Expect the unexpected. Designs are now boring, battery is getting worse and we hardly use phones for productivity. The tech is high, apps now Snapchat and time wasting are on the rise to utilise the processing power we have in our hands. I think this refreshes quite a few things. It looks very interesting IMO.
You're probably the only tech TH-camr that reviews tech so in-depth. That is superb and videos are easy to understand even when they are 30-40 minutes long)) peace!
That is because almost every major phone maker has gone thin crazy, large displays 5.5 to 5.7 on average (two years ago very few phones where 5.5 or up!) and glass backs (which look and feel great but is very easy to break)!!!
right now its only available onAmazon and Best Buy stores.. its currently sold out and will be back in stock hopefully, sometime in July>> I'm still waiting
Hi ...how are you liking your Keyone? Is it just like a Moto g5 (stock Android) with a keyboard? .. because it has the same specs as a midrange Stock Android phone ...
Finally, a Blackberry Keyone review that is more detailed. I respect and also love other reviews but they all mentioned the same thing . But this one, mentioned more on what I wanted to know more specially in the software side. What is only left which I wanted to know is if the font can be changed in this device without other 3rd party app to handle it? I've just subscribed and like the video DetroitBORG. Thank you for your review in this device.
Yes, it can be changed. All Android can. BTW, thats DetroitBORG for you, a step above the rest. He doesn't do the simple glancing over, rather a detailed, helpful review.
Robert Pascua do you know if a review that talks about the brightness. they all seem to skim over it. im worried the ceiling is super low for brightness
this is it for them. if this flops theyre done. It needs to sell. Notice how a lot of TH-camrs are talking about it. Cheap marketing. Good Luck to them
Well made for Blackberry to their spec like Google & Apple they do not make their own phones (These Days!), still looks tempting!!! I liked the slide out keyboard from the last phone that was the way to do it!!!
This is the form factor Blackberry should have always have stuck with not the slider designs, especially when they went Android. One of the most customizable phones out, could never go back to a Blackberry physical keyboard as I'm way to use to onscreen but the one thing I have always loved and missed was having the ALT key always available that still one thing onscreen keyboards always take longer with. Some great design details they have here tho especially the fingerprint location. Love this built like a tank/tool looking design as well, I almost want to pick one up just to collect and play around with as I was a huge Blackberry fan wow basically a decade ago now
Great review. Thank you DetroitBORG for taking a more journalistic style vs. straight opinions and dismissing a potentially great phone that fits some users very well. I'm subscribing :-) Really disappointing how other reviewers that usually do a good job have just passed it off. Why bother if you're not going to be fair and show people what the phone is all about? BRAVO.
@detroitborg you answered all my questions about keyone. That is why I like your videos. Can't wait to get my hands on it. I am definitely buying one. My daily driver is iPhone 7+ but I also like BB. Thanks for your review.
Detroitborg please make an Unboxing and Review video on the Surface Laptop. btw I'm not planning to buy one because i'm broke. I just love watching your videos.
I've had every BlackBerry that has came out, I love my BlackBerry Priv & looking forward to getting my hand on the Keyone. #TeamBlackBerry BlackBerry For Life
Superb video Mike! You are superb sir! Greatest TH-camr ever! Thanks for making such detailed stuff, instead of that 5 min bytes. Though you get paid the same. It shows the passion!
Thank You the In Depth Review. I would purchase this over the Priv any Day. I was watching the battery percentage while you were filming..battery life looks solid. this is important to me and the masses. Thanks Again for making the video.
Great phone. I moved back to blackberry from iPhone. I just received my key one and now going 3 days without having to charge. Even with the Android system this Blackberry still performs like a blackberry.
I got this phone on the day of release in the UK (5th May) and I love it, it's absolutely perfect for me. It has so many good features, but will be overlooked because it doesn't look like a mini flatscreen tv.
Finally a thorough review, very well done and informative. This new Keyone from Blackberry looks very different from the run of the mill devices being released from the competitors. Perhaps not a lot of smart phone users will see a use for the pkb however it looks unique enough and versatile for me to give it a try. A lot has been said (in forums and reviews) about the lack of screen size due to the pkb but in side by side tests when a vkb is activated there doesn't appear to be much difference between the two, besides I prefer to view Netflix on a 65" display. Nice looking product Blackberry/TCL and good review DetroitBorg!
