Blackberry Key2 Review! [After 3 Weeks]

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Here's my full review of the Blackberry Key2 after 3 weeks. I go over in detail some of the problems with the keyboard size and layout, something many of you may overlook, specifically this phone is NOT made for people with large hands and layout is NOT the easiest I have used on a smartphone w/ a physical keyboard. See full review here:
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@fitzworld18 6 лет назад

It's not all about speed with the keyboard, it's more about the accuracy.

@pauldiaz4769 6 лет назад

You're confusing your audience in regards of the QWERTY keyboard use. You DON'T need to hold de shift or the Alt key for capitalization or numbers. You can hit it and then hit the letter that you need capitalized, or the number. For periods you just quickly double tap the space bar. Please don't confuse your audience with problems you're having only because you haven't cared to learn how to use the keyboard the right way just yet. You also seem to ignore there's swipe up gestures on the physical keyboard to boost the typing speed by choosing from 3 predictions. That's when the physical keys beat the glass virtual keys in terms of speed. BlackBerry virtual keyboards have the same feature, but it doesn't feel the same. The physical keyboard itself boost your accuracy, the gestures boost your speed.

@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE 6 лет назад

Sorry but I made this review from point of view of how I use the keyboard and I hate using one tap for capitals, the point is that shift key is in hard to use position, I personally don't use long press caps or double tap for caps because it takes too long.

@pauldiaz4769 6 лет назад

Max Lee You can also hold any key for less than a second and it'll capitalize. I feel you didn't take the time to learn how to use the keyboard before posting this review.

@MrReaperAlpha 5 лет назад

@@pauldiaz4769 You are totally correct. He didn't take the time to figure out how to optimize his experience. You can hold or press the alt key twice and type numbers 3X faster then a POS OSK (Alt lock duh). You can select text 5x faster and get to mistakes 5x faster with shortcuts like double tapping the keyboard and holding the ctrl key. You can copy and paste using keyboard shortcuts. You can swipe back on the keyboard to quickly delete mis-typed words (he sat there hammering the backspace obviously not understanding that the keyboard is capacitive). He didnt even touch on the masterful switching of applications or the fact that anyone sending you emails will be utterly shocked and amazed at how quickly you respond. This man doesn't understand productivity or he would have learned these things within the fist week.

@IvanPrskalo 6 лет назад

You don't need to hold down shift or Alt keys to write numbers or caps.. It is enough to pres it once.. Double pres Alt and it is only numbers and signs. Double press shift and it locks caps. You know what is turned on because there is sign for it in notification area.

@7Write4This9Heart7 6 лет назад

Thank you! That's what I was thinking, too! I was like, "If you don't know how to use it, don't claim you do to review it, please." lol.

@ValenNitto 6 лет назад

I remember when texting and driving wasn't illegal, and I literally had my blackberry in one hand while I was driving and could count the buttons over so I wouldn't have to look at what button I was pressing.

@seanburnett3781 6 лет назад

Nice review, however, long press any letter for capital letters. Also, when comparing the physical keyboard to typing on a slab of glass, if you put the phones side by side you will see the key2 will give the user more screen, therefore taking up less space than the general slabs of glass. #blackberry #key2

@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE 6 лет назад

Intwisting, will check this.

@richardware9676 6 лет назад

Also Max Lee, a far better alternative for Capital letters: Just press shift once with you left finger and then press whichever key you want to become capital - you don´t have to hold Shift down ;) I also agree with sean burnett, that you do in effect have more screen real estate, especially with the navigation keys also being off screen. My main scenario is actually using two apps at the same time - with any other phone, if you were to type something in on one of the apps, the other app would be shifted upwards a lot. With the KeyOne (or 2) the apps stay almost the same, which is invaluable for me when comparing something or writing off something from the second app!

@kailzaker1103 5 лет назад

pls, kindly stop if u don't know how to review a blackberry phone...

@thao 6 лет назад

Unlike a lot of other RU-vidrs that do phone reviews, I don't get bored while watching your videos. *Thumbs UP!

@adamam.5795 5 лет назад

You said the same thing to floss, shame on you 😅

@Kofi_Mensahs_BurnerAccount 6 лет назад

Can't wait for mine to arrive, it's on order at the moment. It's been 8 years since my blackberry Pearl.

