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KEVIN DONT YOU GET MAD IF IT REALLY IS A10 ,GOD SAVE THIS JUNK PHONE
RIP A10
HAD SO MANY EXPECTATION FROM ARISTO
AND I FEEL BAD FOR BB ,I LOVE THIS BRAND ,STARTED MY BUSINESS IN MEDICAL IMPORTS AND USED CURVE ,NOW HAVE Z10 AND Q10 ,BUT FEELS ALONE IN LONG LIST OF ANDROID AND I PHONE USERS.
AND WE HEAR LONG PROMISES AND RIGID STYLE OF BUSINESS POLICIES FROM BLACKBERRY MANAGEMENT.
BUNCH OF MONKEYS
KEVIN KEVIN KEVIN
COME TO INDIA AND SEE HOW ONCE THE BB NATION HAS BECOME THE BB BASHING NATION,
THEY ARE NOT WORKING HARD FOR GOOD DESIGNING MOBILE HARDWARE SOLUTION.
AND THAT TOO SO COSTLY THAT THEY NOW ARE BLEEDING TO SAMSUNG AND OTHERS.
YOUNGSTERS HERE ARE NOT ABLE TO USE THE NEW PLATFORM AS ITS TOO UNUSUALLY HIGH .
BB USED TO BE THE PHONE OF CHOICE AND EVERY DAY WHEN I GET CHANCE TO MEET MY PHONE RETAILER FRIEND ,THEY ARE SHEDDING BB LIKE HELL AND HERE COMES WHAT YOU CALL A10 . AFRAID HOW IT WILL SELL.
TOOOOOOOOOO BLANKKKKKK
Shareholders money going up in smoke to stoke the egos of some people.
Video gone!!! Waaaaaaa!!
They got rid of the fuckin video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted via Q10 from somewhere deep in the abyss that is the BlackDragon! -OOLONG
I have a Q10, and I love it. I hate the fact that there is so much garbage on the BB app store. I mean absolute trash. They need to work with some big names to get some meaningful apps on the store. I need a Bank of America app! I need a Youtube app (not just a browser shortcut to youtube.com)! I need some financial and stock market apps! I need a better weather app!
I know you can port these things over from another os, but come on! Make it easy for the customer to switch to bb with more meaningful native apps!
I think I will stick with my z10 and q10 and watch other people pull this huge smartphone out. Now, I see why so many people need prescription eyeglasses because people want everything magnified. I personally like putting my phone in my gym bag, pocket, or purse and with the z10 and q10 I can do just that. In the US we think bigger is better. I hope this is not the norm for BlackBerry, if it is I will go back to Nokia symbian or Apple. BlackBerry is losing its class with this flat screen television :)
Posted via CB10
It's amazing, with this A10, BlackBerry has become everything that their competitors are: Gigantic slabs of all touch glass. At this point they really need to just merge with Windows Phone and attempt one final shot at iPhone/Android.
Certainly looks like an overgrown Z10. I know when it comes to a touch screen phone there is very little you can do when it comes to the design of the phone, but jeezz, BlackBerry looked like they didn't even try. If they are really thinking about getting back at the top of their game they will have to do better than that
Posted via CB10
Wow....this phone is gonna change the world? Right? This will be an epic phone!!?
New flagship phone now....in the same calendar year for us...but nobody screams like Apple fans saying they got jerked?....you feel the same way now? Just can't admit it.
I highly doubt this phone will gain much traction....good luck to them.
I'd tell BB to go to hell too, and take finger yoga lessons to sharpen my middle finger for BB.
Where's the innovation, where's the design, something different, something new would be nice.
Hopefully this Samsung A10 does good, or the iPhone Z10 gets better....if not....I guess the shares are good to invest in.....keep buying those stocks
The device is too BIG... prefer my Z10, however it would be nicer if a Blackberry 10 Slider phone came out instead. Many users still use the BB9810 and aren't interested in the Z10 (no keyboard) or Q10 (screen size to small, but great keyboard size)!!
Thats either a big phone or a midget is holding it lol
I would buy this A10
Sorry I just think these are a bit ridiculous. Just as ridiculous as people walking around taking photos with their iPads. I can just picture the swivel cases for these. If you need that much screen for emails/communication use your laptop or get a tablet.
If the A10 ends up with the same hardware as the Z10 with the exception of the larger screen the sales for the A10 will be less than the Z10.
Already read a tech feed that talked about the video and the only thing they noted is the low resolution. That is exactly what will happen if they launch with these specs. And read a post about docking phones to tablet sized screens. I am a loyalist and shareholder but blackberry seems way behind the curve as many people are convinced they have nothing new to offer. Blackberry don't let us down!
Posted via CB10
Much too big in my opinion.
Posted via CB10
Fix your applications please
Posted via CB10
I'm really liking this big BlackBerry. It will bring some people to the platform. Having different devices for different likes. Z10 is similar to iphone, q10 for us physical keyboard lovers, and a10 for people looking for more screen. I'm disliking people commenting that it should be 8 cores and blah blah blah ram. The moto x is said to be having pretty much the same specs as bb10. So back to this phone looks nice I'm getting a q10 cause I love the keyboard
Wow...seems bit and not operable one handed...but I am sure there a big fan base owing to the large display...
im still buying a q10 tho ... i just dont like all touch
do it properly and make a 6 inch .... if you cant use it one handed properly at 5' make it bigger. A 6' would probably go a long way to making the playbook not getting bb10 seem less of a slap in the face as such too
bigger, better?