I just love the way u deal with unboxing and reviewing!! Soo detailed...and excellent videography..btw the phone is super kool..i always wish for an android version passport and keyone is just like a sibling for BB..PP....loving it!! I will surely get a keyone sooner...
I have a soft spot for blackberry phones. My last one was the Z10 and I loved that, but I had to move on when the lack of decent apps wore me down. The fact that this is running android has me tempted to look into it, I really like the look of it.
I own the Keyone, and I love it. It's an amazing phone. The build quality and the fact that it has android with Blackberry security on it is the best phone on the market (for now). And it's kinda heavy.
I love your reviews Mr. Borg! And your house. And your front yard. Wow. Can the space bar act as the home button instead of pressing the on screen home button? Not one video I've seen has said that.
thickness is not the problem when u are getting freaking 2 days battery life . Super impressive
TechnoFreak yes I wish other phone manufacturers would worry less about making their phones paper thin and more about giving them better battery life.
Dude I can't get through the day without my phone dying.
Edit:like right now,30 min ago it was at 20% now it's at 9%
I never thought I would see a physical keyboard on the phone again.
and with usb-c
Hound Life Vlogs "The phone"?
Expect the unexpected. Designs are now boring, battery is getting worse and we hardly use phones for productivity. The tech is high, apps now Snapchat and time wasting are on the rise to utilise the processing power we have in our hands.
I think this refreshes quite a few things. It looks very interesting IMO.
Hound Life Vlogs hi
Phones without keyboards imo suck. Blackberry for life son.
You're probably the only tech TH-camr that reviews tech so in-depth. That is superb and videos are easy to understand even when they are 30-40 minutes long)) peace!
Having you on youtube is a blessing....Keep Comming the Good work... Appreciated as always :)
If you're buying a phone, this is the only channel to watch. Products get a very detailed run through! Great job as always!
I dunno why but I kinda really want this thing. Looks like a solid phone.
*skyartlerist* *D* this phone is amazing get it if you can
That is because almost every major phone maker has gone thin crazy, large displays 5.5 to 5.7 on average (two years ago very few phones where 5.5 or up!) and glass backs (which look and feel great but is very easy to break)!!!
it's a great phone what colors do they come in 🖐
yeah you don't know why you're gonna buy it and that's funny/scary. Humans
*skyartlerist* *D* same
you got a new sub, man. this was the best review I've seen yet for this phone, and thank you for not dismissing it like so many other reviewers!
I'm definitely going back to Blackberry!
iMz Blaze it's still out of stock! I'm waiting since May 30!
right now its only available onAmazon and Best Buy stores.. its currently sold out and will be back in stock hopefully, sometime in July>> I'm still waiting
Connie Fallacaro-Regeiro
It's like going back home ..... so nice 👼
Hi ...how are you liking your Keyone? Is it just like a Moto g5 (stock Android) with a keyboard? .. because it has the same specs as a midrange Stock Android phone ...
no lie, its actually a good looking phone...
Defiantly good looking phone
F off
He must be getting so good at playing asphalt lmaoo
I miss blackberry 😍
I love the Blackberry design with the classic keyboard. Great review!
This is a incredible BlackBerry device.
Drops the phone "oh no my floor!!!!!!"
😂😂😂😂😂
Jaja
Finally, a Blackberry Keyone review that is more detailed. I respect and also love other reviews but they all mentioned the same thing . But this one, mentioned more on what I wanted to know more specially in the software side. What is only left which I wanted to know is if the font can be changed in this device without other 3rd party app to handle it? I've just subscribed and like the video DetroitBORG. Thank you for your review in this device.
Yes, it can be changed. All Android can. BTW, thats DetroitBORG for you, a step above the rest. He doesn't do the simple glancing over, rather a detailed, helpful review.
Robert Pascua do you know if a review that talks about the brightness. they all seem to skim over it. im worried the ceiling is super low for brightness
Ditto, awesome and helpful review. Made it a favorite so I can come back after I get my KEYone.
BlackBerry KeyOne reviews are all over my feed and yours is the best! Keep up the nice job Sir! :)
Brand new blackberry in 2017 isn't something I thought I would hear lol
Ramon Garcia exactly XD
this is it for them. if this flops theyre done. It needs to sell. Notice how a lot of TH-camrs are talking about it. Cheap marketing. Good Luck to them
Well made for Blackberry to their spec like Google & Apple they do not make their own phones (These Days!), still looks tempting!!!