@FLyyyT_ 6 лет назад

I miss WebOS and my Palm Pre/Pixi. I still have them. They just aren't supported anymore. The keyboard on those were amazing.

@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE 6 лет назад

Yeah I agree, I wish Palm never sold their company be otherwise we'd have a Palm WebOS option, which was an excellent platform, maybe better than Android.

@FLyyyT_ 6 лет назад

Hey Max, I have small/medium hands. Good enough for using the Palm Pixi mentioned here. You think the Blackberry is good size for my hand? How about bootloader's and custom roms?

@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE 6 лет назад

It could be good, but I think palm pixi layout is much better. No root or custom ROMs for Blackberries.

@FLyyyT_ 6 лет назад

Max Lee yep, the bubble button/keys on Palms were just perfect. Ah...no root is the deal breaker already hahaha. Oh well. Thanks for the review

@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE 6 лет назад

SNEAKxxATTACK Thanks for watching and giving me feedback but I do really enjoy just talking about phones, gets me high on Android. I feel my thoughts will help us get the ultimate blackberry phone one day.

@noelmedina6925 6 лет назад

BlackBerry has made a phone pullout keyboard it’s called the Priv

@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE 6 лет назад

I know, maybe make a landscape one, Priv L would be a hit.

@rave4e 6 лет назад

Max Lee it won't be a hit. I had couple of sliders from blackberry. When the slider is closed the screen is very wobbly and feel very cheap. Also you finding your self use more the on screen keyboard then the physical one. And it will be always more shallow keys and not very comfortable to type on.

@ozzydo2314 6 лет назад

Double space for period. BlackBerry basically invented that feature and it's still there. I left the galaxy s6 for the key one. Now I'll be getting the key 2.

@wheelz23 5 лет назад

Hi, how goes it. I was a bb user for yrs. A few yrs I got a galaxy s6 as well. Had a bb torch that had a nice slide out kb. I'm not a huge gamer at all, just one pool game I play here and there. I love the battery life from what I've seen on this device as well. I've been thinking on making the switch to the keyone after 5 yrs on this s6. How's your experience. Would you happen to know if the keyone supports the app Periscope which is a live broadcast app owned by Twitter. Appreciate your time, ty.

@rt3156 6 лет назад

I never thought I would prefer touch screen typing over the physical keyboard but I do. I was a nutcase for the physical keyboard up and until blackberry started going off the grid.

@allanc750 6 лет назад

Blackberry already made a slide out keyboard. It's called the BlackBerry PRIV

@Neanderthal75 6 лет назад

slides out the wrong way. You clearly didn't listen.

@NokodaHere 6 лет назад

In high school, my blackberry was my binder. Having Word, Excell, power point in my hand was revolutionary. Being able to take notes and only glance at the screen once in a while was great. Email myself and printing it made school work so well organized and less cumbersome compared to my friends. Just like a PC keyboard, the muscle memory of having a blackberry is in its own league. Holding a conversation with someone while sending a properly written text is why I still use a blackberry today. As well as the Android support finally, security and the hot key function. Keep the physical keyboard BlackBerry Androids coming!

@bendiep 6 лет назад

To Max Lee There's 3 ways to capitalise on blackberries: 1. Shift + Letter 2. Shift -> Letter 3. Hold Letter And for your number issue: If you plan on typing multiple numbers in a row. You want to use the ALT LOCK by double pressing ALT. For single numbers, use Alt -> Number There is also SHIFT LOCK (double press SHIFT) There are loads more shortcuts as well. And that's the real reason why physical keyboards are faster than virtual keyboards.

@hadokenexe 6 лет назад

That transition at 1:16 is so jarring! People who think keyboarded phones are "outdated" just need to look at that one second to see how far we've come.

