BB sets standards

This device is an innovation.

My User Profile

I had the iPhone 3GS, 5, HTC One X + and Galaxy Note II. Main use as a phone, for e-mail, SMS, calendar, notes, calculator, an alarm clock, occasional photos and music.

First on the criticisms:

- Initially had problems with the email synchronization (Gmail), these returned only 1 week. After refurbishment, this is resolved. All mail on the device.
- Battery level in percent (to be fixed with the next update)
- The camera shutter can not be mute.
- Supplied headset worse than the competition.
- Dial tones can not be muted in the normal mode. The beep annoys, in Silent mode I want the device but not always.
- My contacts, although I can sort by first or last name. However, they are displayed in the order of last name more advantages then. Sorting and display should meet here (as in Android or iOS). (Should probably be possible after the next update)
- In the browser window displayed phone numbers are not automatically recognized and provided with a link. When iPhone was the case, what the selection of a gegoogelten no. Or email has greatly simplified. At BB copy & paste is required, which also is not quite as simple as like Apple.
- Airplane mode can not be set on the Quick Access toolbar, but only via the settings menu (3 clicks instead of 1). Again, should remedy the next major update.

For me neutral:

- When switched off the alarm clock does not work (in previous BB or Samsung clamshell for 50 no problem).
- The arrangement of the volume keys on the "wrong" side of the device (compared to the iPhone) interfere after a short time no longer seems to be pure habit.
- The search engine in the browser can be right up to adjust (the settings had initially suspected the bottom next to the taskbar and not initially found.
- For some customers (after the first use by me) suspected Branding: Have with SIM cards of different operators and also tested without the SIM card: The device reads the card and only then shows the operator logo when starting and switching-off of , Without a map, it shows nothing, with card the first time you start either. Only after reading the map when you shut down and then himself at the start card is the logo. Ergo, the device has no branding.
- The long boot process (approx. 90 sec) can interfere when you turn off the device overnight or frequent battery changes.
- The camera delivers outdoors in the daytime very good photos, but is weaker in artificial light or darkness. Little advantage of iPhone, but here are already the Lumias - or even real digicams ;-) - be unbeatable. Snapshots succeed very well with the right attitude at BB, especially the time-shift mode is convenient (choose from several sequential shots the best, for example, have opened on the all people's eyes).
- The display I feel (even when compared to other smartphones like the new LG G2) as well, it is absolutely sharp, colorfast and bright enough What does not make sense to me is the lack of possibility to manually fix the brightness.. There can be only one Ca-value are determined in the brightness (probably a maximum value), the display is then adjusted based on ambient light (light with bright, dark in a dark environment). That so significant savings in energy consumption are connected, I doubt it.
- No braubares induction charger available would, poss. a comfortable win.
- The unit could be perceived by the ratio housing / screen size as suboptimal, it has a distinct border around the display (as opposed to grade II, IV and S LG G2).
- The battery may last longer and longer, but in my opinion comparable to the iPhone 5, I'll be well on the (working) day and create possibly two days at half screen brightness (perfectly adequate), no WiFi, no Bluetooth, no LTE, hourly Email sync. But against the battery of the Note 2 is irrelevant. The BB pulls a lot of power if you use intensive applications (such as a live stream on the browser sees about Flash or the navigation uses). Calls, however, is quite long possible, therefore wide enough for me. In addition, yes changeable ;-).
- Coupling with Bluetooth hands-free without problems (BMW), but it works well with the aforementioned Samsung clamshell for 50th

Very I welcome contrast:

- Fast, fluid gesture operation, facilitated by minimal familiarization time navigation (virtually everything can be done with just a swipe gesture)
- True multitasking with swipe gesture upwards: app will be stored on small homescreen and can be closed without problems by touch. With Android, a detour via Task Manager and possibly Killer App is required when the iPhone is double click the home button (to which it gave again?) Much more complicated.
- Apple apple earbuds work at BB with volume control and jumping at music playback (else I have experienced in any third-party device, as I very convenient find this on the telephone, I use the Apple earphones The supplied headset pleases me not at all (inconvenient contrast and poorer sound quality. as apple earbuds).
- The music player is very good (similar to iPhone).
- The virtual keyboard is outstanding, it can be set whether you want to word suggestions: either via the following letters or 3 frequently used words above the Tatstur. Add in a few days very fast and with virtually no typos. The word correction can be helpful, also the successful switching to special characters / digits.
- The reading mode in the browser makes reading longer texts enormously since it represents those without advertising and pictures, where you can choose the font size.
- The browser still dominates election also Flash, is very fast and stable.
- The camera button on the volume keys is very convenient.
- The File Manager is unique and only allows a correct handling and managing of data. These are actually stored in folders and are not allocated as the competition any apps.
- Top: Full remote access to all files on the computer on BB Link, also via the mobile network. Of course, vice versa, but the possibility of the road access to the computer is resolved outstanding (no cloud).
- Office documents can be edited by default.
- The calendar is superb: clear, to work very quickly, provides excellent overview: in the month view from top to bottom wipe opens the six-month view. Could not be better.
- In contrast to the iPhone are all popular file formats (video and audio, as long as no DRM) recognized and rendered.
- There is a release of the hardware button set, otherwise a pleasant swipe gesture from the bottom up.
- The feel is very good, the device is visually not as impressive as the devices of HTC, the iPhone or the display of the Samsung flagship, but touches his very pleasant. It does not feel to keep a raw egg in his hand. Unlike the battery covers from Samsung this one is stable and grippy.
- There are practical cases of BB with release or call answer feature on removal. Convenient for me: unit is on the sleeve and can be operated immediately after lifting, so I suppose even conversations.
- The (black) device shows no fingerprints, is very good and touching without slipping and stable. It is repeatedly dropped and come into contact with moisture (without the protective cover or film), neither display nor housing have suffered what certainly is also due to the slightly protruding edge around the display: You can the device easily with the screen side down on the table place.
- The device is light and flat and is not unpleasant ballast in your pocket.
- The reception and voice quality are outstanding, have no disconnections, in places such as the were problematic for iPhone 5. Have the well tested in practice: iPhone with the same network has in places no power at which I can surf through EDGE with the BB even.
- LED notification leads to unaufgeregterem user behavior: You do not have permanent access to the device, but it looks without touching a signal for message, call, appointment or reminder.
- The display is very good, the brightness setting works well, the colors appear natural. The resolution is for me from a certain extent no longer decisive (Note 2 I was already very good with 267 ppi).
- Very convenient is the function of the calculator where previous calculations can be viewed by pulling down the display. So the result of a previous calculation for a new calculation can be used, which is very comfortable.
- The usual application for each manufacturer on an ID is optional here: The device can be fully used without BB-ID (App Store, BB Messenger and a default app for finding your phone in case of loss are of course only with ID available ).
- A non-obvious user-trick: sound and volume down button and hold simultaneously created a screenshot.
- The unit is of all smartphones that I have used, the best phone (the score 2 was from the Reception and voice quality not far behind me but too big, the screen offered me no added value, movies I watch in the cinema; -).

Conclusion:

The device is the best smartphone that I've used so far. The operation is a delight because of the great swiping. The Hub, including access via the swipe gesture from the bottom up then to the left (no matter what menu or program you are currently) and the closing or drop active programs with the swipe gesture upwards are simply awesome. You can see the important things of everyday communication (messages and phone) Thanks great keyboard and outstanding reception characteristics do very well and does not tend to this unit to Daddelei. Fortunately, currently has a choice of many great devices; This sets in communication and operation but again standards.

Because of the joy of emailing and phone calls as well as the best smartphone calendar I've ever used, my buy recommendation for this device, especially considering the low price. The reluctance because of media reports about the problems of the manufacturing company, I can not understand, because such a device is not built for eternity and the already tested update received on the software version 10.2 of the trade press good reviews. In addition, it can certainly be used with a spare battery for a long time, my machine makes any case this impression.