I liked the slide out keyboard from the last phone that was the way to do it!!!
Ramon Garcia that not true they just signed a new contract with TCL so you'll see more blackberry devices
the price is only 400$ flash sale HURRY UP www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_899799.html?wid=4&lkid=11833589
I want this phone SO BADLY, MY GOD. This was the best video on my dream phone I've seen yet! Thank you so much!
Blackberry phones look a lot better when they have modern Android instead of the stock OS.
This is the form factor Blackberry should have always have stuck with not the slider designs, especially when they went Android. One of the most customizable phones out, could never go back to a Blackberry physical keyboard as I'm way to use to onscreen but the one thing I have always loved and missed was having the ALT key always available that still one thing onscreen keyboards always take longer with. Some great design details they have here tho especially the fingerprint location. Love this built like a tank/tool looking design as well, I almost want to pick one up just to collect and play around with as I was a huge Blackberry fan wow basically a decade ago now
Great review. Thank you DetroitBORG for taking a more journalistic style vs. straight opinions and dismissing a potentially great phone that fits some users very well. I'm subscribing :-) Really disappointing how other reviewers that usually do a good job have just passed it off. Why bother if you're not going to be fair and show people what the phone is all about? BRAVO.
I've watched many KEYone review videos and they could learn a ton from you. By far the most informative. Thank you.
Actually thinking about switching to blackberry from iphone
@detroitborg you answered all my questions about keyone. That is why I like your videos. Can't wait to get my hands on it. I am definitely buying one. My daily driver is iPhone 7+ but I also like BB. Thanks for your review.
Very glad to hear that!
im really excited to get my hands on this phone. i hope this puts blackberry back on the map.
Been waiting along time to get this phone.... Can't wait!
Detroitborg please make an Unboxing and Review video on the Surface Laptop. btw I'm not planning to buy one because i'm broke. I just love watching your videos.
They are sending one over ahead of the official release so I will be sure to give it the in-depth treatment.
DetroitBORG YES!!!!!!!!
I m in love with this phone. cant resist to use it. thank u bro for excellent review
you must have a huge collection of sim ejection tools by now 😂
Roman Brouwer de Koning laughed for 1mnts and still...
yep, this is a phone worth saving up for
DetroitBORG.always delivers man.never disappoint on the reviews.
I've had every BlackBerry that has came out, I love my BlackBerry Priv & looking forward to getting my hand on the Keyone.
#TeamBlackBerry
BlackBerry For Life
Lavender Hill Smooth Jazz Penthouse Suite Music I had a priv, before getting my Keyone , both epic phones
I always enjoy your reviews. Great radio voice and video.
finally good to see you back reviewing the blackberry again!!
oh btw, one day i will be pinned DetroitBorg
FINALLY A BLACKBERRY REVIEW! THANK YOU
The best Blackberry Keyone review!
Time to get some more popcorn... lol
the price is only 400$ flash sale HURRY UP www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_899799.html?wid=4&lkid=11833589
love love love your reviews... love love love love THIS PHONE.
Great job man, a clean video review from a professional. Love it!!!!!
Love the review!! I want this phone!! Great as always Detroit!!
Superb video Mike! You are superb sir! Greatest TH-camr ever! Thanks for making such detailed stuff, instead of that 5 min bytes. Though you get paid the same. It shows the passion!
Thank You the In Depth Review. I would purchase this over the Priv any Day. I was watching the battery percentage while you were filming..battery life looks solid. this is important to me and the masses. Thanks Again for making the video.
Great phone. I moved back to blackberry from iPhone. I just received my key one and now going 3 days without having to charge. Even with the Android system this Blackberry still performs like a blackberry.
Another masterpiece Mike. Thanks for your time and hard work
Last time I was this early Blackberry was still relevant.
The video is awesome
Thanks for the great video! Can't wait to put my hands on keyone! And your video opened up a world to me!! Thank you again!!
I got this phone on the day of release in the UK (5th May) and I love it, it's absolutely perfect for me. It has so many good features, but will be overlooked because it doesn't look like a mini flatscreen tv.
trickypl4 at what price?
