[sixstorm]

I've owned a 8330 for the past 1.5 years as a company phone via Sprint and I just got a Storm for my personal phone via Verizon. The 8330 was my first Blackberry and it wasn't long before I got addicted

Now that I know my way around the BB world (even work with them all day, every day via IT for multiple clients), I now own a second BB (Storm 1) for my personal phone. One thing I don't understand is that there are a lot of complaints from the CB community about the Storm. Yeah, pre-5.0 the Storm was terrible and a waste of time. But I think that 5.0 made the phone usable again.

And also, I got a Storm 1 for my wife as well. Let's say it's a nice upgrade from her POS Motorola flip phone. Just thought I would share my joy to you guys.

[BSG75]

welcome! it has its faults but also its highlights. i still like mine.

[sixstorm]

welcome! it has its faults but also its highlights. i still like mine.

Awesome.

Since I've been using Sprint's data service, I've always thought that the 3G speeds were a little slow. Now that I'm using Verizon, I can't say that it's a whole lot faster, even having full bars on 1XEV here in TN. Even m.crackberry.com is a little pokey at times.

[Gil718]

If you are using the BB browser I would try and disable java script, but I guess you do need it from time to time so I enable it when needed but it seems to speed it up a bit.
For the most part I use opera mini browser and I don't have any speed issues.
I even view the full site and forum section of crackberry without any slowdowns.

[k8108]

Welcome to the world of Storm! I am a very happy Storm 1 owner.

[ihawkeyes]

I also have a curve 8330 and went to the storm about 9mnths ago, and really love it since the 5.0 update. No problems at all here.
IMO a great phone now!

[_X_]

Welcome to the Storm BB community. Glad you're enjoying your phones

[sixstorm]

Thanks everyone!

[FLJesse]

Been with my BB Storm I since January and I love it. Maybe move to the BB Storm II when the time is right. But what ever our phone preference I think we can all agree that BLACKBERRY's ROCK!!