BlackBerry - KEYone 4G LTE with 32GB Memory Unlocked Cell Phone for Verizon - Silver

Can I just say, boy did I miss BlackBerry. BBM and the ease of email is second to none. Physical keyboard is a plus and having android makes apps accessible. This is coming from some that has used several iPhones for the past seven years!

First day out of the box, and all is well. Seamless sim card transition from my Verizon BlackBerry Classic - all managed on-line with Verizon, didn't even need to speak to a rep. Added my Office 365 account without difficulty and everything synching properly. Adding apps from Google Play a piece of cake. On the road now, left the city, and have Verizon service all the way. Keyboard is an easy transition from the Classic, capacitive screen is very responsive, no lag launching apps. So far, I'm thrilled!

I never do reviews, but I felt this might help others if they are looking for a great new smartphone at a respectable price. 6 months ago I decided to quit the apple iphone. Tired of the locked down system, poor battery performance, SMS texting issues and constant retyping of email and texts on the touch screen. Switched to the Blackberry Priv with Verizon last fall. Better battery performance, open Android OS, and faster typing on the keyboard. The phone met my expectations for the most part, however, I continue to desire faster processing and still greater battery performance. Ordered the new Blackberry Keyone (CDMA Verizon) unlocked version from BestBuy. Got it last night. I can say today, so far I am extremely pleased. Phone was working by just switching the sim cards. Blackberry content transfer moved my data efficiently. After a full work day of use, the battery performance is at 76% when my Priv would have been below 50%, and my iPhone would have been dead and recharging. I use some mobility apps for my work that drain the battery faster than most. The performance is what I expected. Ran tests on the same network against Samsung 8+ and the outcome was almost the same. Just slightly slower. Given the price difference of $250. I can live with a second or two difference. Office Apps seem to open the as fast on the Blackberry Keyone as they did on the Samsung S8+. All apps are working well with Android Nougat. The keyboard is great, the fingerprint sensor works well, decided to even try the Blackberry hub and so far I like it. At this point, I would recommend the upgrade. If you want a secure business phone with great battery and performance, that you can actually type on, you will appreciate the new Keyone. Another note to add is the fact the phone connected well with my GM car bluetooth as well as android auto. No issues. If something changes in the future I will update my review.

I would buy this again just to keep BBHub. All of my messages coalesce into one app, and I can even filter out my Gmail account to avoid the junk all day. Rock solid hardware. BlackBerry and Android together is a match made in productivity heaven.

I have been a bb user since the early 2000s and I must say they out did themselves this time. At first it took me a little to get use to the android system coming from BB10. But again I'm starting to get the hang of it now. The hub is very similar and the keyboard is dead on. Very easy to move from email to web and back. This is a tool to get WORK done and not play games on like some of those silly child phones out there now. Hey they put money sign on the keyboard for a reason :) :) . APLUS blackberry APLUS oh I forgot to mention I don't think this battery dies.

I have owned Blackberry phones since they were born. This one is a monster; it is super fast and very easy to operate. Ideal mobile phone for yourself and your employees. Love the keyboard, the convenience key on the side and the option of adding more than one Fingerprint and all a lot of other great features.

So far, so good. Came much quicker than the anticipated arrival, which I appreciate. The physical keyboard is done well and the battery lasts forever, which is great!

so far so good....love this phone and cant wait to dive deeper into it