My z10 already looks that big in my hands. The A10 would just look ridiculous in my hands, but would probably be good for those with bigger hands
Posted via CB10 from my Z10
Unless it's a 1080 p device, 5" display won't be useful.
Posted via CB10
I like the size of the a10 but I think the z10 is more portable. Which is a big plus for me.
Posted via CB10
So what is the benefit to the consumer? It looks and will act and have the same ecosystem as the z10. And look how that is selling. It will be the PlayBook debacle all over again. BlackBerry must stop playing catch up and must leap frog ahead with innovation- not more of the same except larger! If blackberry doesn't innovate soon I am confident that in 18 months they won't be around - at least not as blackberry. Take a lesson from xbox one and listen to the buyers.
Posted via CB10
601 comments :)
Posted via CB10
Woooooow! Was that Blackberry 8700 on the table? I love that 8700!
A10 does not have a wow factor for me since I already have a Z10 and it feels like a redundant having this A10, oh well...
Love my Q10, classic BB architecture. Although I really like my LTE PB, this may well be its replacement?
We'll see...
DilBit Powered Q10... 10.2 where ya 2 bye??
Hhmm i already hace my tv.
Meh! Would rather have Note II. Really, really miss my palm TX and Sony clié
This is a superman phone!
One word ----- AWESOME !
I wonder if this will have a 24 hour battery life?
Can't wait to add an A10 to my BlackBerry 10 collection.
That will be really cool.
Posted via CB10
I need finger yoga lessons
Marketing is everything
LOL, hmmm, a finger yoga class.
Posted via CB10
Five inches is nothing to boast about lol ;)
That's what she said.
Posted via CB10
What a joke!
Its prove peoples wants to manage "comfortable" their phones with one hand ... thats why i love my Z10.
A bigger phone comes from a company who already lost the north for a wile.
Why iPhone sells 10X more, why Samsung Galaxy Mini S3 and S4 are selling more?
Selling bricks BB.
Go to hell!
Some of the posts are a little harsh. Like telling BlackBerry to "go to hell", for example.
Really? Wow. They're making a bigger screen phone, try not to allow that to bother you so much. Since it bothers somebody that much, then don't buy one because it is obviously not the phone that you want. But guess what? Somebody, well, a lot of people - want a phone with a screen that is big, like this A10 demo.
If you're so upset about BlackBerry making a big phone and you're happy using your Z10, then try to use all your mental energy to prevent the fact BlackBerry is making a big screen phone from effecting you so negatively. If you can manage to not allow the overwhelming emotional stress of BlackBerry making a big screen phone, then you're half way to a better life!
NOTE: there might, in the future, be other things that oddly make you upset, try to use this same technique when that occurs.
Also, no track pads. LOL
Posted via CB10
Stupid phone, OS useless. Not worth the money.
Posted via CB10
I hate the S4 and I would never buy this. Just not for me.
Glad to see it come though. For some this will be a great phone.
Posted via CB10
Would have to see the specs, but I like the size and look. Would give it a try.
Boss!
Posted via CB10
That's one BIG berry! But I'd buy it anyway.
No need for me to buy that to replace my z10
Posted via CB10
Did anyone else notice that the bottom bezel appears to be some sort of brushed aluminum? That, combined with a Q10-like back, and you start to believe BlackBerry is finally focusing efforts on quality hardware. Nothing against the Z10 and Q10 quality though, both solid builds.
Posted via CB10
+1
Posted via CB10
Too big for me but I'm sure it will be a perfect fit for some.
Posted via CB10 - BlackBerry Photography C00016D81
I am definitely getting this but I think the rumored specs are wrong. We will see better specs as time goes on.
Posted via CB10
Bring it to market and market it like hell....
Sexy White BlackBerry Z10
I like it. It is a phablet.
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Blatant leak to test the water. Looks good. I think it looks deceptively big. Looks like it's running the same as a Z10 but on a bigger screen. It really needs to be quad core, and a sure fire winner in all departments, it needs to give people no excuse to buy it. It needs a huge battery, excellent camera, better apps available, quality look and feel, perhaps a xenon flash.
Posted via CB10
This is for people like me with huge hands.
The resolution I heard is only 1280x720.
Posted via CB10
My playbook can use a companion.
Posted via CB10
No new innovation from bbry...
It's an oversized z10...
Sent by Bbry Z10
Here is the thing: BlackBerry is not selling well. Of course we might not like this phone. Well, we are not enough obviously. If we were, they wouldn't be coming out with something like this. BlackBerry has to expand its clientele. So, go for it. What do they have to lose? My issue is that they don't even know how to Market what they already have. PLEASE BlackBerry, hire the best marketing crew now! Not sure why it takes so many people to state this, but you have the chance to finally listen to us. Frustrating!
Posted via CB10
The phone looks nice but the bezel at the bottom is ugly. I'm a bit OCD and things need to even. Ie it needs a bezel at the top and the bottom or no bezel at all.
I will end up getting it though to try out
Big bezel; big fail. Ugly
MS
Hope
Posted via CB10
I want one NOW
Posted via CB10
I would like to see a qwerty with 3.7" display
Posted via CB10
I love my Q10 :)
Posted via CB10
Can't wait to buy it:)
Need to see this in person first. Could be a PlayBook replacement for me. Wish they had kept the position of the speakers like the PlayBook's.
Posted via CB10
Too bad they traded the slick Z10 top side (speaker grill etc.) for the boring Q10-ish top side.
Ah well, doesn't really matter, it's too big for me anymay.
