Another great Michael Fisher review. My god he is such an amazing reviewer, what would Pocketnow be without him

@MichelZelff

8 жыл бұрын

+Androx5000 Really, I liked the review of Dom Espito even more..

@CHICOZTACOS

8 жыл бұрын

He's the best.

@karimsallo

8 жыл бұрын

They would be nothing. As a matter of fact, he's the only reason I'm subscriber. And I'm sure I'm not the only one.

@Androx5000

8 жыл бұрын

Karim Salloum same here

@kadeneharvey7292

8 жыл бұрын

+Karim Salloum I'm subscribed for both Fisher and Rivera.

To everyone asking about the game titles: as always, they're right on the screen! :) Check the upper-left corner whenever we're showing gameplay footage. "Asphalt 8" and "Galaxy on Fire 2 HD" were the games featured in this review. ^M

@knarfzednem

8 жыл бұрын

Duh! Thanks...Totally missed that.

@cheeseburgermacpac607

8 жыл бұрын

Sadly way too little, way too late for Blackberry... Right? Thanks for the review. Your reviews are among the best to watch on KZread.

@medilyesoudhini7411

8 жыл бұрын

Damn this review is wonderful..absolutely perfect script and well organized ideas with thorough analysis 👍👍👍 you're the right guy for this job Michael

@medilyesoudhini7411

8 жыл бұрын

Damn this review is wonderful..absolutely perfect script and well organized ideas with thorough analysis 👍👍👍 you're the right guy for this job Michael

@robertclarkguitar

8 жыл бұрын

M....You got this brother. Still the best reviewer on youtube. No doubt. I can't believe I'm saying this but, I would buy this if it weren't an 808 device. Sadly that means more issues,than not.

I don't care what anyone says I want this phone!

@Smith16t

8 жыл бұрын

I second that notion

@sorgster

8 жыл бұрын

+Mr. Venom me too!

@sorgster

8 жыл бұрын

Good price now! Check!

So glad blackberry decided to release an android device. Though I doubt it's the device that'll put them back amongst the smartphone top dogs it certainly looks like a major step forward for them.

@Pocketnow

8 жыл бұрын

+Govind Somadas Well said. It's absolutely a big step. ^M

@Ausholliday15

8 жыл бұрын

+Pocketnow I agree, the functionality concept is praticaly brilliant

@deadlydevansh

8 жыл бұрын

They actually should have done what Google did this year. Release 2 phones with different price points because as much as I like BBs; this is way too expensive.

@LilKray4556

8 жыл бұрын

+Andre Wolff Doubt it because this actually has an audience and appeal. I work at AT&T and we have sold quite a few of these. This phone is really good!

@xandrex

8 жыл бұрын

+Andre Wolff the Amazon Firephone was sold as a physical portal to the Amazon store. Apart from scanning something and being able to buy it from the Amazon store, it had no real reason to exist. The BlackBerry Priv has concrete differentiators that (some) people can relate to: more privacy on Android, more security on Android, and a physical keyboard.

@Pocketnow I want Michael Fisher to review all Flagship phones. In Michael Fisher we trust! 💟

MICHAEL FISCHER BEST PHONE REVIEWER OF ALL THE INTERNET

@Dr.Sortospino

8 жыл бұрын

+Julian Mauro in english yeah =P other languages i dunno =P there some italians that are very good too

@TRams0207

8 жыл бұрын

After MKBHD!

@faysalsamhan7771

8 жыл бұрын

+iAm Tumelo Damn right

@peaceandllov

8 жыл бұрын

Sycophant.

@samlung2724

7 жыл бұрын

Noah from phonedog is the greatest reviewer of all time!!!!

Hey PocketNow congrats on your 5000 videos. I'm a big fan here from Finland. I always rely on your review videos before making any purchase for mobile phones and other accessories. I think pocket now is one of the most if not the most reliable and honest reviewers on the Internet. keep up the good work and congrats on your success!!! lots of love from Finland.

really glad you waited more than a week for a proper review and not just in the first 2 days.

