BlackBerry Venice with Android Lollipop leaks out – Android and Me
The questions are 1) whether Verizon will carry that phone? 2) If so, will it sell?
I think people that want a BBerry want it for the operating system and security. If I wanted and android, I would already own one. But that is my opinion. I guess if I had to chose between a BBerry android and another android, I would choose the BBerry. I guess that is their hope as well.
I believe people might want a mix of BB security, Android flexibility and BB hardware.
Turns out it's the Priv, and at $700 seems high, plus it isn't for CDMA networks.
First the $700.00 price tag, is full price. Some carriers will likely still offer subsidies. Cheaper then.
Second, check thread number 12 here, CDMA has been approved.
Verizon isn't going to support the Priv??? Why should any of us stay with Verizon?
Subsidies have higher monthly access charges, so you still pay full price plus tax plus $40 upgrade fee.
I've seen discounts at various carriers for Bring Your Own Device.
Never have I seen a special price for BYOD on Verizon. $$$$ a month, whether on a subsidized upgrade or buying at full price. I pay the same a month no matter how I get my BlackBerry, which the last 4 have not come from Verizon, and I have not gotten any discount by not upgrading. But the $40.00 upgrade fee does eat rocks.
