Storm gets spec'd, ditches Thunder name in UK, coming GSM only?

13. (unregistered) posted on 23 Sep 2008, 10:59 0 0

VZW exclusive

19. JDubReno (unregistered) posted on 23 Sep 2008, 12:59 0 0

november 1st!!!

46. phoneguy (unregistered) posted on 28 Sep 2008, 08:46 0 0

i heard that it will arrive on the 2nd

29. chapablo (unregistered) posted on 23 Sep 2008, 17:12 0 0

There's apps a-plenty. It just depends on whatb you want to do. I like the new google app for my curve (mail, maps w/some gps, and rss reader). But I also have all my news and sport from the main sites as shortcuts.

7. eat it (unregistered) posted on 23 Sep 2008, 10:33 0 0

you are a retard.... blackberry requires the blackberry package why would you need wifi?? idiot... it will have gps just not the enhanced version but what that really means in comparison to the new version of vz nav im not sure... and if you know anything about the q its a windows mobile phone and the blackberry os is completly different... and as far as going to att, youre clearly an att fan boy... and the iphone requires the $35 data package compared to the $30 unlimited web and email package for blackberry... as long as this touchscreen is comparable to the iphone's, then apple has there work cut out for them...

8. Anomalies posted on 23 Sep 2008, 10:34 0 0

Haha, RIM is the highest rated manufacturer in the US, don't compare them to Motorola. Apples and oranges my friend. Anyways go to AT&T, see you back in 30 days

9. (unregistered) posted on 23 Sep 2008, 10:34 0 0

The Storm does have GPS, it just looks like someone left it out of the specs they wrote up on the website. If you look back at the article on 9/16/08 there is a Verizon faqs sheet that says the Storm is capable of Audible Turn by Turn Navigation. I'm sure it matches what the GSM verison has, but someone forgot to list it. Besides, RIM just upgraded the VZ Navigator program on Blackberrys to version 4.0 (traffic, weather, gas prices, movie times, etc.), so why would they leave it out of the biggest phone they've made to date?

10. primewax (unregistered) posted on 23 Sep 2008, 10:36 0 0

Wi-fi is basically useless. GPS I agree, but wi-fi would never be a deal breaker for me.

12. (unregistered) posted on 23 Sep 2008, 10:39 0 0

Don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out. You'll be back soon.

21. (unregistered) posted on 23 Sep 2008, 13:45 0 0

I had verizon and I went to att I didnt come back in 30 days.

22. Anomalies posted on 23 Sep 2008, 13:54 0 0

Congrats, want a cookie?

34. (unregistered) posted on 23 Sep 2008, 20:47 0 0

That because you're on a family plan with your mom and dad....you NOOB!

37. Pavan (unregistered) posted on 24 Sep 2008, 03:42 0 0

Dude, Try Wi-fi on Apple iPhone, its good. It is USEFULL. When a phone can come with GPRS and Browser Support. Its not a big deal for the manufacturer to add Wi-Fi Stuff on the board.

39. (unregistered) posted on 24 Sep 2008, 09:50 0 0

I understand that some people like using WIFI because there may be times when it would be better to use WIFI rather than EVDO. I would bet the reason RIM is leaving WIFI out is because it is not a necessary feature when you can get high speed EVDO data almost anywhere you go. Its also a way to keep the price lower on an already expensive phone. It may also be because of the problems the iPhone 3G is having with connectivity. Some of the articles I read have said that the problems may be caused by having so may antennas (edge, 3G, bluetooth, wifi, gps, etc.) built into such a slim phone that they may be causing interference with each other. RIM may have just decided to not use WIFI so they do not encounter the same type of problems the iPhone is having, which is perfectly fine with me.