Clicked on the video and I was pleased to see it was Michael Fischer's review :D

@ARMohamed

8 жыл бұрын

Fisher*

I do have high hopes for Priv. There is a lot of room for improvement and most of the issues can be fixed with software updates.

I'm still using my 4 year old Priv in 2020 because of its form factor with the slide-out keyboard and large screen. I am on my third battery and have had the screen replaced after a 6 ft. drop. Every reviewer gripes about the camera, but I think it takes amazing shots. It didn't take me long to become fast with the keyboard, and the slide out feature is great for typing emails and documents with a full screen when I'm not in the office. In fact, as a solo attorney, I do about half of my work on this phone despite often having a desktop computer in front of me. This phone does drain the battery very fast, and the processor can often be used to cook eggs. But overall I have been happy with it. People always stop me to ask about it when I'm out in public, and are shocked that anyone still has a Blackberry in 2020. It's unfortunate that there won't be any new Blackberry phones in the foreseeable future, so I may break down later this year and get the Key2 despite it having a smaller screen.

I have been whatching for 3 years now and Im proud.You keep getting better.And...I want blackberry priv :D

Wow, really hope to see them making a comeback in this crowded market. I might be picking one up, haven't decided yet.

@bmaw604

8 жыл бұрын

do it. their sick

@coolgamemaster812

8 жыл бұрын

+Steeve McCloud I bought it yesterday and it one of the best mobile I've ever held.

@benrafter9172

8 жыл бұрын

+Steve Fernandes I have one to and its awesome

+Pocketnow..., I don't know if you used BB10. Blackberry Hub is lighting quick on BB10,

@Pocketnow

8 жыл бұрын

+sumanth vemuri We've used BB10 since it was announced, yes - and since day one we've found the Hub quite sluggish no matter what hardware we used. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hYWc2MVtftvVj7g.html ^M

@bouraan

8 жыл бұрын

+Pocketnow , Would you really use sluggish.. :(.

@bouraan

8 жыл бұрын

+Pocketnow ,Nonetheless your review on the priv is one of the best ones out there ! thanks.

@Pocketnow

8 жыл бұрын

+sumanth vemuri Thanks for watching! ^M

@simonricard4403

8 жыл бұрын

+Pocketnow It was actually pretty sluggish on pretty much all BB10 devices save for the Passport

Stopping by to say praise about how good this review was. Short enough, while also being extremely complete and full of details that most reviewers would simply skip.

This was one of the best reviews i have heard in a while :) .

it has now been updated since this review ! I own a blackberry priv and most of the software negatives mentioned are no more

@siamabdullah725

7 жыл бұрын

Shub91 does it still gets hot like a fireplace while normal or heavy usage?

@SuperArcher03

6 жыл бұрын

how is your blackberry priv now in 2018?

@kaimartens1771

5 жыл бұрын

I guess this phone still garrantee privacy better than most android phones of 2018.

Good phone but not perfect maybe when its updated or the 2nd edition for me

@Dr.Sortospino

8 жыл бұрын

+Honda lover we should send an email to blackberry to say..keep going will buy the 2nd version. this is so preemie still..

@lucien1345

8 жыл бұрын

+Honda lover fingerprint sensor is needed...

@OliverQueenMC

8 жыл бұрын

+Emanuele Sortino Do it!

@oemasian9617

8 жыл бұрын

Lucien Lee it depends i would like fingerprint but i can live with out it doesn't bother me to much

@TommyCrosby

8 жыл бұрын

+Honda lover sadly, I think this phone is a make or break test for Blackberry, so, let's hope not everyone interested into a BB Android phone will think the same as you.

Been using the Priv here in the UK for a little under a week now. Using on O2 but it is available on other networks. Also, I've noticed that phones seem a lot more expensive in the US. The Priv is a great phone; used and owned all the big named phones and I am enjoying this phone more than those. I think the build is good, the physical keyboard is fantastic (once you get used to it) it really is great seeing the full screen while typing. Yep, software is a bit confusing here and there, some things are duplicated, for example Gmail, you're going to want to cancel Gmail alerts as the Hub will keep you right. Also, every time you take a picture it asks you if you want to save to the SD card, every time. As mentioned, with a couple of software updates and tweaks the phone could be fantastic. Blackberry have been releasing the occasional update so hopefully they'll be able to address some of the issues.