And actually, I had rather seen a mid-range Z10 (aka Z5 I suppose). Is this really a thing? Because you can find Z5 images on Google, but I don't know if it's just fan art or not.
To BBRY: to make the A10 succeed,
.........price average to lesser to penetrate the market
.........much better marketing than now
........have a few more big name apps realise by then
.........make one feature that no other platforms has and make that known
..........
Sexy White BlackBerry Z10
The A10 explains why the Z10 is built the way it is... Such as the battery size. The A10 is the flagship so it will have the biggest and best of everything!
That thing looks about an inch longer than the Galaxy S4. They need to re think that design.
That is a really big screen, not sure if it will attract many of the Z10 users though, BlackBerry users are all about practicality and this one doesn't boost it, Imo of course. But I do think that many Android fans will find it attractive to play their games.
Posted via CB10
The bigger bb10 gets the more boring the os looks. While bb10 might be a good os it's not exciting at all to attract the general audience they want.
Posted via CB10
I am soooo ready for this...
Posted via CB10
God damn it the new Blackberry A10 live in action! My money is ready for you!!! :D
I am so getting this...looks awesome...like a big ass Galaxy Note II.
Kill Confirmed ...via CB10
Awesome!!!!! Might have to trade in my 4.2" Z10 for that soon.
Posted via CB10
I think it is a Z10... just the guy has small hands.. ;)
Posted via CB10
THis is the phone that Lebron James, Carmelo Anthony, Paul George, Dwight Howard, Prince Fielder, Birdman, Miguel Cabrera, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, The Rock, Matt Harvey, The Big Show,Koby, Monica Wright, and myself should have in their hands... make it happen BBRY!! NOW!!
I guess, that the shown device is very near to the finished one... Same was happened with the Z10 shortly before release....
I welcome the smaller bezel (except the duck-style bottom)
Only 4 x 4 Icons (where 5x4 would have place)? Only a Z10 with cockalorum-habitus?! Lower resolution (720x1280) in comparison with Z10... outdated dual-core CPU (at worst 1,5 Ghz)?!
And WTF BlackBerry must be joking- a silver colored duck-bottom for better detectability of the ugly asymmetric shell?! It could be a nice (animated) gravestone for a chihuahua.... If (IF!) BlackBerry release this device with average Z10 specs and NO killer-apps, Blackberry deserves the same fate like Siemens (where Thorsten came from!): disappearing from market... (I mean smartphone-market, not the new conquered headstone market)....
I am missing something, what happened to Siemens?
I Google'd EPS history and from '09 to March they went from $2.02 to $6.30.
I would be happy with that performance, what did Heins do while at Siemens that share holders (I own BlackBerry stock) should be concerned about?
Posted via CB10
Siemens is well-placed in context with (overpriced) kitchenware, old school electric lokomotive engines, role as a quasi monopolist in public authorities (equipment) with low technical aspiration... But in former times Siemens was very strong involved in mobile telephony... But they disappear cause of ignoring signs of the times... Traditionally german industrial management loves vintage engineering, stand in awe of micro chips and need years for market research.... Thorsten was involved in "Communications-section" of Siemens AG since 1984 and left Siemens as CTO... Maybe accident...:-)
Not sure what the A10 is trying to accomplish. It better have HD screen, a better camera 10-13 mega pixel, a bigger battery, a faster processor and more memory, and why not a better and louder speakers. I have the z10 and unless it has something that will wow me, I don't see the great investment in it.
Posted via CB10
The phone looks perfect for today's market.
Posted via CB10
It's a liiiiittle but to big but I'm on with it and if it's more powerful and has a better screen, I might get it looks good
Plenty of real estate to add a QWERTY keyboard at the bottom.
Think about BlackBerry. Qwerty at the bottom to use in portrait mode, when you flip to landscape the virtual keyboard pops up. I would buy one of these phones and it would set BlackBerry apart.
Posted via CB10
I hope it's thinner than the Z10. I'm not sure I like the silver bezel at the bottom. It seems out of place.
BIG ASS BlackBerry - Gimme!
Ditto
Posted via CB10
There's a device just 2" bigger called a PlayBook. Should have supported that one instead...
Posted via CB10
Just to big for me
Posted via CB10
Don't you think this is dump thing to do enlarged the size of the Z10 and maybe the inside hardware more powerful. If this is their road map, they do exactly Samsung did to its Galaxy 4S. As we are all know Samsung didn't sale many.
Posted via CB10
500:)
Posted via CB10
They better blow specs out of the water or it won't sell, that's just the market today and they should realize it
Posted from my amazing Z10
when Z10 came out, my friends were like "that looks like an iphone 5!" -_-
when A10 comes out, they'll probably say "that looks like a samsung galaxy s4" -_-
I STILL WANT IT! =]
I think from looking at that video, a lot of you are going to be surprised by its size, I dont think its as big as you all seem to think.
But we'll see.
DilBit Powered Q10... 10.2 where ya 2 bye??
It looks nice.
I know many people loves big screen phone. It's like a fashion statement. It stands out. Now that BlackBerry 10 is getting ironed out, it's time to spite out phones!
Posted via CB10
This phone is big but I'm sure when CEO Thorsten Heins holds the A10, it will look small lol. He makes the Z10 and Q10 look like little toys.
Posted via BlackBerry Z10
Bad marketing for the Z and Q10, perfect for the A!
Posted via CB10
One day we will look back at phablets and laugh.
Posted via CB10
Looks too Samsung like, I'm out man.
BlackBerry Z10, CB10.