@blindkkj 6 лет назад

Can't agree more about epic 4g. Loved keyboard, size, and everything. Now I watch your youtube on priv. I like priv having full screen with slide up keyboard. But super slow. Sometimes, can't stand. That's why I'm considering key2. Better keyboard and faster process than priv sounds great with an exception of smaller screen. Basically, for me, priv vs key2 is screen vs speed. I think a modern version of epic 4g is a perfect solution like you said. Good review. Oh, and I'm Korean too. 키보드

@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE 6 лет назад

감사합니다! ㅋㅋㅋ

@ornoyes4843 6 лет назад

Max Lee 한국인이였나요?와 진짜 몰랐네요 영어 발음이 좋아가지고

@juniormarshallhastings723 5 лет назад

12:57 Blackberry portrait keyboard is design specifically for single hand typing... A landscape keyboard forces you to type with both hands.... The only problem I have with the keyboard is it does not have a row for numbers and they should have made it with two shift keys on both sides... I really love the Blackberry Key2 more than it’s predecessor the Blackberry Priv... The Key2 is like an Android version of the smaller BlackBerry Q10.

@karimwalji373 5 лет назад

To get caps you can long press on the letter, to get a period, double space, to get numbers only long press on ALT. Though, they should have added another ALT button on right side of keyboard. You can also get a virtual keyboard at the same time by pressing on SYM button. Been using KEY2 for 3 months, first week was tough, but, got quickly used to it.

@xburk550 6 лет назад

Not sure if you know this yet? When you want a capital letter, you only have to hit shift key followed by letter you want. No need to hold it down. Also, if you want all caps or all symbols, hold down shift key for two seconds to enter that mode.

@smooth37 6 лет назад

A nice and honest review. I'm picking up a KEY2 soon and I'm a long time BlackBerry owner that has the right size hands for this size phone. I don't play games on my phone so, 1080p and a 4.5" screen is enough. It has more RAM, improved battery life, a bigger keyboard, and better cameras. The only thing I'm curious about is if TCL and BlackBerry will keep updating the camera software. Thanks for the review.

@tosmoothjazzy8418 6 лет назад

Remember folks the anxiety eases tap " SYM " key and it pops the virtual keyboard which I use in conjunction with Qwerty . I have big hands just long hold the alt key release the alt key then tap your numbers or tap sym key and tap your numbers. Double tap the space bar gives you the period. Long Hold the up arrow key and release and you get Cap letters. BlackBerry OS has the HUB and privacy features

@erics5331 6 лет назад

The "numbers issue" could be resolved by double clicking the alt key, it will "alt lock" the phone and the alt symbol will appear underlined and then the numbers and symbols are active until alt is clicked again, as for capitol letters I tend to just hit shift with my left thumb and then move to whatever letter is needed, pressing shift once makes the next button pressed capitol, it doesn't need to be held, also double clicking shift makes it go "caps lock", the symbol up top will also change (arrow gets solid fill). I believe all Blackberry android phones with physical keyboards work this way, my Priv's keyboard also worked with this same way with double clicking to "lock" either alt or shift. Also its been mentioned below but double tap space for a period as well. EDIT: Also if you double tap the keyboard you get navigation buttons on screen, helpful in editing text

@vmbo 6 лет назад

He, another person who understands why landscape keyboards were awesome.

@pvanulden 6 лет назад

Max, you should enable word suggestions on the keyboard. It will learn based on what you type and allows you to swipe up on the keyboard on the left, middle or right to choose one of the three suggested words.

@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE 6 лет назад

Yeah I used it but not a huge fan of recommended words, I actually turn them all off as they slow me down. But very useful for slow typers.

@ewjomega2596 5 лет назад

I'm sorry max I normally like your videos but I got to give you a thumbs down for this one. You really misled your audience on this one. You complained about a keyboard that you did not bother to learn how to use.

@djoetma 6 лет назад

Interesting insights. You and Flossy actually were quite critical on the concept were others like Juan Bagnell were happy to adopt the phone as their daily driver. Both with good arguments, just a different take. In the old days, I was a Nokia E-series fan (seems to be a smaller group than I thought, since most are just talking about WinMo or BB), and I had a great experience typing on a qwerty keyboard. I used a E71 which was more narrow, but before that I had the E61, which was almost as wide as the Key2. I do remember finding the E71 the more comfortable phone. A big benefit is the use in different languages. I switch between Dutch and English all the time and often I forget to switch the language on my keyboard making my tekst a mess that I then have to delete. Yes, Switfkey's dual language option works pretty well, but I like to use Fleksy which is kinda like the BBOS10 keyboard, the best software keyboard I ever used (and BBOS10 is the best smartphone OS, not taken in account the apps). Also, I like to use proper punctuation, of which in Dutch the use is quite high. Our accountmanager is going to send me a Key2 to try out, so I'm curious if I'll like it. Btw, I always thought you were one of those big Korean dudes and estimated you around 1,85m, lol.