Michael, your reviews are just awesome! I love your work. Cheers. Karim

Beautiful hardware, poor software execution

@danielm5633

8 жыл бұрын

just like the original LG G flex

@IAmAPhan

8 жыл бұрын

This is true. However, the flex in the rear cover is disappointing.

@danielm5633

8 жыл бұрын

The second g flex is pretty good other than the heat issues

@TheZaman_

8 жыл бұрын

+w99mmt good hardware held back by android.

@tetaykanatach7073

8 жыл бұрын

+w99mmt Isn't that the unique selling point of BB?

Great review Michael! If you could do a "revisited" review after the new year (or after the Marshmallow update) that would be much appreciated. I really want to give Blackberry another shot but these inconsistencies are going to be hard to look past come upgrade time. Cheers!

@Pocketnow

8 жыл бұрын

+Keith Rice Thanks! We'll definitely schedule an After The Buzz for this one, yes. ^M

@keithrice6631

8 жыл бұрын

+Pocketnow Fantastic! Thanks!

@awaisahmed9418

8 жыл бұрын

+Pocketnow after the buzz would be perfect 👌👌👌

Now this is HOW you create an Unbiased Reviews, most tech channels either sounds like unintentional paid ads when they like the product or paid negative marketing when they dont like the product

What a great reviewer you are....surely one of the best on youtube! Can u also do a hands-on and full review of the new Lumia 950 and 950XL?!

Some of you think Michael went too easy on the Priv, while others seem to think he came down too hard on it. Check out the full review to see how he really feels (and to see more of him talking in the third person): pocketnow.com/2015/11/18/blackberry-priv-review ^M

@stevestojan

8 жыл бұрын

Unless the Priv got an 11 out of 10 rating here, and on all other tech sites, I don't see this saving BB. "Annoyances" shouldn't happen on a company-saving flagship.

@kumkumsharma9677

8 жыл бұрын

+stevestojan ffffffF&*.^:/""0)szzzzz28l

@Okgosana

7 жыл бұрын

Pocketnow yes he did

The hardware is gorgeous maybe the next android blackberry once they fix the software.

@JoseCazaresGunnarOptik

8 жыл бұрын

A blackberry nexus would be AMAZING

@JaanZase

8 жыл бұрын

+Jose Cazares (GunnarOptik) Well...I'm just curious what can they make with a BB nexus.

@deadlydevansh

8 жыл бұрын

+Andrei Sena Let's hope curiosity gets the best of google

@ariza034

8 жыл бұрын

If you read his comment he used a pre release software, he received an update and it fixed the little software glitches

@WeTubule

8 жыл бұрын

+ariza034 Fixed some, but not all. His conclusion was that it NEEDS more.

Michael is the Robert Downey Jr of Phone reviews. Love your videos, man. Keep em coming

The most useful review I have seen about the BB Priv.. and I have seen a lot! Thanks

after the buzz is needed for this . want to see how it aged.

@basedsocialist5057

7 жыл бұрын

waseem bux Check Mr mobiles Review Re do

I would have been sold on this phone if it had a fingerprint scanner and 5mp front facing camera.

@SouthBayLA1310

8 жыл бұрын

Those are minor things that are missing

@SouthBayLA1310

8 жыл бұрын

+Keenan Spencer You my nigga, are a Samsung fanboy

@The-Heart-Will-Testify

8 жыл бұрын

+xFreshKicks08 s6 edge is one slippery phone lool it looks like its fake...why the build is so cheap u can tell they wanted to save money on hardware lol....the curved screen on the s6 is only for show lol...battery is bad ...lol@at keen saying bad battery lol I didn't charge it for a whole day...ive owned the s6 and the battery was bad

@xandrex

8 жыл бұрын

+Keenan Spencer well the S6 has a fantastic build quality. But not the S6Edge. The phone's back is an aggression to the palm of a human hand, however big it is, and the overall quality of the S6Edge is inferior to most Huawei smartphones. Besides, every reviewer has stated that the curves on the Priv screen are better used than the curves on a S6Edge screen. Most people who understand what security is stay away from fingerprint scanners on smartphones. Regarding the 2MPix selfie camera, yes it is anemic, and yes it can be a showstopper for some people. I'm not part of those people.

