But it was a big fail and I had the biggest disappointment ever in a phone. Even the material started to feel cheap after a while. Like when I press on the phone from the back below bb logo, I hear sounds and it feels like there is an empty space behind it. I sold it and I am waiting to buy either samsung s7 or the new htc m10 that is going to be revealed soon.
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Get yourself a new revision of TouchWiz... ? ;-D
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Nope, I've played with the S7 and S7 Edge, doesn't get any newer than that since they're not out yet. Still like the Priv better.
Lol in what world? BlackBerry is the best BlackBerry 10 or Android
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Wow. You are all sorts of special.
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Phone is still a phone....
Don't get too excited ladies
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You have it backwards
Priv... cue the comeback!
Hey Dark, with all these phones that you have been using, which one do you like the most?
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I really like BlackBerry Z30. Has all bells and whistles that good phone should have. Battery and camera could be better... but overall it is good phone. Memory card slot, runs CDMA and GSM.(note, not all models, mine is 100 - 3 model)....I like it.
I use apps from BlackBerry world., Amazon Underground, and Google play store. I had to install some apk files but it works great. Partially it is the reason why Priv is not interesting for me.... Priv edges are sharp, battery is so so...always runs really hot.... too clumsy.
However it is just my experience and preference. You may like something else...
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