Btw this could be a z10 in the hands of a 6 year old.. that would make it look huge lol
Posted via CB10
Except for the spacing of the icons.
Posted via CB10
Hehe, it's so ugly... And if it gets last year's specs as well then I don't get why they have to wait until November to release it...
My opinion is it is too big for a phone.
Will it fit in a shirt pocket? Not everyone wears a suit coat or wants to carry it in their hand.
If they think larger screens are what everyone wants, I think they had a much better idea of a phone that could bridge to a tablet.
That was the best of both worlds!!!
Posted via CB10
Too big for one hand operation...
Posted via CB10
In my opinion BlackBerry should focus first on the software not with creating a new phone. This will not help the business to grow. This will just depreciate the value of the phones that BlackBerry is selling. That will be a turn down for most of the consumers
Posted via CB10
I think the A10 should be the new PlayBook!.its too big
Posted via CB10
Hi ying why not,2 devices on for game,movie and the other for lol. To phone lol
Posted via CB10
Too big
Posted via CB10
Photoshop, i have a 5.3 inch, and that thing si little more big,and thé screen z10 si perfect
Posted via CB10
As cool as Z10, with the Q10 back-cover. It's 5", so it'll be perfect for phablet lovers. This device is really strategic. The only problem could be the lack of a quad-core CPU: while Apple and BlackBerry users know well that optimization is the most important thing on a device or a computer, Android users a little more "moron" about specs, so that their dream is an ecta-core CPU on a non-optimized Android device. I hope it'll be a quad-core yet only for market strategy.
A few comments (assuming if this is going to be the final product A10:
1) I wont say at first look it was by any means a WOW! phone. Especially when Heins in his interview said that this phone shall change the way people think of Blackberry and shall provide with a far better user experience on BB10 platform.
2) The design too does not look very appealing. I must say Blackberry is great when they make quality hardware. But this particular premium phone does not make me say WOW! I did say WOW when I 1st saw the HTC ONE design. I hope they change the design as the idea of having this White colored bottom and front not being the same looks very weird to me. It should have been like the Z10 uniform on both sides.
3) I guess BB is having a lot of hopes from this phone. All the more reason this phone should offer the best hardware specs and design than any other phone out there.
We cant forget that by no means Blackberry by launch of this phone shall win any extra customers due to its app ecosystem. This shall be a drain on people selecting the great BB10 OS VS the Androids and IOS of the world. Whats the use of such 5 inch device when we have no hope of native Netflix or a great Google Maps app?
Heins I would suggest please use a lot of resources and energy to get all Google apps and other MOST WANTED apps which are still not being offered by Blackberry 10. The day we have these apps I am more than sure BB10 platform shall be one of the best selling one out there in this crowded smartphone market.
What's the point of bigger screen without most of the favourite apps for games & movies? I can only use my Z10 for work n nothing else. Still gotta back back to my iPad mini for games etc.
Posted via CB10
HUGE!
That's a freaking huge phone! Imagine the game experience in that thing.
Posted via CB10
I'm not a fan of the phablet size and am sad OS10 not coming to playbook. Will stick to my Z10. But hope it sells for BB sake.
Posted via CB10 on Z10
It looks great for Samsung Note People, but I don't think I want to carry around something so big.
Posted via CB10
this is what they should have released back in February. the A10 should of came out before the Z10. Blackberry the Alphabet, You're doing it wrong.
I agree with the majority.
All of us blackberry users understand specs don't matter, but performance does..
However, if they want to sell devices to the rest of the world, they need to spec it out of this world.
Also, the design is more or less boring since it is a giant z10.
I love my z10. But for me to upgrade and for others to switch platforms, they need to design a rocket ship.
We all know the hardware is a tough market and blackberry future is services, so why not put out a hail Mary piece of hardware and sell some damn phones
Posted via CB10
Specs don't matter - tell that to all the PlayBook users who found out that their devices were definitely not future proofed
Watch out all you S4 an Notes BB10 is aiming straight at ya and will hit you hard! Love that style of comeback by BlackBerry!!!
Posted via CB10
Ikr.
Posted via CB10
Wow sign me up!!
Now we just need a smaller than z10 phone and we will have something for everyone.
So cool ! Looks like Samsung galaxy S4!
I hope that it will be a quad core! And I hope it will be more than 16GB storage !
Posted via CB10
Looks big enough but the specs are so last year. BlackBerry better step your game up. People are sold on the display shelves when they read specs.
Posted via CB10
I'm afraid I will need a thumb extension...
Posted via CB10
Too big. Should have put those specs in the z10. I don't think many people will buy it considering most already have the z10, q10 and q5 plus that os7 phone they just put out. I DO understand why they are putting this on the market.
Posted via CB10
Hope it doesn't look like that. Hope it has an FM radio and a TV remote.
Posted via the Super BlackBerry Z10
Specs matter when salespeople make their pitches. We already know they're not pitching the Z or the Q. If the A10 doesn't have great specs, they won't pitch that either.
Also, if BlackBerry isn't going to include a stylus and digitizer on their devices, they should pioneer a software equivalent--somehow use the ring we use for editing text to assist with accuracy in sketching and PDF mark-up.
Posted via CB10
Where do these people get the new phones from?
Posted via CB10
Just. Giant ass fucking Z10
Posted via CB10
Now I have to wonder if they will charge the number of showed apps in active frames, would be great if I could see more than 4 apps without having to scroll.
Posted via CB10
Looks a bit too big for me... Z10 is the perfect size for a phone.
