The BlackBerry Passport was officially unveiled yesterday at concurrent events in Toronto, London, and Dubai. According to latest reports, the device will reach our sunny shores tomorrow and will be on sale at various retailers at a (Recommended Retail Price) RRP of SGD 938.
The Passport is one of BlackBerry’s largest, and most powerful smartphone to date, catering to the needs of professionals. It is targeted at professionals who value productivity and communication on the go, and want no compromise when it comes to security.
Here is a quick run through of its specifications again.
- 4.5″ Touch screen (1:1 display) @ 1440 x 1440 resolution
- Dimensions of 128 x 90.3 x 9.3 mm at 196g
- Touch-Enabled Physical Keyboard for more precise navigation
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 clocked at 2.2GHz (MSM8974-AA)
- 3GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage with Micro-SD card expandability (up to 128GB)
- 3450mAh non-removable battery
- 13MP rear camera with 5- element f/2.0 lens, OIS, BSI, and 2MP front camera
Anyone else excited about the device?
Press Release:
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BlackBerry Launches the BlackBerry® Passport in Singapore
BlackBerry Passport Redefines Productivity for Mobile Professionals with Boundary-Breaking Design and Features 1:1 Aspect Ratio and Touch-Enabled Keyboard Challenge Industry’s Status Quo Singapore – BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB), a global leader in mobile communications, today introduced the all new BlackBerry® Passport in Singapore. Featuring a large square touch screen and new QWERTY touch-enabled keyboard, the BlackBerry Passport is a device purpose-built for productivity-driven business professionals who want a smartphone that empowers them with the mobile tools they need to get things done, without sacrificing style or portability. Passport will be available through BlackBerry’s authorized carriers – M1, Singtel and StarHub – from September 26, 2014. For more information, please visit BlackBerry.com/Passport Cameron Vernest, Managing Director of Singapore at BlackBerry said, “This is definitely a milestone for us here at BlackBerry as we introduce the first square screen design and touch-enabled keyboard smartphone – the BlackBerry Passport. The BlackBerry Passport is aimed at mobile professionals and will allow users to elevate their productivity and collaborate more effectively. With this in mind, we believe the BlackBerry Passport will resonate well as Singapore is seen as a regional hub for many businesses and organizations.” Thoughtful Design for the Mobile Professional Inspired by actual passports, the universal symbol of mobility, the size and form factor of BlackBerry Passport is portable enough to easily tuck into pockets and use wherever you go. Utilizing premium, robust materials such as Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 for the display and forged stainless steel for added strength, BlackBerry Passport will provide the durability business professionals require in a smartphone. The large square screen is optimized for viewing and creating content, and will make everyday tasks like reading and writing emails, reviewing and editing documents, web browsing, and map navigation, more comfortable and effortless. The BlackBerry Passport includes the industry’s first touch-enabled keyboard with gestures that make typing, editing and navigating more efficient and accurate. BlackBerry’s physical QWERTY keyboards have always made it easier for users to create polished, professional communications with exceptional accuracy. According to a BlackBerry user study, BlackBerry Passport’s new QWERTY keyboard is almost four times more accurate than BlackBerry 10 virtual keyboards – the error rate is on average 74% lower – so there are fewer typos to get in the way of what you’re trying to say. The BlackBerry Passport and the Porsche Design P’9983 smartphone from BlackBerry are the first devices to launch on BlackBerry’s latest OS platform, BlackBerry 10.3. They come preloaded with new productivity- enhancing features including BlackBerry Blend and BlackBerry Assistant, as well as the BlackBerry® WorldTM storefront and Amazon Appstore, offering access to the very best apps for work and play. BlackBerry® Blend BlackBerry® Blend brings messaging and content that is on your BlackBerry smartphone to your computer and tablet. Get instant message notifications, read and respond to your work and personal email, BBM or text messages, and access your documents, calendar, contacts and media in real time on whatever device you are on, powered by your BlackBerry. BlackBerry Blend is being introduced on the BlackBerry Passport and will work across desktop operating systems, including Mac OS X 10.7 +, Windows 7+ and Android tablets running Android 4.4+ via cellular, USB or Wi-Fi connections. BlackBerry is also working to bring the Blend experience on other tablets soon. The downloadable version of BlackBerry Blend for Macs and PCs is available today at www.BlackBerry.com/Blend, or via the Google Play Store for Android tablets. Highlight features of the BlackBerry Passport include:
For more information about BlackBerry Passport, please visit www.BlackBerry.com/Passport. To learn more about BlackBerry Blend, please visit www.BlackBerry.com/Blend. *Based on mixed usage scenario. Many factors affect battery life, including network connectivity, application usage, feature configuration and battery age. Actual results may vary. About BlackBerry A global leader in mobile communications, BlackBerry® revolutionized the mobile industry when it was introduced in 1999. Today, BlackBerry aims to inspire the success of our millions of customers around the world by continuously pushing the boundaries of mobile experiences. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry operates offices in North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and Latin America. The Company trades under the ticker symbols “BB” on the Toronto Stock Exchange and “BBRY” on the NASDAQ. For more information, visit www.BlackBerry.com. |
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