Z10 = no alternative - a full and real competitor - UPDATE: 1/30/2014

Z10 = no alternative - a full and real competitor - UPDATE: 1/30/2014

BlackBerry Z10 Smartphone (4.2-inch display, touch screen, 8 megapixel camera, 16GB expandable memory, 4G LTE) (Electronics)

Customer Review

UPDATE: 1/30/2014
With the latest update to BlackBerry OS 10.2.1 it is now possible as well as to install all Android apps without problems on the BlackBerry, without getting into any "Datenkarallen" of Google.
Simply go to reputable sites, such chip.de go, because the existing APK files downloaded and easily installed in the port.
It is even simpler downloading the Amazon Appstore and in the search for the desired Apps.
Thus, for example, I have the following apps installed on my Z10, which also run without problems ...

- Shazam
- Groupon
- Vr.de (Volksbank)
- More-recharge
- Amazon.com
- Wordament (has been never planned for BlackBerry)
- Zedge
- Wetter.com (free - in the BlackBerry World chargeable)

And where they come from, as there are a lot more! ;-)

BlackBerry Z10:
- BlackBerry 10.2.1
- 1.5GHz dual core processor
- 2 GB RAM
- 16 GB of internal memory
- 4.2-inch display with HD resolution (1,280 x 720 pixels)
- 1,800 mAh battery
- 8 megapixel camera
- Dimensions: 130 x 65.6 x 9 mm; Weight: 137.5 g

Working speed & performance:
The dual-core Snapdragon processor with 1.5 GHz from the house Qualcomm is perhaps no longer the latest encouraging market, but in conjunction with the built-in 2 GB of RAM and BlackBerry 10.2 the Z10 runs incredibly smooth and supple. No hooker or stuttering when changing homescreens or opening apps.
When I got the Z10 months ago around 2, BlackBerry 10.1 was already installed. Although there was already a lot but here and there it became clear little stuttering.
These belong to the past with 10.2 and shows that BlackBerry is fully there and its operating system exerts great legs.
After a short settling time, the operator makes the swiping fun and is virtually self-explanatory.

Memory:
The Z10 has an internal memory of 16 GB. Minus the operating system remain around 11 GB which can be further expanded through micro-SD cards of up to 32GB.

Display:
By HD resolution, the 4.2 inch display of the best presents. It is sharp, has an excellent viewing angle and can be adjusted very bright.
Opposite the trendy 5-inch displays that the Z10 is pleasantly compact and sufficient for the general and daily tasks perfectly.

Battery:
The BlackBerry Z10 is one with its replaceable battery probably most interesting smartphones that currently there are encouraging market.
Like the keyboard writing style of the user learns and appropriate words vorblendet, learns the Z10 as the users deal with him and which systems it when needed and do not require shuts down systems and so saves energy.
In the first days I went with 40 to 50% residual battery into your evening.
But over time, the battery consumption has become less and less, so that I, at the same time and for the same use have between 75 and 80% remaining battery today.

Camera:
The images of the 8 megapixel camera are really good. Especially when you activate the HDR mode.
Whether in the light, at dusk or in low light, images are always sharp and must be faced not hide the competition.

Handling & Processing:
Although the BlackBerry has a Z10 4.2 inch display, the Samsung Galaxy S4, there is a greater than Stückl eg mini with 4.3 inches.
This is mainly due to wider margins around the display, which are, however, important for wiping gesture operation.
Nevertheless, it is very good and very comfortable to hold, which is further supported by the grip back and out of the hand slipping virtually prevented. In addition, the device to elicit no creaking and shows how good and solid, it is bought and installed.
Compared to the competition provides the speaker, who has found his place on the lower side, a very good and loud sound when needed.
In addition to this sound it shows the phone that the BlackBerry is designed for business people, not only play the mitm Z10, but also need to call or want. The caller is always clearly understood and just to get even with him.
One of the biggest criticisms that are always associated with the devices from BlackBerry, are the small applications (Apps).
Plus to install the new option also ANDROID apps are available in the BlackBerry World more excellent apps for Z10, which does not exist in the competition.

Conclusion:
The good size, excellent workmanship, the razor-sharp display and and and make the BlackBerry Z10 to a serious competitor for Android and iPhones, and not only to an alternative.
To the strong all-round package also comes the favorable price of approximately 280 EUR.

Therefore ... strong buy recommendation and two thumbs up! :-)

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