Mar
12
Why I Returned the Blackberry Storm
March 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment
In a previous post, I talked about Why I got the Balckberry Storm. A couple days ago, I returned it and went back to a non-smart phone. Let me tell you why.
Over the course of the last year and a half, I have gotten quite used to (and fallen a little in love with) my [...]
Feb
17
Why I Got a Blackberry Storm
February 17, 2009 | 1 Comment
above image at: www.iphonehacks.com/2008/10/blackberrystorm.html
Over the course of the last 7 months or so, I have followed the development, testing and release of the Blackberry Storm. I blogged about it, went to the Verizon stores and played with them, used my friends’ devices, watched videos, as well as reading blogs and comments by people that have [...]
Dec
17
Blackberry Storm Review and Firmware Update
December 17, 2008 | 1 Comment
For those that already got the Blackberry Storm, there were apparently two firmware updates released (not to the general public) over the Thanksgiving weekend.
These are the reasons why sometimes it is good to wait on getting new technology (iPhone 3G anyone?)
Lets get it together and allow EVERYONE to get these updates, hmmm, RIM?
There have been [...]
Nov
21
Blackberry Storm is Here!
November 21, 2008 | 1 Comment
I am headed to the Verizon store right now to get my hands on the Storm.
Five reasons this device could really be an iPhone killer:
It has a better camera -
The iPhone 3G comes to the table with a puny 2 megapixel camera and, at the moment, doesn’t offer video capture. The BlackBerry Storm, however, features [...]
Nov
13
Blackberry Storm Release Date
November 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Verizon has finally given a release date and a price for the Blackberry Storm.
They will be available November 21. The price will be $249.99 with a $50 mail in rebate with a 2 year agreement. Total price $199.99
compare the Storm and the iPhone here.
additional stories and videos about the Storm:
Blackberry Storm Articles
Nov
10
Pre-Order Blackberry Storm
November 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment
There have been several announcements over the last week regarding the Blackberry Storm and its upcoming release.
Seems that Best Buy is now taking Pre-Orders for the phone. Customers will pay $50 in a fully refundable deposit and then get an appointment to come in and pick up the Blackberry Storm right when it hits the [...]
Nov
5
Blackberry Storm New Update
November 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment
As Verizon gets ready to release the Storm in its stores here in the U.S., the hype on the net is reaching fever pitch.
They have a new flash presentation that details its specs and capabilities up:
Storm Presentation
There are blogs-A-plenty comparing the Storm with the iPhone (looks like the Storm is winning)
Networld
I have been really excited [...]
Oct
15
First Reactions to Blackberry Storm
October 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment
I have been getting updates on the soon to come out Blackberry Storm. There is now a video on the Verizon website showing ‘people on the streets’ reactions.
Additionally there are some people who got a look at it first in an undisclosed location.
Here is another promo released in Europe:
While that is a great advertisement for [...]
Sep
25
Blackberry Storm
September 25, 2008 | 2 Comments
Obviously, the big headline Tuesday was the official unveiling of the T-Mobile G1, but turns out my own wireless carrier, Verizon Wireless, has a little something up their sleeve. Here are some details about the smartphone.
First, the BlackBerry Storm will feature a 3.25-inch, 480×360 touch screen, which is better than the BlackBerry Bold’s and it [...]
