Part 1 iSwitched to Blackberry 10 Blog 30 Day Challenge Linus Tech Tips
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As a longtime Android user, Slick will be doing a series of videos documenting his 30 day attempt to switch to Blackberry. He will not be allowed to use his Galaxy S3 any more than necessary and he will be documenting any surprises he encounters along the way. This was shot at the end of Day 1. Sponsor Link: corsair.com Join our community forum: bit.ly twitter.com @LinusTech Here's a link to Linus' attempt to switch to Windows Phone 8: bit.ly Here's a link to Linus' attempt to switch to Android: bit.ly
Part 1 of the Linus Tech Tips Blackberry 10 experiment follows Slick, a longtime Android user, as he undertakes a 30 day challenge to switch to a Blackberry Z10. The video opens with setup and first impressions of the device, including physical design choices like the back texture, side-mounted ports, and the weight that Slick finds acceptable due to having large hands. He explores the Blackberry Hub, praising its ability to consolidate notifications, emails, BBM, and messages into a single, fast-access interface, and notes how swiping off apps returns him to a recent-apps screen for quick multitasking. The App Store portion is examined with a focus on app availability, such as the absence of a Skype app and the lack of a Reddit official app at that moment, which raises concerns about long-term utility. Throughout day one, Slick emphasizes efficiency as Blackberry’s core value proposition, shows tentative camera performance in different lighting, and comments on quirks like screen fingerprints that stubbornly refuse to clean, bedside mode, and the phone’s rotation behavior, while also noting the device’s potential learning curve and the social dynamics of collaborating with Linus during the shoot.
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Questions answered
- What is the core goal of Slick's 30 day Blackberry switch challenge?
- The core goal is to document his experiences and surprises as he uses a Blackberry Z10 for 30 days, avoiding his Galaxy S3 as much as possible.
- What Blackberry feature does Slick praise for organizing communications?
- Slick praises the Blackberry Hub for integrating social networks, email, BBM, and messages into a single fast-access interface.