BlackBerry Storm now available from Verizon Wireless
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The highly anticipated phone comes well equipped for the average user and the business users alike. A quick run through of the features:
- Dual-band (800/1900MHz) for CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A
- Worldwide roaming is supported by quad-band frequencies for GSM/GPRS/EDGE
- Singe-band (2100MHz) for 3G roaming
- 1GB of hard memory and supports microSD card slot (comes with a 8GB card)
- Portrait and landscape views
- 3.2 megapixel camera with flash, auto focus and video recording
- Bluetooth with A2DP support
- Compatible with Visual Voice Mail
- Capable of tethering with laptop (Windows only)
- Supports VZ navigator
- HTML email support and browser
It is now available online or at Verizon stores at a price of $199.99 with a 2-year contract. A BlackBerry data plan is required to get the discounts.
Those of you who rushed to get one, were you able to get it or was it sold out? And if you did, what are your first impressions on the ground breaking device for BlackBerry?
source: Verizon Wireless
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257 Comments
1. (unregistered) posted on 20 Oct 2010, 01:42 0 0
After using a demo one, I left without buying it. The touchscreen drove me nuts trying to use it. The software was slow, and the transitions were not smooth. Scrolling in the browser isn't smooth either. I'm waiting for Sprint to show their hand of new Blackberries, if not, it's off to AT&T to get a Bold.
15. (unregistered) posted on 21 Nov 2008, 14:49 0 0
I'm posting this from the storm right now and it is awesome! This is just a demo unit too. No problems. I want this phone!
71. (unregistered) posted on 21 Nov 2008, 18:16 0 0
sorry #1 there will not be a special ED version for you to use
86. (unregistered) posted on 21 Nov 2008, 19:43 0 0
Wtf are you talking about #71? All Verizon Phones are Special Ed Phones... they are crippled! Are you serious?! A Special Ed Network with Special Ed Phones... and some Special Ed Customers such as yourself.
98. (unregistered) posted on 21 Nov 2008, 20:25 0 0
What did they cripple on the Storm again? Besides putting that ugly red checkmark as the default wallpaper?
122. (unregistered) posted on 21 Nov 2008, 22:57 0 0
86- let us remind you we are talking about cell phones. If you feel that strongly as to call everything on vzw crippled, which is a complete false statement, then you need a therapist.
127. (unregistered) posted on 21 Nov 2008, 23:05 0 0
i agree wit 124. if youre calling vzw crippled then AT&T is dead
128. (unregistered) posted on 21 Nov 2008, 23:10 0 0
I used the storm today to see what it's had to offer but I cnt say I was impressed. I found that big button (the screen) was more worrisome it may be because I'm used to the iPhone but I could get n2 pressing the screen I'll haveto say ima sick with my iPhone!
162. (unregistered) posted on 22 Nov 2008, 08:31 0 0
Yea I got mine at Best buy they have a deal where u can get a free blue tooth and geek squad set up on your email and bluetooth and the price is 199.99 with no mail in rebate
169. (unregistered) posted on 22 Nov 2008, 10:54 0 0
More then likely #1 has terrible credit and he is pissed that he can't get a verizon phone with out paying a deposit
174. (unregistered) posted on 22 Nov 2008, 12:30 0 0
Wow... great way to refute someone's opinion... falsely and ignorantly attack what you perceive to be their financial status. Good job kid.
180. (unregistered) posted on 22 Nov 2008, 14:39 0 0
lol other way around technically, att has a bigger network than vzw
196. bong_water (unregistered) posted on 22 Nov 2008, 18:21 0 0
you can unlock the storm to use on att. ive seen it done. its all over the net already. that in itself shows that its less crippled then the iphone
208. (unregistered) posted on 23 Nov 2008, 09:11 0 0
Are you serious? ATT's network is only based on global coverage. In the US they are microscopic! Compare their coverage, especially their 3G, to Verizon's in the US. Who's got the biggest now? Seriously. Some people. How often do you go abroad?
229. luvinlunch (unregistered) posted on 24 Nov 2008, 09:38 0 0
You're crazy - there is nothing slow about the storm. The touch screen is so fast it's like "lighting" LOL Can't keep it in stock. Sorry ATT :)
243. (unregistered) posted on 24 Nov 2008, 18:12 0 0
can you please show us some facts.. charts.. maps.. that you can use to prove that point? Coverage wise, Verizon creams the competition nationally. Data coverage wise, its just embarrasing. If VZW was a doughnut, ATT wouldnt even be big enough to be the hole. If you base your statement off of the stupid commercials that lie to you, its based on "global coverage" which means they have partnerships for roaming outside of the US, which is a partnership, not ATT service. Like anything, nothing is 100% so you will always find spots where company B is better than company A or company C.. ect ect, but on the whole, its VZW all the way in AMERICA. As for the storm you played with, if it was slow it was because everyone was playing with it and noone turned all the APPS OFF. just like a windows or many other smartphones, the storm leaves EVERY APPLICATION you play with RIGHT WHERE YOU LEFT IT, when you back out of it. You have to actually close the program down through the menu to turn it off. Once you dont have 30 things running, its very fast and smooth. any other hiccups will be fixed in a software update. any new major device is bound to have a bug or 2.. especailly your precious Iphone which has had nothing but troubles lately.
257. alex_rockssocks posted on 24 Aug 2009, 10:53 0 0
so many people replying to this one comment this guy left so i might as well should too.
2. (unregistered) posted on 21 Nov 2008, 14:08 0 0
its cool it looks real nice. i also used the demo wanted to see it first. i texted a lot of friends, and i have to admit that texting on the phone takes getting use to and believe it or not your gonna get tired of it, or at least your thumbs will. its cool that it clicks but it requires you to push on it, not just touch it and i actualy put more pressure than an actual keyboard phone. im gonna have to develope a thumb work out program so i can enjoy this later. it reminds me of playing video games, then your thumbs hurt. the ladys probably wont like it. lol
231. (unregistered) posted on 24 Nov 2008, 12:37 0 0
Most of the demo phones in the stores came out of the box set to 2 or 3 on sensitivity and no one bothered to adjust. Raise it to 5 and lower the "hover time" to 100 and it will be Lot easier to text and navigate in general. Still takes some adjustment, but after tweaking the settings i love mine