I hut Like for that scrolling on the physical keyboard! Nice review!

Wow... now that is one of the best reviews I've seen of the Priv. Thanks for viewing it is real life situations and not look for bad but more objectively.

Looks like a fancier torch.

@xandrex

8 жыл бұрын

+The only easy Day was yesterday ... with apps!

The real question is why does he look like Tony Stark?

God your reviews of the smartphones are the best on KZread!Keep up the good work Michael

Great review Michael! Love your work.

this is me typing on my priv. Very good phone.

Marshmallow just hit Priv yesterday, can't wait until July when I'll buy myself a Priv for my bday. Would love to see the face of my iPhone fanboy coworkers when they'll see 1. a Blackberry, 2. a great looking Android phone and 3. a slider.

@jesbinj

8 жыл бұрын

+Ultrakillerism Did that fix most of the software issues? Also, is there a price drop coming anytime soon? I just LOVE the hardware aspect so much.

@HiddenGamer117

8 жыл бұрын

+Jyu Viole Grace 299 rn :D

@jesbinj

8 жыл бұрын

SlicesofBread ebay or?

@HiddenGamer117

8 жыл бұрын

+Jyu Viole Grace eBay

@pocketnow, now I need your LG v10 review so I can make a final decision on which phone to get. I truly rely on your reviews to help me make a sound decision with my two year commitment of my next phone.

Woohoo!! FInally, been waiting for this video. :D

@Michael I am a blackberry fan and for some reason I liked the genuine critics you made. I am using blackberry 10 since it's launch and feels extremely fluid for my usage over and over the updates. Switching to android creeps out at time, because when I used it, it just doesn't do my things as easy as BB 10 dose. What is your choice between BB Passport Vs BB Priv, considering I don't care about google services. Is BB priv more productive than BB Passport??

@Pocketnow

8 жыл бұрын

+Amey Phatale If you don't need Google services and BB10 suits you fine, then there's no reason to switch. In some ways BlackBerry's own software is more consistent and fluid than its Android launcher. We can't speak to BB's long-term plans regarding BB10 though. ^M

@bradleyschey

8 жыл бұрын

I have both the Passport and the Priv. The Passport is by far the better device for communications and productivity. If you can afford it and your use to having two devices, the Priv is a good secondary device, which is how I use mine. Better than the other Android devices I've tested, and prefer it over the iPhone 6S Plus.

I call it the Blackberry S6 Edge

@LunaHiddenStars

8 жыл бұрын

lol 😂

@osoifamf

8 жыл бұрын

lol

Best review on the Priv I've seen. Great stuff Fisher.

Great review as always, Michael!

I'll keep my Note 5, best android phone of 2015

@7oelK

8 жыл бұрын

That's the Nexus 6p

@jevonbutler9867

8 жыл бұрын

Not gonna lie that nexus 6p is a beast too. But I love my SPEN. If I could use two phones tho, it would be the note 5 and nexus 6p

@theitechlab

8 жыл бұрын

+Joel Koh Nexus or nothing! :D

@Danielnotelloc

8 жыл бұрын

lg v10 ftw!

@The-Heart-Will-Testify

8 жыл бұрын

+Jevon Butler lol i compared it at ATT store and the samsung phones look and feel so fake compare to the priv ...no lie...the s6 edge was embarrassing to hold......that priv is one beautiful phone ...looks so authentic

8:15 Lost Reference XD

@Abebil3

8 жыл бұрын

+PravSrpski So Michael is the Black Smoke!? No Way!

@PravSrpski

8 жыл бұрын

Abebil3 I know right! Didn't know they had service on the island

@Abebil3

8 жыл бұрын

PravSrpski They obviously had Google Fi. OMG I just noticed the timestamp of 8:15 refers to the numbers! As in 4,8,15,16,23,42! Mindblow within a Mindblow!@_@

@PravSrpski

8 жыл бұрын

Abebil3 NO WAY!

