February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
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Electronica, Techy Geek · June 4, 2013

Verizon Blackberry z10: Has Blackberry Redeemed Themselves?


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About a month ago, I received a Verizon Blackberry z10 to review. As a former Blackberry enthusiast, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the new device. Blackberry has lost a lot of traction since it’s heyday of being the prominent go-to smartphone. Now, with the amazing usability of the Android OS and the iPhone, Blackberry lost major points. With the release of the z10, Blackberry was hoping to get back into everyone’s good graces.

I even did a quick video review of the Blackberry z10 device, which excited me right out of the box. I loved the touchscreen, the size, and the functionality. I visioned myself using the phone as a secondary device after my iPhone. But quickly, as soon as I fell in love with the phone, I fell out of love with it.

Verizon Blackberry z10What I Like:

I like the screen real estate, and the visuals are great. It makes a good phone to watch movies or play video games on. The intuitive typing capabilities make it a very user friendly phone. And out of the box, it’s loaded with several of the top social networks that most of us use. And of course, the email function is (and always has been) top-notch. There is no better email delivery service on a smartphone than a Blackberry device. Period.

But it all goes downhill from here.

What I Didn’t Like:

The camera on the Blackberry Z10 is horrible. And don’t try to use the front facing camera option. Grainy and just plain not on par with the Samsung Galaxy S II, III, or IV. Also, the phone kept randomly shutting down on it’s own, fully powered up. This really bothered me—a few times, I was using the phone when it decided to shut down.

And let’s talk about the lack of apps. Developers are making most of their apps for the Android OS and iOS. Blackberry doesn’t have as many applications, so if you are a heavy app user like me, you are left wanting more. You can sideload applications to your Blackberry Z10, as my homie BrothaTech demonstrates in this article, but if you aren’t a tech savvy person or one with patience, you are screwed. Instagram, Vine and about thousand other apps are not available as of yet for the Blackberry Z10 (or Blackberry in general).

So the reality of the situation is….

  • Does it improve my lifestyle? (no)
  • Is it easy (and fun) to use? Enjoyability. (yes)
  • How fast can I complete tasks? (pretty fast)
  • Use compared to other devices (not impressed)
  • Price point and network ($199 with contract, sturdy and reliable Verizon network)

The Blackberry z10 is a good phone. But it pales in comparison to most Androids on the market. And the iPhone is still a more superior device. Let me put it like this. If you were a Blackberry user of the older devices before the Z10, this will be a huge step up from what you are used to. But if you are someone who is currently entrenched in either the iPhone or Android life, I don’t see this phone changing your mind.

For you qwerty users who would love it for your iPhone or Android, the Verizon Blackberry z10 with qwerty may make you forget the negatives—it ships June 6th with pre-order.

I’ve been over qwerty since 2010, and I don’t see myself going back. Unless it was offered on my iPhone.

If you primarily use your phone for business, the z10 is a great phone to use. With visual BBM and being able to share docs in real time, plus the wonderfulness of Blackberry Enterprise email, you are set!

Would I buy this phone? No. But I also understand that there is a heavy business end user that can benefit from Verizon’s Blackberry z10. I’m just not one of them.

 Photo credit: Verizon Wireless

 


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Comments

  1. glamazini says

    June 4, 2013 at 5:58 pm

    Tell us how you really feel boo 😐 …. lol! Thanks for the great and honest review. I’m working on my write up on the Galaxy camera now. 🙂

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      June 4, 2013 at 9:10 pm

      LOL @ Glammy. Was I too harsh? I hope not. I just wanted to give a REAL review and not sugarcoat. I really want Blackberry to win—they are just going to have to come stronger than this.

      Reply
  2. Margaret says

    June 4, 2013 at 10:57 pm

    WOW! As a former BB heavy user, this is kinda disapointing. Oh well #teamdriod

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      June 5, 2013 at 12:23 am

      Margaret, I must admit, I was pretty disappointed with the z10, although, as I stated, if you were using a previous BB, then this one would seem wonderful in comparison. Hoping they continue to improve their devices & get more apps. They will need to in order to compete with the big dogs, for sure.

      Reply
  3. STL Tech Talk says

    June 6, 2013 at 12:06 am

    I have to second this. I was pretty disappointed in it myself. After spending a few weeks with it, it just left me wanting more.

    Maybe the Q10, true BlackBerry with physical keyboard and all, will be the “more” I was left looking for ;-).

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      June 6, 2013 at 12:14 am

      Kevin, wow that means a lot coming from you since you are more of a tech expert than I am. I truly wanted to fall in love with the z10 but I couldn’t. They are on the right direction, but still need major improvements. Thanks for commenting.

      Reply

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February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time w Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time with roses and a little Stevie Wonder. I could do this all day! 🌹 #traderjoes #flowers #roses #therapy #selfcare
Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is my absolute favorite meal and @louieswinedive in Clayton treated us so well! I will definitely be back. 

#brunch #stl #stlouis #food #stlfoodie #hosted
Brunch vibes. #latergram #brunch #stl #stlouis Brunch vibes. #latergram #brunch #stl #stlouis
A generous heart is always open, always ready to r A generous heart is always open, always ready to receive our going and coming. In the midst of such love, we need never fear abandonment. This is the most precious gift true love offers – the experience of knowing we always belong.” — bell hooks
One more week before she goes back to school for h One more week before she goes back to school for her second semester. Reppin #stl and @seriessixcompany. 

#stlouis #collegekid #stlmade #mykid
Flower arranging has become the self-care I didn’t know I needed. It’s a tranquil and relaxing experience for me. Get into it. 💐 #traderjoes #flowers #therapy #selfcare
It was about a mellow mood & self-care for me toda It was about a mellow mood & self-care for me today as I spent the first day of the year taking care of my mind, body, and soul. It went something like this…. #newyear #selfcare #overforty #fortyish
We made it a family night at @stlouiswheelpark. A We made it a family night at @stlouiswheelpark. A time was had and memories were made. Grateful that I got some extra days with these guys (thanks Southwest—now run my son back his reimbursement 😂).
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