@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE 6 лет назад

It is a very good concept but they forgot to make two sizes, every flagship now offer two sizes even LG with regular G7 or larger V30. Blackberry makes Key2 Plus with more features and maybe ip68 rating and wireless charging, people will be switching to BB like before. That is why I was interested in the 2nd Key2 but keyboard is nearly same, and I think masses will agree with me, while crackberry fans will like anything BB puts out.

@djoetma 6 лет назад

Max Lee Yes, two sizes would help. Same with water and dustproofing. Not sure what it would do to the price though. I can imagine that it's way harder (thus more expensive) to make a keyboard phone comply to those IP norms. So it depends on the success of the BB Key series I guess. If it's successful, they might look towards an option to apply to an even wider group and up the quality.

@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE 6 лет назад

They can release phones every 6 months like LG, bigger version later slowly. Just make XL version of Key2 with a bigger traditional keyboard with numbers row and be done with it.

@mr.b4745 6 лет назад

instead of the shift key, you can just hold the letter and it will turn into a capital letter . also double space for the period

@kipa_chu 5 лет назад

Its not just about typing speed, its about aesthetics, the feel of typing, the "stand out" look of phone.

@mikeabrames5171 6 лет назад

You can hold down the letter for a half of a second and it will make the letter capitalized. Also hit the symbol key and all your punctuation marks will come up.

@turbomunch 6 лет назад

The two different sizes is a really good idea.

@akinoajith1606 6 лет назад

phone look gorgeous

@slam5 6 лет назад

Btw the way, you can get uppercase without the shift key. If you hold down the key you want to be in uc, just hold down it for 2 sec and it will be in uppercase.

@RingScoops 6 лет назад

I had a Blackberry Priv for 2 years, and traded it in last week for the Samsung Galaxy J7 and haven't looked back since. The Key2 did have my eye though, it looks like a cool phone.

@mariosdemigod 6 лет назад

When I type with one hand, I use swipe gestures. It's much quicker and the autocorrection helps too.

@jakeconcho4206 6 лет назад

I'm definitely agree with you about the keyboard layout. Why would Blackberry make the ALT key and NUMBER all on the same side. It's painful for me to reach the right thumb all over to the left side. It's really a far trip. This is my suggestion: ALT key and NUMBER key are on the opposite side; only 1 SHIFT key (wow this is an absolutely right decision from Blackberry because we use SHIFT so little, just need to hold the letter key then it turns capital) and 1 speed key (should be more in left side, familiar to ALT-TAB in computer), and maybe an ALT-TAB option like in the BBOS ALT-BACK... That's should be awesome!

@lltechview 6 лет назад

Pro Tip. Instead of hitting Shift key you can hold the key to make it go capital. (same as on BB10 devices) As for typing numbers. Double tap ALT for "ALT Lock". (notice the ALT logo in the statusbar) Again on BB10 the same. So BB Users coming from older Keyboard phones feel at home with it. (I have a classic here. The KeyOne keyboard is a bit unusual for a BB with its shiny keys and smaller keys so I hope the Key2 can be a successor for it) As for size. I would like a Passport successor with maybe a 5 Inch 1:1 screen maybe. "Working wide" is still something really really cool. Netflix and video stuff is only "if you really need to" on the keyboard blackberrys. I like that actually. But yeah a Priv 2 with higher specs the Key2 keyboard would be a nice compromise. Though that won't be cheap and I am not sure TCL/BB Mobile is capable of building that (at least they would need some help from BB Ltd. who actually designed the Priv) When it comes to landscape keyboards. Have you heard of the Gemini PDA? The only issue with that is that the display closes like a lid on the laptop. So you don't see the display when the device is closed. Though still a nice device even though the software needs some updates. But with Linux and SailfishOS being there as alternative this might develop into something really interesting for us hackers and tinkerers

@nmatavka 5 лет назад

It appears as though your ideal phone would be something like the Planet Computer Gemini. The vertical layout of phones like the Blackberry isn't so good for those of us with big hands

@donquixotedelamancha58 6 лет назад

You do a long press for a capital letter, and two spaces for a period

@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE 6 лет назад

Lol I knew that but tired of replying but thx for paying attention.

