After a long wait, BlackBerry finally launched its third BB10 smartphone, the Q5, in Canada on Tuesday, August 13th. The new Q5 is actually a mid-level smartphone that is now available from most of retailers and wireless carriers in Canada, which includes TELUS, Bell, Koodo, Fido, Sasktel and Virgin Mobile. In addition to this, Canadians will also be able to find the new device from Walmart, Target, Best Buy and Future Shop. However, the red version of the Q5 will exclusively available to Virgin Mobile users only.
As far as the specs of the BlackBerry Q5 are concerned, it boosts a QWERTY keyboard like the Q10, but since it’s a mid-range smartphone therefore Canadians will be find it below par in the other features. Given that it sports a 5-megapixel rear camera with which users can record HD videos and to the extent its chipset is concerned the Q5 features a dual-core processor. The display of the mid-tier smartphone is 3.1-inch and it is touch-enabled. Besides this, the Q5 has a “stunning youthful design” and LTE connectivity as well.
Canadians will be able to get their hands on the Q5 after paying a price of $350 and they will also be able to get on contract for just $50 only. Highlighting the suitable buyers for the Q5, BlackBerry has formulated a list of which some are as below:
“Multitasking Moms
Moms are always on the move, working hard to keep up with their children, take care of their households, meet their families’ demands, and kick butt in their careers. The BlackBerry Q5 smartphone helps keep them moving by providing a superior messaging experience with a full QWERTY keyboard that, when combined with the features of the BlackBerry 10 OS and the myriad productivity and entertainment apps offered in BlackBerry World, virtually fulfils all their mobile needs.
Busy Business People
The business-ready BlackBerry Q5 offers organizations and mobile workers the power and security of BlackBerry 10 at a cost-effective price.” As the lightweight Q5 makes full use of new BlackBerry 10 OS’s security features and productivity to enable users send, create and share messages swiftly than before.
Besides these two apt buyers, BlackBerry believes the Q5 is also quite suitable for teens, tech tinkerers and new adopters, as it offers speedy real time communication and has a cutting edge technology along with a range of eye-catching colours, design plus built-in features.
Source: TechVibes
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