Last BB Phone I owned was the Torch and I absolutely loved it. Glad to to see that design back in a more modern style

When I heard that blackberry was coming out with another phone... Got my hopes up so high and after the review started coming and whenever I saw these negative comments a tear would fall from my eye and after watching Michael's review I am the happiest person on earth... Love your reviews brother. Just love the priv and how it looks... Would love to get one. Thanks Michael best review ever!!!

I'm typing this msg from my physical keyboard #priv 🙂🙌

@amayadotcom

6 жыл бұрын

Cas per how is it holding up now in 2018? Lol. I'm actually looking into purchasing one now.

Lmao, selling point is security privacy, doesn't even have a fingerprint sensor. Smh.

@theb.a.r.strategy7254

8 жыл бұрын

My thoughts as well

@Hunter818

8 жыл бұрын

fingerprint scanners aren't that secure

@arthurk5808

8 жыл бұрын

I see it like this...if someone gets access to where my fingerprint is stored I can't get a new one ...with passwords I can just change them whenever I want

@andyH_England

8 жыл бұрын

+Arthur K you have obviously never used a fingerprint reader, once you do you will never go back to PIN security. The tech is there so not having it is a major fail for a smart phone OEM. When you take the price into account it is even less forgivable. Why isn't it launched with Marshmallow. For a business phone why is the front camera so poor? Why on benchmarks is it performing worse than phones half the price? Lots of good stuff but they have not done the really important stuff well for the price. Hopefully software tweaks can improve things but I suspect mark 2 will be the one to go for, assuming BB is still making phones.

@arthurk5808

8 жыл бұрын

+amfrepo it might be convinient but that doesnt defeat my earlier comment

I've really come to love your reviews.

Great review..Are they any plans for more updated Blackberry Priv reviews?

I don't care about camera's, why would I want to take pictures of my ugly friends and family?

@Heathcliff_hensel

8 жыл бұрын

yeah i would have to move to another city for sure.

@chefcinnabutter

8 жыл бұрын

+friendofCHAKA you live in Utah don't you

@Heathcliff_hensel

8 жыл бұрын

worse, Milwaukee!

Was waiting for this review like crazy excellent work Michael I love you're reviews. and yhh I'm going to wait a little longer for the price to go down and when marshmallow is available on the device.

Damn good video....thanks Michael,...you mentioned just the exact experience that we need to know about this phone rather than others who just regurgitate the specs sheet.....keep up the good job......

Great review (as always Michael)

First reaction: LOVE IT! However, my biggest physical concern would be that sliding mechanism wearing out quickly, giving you use it constantly sliding in and out

Idk why but that skin is so simple yet so beautiful. I love it how they changed alot of the icons but kept them very material design like, and didn't take them to far from the original icons. The charging bar that wraps around the screen is a nice touch as well. If you couldn't tell I'm the kind of android user that looks at the design of the os and how it looks and feels when I'm using it instead of only settling for the best of the best phone. Give me a phone with a good app store, nice screen, decent specs, decent battery, good looking icons and lots of cool animations hidden around and you have me sold.

I think this is the best review for rhe BB Priv. Thank you!

Where was the footage shot for this review? I'm road tripping across America next year and the town in this video was beautiful. Would like to see it in person.

I have had mine for 5 days. I haven't experienced any lag at all and that's amazing considering its android. I feel blackberry have done a wonderful job. my battery seems pretty good. camera I'm still trying to get a nice day to try it. will I keep it. yes it's for better android experience than anything else. it just needs a few updates to smooth things out.

I like how it goes back to its roots while getting hip with Android

Great work! Great Review! Wich icon pack did you used in the video?

the keyboard scrolling is so cool!!!

Anyone who was excited about the swiping up for widgets feature in the Blackberry launcher, this feature also exists in Action Launcher 3

the three dots is like action launcher option to swipe up to reveal widget

I originally wanted to hate this video due to the title, but Micheal did an amazing job. Many videos of the Priv which I've seen have been a tad bias and pretty harsh at times. You told what you liked, and then what the Priv didn't do well... with examples. I have a BB10 Passport which I adore, and was totally opposed to the Blackberry Android amalgamation, then started playing with the Priv one day. Now I would consider even buying this phone. But maybe I'll wait, as there is nothing wrong with my Passport. Keep up the great reviews!