@jael2236 6 лет назад

size of the original bb passport was better

@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE 6 лет назад

Right blackberry needs to make keyboard bigger or make plus model.

@greenvortex7 6 лет назад

Yes still loving my BB Passport SE, however I did get an LG G5 as a secondary phone but my daily driver is still my Passport SE.

@cerealfamine1 6 лет назад

I have been waiting for a passport 2 since the priv that runs Android. Old school blackberry fan that is emerced in android since galaxy nexus. I have pre-ordered my key 2 and will give it a 2 year contract try.

@jael2236 6 лет назад

cerealfamine me too i prefer the size of passport and i was hoping they could increase the screen size to 5 inches if theyre going to release passport2

@x-rover2091 6 лет назад

I also used this HTC keyboard smart phone before. Glad to see that again today. Thank you for your great video！

@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE 6 лет назад

Kk glad u enjoyed the tech from the past. Me too!

@x-rover2091 6 лет назад

Hi Max, I am thinking of a new idea of making cellphone case with a Bluetooth mini keyboard. When the keyboard is not used, it is hiden inside the case. When the user want to use the keyboard, he can extract it from the case. And the case has to be slim enough similar to the normal cellphone case. How do you think this idea? Is it cool ?

@TheRealThaenatos 5 лет назад

I too had a Samsung epic 4g and miss it. I agree that the landscape slider is the best idea, but those of us that want physical keys back only have 1 choice.

@VersedNJ 6 лет назад

I carry two phones, usually one is an iPhone and the other something like a One Plus 6. First time I ran across your reviews, great job. I like watching reviews, even on phone's I have no intention of buying. Like the Key2. But to each their own. TCL makes some damned good TV's and I'm sure the Key2 is well made. Just too expensive and not for me.

@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE 6 лет назад

Oh cool thanks bro! Yeah I am rooting for blackberry but I think they can improve a whole lot more and make blackberry mainstream again one day

@cortezforever 5 лет назад

I think that landscape is the only way to go if they can make the form factor thinner and sleeker than the Priv. I predict Blackberry will do it by 2020/1.

@HISPEEDLEVEL 5 лет назад

Actually about keyboard width. IDK why Bb didn't make just Wide Passport model but with android on the board

@kamalsutra 6 лет назад

To get capital letters, you just have to press on the letter for a longer time, don't need to press Shift key. To get a period, just double tap the spacebar. To fill an email address, its even easier, just press the spacebar for @ and spacebar again for a period.

@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE 6 лет назад

Yes I know that but I think u guys missed the point, my point was being able to use multiple capital letters with shift key not actually hitting capital letters only. Thx for clarifying though.

@cwvc16 5 лет назад

man if that phone existed we would be way closer to pocket computers than ever.

@tigergallant 6 лет назад

You can also double tap the alt to lock it. This makes numbers easy.

@LukeCoughey 6 лет назад

I wouldn't by a landscape slider, but could see them introduce the gamers edition. I wish they'd make another portrait slider and like your suggestion for the plus size version. That said, BlackBerry is reinventing itself and needs to take it slow before they have dozens of models as they did in the past.

@TheKing-lo6mx 6 лет назад

You dont have to keep holding the shift and the ALT keys all You need is to tape twice on( ALT or shift key) or hold 1 seconde tose keys to get numbers and uppercase

@ALAPINO 6 лет назад

Pfft, I'm over keyboards from BB. I want the side click wheel back! LOL! But seriously, the big flaw for me is the keyspacing and layout is not great. My old curve had tiny keys but their spacing and layout made it so I could type quickly and one handed if need be. Shift was also in a decent location.

@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE 6 лет назад

Yeah I think keyboard layout is hurting more than anything. Takes me two seconds to type a capital letter, shift key should be higher like normal keyboard for fast use.

@ALAPINO 6 лет назад

Yeah. Like you, I want RIM to be good again but it seems slow going. Oh, well. Fun review, as always, Max!