Posted via CB10
I love my q10 but no one is going to buy that stupid ass phone. BlackBerry wake up and smell the coffee!!! Let HTC teach you how to make proper touch screen phones. Stick to the keyboards that's your thing.
Speak for yourself.
Posted via CB10
You don't speak for me dipsh*t!
Posted via CB10
Looks awesome.
Posted via CB10
I really liked it... but I'm staying with Z10 size... waiting for Z11... or so...
Posted via CB10
I can see the wait for a z11 being quite a while, logically the next model after this one is likely to be a 5" 1080p model and we won't see a direct z10 upgrade until they can get down to 1080p at the sub 4.5" market.
I would have loved to see him typing a text or email on that beast! I like it, but it seems like it would be too big for me to type? And the men would need a "Murse" = a male purse! to carry that thing.
:-P
Why 5" and not 6" or 7" ?
*that's what she said..*
looks interesting. it pretty much eliminates need for small tablet altogether.
All those people who were betting and swearing that the leaked photo is fake must be feeling pretty stupid right now.
Posted via CB10
I think it would be 10 times more awesome if it look like this: "http://crackberry.com/what-blackberry-a10-may-look"
Sweet mother of 5inch Phones....giddy giddy
Posted via CB10
Just a big z10 its actually nice tho would love the big screen now
Posted via CB10
what happened to the one thumb experience ??
Posted via CB10
I just woke up again, can't sleep. Can't stop thinking of the A10!
Posted via CB10
Phablet. For me it's too big, but where the z10 is too small for some people this could be the one to bring them to bb10. But it have to get some new features witch will trigger..
This is going to be my next phone / tablet :D
I am going to unofficially call this the:
( E ) NORMOUS 10 or E10 for short
I hope BlackBerry surprise us and this phone is really the rumoured Z5.
That way, the close to Z10 specs, will actually be excellent and competitive for those who want a larger screened smartphone but do not want an android 5 incher or a phablet.
But as with many others in the forum, I will be very disappoint if this is the rumoured A10 Aristo and the leaked specs are as uninspiring as we have read so far.
It just seems, to me, like BlackBerry is late to the party again. Most devices, positioned in the 5" phone sector, are now sporting, or will be sporting 1080p screens.
This device is coming out late fall, whatever that means (I'm guessing October or november?). And it'll be up against the Moto X, iphone-whatever-comes-after-5, the next Galaxy Note, the GS4, Lumia 1020 etc. How does this stand out?
Sure, a dual core processor is ok - the current iphone 5, wp8 phones, that's what they have and their use experiences are hone and slick!
The quad gpu - well that lends credence to this being a gamers delight. But then would gamers buy this, given that they way already be entrenched in another ecosystem. BlackBerry isn't really the name associated with gamers - and is BlackBerry going to spend the money required to adequately advertise this, and change the perception?
The screen - why? Why follow everyone else (well android). What is the point of that large screen when all it is is the Z10 enlarged? Does it offer any added value?
Then there's the camera - well we're not expecting lumia beating specs, of course. Is 8 mp good enough - sure it is, it's on the most popular selling phones on the market (iphone5 et al) - thing is: what is that new, unannounced phone going to sport (I think either the 8mp STILL, or that 13mp sony exmor job!).
I understand BlackBerry is following, and they have to consider their expenditure and can't go for sky high specs, especially when on-ithe-shelf and last year's parts are good enough... but is "good enough" really good enough. they are never going to trailblaze again, I get that - the hey day has passed.
This just seems a redundant move, in my opinion. Ineffectual. This has to stand out amongst giants. I don't believe it can. If the shipped figures for the current crop are anything to go by, this is just another quiet attempt at gaining consumer attention.
Sorry it sounds unpalatable, perhaps frightening even, but this isn't enough and BlackBerry needs to shout louder and harder.
BlackBerry have better things to do, like sort out the issues with the os - and they ARE getting there, albeit slowly. This is a distraction I feel to be unnecessary and not competitive (with what's coming).
Get openvpn on this platform!
In my opinion my Q is the better device all round. It doesn't seem so redundant.
Posted via CB10 on my BlackBerry Q10
This thing is the exact same size as the galaxy s4, currently the best selling phone on the market. People all over the world are saying apple is losing customers because they don't offer a larger model. Now BlackBerry will be offering one, but it's somehow wrong... nobody was complaining about the pixel density on the first note, and most people won't even notice the difference. the only ones who cared about pentile and ppi were apple fanboys and nerds, who constitute a tiny portion of the buying public.
Posted via CB10
That is very true! The whole ppi blah blah blah is essentially nit picking - though there is a basis in the fact the one tech may be better than another.
That said, the A10 is up against the GS4, Xperia Z, HTC ONE, Moto X, any number of LG, Huwai and Lenove phones, and more. Those are the ones out or coming out in the same time frame.
It's not up against the original note, or the note II, spec wise or otherwise. It won't compare to the Note 3.
That is why I said this phone is out there amongst true giants, all rocking 1080p screens. Excuse BlackBerry 's decision all one wants, ultimately; the 5" market is dominated with 1080p devices.
A closer comparison would be the GS3 - the A being what, 0.2" larger, at 720p? Spec wise the GS3 (the international varient) still holds the upper hand and, even though it is a year old; is IMMENSILY popular still!
There is the flagship Lumia 1020; dual core, 720p and an insane camera and an os that has huge, glaring faults and omissions and is STILL more popular than the BlackBerry 10 ecology. The A competes against that, though the Lumia has a 4.5" screen.
My point is that, at 5", this A 10 is redundant. It just is.
