[UPDATE] *Heavy Breathing*

"404 - User No Longer Available" (toni-cipriani) 02/25/2017 at 08:49 • Filed to: Blackberry, QWERTY

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I still like the slider on the Priv though, but glad someone is building a keyboard still.

[UPDATE 2/25 8:40AM]

Seems like some info leaked from the official page when they were test-posting it.

http://forums.crackberry.com/blackberry-mercury-f445/keyone-product-page-live-1101145/

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Snapdragon 625

3GB RAM

32GB Storage

4.5" 1680x1080 443ppi

Touch-sensitive Smart Keyboard with Fingerprint Sensor

12MP rear camera

8MP front camera with flash

“Price Group” for a flagship (est. 600 EUR / 650 USD)

If that price is true, it’s DOA. But I guess it does support Band 13 LTE for Verizon even if it’s unlocked...

hike > 404 - User No Longer Available 02/23/2017 at 21:12

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I would strongly consider that phone if it is mostly stock android, priced right, and available on Verizon. The odds of all three are slim. But I would be amused telling people I have a Blackberry then whipping that out.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > 404 - User No Longer Available 02/23/2017 at 21:15

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I think I just found my next phone

404 - User No Longer Available > hike 02/23/2017 at 21:17

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Oh the Android is definitely near stock. You can get the launcher and try for yourself, just minor enhancements here and there, it was mostly to add the starburst notifications.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackberry.blackberrylauncher

Svend > 404 - User No Longer Available 02/23/2017 at 21:31

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I love my Blackberry especially with the keyboard. I thought I was due an upgrade sooner, but alas not. Just need to find a carrier or stockist as O2 probably won’t take it on as they are so geared up for Apple stuff.  

404 - User No Longer Available > Svend 02/23/2017 at 21:40

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Just buy unlocked direct from BlackBerry. I did and joined my device to the early update release “Beta” program.

The Compromiser > 404 - User No Longer Available 02/23/2017 at 22:08

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I started with a curve 8900 and switched to a torch, then a bold 9900 to a Z10. Have a Z30 now. I miss typing messages by feel under the table in a meeting. I want to jump to a priv or the newer ones. I don’t want a permanent keyboard on the face. I like my full screen frontage. Torch was my best choice layout wise.

Unfortunately, I think our next round of work phones will be idiotPhones. That phone looks tight. Love it.

404 - User No Longer Available > The Compromiser 02/23/2017 at 22:10

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Funny thing is, our company used to be a BB7 shop, rolled out a failed BB10 pilot, scrapped it and went with Good (now BlackBerry) Work on iPhone as the corporate phone, but they would heavily push you to BYOD with zero reimbursements.

Strangely enough, a few months ago they started issuing Classics.

The Compromiser > 404 - User No Longer Available 02/23/2017 at 22:21

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I don’t think they will ever hit the popularity they once had, but an android device with BB support will be my go to outside of work if I ever need a personal.

The World of Vee > 404 - User No Longer Available 02/24/2017 at 00:04

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I honestly can’t wait. I have a passport for work and I’ve already gotten ready to transfer over to this. iMessage is too good for personal life, but the blackberry don’t die.

The World of Vee > 404 - User No Longer Available 02/24/2017 at 00:05

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and the verizon radio was confirmed

Price is probably 400/500 bucks though

404 - User No Longer Available > The World of Vee 02/24/2017 at 07:40

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Where you see that? It’s not on the FCC yet.

And 399 USD / 499 CAD is reasonable, it replaces the Classic.

The World of Vee > 404 - User No Longer Available 02/24/2017 at 11:14

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https://www.bing.com/search?q=blackberry+mercury+verizon&PC=U316&FORM=CHROMN

so many sources are saying it

404 - User No Longer Available > The World of Vee 02/24/2017 at 11:23

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Unless I see an FCC document stating it has been tested for the CDMA EV-DO and/or LTE band 13, I don’t think it’s safe to say it’s confirmed.

404 - User No Longer Available > hike 02/25/2017 at 08:50

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Verizon seems possible even on the unlocked one. There are variants with LTE 13 support, so it’ll run on the LTE/XLTE network.

Someone screencapped the site: https://imgur.com/a/ihwGG

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > 404 - User No Longer Available 02/25/2017 at 11:23

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$650 for something with a snapdragon 625? What a ripoff.

404 - User No Longer Available > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 02/25/2017 at 20:02

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Actual price now set at $549. Still $150 too much IMO. $399-449 is much more reasonable if they want to get into the Android game.

This should have been par with the Z Play, which are both 625/3/32 with a distinctive hardware feature.