[Crucial_Xtreme]

I've said this a million times already, but here it is on paper so to speak.


BlackBerry Storm to blow in next week - minus Wi-Fi | Register Hardware


Hands on with the RIM/Vodafone BlackBerry Storm | Register Hardware

[GpCaptMandrake]

That's not going to be for VZW though, huh?

[Crucial_Xtreme]

That's not going to be for VZW though, huh?

The only plans I know of to bring Wifi to Verizon on a BlackBerry is the Niagara. I'll let you know if that changes or isn't the case.

[avt123]

I've said this a million times already, but here it is on paper so to speak.


BlackBerry Storm to blow in next week - minus Wi-Fi | Register Hardware


Hands on with the RIM/Vodafone BlackBerry Storm | Register Hardware

Good news! I still want the Pluto though.

[blackmannx]

I wasnt really worried about the lack of WIFI as I am mostly at work where we dont have a network to access but I have a really good EV-DO signal. But I guess when the storm (or GSm Storm like Device) hits At&t they will want WIFI.

[GpCaptMandrake]

The only plans I know of to bring Wifi to Verizon on a BlackBerry is the Niagara. I'll let you know if that changes or isn't the case.

Thank you sir.

I did for a few seconds consider waiting for the Niagra, but I have to have a big screen

[Crucial_Xtreme]

I wasnt really worried about the lack of WIFI as I am mostly at work where we dont have a network to access but I have a really good EV-DO signal. But I guess when the storm (or GSm Storm like Device) hits At&t they will want WIFI.

Wait until you see the Niagara. You'll seriously think about ditching your Storm.

[Benji-nl]

At first I was thinking that WiFi would be a big loss, but after checking my phone some more to check HSDPA connectivity I only found one blind spot, which is in the center of my house. No biggy for me..

[cmancool4]

With all the delays from the companies, it would probably be over a year till something is on the market since the only thing we know now is a broad statement from Device Technology Specialist as future planning of putting it in.

I do think it would be wise to incorporate the wifi and I still don't see verizon's point of view of not allowing a wi-fi device on their network unless it's for some type of security reasons.

[JaeMills]

Wait until you see the Niagara. You'll seriously think about ditching your Storm.

Any possibility on getting a range of the release date?

[armedtank]

Nice but not enough to make me wait. I don't think RIM would update the device any time soon after release. Since Verizon is all about ROI, my guess is we will see a Storm V2 in late 09 with a faster processor, more internal memory and WI-FI. Personally, WI-FI was never a deal breaker for me, If WI-FI is available, I am pulling out my laptop anyway.

[Crucial_Xtreme]

Any possibility on getting a range of the release date?

As I've said and what's been posted on many blogs Q1-Q2 '09(Niagara)

[GpCaptMandrake]

Wait until you see the Niagara. You'll seriously think about ditching your Storm.

It will just be a CDMA version of the Bold, correct?

[jma78b]

Would we storm owners get it as a download or would i have to buy a new storm? I only miss it at home when surfing from the sofa! Otherwise wifi isnt an issue for me as I dont use it outside .

[gnr-met]

As I've said and what's been posted on many blogs Q1-Q2 '09(Niagara)

Are there any pics out there that might reflect what it may look like?

[avt123]

I wasnt really worried about the lack of WIFI as I am mostly at work where we dont have a network to access but I have a really good EV-DO signal. But I guess when the storm (or GSm Storm like Device) hits At&t they will want WIFI.

I don't want WiFi because my coverage is bad (it's not, I have great 3G service everywhere I go), it's because WiFi is just a great feature to have.

[Crucial_Xtreme]

C'mon people. This device has been talked about by all the major blogs. GOOGLE.
I'm not sure how they plan to incorporate wifi into the Storm on Voda. A new version possibly, I dunno.

[Nujra]

This is good news. Although I currently can't benefit from NA 3G Bands seeing as my area has no 3G from AT&T, I'm hoping the phone includes it for the future.

[pool_shark#CB]

Wait until you see the Niagara. You'll seriously think about ditching your Storm.

It doesn't have a touch screen does it?
I prefer touch screen phones, so I won't be ditching the Storm, if I decide to get the Storm. I also don't care about the Storm's lack of WiFi. With an unlimited data plan I don't have much use for it. It's very rare that I can't get a signal.

[RobUM2011]

Wait until you see the Niagara. You'll seriously think about ditching your Storm.

I really wish you hadn't said that...
Because there's no way I'm NOT getting a Storm... but no way I'll be paying full retail for the Storm, then full retail again for another Blackberry in a few months. Although I'll probably want to...

[GpCaptMandrake]

I really wish you hadn't said that...

Me too

I will be at the VZW store on the 21st. I just really hope I'm not having phone envy come next year!!

I doubt it. I'm going to like the Storm

[jma78b]

I have never heard of the Pluto or Niagara. You guys really are ermm dedicated to know all this stuff

[sarfrazfamily]

CX, So the Niagra is basically the bold for CDMA correct? Also will this Niagra be coming to Telus? if so I will wait on this version! I can get the storm now and then when the Niagra comes get it on my acct and hand it off to my husband and I can keep his storm instead of paying full price for the storm on my account.

My husband doesn't use data anyway, but we can do a triangle exchange on the storm for me and then the triangle exchange for the Niagra for him. that would work and we would still get 2 newer phones.

This is exciting but gosh I dont think I can stress another 6 months waiting for anothger phone. lol!! but it will be worth it eh?

[Rev0lver]

WiFi would have been a more than welcome addition to the Storm, but I'm not too worried since Verizon's coverage in NYC is simply unmatched.

[TrendyProfessional1]

Ok I am gonna bite; is the Niagra gonna be a touch screen?
Thanks