And I'm not trolling, before anyone asks - just look at my posts. I won't make excuses for BlackBerry either. I am an investor, technology, resources and a variety of other securities and equities.
I have faith in BlackBerry, and have hopes for its future - no BlackBerry isn't dead and won't be for YEARS!
I believe, and this is only based on the speculation presented here; that what has been shown thus far is redundant.
That's my problem. BlackBerry is falling into a redundant position, one without much to recommend it. This phone (as presented - and yes, we al know NOTHING - so this is all speculation - and I'm giving BlackBerry the benefit of the doubt!) is irrelevant. Redundant.
A Z with a bigger screen - a minor refresh. This might go down well with Apple: they have the sales to warrant it.
How does this stand out against the behemoths just mentioned? I have a GS4 and I know precisely what that thing is capable. There isn't any lag, any fuss and that screen is simply beautiful (for reference, I'm using a custom rom and my GS4 is UK unlocked - no bloatware).
That A10 is coming late to THAT.
I believe my Q is more relevant. It stands out. The A, from what has been revealed, and those specs... it's a mistake.
This is only my opinion and would love to hear otherwise :-)
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Wow. I'm Sold
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Will BlackBerry let me exchange my PlayBook fir this beauty? ;)
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Wow , huge 5 inch I like it if they loose the white stuff down under. that makes the phone much better.
I really don't think most people look at the specification of a phone when they buy it. The main factors are.
Looks - it needs to look expensive. There needs to be a wow factor.
Ease of use - even grandma can use an iPhone.
Fancy stores - the network of apple stores is a big draw. Especially when you get a free replacement. Half the people who get a scratch on their iPhone make up a story about the phone not working properly and get a replacement. I think the z10 would sell like hotcakes if you could get an immediate replacement for the slightest problem.
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Trayvon
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Can't believe Zimmerman got jack sh*t!
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Forget about whether you personally like the A10 or not. When a prospective phone buyer walk into a store, he won't fail but to notice the A10. That's good marketing. The person may then walk out with a Z10 rather than an iPhone!
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Too big for me. I'll keep my Z10.
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That is one ugly blackberry
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Is it just me or this A10 looks like the Z5 leak?
The size is too big to utilize the gesture. Imagine if you want to close an apps then you have to swipe from the bottom which is too far away to reach.
If they are going to release it then I think it will deviate from OS10's aim for single handed use.
Z10's screen size is the most perfect size for gestures, bigger than 4.6 is more of a hinder...
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If the rumors are true, I'm soooo disappointed!!!!
16GB memory? Really? Should be 32GB
Resolution less than the Z10? How is that flagship? Should be 1080p to be competitive
Same camera as the Z10? Are you kidding me? Should be 12MP at least
2GB RAM same as the Z10?
Dual core again?
If Thor said he wasn't going to get into the spec race, why doesn't he make sure the top 100 apps that so many people complain about are guaranteed on the platform????
Too many times I watch a passed up sale on the Z10 because the sales reps have their own agendas and preferences regarding the platforms. Number one reason, like it or not, is APPS!!!!! I don't care for all the bs about apps, but so many others want to know what they can do with their phone other than browse the internet and receive emails.
What a joke!!!
If this allows BlackBerry to reposition Z10 price point as "Z5", same as Apple do with older iPhone when new one comes to market, it is great as it will grow ecosystem. I staying with Z10 though.
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That's too big! Although I was impressed with the one handed use
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i think bb should see market also, if competition is S4 then screen resolution or Pixel depth will mater and camera is huge difference if it i same 8 mp then i think bb is in shadow, and if competition is note2 then BB will miss stylus pen, screen icons are big and only 4 in row, in bottom side i see more open space i liked upper area black, rest we will se in future what BB is going to give to market
I hate that I cannot view these youtube vids on the browser of my 9900...
Looks alot in comparison to da Z10. Still BlackBerry so no fuss. It's a must!
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Yes! I'll be buying *two*! Good job, BlackBerry. I'm looking forward to the rumored four microphones for call clarity, too.
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Beautiful!
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Why are so many people so negative? If you don't want a bigger phone stick to the Z10! For me, get that to market. I want a big, all in one along with many, many other people. I want all the specs I can possibly get and don't want to be sensible and compromise. Give me the phone that is bigger, better and faster than all the others out there. Build a proper flagship device. I'll buy it if it's good enough.
I wasn't interested in this phone. Couldn't have given less of a Damn.
Then you had to go and post a video...
I'm so weak
Give me that phone!
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I'm confused. It is bigger but I can't see how it will be as massive as people think.
I've got a Z10 and the glass part is 5" diagonally - so that'll be the screen size then.
Add half a centimetre left and right for bezel and you end up with a phone 1cm wider than a Z10.
Not a bursting lot.
As for top to bottom, the top area above the screen is narrower than the Z and the bottom looks much the same so about 1cm taller.
So a little bit bigger then.
Now having said all that - use one-handed will be difficult. Even for me and I have hands like goal-keepers gloves!
I guess we will have to wait and see...
As it is, I am more concerned with the final specification.
Powered by Z10 on 10.1.0.4357 via DTAC 3G
Ok so top base is black and bottom seem metal can wait to see in my hand
Send with my BlackBerry Z10
Not impressed.
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Now I can read my books in kobo better...
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Holy moly that's a big phablet. I'll stick to my z10.
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That looks about as comfortable to hold as a cactus.
