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I'm a long time Galaxy Note (2-8) user considering a Key Two instead of waiting for the N10. I realized that my dissatisfaction with smaller devices is not a wa

by SI_Rob 8y ago

I'm a long time Galaxy Note (2-8) user considering a Key Two instead of waiting for the N10. I realized that my dissatisfaction with smaller devices is not a want of screen area, but of better input ergonomics, and that an ever larger expanse of glass delivers diminishing returns that never quite replace or compensate for the loss of tactile key feedback and off-sightline muscle memory typing. It's come to the point that I still keep an old BB Curve around, tethered to hotspot on my primary phone, just to use BBSSH with minimal risk of stray (or sniffed) keypresses. Have you tried one of those K2 units and if so, what was your opinion vs the K1? Is there anything particularly unique to the BB flavored Android on these devices? I loved the system-wide search from within any app, even more than the stellar messaging system.

Eiriksmal 8y ago
Unfortunately, I've never used a K2. I had someone sitting next to me at a restaurant show me his, he was psyched to find another KeyX user!, but I didn't ask to try out the keyboard. Reviews of the Key2 mention they made the keys slightly larger to make them easier to use. Whatever the change, I can't imagine it'd be any less pleasurable to type on. I have huge hands, but don't have a problem typing on the Key1. The K2 should be more comfortable for epic typing sessions. BB's Android is bone stock in appearance. Their built-in BB apps are excellent--especially the camera app. I much prefer them over Samsung and HTC's apps. They're similar in function to my wife's Sony Xperia. They still have the classic suite of BlackBerry tools, such as that system-wide search. The map-to-whatever-you-want key on the right hand side can be setup to launch that search. And you can map every single key on the keyboard (and combinations of keys!) to shortcuts from the "desktop." It's a great phone. It's not going to be as fast as the Galaxy Note, but if you're interested in incredible battery life (I charge mine once a week) and a fantastic typing experience... You won't regret trying the K2. Worst case? You use it for a few weeks then sell it for the full purchase price on eBay. Resale prices seem to still be running high, last I checked.

by SI_Rob 8y ago

Eiriksmal 8y ago

Unfortunately, I've never used a K2. I had someone sitting next to me at a restaurant show me his, he was psyched to find another KeyX user!, but I didn't ask to try out the keyboard. Reviews of the Key2 mention they made the keys slightly larger to make them easier to use. Whatever the change, I can't imagine it'd be any less pleasurable to type on. I have huge hands, but don't have a problem typing on the Key1. The K2 should be more comfortable for epic typing sessions. BB's Android is bone stock in appearance. Their built-in BB apps are excellent--especially the camera app. I much prefer them over Samsung and HTC's apps. They're similar in function to my wife's Sony Xperia. They still have the classic suite of BlackBerry tools, such as that system-wide search. The map-to-whatever-you-want key on the right hand side can be setup to launch that search. And you can map every single key on the keyboard (and combinations of keys!) to shortcuts from the "desktop." It's a great phone. It's not going to be as fast as the Galaxy Note, but if you're interested in incredible battery life (I charge mine once a week) and a fantastic typing experience... You won't regret trying the K2. Worst case? You use it for a few weeks then sell it for the full purchase price on eBay. Resale prices seem to still be running high, last I checked.