BlackBerry Style first impressions
It has been a full week with the BlackBerry Style and the phone is really starting to grow on me. I previously had the Curve 8330 and for just a few weeks prior to the Style I had moved over to the EVO. Having the EVO too has given me a great perspective on the Style and why someone might chose it.
My top four Pros:
6.0 OS
Previous BB users will appreciate the familiarity of this OS. The overall functionality is improved over the previous version. I found the internet experience on the curve to be difficult and fortunately the new OS finally brings an easy web experience. Menus are easy to navigate and I love the simplicity.
Previous BB users will appreciate the familiarity of this OS. The overall functionality is improved over the previous version. I found the internet experience on the curve to be difficult and fortunately the new OS finally brings an easy web experience. Menus are easy to navigate and I love the simplicity.
Camera
I am huge camera lover and the 5.0 MP camera of the Style really delivers with flash, autofocus, geotagging, and wide variety of scene modes. A big win over the EVO here for me is the dedicated convenience key. This wonderful option allows the user to set a dedicated button on the side of the phone to launch the camera.
I am huge camera lover and the 5.0 MP camera of the Style really delivers with flash, autofocus, geotagging, and wide variety of scene modes. A big win over the EVO here for me is the dedicated convenience key. This wonderful option allows the user to set a dedicated button on the side of the phone to launch the camera.
Screen
Ok yes the screen is small compared to the EVO however it does have one tremendous advantage for people like me that spend a lot of time outside. It has great visibility in direct sunlight. With the EVO, I found myself seeking some shade or another dark cover anytime I was outside. Not a problem with this phone. I think this is pretty important for the active customer.
Ok yes the screen is small compared to the EVO however it does have one tremendous advantage for people like me that spend a lot of time outside. It has great visibility in direct sunlight. With the EVO, I found myself seeking some shade or another dark cover anytime I was outside. Not a problem with this phone. I think this is pretty important for the active customer.
The flip
I love the flip design and the overall form factor of this device. There was a time when the competition was to get phones smaller at it seems lately the phones are like carrying around my home TV. The flip design fits nicely in the palm of my hand, pocket, back of bike and anywhere. No worries about breaking the screen or sitting on it.
My top three NOs
My top three NOs
APPs
BlackBerry likes to say they go for quality over quantity when it comes to apps and as you know there are more than 7,000 available. Do we really need 10 fart apps? BlackBerry says no. At the same time, I would like to see more variety and more free options.
BlackBerry likes to say they go for quality over quantity when it comes to apps and as you know there are more than 7,000 available. Do we really need 10 fart apps? BlackBerry says no. At the same time, I would like to see more variety and more free options.
Camera
Just moments ago I was talking about how much I love the camera. One drawback is the placement of the lens. It is hard to launch without covering with a finger but I am sure I will get better.
Just moments ago I was talking about how much I love the camera. One drawback is the placement of the lens. It is hard to launch without covering with a finger but I am sure I will get better.
Keyboard
I think they did the best they could to cram a keyboard in but the buttons are just a little too close for me even thought I have tiny fingers. My guess is this may be an issue for someone with larger hands.
I think they did the best they could to cram a keyboard in but the buttons are just a little too close for me even thought I have tiny fingers. My guess is this may be an issue for someone with larger hands.
That is it for now and more to come.
Blackberry is the one platform I have never used. I know they make great products, however, none of their offerings really grab me.
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