+1 :-)
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I tried to give my Z10 to my gf and she liked it but returned with "it's too big, I can't swipe to open with my little thumb". This one is even bigger... She was HP Veer user previously and I really miss a phone that could replace it. Closest one was Torch, she likes it but it's not BB10 (as it's pretty same in UX as webOS was). I'll try to get her Q5 and we will wait for Torch like BB10.
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A10 looks great. But it probably comes with something cool features that make it different comparing with other competitors that have already similar size screen, and Z10.
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It's look great. Looking forward to having the 5in phone.
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Same bland design as the Z10. Looks a little to big, but at the end of the day the specs will be nothing stellar and as usual the apps will still be missing..Why not a edge to edge screen at the very least. Innovate already..Where is a fingerprint scanner, or retina. Think outside the box why always be bland.
Gorilla sized z10 is pointless especially charging a premium for it. I bet the specs are not much different than the Z10.
And they will wonder why the sold so few. The light bulb in Waterloo is getting dim....
Using a BlackBerry Z10
Now THATS good journalism.
As a past BB user, I think this is exactly what BB needs to draw attention back to BB. Especially here in the U.S. I'm reading through these posts and see many saying oh it's too big and it's not for me. Well that's exactly the problem. BB has been catering to traditional BB fans and their sales here in the U.S. suck. Remember this is about selling phones to all segments people. BB has got to shake things up. If BB ups the specs and tweaks this phone. It could become what Samsung says is the next Big thing. This is needed to tell the US consumer that BB isn't your Dad's glorified pager any longer lol. Come on people lets embrace the new BB. I know I'm willing to giving up my Samsung Galaxy for this beast of a phone. Rant over .......
They should went with an 4.7 screen to reduce the phone's size.
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A very BIG PHONE with a small specification. I'd rather it comes with a quard core processor .
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That's one sasquatch of a BlackBerry...so much for one-handed use, that thing is a pointless novelty.
Goodness that thing is huge.
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Does this mean that the phone will be more than six inches? If the phone requires a half inch + on both top and bottom for the swipe area, then this will be a taller phone for sure. Still no style and not sexy. I pray the specs are better!
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Ok BB, you're getting closer... now stretch my Q10 keyboard into the bottom 1/4 of that device and we're nearly there! Honestly.... I'd like a LITTLE bit more size, so that when you add the keyboard the end result is close to this size. #QWERTYPHABLET for me please!
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Awesome! Though it has some serious bezels going on there, making it look massive even by 5" phone standards.
Not for me, but I can tell by many of the comments here, this phone has a chance to turn some heads. Hopefully this will be a great choice for those who like massive phones?
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BBRY is following a trend here rather than setting one. I agree that it is pretty tough to do for them these days. So it is good that they will have Z (or A) with a larger screen and I am sure it will get its fans.
I am happy with the size of my Q10 and didn't regret changing from iOS to BB10.
However, I am more concerned about the OS than the devices. 10.2 need to come out soon to catch up with the other mobile OS' on the market - and go after the developers to stop porting Android and have them go native.
My TwoCentsWorth
Did anyone else notice how he didn't have to use the bottom bezel to unlock the screen?
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Amazing!!!
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that is nice ... loving the added real estate
Z10 + PlayBook = MiniPlayBook. I really don't know what I will do without my Playbook. I can't part away from this little gadget. I love my Playbook. For A10, I am preparing a space just for you. Just let me know when to bring you home.
If i wanted a 5in phone I would go android
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Would you now?
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Looks like I'll be converting to Apple...
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I remember when smaller phones use to be so cool back in the day! Now we're moving to much more bigger phones again. Z10 is the perfect size in my opinion. Love it! A10 better pack better specs than leaks are showing bc it might sink BlackBerry esp with bbm going cross platform.
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Since I have a Q10 and BB refuses to make me a tablet.... I think i'll get an A10 and use it as a tablet. hahaha
Ok that's nice, BlackBerry needs a phablet in the portfolio but they better have a equally spec'd version with a smaller screen. Don't forget that half (or more if I recall) of your customers are women who have smaller hands. Unless you're abandoning the whole one hand operation thing. The z10 is already too big for me to use one handed comfortably but it can be done, except typing. Any bigger is out of the question.
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For the person who was asking where this hotel is, looks like Grand Hotel in Vietnam.
http://www.grandsaigonhotel.com/
They do sell Aquafina in Vietnam ;)
should have been all glass in front with a smaller lower bezel .... 2 front faceing loud speakers
the grey part looks weird to me but seems like it will be a nice device for ppl wanting a larger screen not a slick as the slim bezeled s4 but still nice bb needs to go 1080p for screen res
Too big for me
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To be released for Texas only :-)
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Too big, too big. I ll pass out if it fall on me.
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When can I pre-order?
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Something doesn't look right about the guys hand. Seems a bit cgi
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Can't wait for the A10. Bring it on BlackBerry!
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I'll stick to my z10 i guess
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Extremely curious at how the notification/HUB gesture is going to work. Theres no way it can be the same as the Z10.
A cool idea to keep one-hand typing on the kickAzz10. For left-hand typing, make the keyboard two thirds of the bottom on the left. For right hand typing, make the keyboard two thirds of the bottom on the right.
This kickAzz10 is good for the poor eyesight senior citizens. I'm not one of them...not :)
If I can do one-hand typing, I definitely BUY one or two!!!
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Very cool! Looks sweet, but not for me. I am happy with the size of the Z10.
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I WANT THIS!!!
woot! woot!
Wow that's a huge phone
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I'll need a man purse to carry it lol.