@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE 6 лет назад

Yeah I think in a few years BB will become much better, I think they are still just trying to get back on top.

@djoetma 6 лет назад

Does BB (they changes the name from RIM years ago) even design the phones? Or did TCL just use the patent for those keys (BB keys are specially designed and different from keys on other phones)? Most of the TCL BB-phones were just ODM-devices. Some actually came out as other brands as well (Alcatel if I'm not mistaken). This, apart from the KeyOne is the first BB exclusive phone since the Priv I think.

@sigsaure1443 6 лет назад

Shift and ALT are latched keys. Tap it once, next key you press will have the modifier. No need to tap and hold those keys

@max03tube 6 лет назад

Thank you for your honest opinion. This video was useful for me as I got big hands with big fat fingers.

@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE 6 лет назад

I think it can still work for large hands especially if ur hand gets greasy, then u can use real keyboard without getting screen dirty. But it all depends on the person, some large friends i know are good at smaller screens but I simply like larger keyboard whether touchscreen or physical.

@max03tube 6 лет назад

True, I wish they made a Key2 XL version of this.

@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE 6 лет назад

Kevin Backalive exactly, if enough people demand it plus BB is missing out on the large phone/tablet hybrid market. Make landscape keyboard already, let's make BLACKBERRY GREAT AGAIN.

@catherine03021981 6 лет назад

My first smartphone was a Samsung Galaxy Stratosphere. It had a slide out keyboard and I loved it. To this day I can not type as fast as I could on that. I still have 2 of them but but they're not connected to either of the lines I use the most. I doubt I will ever get rid of them.

@conheo4 6 лет назад

The Capitalization issue, is not that bad of an issue. You can hold the letter down and it will auto capitalize. You can press the arrow up button once and it will capitalize that word for you.

@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE 6 лет назад

Yeah I feel that method is too slow for keyboard warriors. An efficient shift key is much faster imo.

@tralhasdojean 6 лет назад

Blackberry with landscape keyboard... What a wonderful idea! I had a BlackBerry Classic and I was very disappointed because I never could use the keyboard for gaming. Indeed I couldn't even map the keys inside games even using emulators. I had an old Nokia E6 and it was a great phone for emulation with the possibility to map the keys. Some people will disagree but I always prefer Nokia keyboard phones because they were pretty similar to desktop keyboards. Just my opinion...

@ZoeBios121 6 лет назад

Good point about it taking time for muscle memory to make the most of things. I never stopped using the physical keyboard and the blackberry keyboard layout stays partly the same for people like me that never gave up the muscle memory. I rooted my Sidekick 4G Froyo 2.2 phone for 5 years, past even T mobile data wasn't even supported and am using the Priv, bought soon as it was available. Key2 looks good to me, reading reviews eagerly.

@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE 6 лет назад

Key2 is good just it could be better that is all but i love Blackberry if u havent noticed.

@missakaiddamalgoda1879 6 лет назад

I use a Priv. You need not hold shift to capitalize. Press once and it is for a single letter or long press a letter for capital. Double press for CAPS LOCK ON. Also You need not hold alt to type number. Double tap alt and it locks. Also Double tap space for period. Problem solved. You seemed to not know how the keyboard use. I agree that touch screens need a wide keyboard. That is because you can't rest your finger on the screen. But in a physical keyboard it is much easier when keys are close but not too close to type. Because you need less time to drag your finger between letters. For example if i am resting my finger on D and want to type F i don't move onto F, instead I just press towards left. And my Priv keyboard supports swipe typing and I guess Key2 does too. BTW I have large fingers yet i have no problem typing in the physical. Note that this is my first device with a Physical keyboard and I absolutely love it.

@allanc750 6 лет назад

If you make this phone slightly wider then this phone would become the Passport SE 2

@richardfenske8376 6 лет назад

Been using the Priv for two years now, it's on its last toe, but after two years I can type 50+ wpm, with solid accuracy (I don't need to look at the screen at this point), and it's just so much more comfortable. Definitely can't stand my wife's iphone when I have to type on it. You can go quite fast typing after enough practice.