£499
trickypl4 it is £750 here in india 😞
Wow, that's a lot !!!
Thanks for the detailed review on the keyboard, I type a lot on my phone and your review makes me want to buy a keyone
by far the best review of blackberry keyone 👏 👏
Very good review, enjoyed every minute of it 👍🏻
Great productivity tool with the keyboard and shortcuts and long battery life. Nice job BB.
Great video. Discovered some really useful tips.
Finally a thorough review, very well done and informative. This new Keyone from Blackberry looks very different from the run of the mill devices being released from the competitors. Perhaps not a lot of smart phone users will see a use for the pkb however it looks unique enough and versatile for me to give it a try. A lot has been said (in forums and reviews) about the lack of screen size due to the pkb but in side by side tests when a vkb is activated there doesn't appear to be much difference between the two, besides I prefer to view Netflix on a 65" display. Nice looking product Blackberry/TCL and good review DetroitBorg!
As usual the review is awesome !!, as well as the phone !.
Most awesome youtuber ever seen!keep up the good work 👏👏👏
Blackberry always has solid hardware. The Playbook was a beast. Still the best sounding speakers on any tablet to this day.
Very good no bull review like it this is going be my next phone was going get the lg g6
An amazing review 🙌 thank you
super thorough review. thanks.
Great fucking review, love how you went in depth towards topics that matter
A perfect well-organised review. Thanks. 🦋
Nice review of an innovative phone. Oh, and I'm from Detroit! :-)
DAT battery life!
The ultimate tech reviewer.
My Favourite smartphone unboxing channel...I always liked the Elegant presentation...Thank you
I just love the way u deal with unboxing and reviewing!! Soo detailed...and excellent videography..btw the phone is super kool..i always wish for an android version passport and keyone is just like a sibling for BB..PP....loving it!! I will surely get a keyone sooner...
Nice review.....I want this thing now !
Brilliant review of a great phone. Informative and to the point
crispy as always...Nice work
great video as always
BlackBerry is the undertaker of mobiles
This...is actually pretty impressive. Had Blackberry released this last year, it would probably be their saviour.
I've watched a ton of other reviewers but I like yours the most. I just bought a 3t but this one sparked a regret in me. great video tho...👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
The Best Tech Reviewer No Comparison Loved the Phone Great Video 😍🤘
Great video ! Very detailed :)
Wow! 3,505mAh battery life! This's one of the best batteries in the smartphones market right now!
What a cool phone, nice job at the review!
Amazing video! Amazing camera!! Amazing youtuber!!!
Wait, I saw hebrew, Do you know hebrew? Because I do!
I have a soft spot for blackberry phones. My last one was the Z10 and I loved that, but I had to move on when the lack of decent apps wore me down. The fact that this is running android has me tempted to look into it, I really like the look of it.
Great in depth review..
I own the Keyone, and I love it. It's an amazing phone. The build quality and the fact that it has android with Blackberry security on it is the best phone on the market (for now). And it's kinda heavy.
I want a blackberry now
nice job man!! kepp it up!
The minute I saw ur notification in my phone, I knew I had to open it rn. If only it will come out in America soon 😭
This phone screams premium 😍
Man I thought u quit TH-cam this is the first video I've seen of yours in about 8months
When this fell on my floor. It didn't break. Lol this is so strong
Another perfect review Mike! I'm really interested in getting this as my second phone! Let me know if you sell this!
I hope he does more in depth videos(20-30min) on Google and Apple phones
Damnit another movie is produced! When will you review the LG G6?
aaron tan He made a video two months ago
Bartinater ! I mean unboxing and review
Thing thing looks solid enough to knock someone out with, unlike a glass phone like the S8.
that battery life!!!! sold!
physical Keyboard again Looks nice. Not for everyone but i love it
I like what they did with the priv where you could slide the screen up to reveal the keyboard rather than it taking up 1/3 of the phone.
security, quality and amazing functionality. luv it. I'm buying it.
I love your reviews Mr. Borg! And your house. And your front yard. Wow.
Can the space bar act as the home button instead of pressing the on screen home button? Not one video I've seen has said that.
+Wayne Williams Thank you, the space bar cannot be used as a home button. Although I think everybody instinctively tries to use it that way.
Nice video. I never used a BlackBerry but this phone seems good, I like it's unique design.
Great review!
High class review 👌