BlackBerry Storm 2 out as soon as next month?
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A June launch for the Storm sequel would make a crowded smartphone marketplace even more crowded. With the Palm Pre set for a June 6th launch followed two days later by the opening of Apple's annual WWDC, which traditionally has been the setting for important iPhone news, there is a risk that a remade Storm 2 could get lost in the shuffle.
All of this information could be rather upsetting for those who own the first BlackBerry Storm. With a sequel well on the way to being released, Verizon and RIM might have no further interest in upgrading the 4.7.0.75 OS that is the last officially recognized build from Big Red. And if there are no more upgrades or fixes for the initial model, will there be some kind of trade-in plan offered for those early adopters? After all, it was only about two weeks ago that an executive assistant to Verizon Wireless CEO Lowell McAdam told us that the OS upgrade for the 9530 was coming soon and would fix all of the problems on the handset.
source: BlackBerryOS via Electronista
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1. anthonybmancini posted on 20 Oct 2010, 01:43 0 0
lol.. if this does indeed happen, verizon BETTER offer a trade in plan. actually, either way ill be set. ive had my storm replaced two times already, third one grants a new phone. so this could be my third replacement and make them give me this. then again, everyone is eligible to do that since they all have problems. eh, we will see. if the storm 2 is released and is indeed that much better, ill get it. i dont mind mine too much now but it does have its major flaws. its either storm 2, tour, or omnia for me. hell, even dumb it down to the envy touch and save money. time will only tell.
4. Fan_of_Fanboys posted on 20 May 2009, 07:15 0 0
You get the option for a new phone after 3rd replacement. Not the 3rd replacment itself. So you have one more to go. Of course always at stores discretion.
8. leeyelinek posted on 20 May 2009, 08:20 0 0
Stay out of the stores for replacements, they will always try to find a way to keep you out of a new phone, use the 611 number for trouble, it takes about 15 mins on the phone and you will have fed ex at your door in three days.. I'm on my third storm and the damn screen keeps getting harder to push in at the corners. I was offered a new phone so I went back to the Voyager.. other than an occasional dropped call from a stupid restart, its a good phone, I will use this till the envy 3 comes out next week then use the 30 day trade in for that one. The frustration I am having with the storm and the delay in the updated software, I don't feel guilty about using a brand new phone for a week and giving it back!
9. VZWEMP posted on 20 May 2009, 09:14 0 0
please...not at my store. we're pretty crafty. i guess that why we lead our region (northern cali/nevada). dont make judgments based on a few stores. Verizon is all over the country and to be honest depending on the store mgr and reps one could be like night and day compared to another.
20. killingthemonk posted on 20 May 2009, 12:59 0 0
BTW, it's the third replacement in a 90 day period.
22. PapaJay224 posted on 20 May 2009, 13:06 0 0
and its 100% descretionary, NOT gaurenteed...Nothing looks more suspicious than a WHOLE bunch of problems happeneing once a new Storm comes out...Cmon people were not stupid...
31. BigRed83 posted on 21 May 2009, 07:27 0 0
During the manufacturer warranty period, if there are three exchanges due to warranty/manufacturer defect problems in a 90 day window, the third exchange allows for a new device. There is a matrix that assigns a replacement device for the device being presented; you don't get to choose. As previously posted, these decisions are handled at store level, NOT by customer service!! While it is possible that the Storm2 would be added to the matrix, it won't be that way out of the gate. The current replacement for the Storm is the Curve. The other ramification of this procedure is that your upgrade date gets set back 20 months (on a 2 yr contract), but your contract date is not changed. One additional tip: If you like to use a LEAKED os, downgrade it to .75 (or current release) before going to the store; else they will ask you to downgrade the OS, remark your account, and hope you have a nice day.
32. vzwtechbill posted on 21 May 2009, 12:34 0 0
I'll top even that...to reduce the amt of new equipment we send out, we give Certified Like New Devices, battery and charger instead of a new phone. Then we move your upgrade dates (and occasionally contract dates, depending). Haven't gotten any training yet, but at same time, we expect everyone to throw fits when a new desirable device comes out...
3. heavybreathing posted on 20 May 2009, 06:07 0 0
Thats what happens when you get a buggy phone like the Storm...its so crappy even Blackberry gives up on it.