@TheChepiksacc 6 лет назад

I still have my Samsung Slyde... it's not even a smartphone for those of you who don't know. Out around the time of flip phones, t9, and the LG Rumor. I like to use it from time to time for the slide out keyboard. I'd pay decent money for a phone with a slide out keyboard. As long as they don't make it huge... currently using the Samsung A8 and I would not want anything bigger. This is pushing it.

@LumumbaKShakur 6 лет назад

There are a few features you missed, like type by swiping for one handed typing.

@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE 6 лет назад

I did because I don't use it personally but can be fast for many who do use it for sure.

@LumumbaKShakur 6 лет назад

My apologies. I must have fell asleep before you mentioned that :)

@NutHouseProductionz 6 лет назад

It was 2008 I was just about to buy the BB in middle school and then the iPhone 3 came out :( this will be my first BB.

@nicolasbeck8687 6 лет назад

I've been dreaming of a landscape keyboard for years !

@SylentONE 4 года назад

Not gonna happen

@ChadChristian 6 лет назад

Great video brother. Phone looks boss.

@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE 6 лет назад

CWC Technologies hey thanks Coach!

@bhoqeem1975 5 лет назад

I think it's a patent issue as to why BB wouldn't make their device a with a flip out landscape keyboard like that. Otherwise they would've made one even from the BB OS7 era. The priv is the only model they can make, in terms of hiding the keyboard away.

@falconknowledgey 5 лет назад

People forget that bb doesnt just offer tje pbysical keyboard, they also give you phone which is high on security that protects the users information. Just saying.

@mikisHaft 5 лет назад

Ou this would be great for typing some complex math formulas in Latex!

@Bajso84 6 лет назад

For me the PKB is less about speed and more about comfort. However, comfort is something you cant put a number on and thats why its a hard sell in the age of glass slab phones.

@umadkuzubad 6 лет назад

Thanks for this review. I am using the KeyOne and I love it.... $650 is super steep when I could get the S9 for the same price. (I this whole review without looking on my KeyOne with 20% smaller buttons) I think I will like this phone!

@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE 6 лет назад

Yeah much bigger than KeyOne. Should be a good upgrade.

@wessmith4328 6 лет назад

you dont have to hold down the shift nor the sym key to type caps or numbers.

@johnnyboydianno 6 лет назад

Have you tried just holding the button down for a few extra seconds usually it will give you the capital letter and at the top row holding the button down will give you the number cheers

@top6ear 6 лет назад

hold the key to turn it capitals , longer for all symbols connected with that particular number

@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE 6 лет назад

2 seconds later, "this is too slow!"

@7Write4This9Heart7 6 лет назад

I get what you're saying about the landscape keyboards (those are my FAVE, so I get you), BUT think about social media on a screen like that? There's nothing there. It would be awful. I think that's a big part of why BB didn't do that. lol.

@DebraDukes 6 лет назад

Max Omg Beautiful Blast from the past. Skinny Long fingers works, But absolutely agree with the caps and I want a little bigger because of the nails. I Loved the review and remember with the palm as well, but I think once you get used to it will get easier is what I remember, but agree if they could just do what you recommend. They could have a Nice Comeback. Blackberry Please listen. Max Loved the Review Deb.👌👍✌

@Skizzy034 6 лет назад

You can use the currency key as a right shift key..

@Starblood 6 лет назад

Just wondering if you made any headway on the magisk uninstalling itself while rooting the note 8 yet?

@marioajayashok 6 лет назад

Very nice review mate.It was just the kind of review I was waiting for. You covered everything I wanted to know and I’ll definitely buy this phone.

@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE 6 лет назад

Mario Rinaldi Ajay Ashok Thanks Mario! U da man.

@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE 6 лет назад

Mario Rinaldi Ajay Ashok not perfect but I still love the Key2! Good buy.

@marioajayashok 6 лет назад

Max Lee it’s the perfect phone for people who love the physical keyboard. I’ve been a black user for close to a decade. I used the blackberry torch for close to 6 years , I then owned a blackberry passport ,last year , I replaced my passport with the priv and now after your review,I’m convinced that the key2 is the one I’m looking for.