I loved the keyboards they made back then, and still do

I really want this so much, the style and the keyboard is very good looking

Great review as always.

Turned out to be way better than I expected

@Pocketnow Please do a Priv vs. Passport comparison smackdown. Maybe before black friday in case there's some good sales.

I like the trackpad option and the 3 points feature. it seems most problems are software fixable. decent showing by BB. Good review.

Oh I like that startup animation.

I really love how blackberry is incorporating that physical keyboard once more and this time into an android phone!

You guys should edit this review after you update everything !

I love the design of this phone and the retractable keyboard. How long does the battery usually last on stand-by?

This is the device I have been after since it was first thought to be the name of Venice. Priv is an interesting name but is one that follows BlackBerry and their history of secure devices. My first smart phone was a BlackBerry, now that they've entered the Android subspace, it makes it that much more drool worthy. Thanks for an awesome review!

Now we just need a horizontal slider. Nobody was asking for a vertical slider, but that capacitive scrolling feature is kind of neat.

A good, comprehensive review, thanks 👍

please give a comparison video of BlackBerry Priv vs LG V10

I am interested to see for myself how satisfying the keyboard is.

I would love to have this phone @pocketnow and I wanted to know whether the edge displays cause distortion while viewing standard videos?

I want this phone or a note edge but. I want to see if the bugs are fixed yet on the priv and that price tag the s7 cost a bit less.

it's kinda sad when the contest is not opened world wide...😢 i'm really fond of blackberry keypads...they're unique and interesting...i think that blackberry priv is awesome...the design is sooo high-end and it's more suitable for work purposes more than a selfie kinda phone...but blackberry priv really do make a special unique phones that other phones has nowdays...i really do misses phones with keypads...haha.. btw thnks so much pocketnow.. u helped me a lot in picking new phones through your review.. L.O.V E IT....💕💕

I have the note 5 and never had a blackberry in my life, but watching this review...I want this phone!

when will they relase different colorways to the phone like they have done with the passport?

When are you guys going to review the Blackberry DTEK 50 and 60?

Excellent review, thank you😀

On of the concerns of the Priv right now is that it packs a powerful battery, but it doesn't to hold up as long as it should. With this in mind and all the other performance issues faced by Priv, I believe we would all appreciate a relook of the device once it gets a Marshmallow update. In any case, keep up the good work and have a great day! :)

Are we going to get an 'After the Buzz' on the Priv? It would be great to see how updates might change things going forward. - great content as usual guys, keep it up -

Michael amazing review I like this one very much I kept watching and watching and watching that it made me buy my own blackberry price by the way your review sound with such amazing vocabulary that even after purchasing my blackberry priv I kept watching it until I got my priv device. keep up the amazing work with your amazing reviews and scripts that makes every single video from you very interesting that it's worth the watch anytime.

if I got ever the chance to choose the most brilliant and amazing editor in KZread that would be you no doubt… BlackBerry still got a lot of work to do

great review Michael! I can always trust pocketnow with a review before I actually buy a phone. I want a black berry priv of my own because I'm stuck on a Nexus 4 after having my Nexus 6 break TWICE (neither were my fault). I'd love a priv. thanks!

Really blackberry has sorted out & put things together in the correct path after quite a while.. Hope they had done this earlier & saved their brand. Would really like to get my hands on the BB priv sometime when it is available for purchase in my country. Finally thank u guys for this brief & detailed review.

I like that boot animation!

This review had it all!, nostalgia, sincerity, a dose of idealism in an age of carbon clones. there's nothing wrong with sliders keep up the good work PocketNow!

My favorite thing about the Priv is the keyboard. I really miss having a nice physical keyboard. It would be awesome if I could get my hands on one! It looks pretty sweet!

A fair review. My only comments would be the software seems to be getting better all the time, and the price point given the hardware involved is valid.

Wow I love that design and its physical keyboard.