It's sad how a Zopo phone will have better specs than the A10. And it's only $300
http://www.zopomobileshop.com/89-zopo-zp980-smartphone.html
Not trying to troll. Just pointing out BlackBerry isn't doing enough.
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Are you sure about that? Zopo Phone comes with 1GB of RAM, I am sure the A10 will have at the very least 2GB, though we are all hoping for 4GB.
http://www.zopomobileshop.com/89-zopo-zp980-smartphone.html
Sorry wrong link
349.99
2gb ram
32gb ROM
13mp Camera
1.5ghz Cortex A7 quad core.
Those specs right there are better than the rumored A10 specs lol BlackBerry is going to release an overpriced device with less power than ZOPO a crappy Chinese company.
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Dude.. are you kidding me?
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I'm sticking with the Q10. Battery better be at least as large as the Q10 if not bigger. I think the heavy battery gives a higher quality feel, like a nice watch. Would also like to see better specs. As to the screen resolution, who cares? Do people seriously look at that before they buy the phone?
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Will it fit in my pockets? If not I'll get bigger pants, definitely going to buy a 5 inch BlackBerry
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I typically wear suits and my Samsung S3, which was 4.85 inches, I believe, easily fit in a suit jacket pocket. It also fit in my pants pockets. I love my Z10, but I miss how great it was to browse the web and read documents on the big screen. I'll definitely buy an A10.
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Maybe this will cost 300$ more than the z10/q10 initial price.
Approx $900 price.... the price could be unbelievable... I'm holding tight onto my z10. :)
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Thanks for posting this! I'm new to CB, but definitely not new to BB as I've been with it for about 4 years: )
Anyway A10 looks okay, but honestly not really appealing to me. I just have a feeling that BB is kinda following others' footsteps and launching something not really for the typical BB users whom in my opinion are folks who care about mobility and communication more so than say entertainment experience. A10, with that 5 inch display simply is way to big to be put in my pocket, and more realistically, to be put on a conference table. For sure larger display has its own merit. It's more comfy and obviously more convenient to read pdf documents and ebooks on a large screen. However at least 5 inch doesn't really suit my normal daily pattern.
Prior to my current Q10 I had a Curve and a PlayBook which I brought to work every weekday. When I was on the move to a consultant meeting, or having a lunch, or simply going to grab a coffee, my Curve could keep up with me and handled all emails and chats, and a bit of Internet surfing, all occupied only one of my hands. Then when I could sit down and work and manage my calendar or do some desktop research, or whenever I need to read a large page document, I could pull out my PlayBook and enjoy the large 7 inch display. Apart from my daytime job, I'm also running a couple of charity organisations. And I'm just very confident to bring my PlayBook to a committee meeting or a presentation with its perfect size.
When Z10 launched I really have had a try on it, but simply found the handset's way to big, and I honestly Physical keyboard is just the thing I couldn't live without. So I waited patiently for Q10 (and of course I'm typing on mine right now:)) Nonetheless BB10 is a bit of shame, as we all know It doesn't support PlayBook anymore, at least not through the Bridge. My PlayBook still works pretty fine, as I can access my emails and calendar with 2.0's native client. It's just a bit of weird that it's no more communicating with my Q10.
To me I'm more wanting to see PlayBook's successor to come out than yet another 5 inch slate which I can't really use when I'm on the move, or run a proper presentation as it just isn't big enough. Afterall, 2-unit combination works much better for me than a single unit that tries to do everything.
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This looks like a larger version of the BlackBerry Z5. Here is a picture of the upcoming Z5.
http://198.27.74.141/~inferse/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Q5-Z5-combo3.jpg
Anyhow, that A10 is huge, very nice. This gives people options, because I know many that want LARGE PHONES. Variety is king.
That's fake there no z5
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That's defiantly an unofficial render.
Nevertheless, a very attractive one and ties in nicely with the Q5 design it is based on.
This is what I have been waiting for, it will be replacing my PlayBook and my old Torch OS6. Voilà, all in one device. I am lucky I didn't get the Z10, I knew something was coming better. BlackBerry is back in the game, just wait for the phase 3.
Kid's gonna get fired.
I love it and will buy it. Great job BlackBerry. I hope they release it on time and have it available for US and Canada the same time.
Please don't make the same mistake as Z10 launch.
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Will definitely buy that phone when it is released.
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I don't think the A10 has a similar design to the Z10. Watch carefully, and the bottom of the bezel is slightly different with the Z10. IMHO it would look like a series of 9860 aka Monza. Just need to wait for the announcement of the specification, if the A10 has a quad core in and 3 GB of RAM. Surely I will buy it.
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Well I guess we don't have to worry about you "quad core" "3 - 4 gig" people, ever, ever leaving BlackBerry for Apple . You ain't gonna get those specs there . A smoking dual with a separate GPU will be excellent specs. Get over the billion core and overblown ram ideas. You just don't get it . An optimized OS doesn't need quad. If you want less battery life and need some sort of bragging crap to make yourself feel good ,then BlackBerry and Apple apparently have no clue what they are doing and you are to be forever and mistakenly, disappointed. You probably have attitudes with a motorcycle that is slower by. 00001 seconds in a quarter mile : means it's a piece of s**t..........
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Dam you guys complain about the Z 10 size now you are still complaining.
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I like it and will buy
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Can you imagine that with an other box case haha hahaha. Not that I use other box for anything. But god, any case will make that thing look and feel colossal
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Oh! Now I get it! Otter box. Not other.......
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Sorry I wasn't paying attention to auto correct when I posted
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I really want this phone. Looks nicer than the z10
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