@biggpoppa6190 6 лет назад

Best typing hands down tho was on th bb Z10. Miss that one wish they remade that one bigger tho best one they made in my opinion

@alex4u2007 6 лет назад

Definitely need to add a new row for numbers and the shift key fro capitalize, plus, expand the landscape to a 5.0 and better resolution. And don't forget the S pen. Plus, blackberry speakers were always the best. Only problem, not waterproof. I miss the one you have and I still have the original stored away the 8830.

@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE 6 лет назад

Yeah just make a bigger version, Blackberry is limiting itself to only half the audience since smartphone sizes have gotten much bigger these days. Or just go all out and bring a big badass keyboard with all the bells and whistles.

@NYTOC 6 лет назад

Did you not have the BlackBerry PPSE? That phone was a beast mate. I've smaller hands but it was smooth.

@UKgamer47 6 лет назад

You know you don't have to hold shift or alt. Tap it for 1 use and double tap to toggle it on until tapping again to turn off.

@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE 6 лет назад

Yes but the position of shift key is still a problem, it is not natural and in hard to press position. I think they bring it up it will be perfect.

@Z28Z28SS 6 лет назад

Make that phone with slide out keyboard. He'll yeah

@t27661331 6 лет назад

Thank you Max for this awesome review of key2.

@t27661331 6 лет назад

btw, i am so interesting for QWERTY keypad phone back in time. Could you do more review of all the old phone with there advantage, it will be awesome.

@DownMemoryLaneParis 6 лет назад

I have big hand, and clearly the Keyone was amazing back to form for the Keyboard. I cannot go fast for virtual keyboard because i clearly remove all auto correct. The keyboard is bigger than the BB back in the days. Just like i had to force myself to use Virtual keyboards for so long, you need to get back to the Keyboard. The shift and alt keys always been there, and make a lot of sense. On Keyone there is 2 shift and i never use the right shift key.

@BlueStarsNY 6 лет назад

Love the video & disappointed BlackBerry didn't include their proprietary app for gallery/video player/voice recorder. The basics excluded. Any suggestions for alternatives? The Google apps are such a letdown. Let me know.

@AlexisDelatolas 6 лет назад

HTC Desire Z remake from Blackberry would be awesome!

@vkak1 6 лет назад

Samsung epic was the best phone I ever ever owned. Unfortunately, I dropped it in the sink and it stopped working. Honestly, 8 years later but if I still had that phone I would still be using it in 2018.

@n.b.p.davenport7066 Год назад

How come we turn the closed caption off I can't see the phone

@johnbright8357 2 года назад

I m searching blackberry key 2 in internet but it's not available

@cristianoashok8410 6 лет назад

hey bro seeing your video after a long year and it's good to see you again

@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE 6 лет назад

Same to you Christiano, gepaso amigo

@marks1865 6 лет назад

Thought I wanted a key two. But will stick with note 9. My note 4 is still pretty solid phone. Eats batteries for breakfast though. Hopefully Samsung has improved note 9 battery life. Note 4 is great having to option to replace battery. BB is about 10 years too late, although nice options.

@iwilrage 6 лет назад

S9 real estate with slide out keyboard would be awesome!

@pragashgnana4155 6 лет назад

I'm watching this review on my keyone black edition haha

@edschukar8030 5 лет назад

Typing a VKB is definitely faster, however you make A LOT more mistakes. So then is it really faster? (Typed gingerly on a Note 9)

@1mezion 6 лет назад

One of the reasons Blackberry finds itself almost Left Behind is because they neglected to focus on not only app developer's but Flagship devices with awesome cameras thinking that the business people would carry them into the future but there are millions of people out there who are actually interested in top tier phones, granted recently we've had some pretty impressive mid Rangers that pussy has some pretty impressive cameras Blackberry has never been known for good camera quality in their phones again focusing strictly on the businessman on the go. It's note mentioning that Nokia did do the landscape keyboards thing remember Nokia E7

@mikeriv60 5 лет назад

Blackberry needs to come out with a slider. So you have large screen and then a slide out full keyboard. These Key blackberry's seem very odd shape to narrow. The Passport was the best designed BB imo.

@malduin66 6 лет назад

I wish reviewers would test cell reception, a fundamental function of a phone after all, we don't all live in the middle of major cities and a weakness in Blackberry Keyone