5. The Godfather (unregistered) posted on 20 May 2009, 07:45 0 0
BB Storm 2 FTW word But if they do not offer a trade in program or early upgrade of some sorts, with no official OS update either, I will be expecting VZW churn rate to go through the roof.
6. SellPhones82 posted on 20 May 2009, 08:03 0 0
I can't believe I'm saying this but, great comment Godfather! The fact that they are launching the next one 8 months after the original leads me to believe this may be more of a refreash or at least what they wanted the first Storm to be. Like you said it they do not offer early upgrades to current Storm users and no more firmware upgrades it could get ugly!
7. Fan_of_Fanboys posted on 20 May 2009, 08:11 0 0
While I understand from a consumer POV, and agree churn will go up and there will be some pissed customers, VZW does not owe them an upgrade. The people who bought the shitty 2006 Tundra didnt get a special deal when they made a infinitely superior model the following year. Or the guy who bought a house Dec 31st, 2008 doesnt get an extra break even though the guy who bought his Jan 1st 2009 got $8,000 that he does not have to pay back. I bought Storm and will try to find a way to get the new one but VZW, or any other carrier, does not owe me anything. We signed the 2 year contract. Just being technical.
16. SellPhones82 posted on 20 May 2009, 10:29 0 0
I understand what you're saying but they also said there would be updates which at my count there has only been one "official" update which did take care of some of the problems. As long as they keep updates coming or offer the Storm 2 software to original Storm owners (a la first gen iPhone and 3G iPhone) all will be good. Also not to be a stickler but I bought a house in August of 08 and got the $7,500...I want to say it went back as far back as homes purchased in July of 08 through some point late this year. Also I'm not saying give them the phone for free but at least give them back there "new every two" discount and let them pay what a new customer would for the phone. Don't get me stated on POS cars...I own an 02 Exploder and just google Explorer transmission problems and you will see that I mean. Again no recall becasue Ford says it is not a "safty issue" but yet there are 14 service bulletins regarding tranny problems.
18. Fan_of_Fanboys posted on 20 May 2009, 11:06 0 0
I agree about the software updates. It is ridiculous and hopefully they continue updates after new storm released. The housing thing you missed the point. The $7,500 was a tax credit that must be paid back and applies to 2008. The $8,000 is a credit that does not need to be paid back. It is yours to keep. Big difference. Yeah not an Explorer fan.
21. Fan_of_Fanboys posted on 20 May 2009, 13:04 0 0
Oh I do. Running .141 now and will have .148 when I get home. But majority of users have never heard of crackberry or know about software leaks. In fact 10% Storms sold still have .65. They sent us an e-mail making sure we check that when Storm users call in.
26. vzw fanman posted on 20 May 2009, 15:08 0 0
people shouldn't own a bb if they dont know about crackberry or other blackberry support websites.
10. The Godfather (unregistered) posted on 20 May 2009, 09:28 0 0
Technically Fan of Fanboys If the so called 2006 Tundra was so faulty and practically non-operational for most users , and the only known way to fix this busted up Tundra was to go to search for yourself for a garage in an alleyway somewhere and trust someone you didnt know to fix all its issues ( yes I am refering to the posters on crackberry.com that constantly find these leaked OS that VZW employees can NOT direct the customers too even though we use the leaked OS on our Storms ), then that would have a RECALL done on it and the manufacturer of said vehichle would owe you an upgrade AT NO EXPENSE to you whatsoever since they sold you a lemon ( I know this because I once owned a Suzuki Sidekick LOL). So your logic is actually way off base and technically VZW and RIM owe us all a new Storm that works like it should for FREE. Thanks BB Storm 2 FTW
12. Fan_of_Fanboys posted on 20 May 2009, 09:52 0 0
Well techinically the truck runs, and the Storm makes calls. So no recall needed. And they dont give you a new truck, they swap out parts on the current truck (unless it is major and that is done on case by case basis, not a recall for new vehicle for a model year). It just is not a very good truck (based on what trucks are designed to do) and it just may not be a very good Blackberry (based on what Blackberries tradtionally do) but it does meet the minimum requirments of working. Just could work better. And technically they have replaced (alot) of Storms. And a lemon is different from a recall. I sold cars for 2 years (you can imagine why I don't do it anymore.) I never said the Tundra (or Storm) was non-operational. Just said they werent as good as upcoming models. And when they replace lemons, minus rare exception, they dont upgrade you. You get a new version of current model. Of course always exceptions. Thanks BB FTW
