How many CB peeps chasing the next Storm?!?

Stixx Bixby · Thread Author #1 10-20-2010, 11:53 AM

I'm going to use my 'alternate' upgrade (wifes line) & get the 9570, assuming it's coming, to test the waters of OS6; I will sell my Storm 2 to offset the cost factor. Then I'll use my upgrade in June '11 to get the forthcoming QNX Storm. Any thoughts? Anyone else going to get this 'refreshed' Storm 2...if that's what it ends up being?

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SanctiSpiritus · #2 10-20-2010, 12:27 PM

I probably will, unless, as some say, the QNX Storm is within 1-3 months of release.

corymcnutt · #3 10-20-2010, 01:04 PM

My NE2 is up in June 2011 - hopefully QNX will be out about that time. I love my S2, but would love a bigger screen and faster web, etc.

jusdis · #4 10-20-2010, 09:28 PM

in going to buy the Storm refresh or whatever. Then when the QNX storm is released ill use my upgrade for that. Then illl just sell the S2 to someone that ISN'T on CB....cause to everyone else its just a "touchscreen BlackBerry"

I have personally been asked "when the F did blackberry make a touchscreen phoné. Imagine peoples surprise when I tell them that mine is the FIRST storm!

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rlfricke216 · #5 10-21-2010, 03:32 PM

Most likely... though, after the annoyances my 9530 has caused, I'm hesitant to upgrade to another BB Touch unless it's got some amazing new features!

pcgizmo · #6 10-21-2010, 03:39 PM

Only if its a drastic improvement from the craptastic Storm2. A solid OS not fraught with a trillion issues, and a Torch-like touchscreen. Surepress is for noobs.

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Originally Posted by rlfricke216

Most likely... though, after the annoyances my 9530 has caused, I'm hesitant to upgrade to another BB Touch unless it's got some amazing new features!

I had fewer headaches with my Storm than my Storm2, but I know exactly how you feel.

ghettobomb · #7 10-23-2010, 09:16 AM

I'm on board can't wait till 2011

luvac1 · #8 10-23-2010, 03:42 PM

I thought I had an account on here o_O
Dunno what happened to it though....

Anyway, I'm still waiting. I've had my upgrade since May but didn't want to use it until new info came out on a new one. I'm starting to get antsy though as the lack of memory on the 9530 is really bugging me.

rlfricke216 · #9 10-23-2010, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by luvac1

I thought I had an account on here o_O
Dunno what happened to it though....

Anyway, I'm still waiting. I've had my upgrade since May but didn't want to use it until new info came out on a new one. I'm starting to get antsy though as the lack of memory on the 9530 is really bugging me.

I Completely Agree about the Lagging Memory on the 9530! Not to mention the fact that it feels bulkier and heavier everyday... I was due for an upgrade September 27th, but i'm holding out for a worthy BB Touch to upgrade to.

jusdis · #10 10-24-2010, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rlfricke216

I Completely Agree about the Lagging Memory on the 9530! Not to mention the fact that it feels bulkier and heavier everyday... I was due for an upgrade September 27th, but i'm holding out for a worthy BB Touch to upgrade to.

It only lacks memory if you are an app lover. I use maybe 7 apps. So memory isn't an issue for a lot of people. And it may feel heavier cause its full of jjunk. Lol. Clear your logs, messages, delete apps you don't use etc.

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brian_peterson · #11 10-24-2010, 12:56 PM

The "it's ok I only use a few apps" argument to reason away RIM's low memory (and not installing apps on the memory card) problem is so tired and is totally irrelevant. We all know if we had TONS of memory free on our devices then there would be new and incredible apps on the BlackBerry platform. I am not just talking about games (although top games have always pushed platforms to better and better heights). But things like augmented reality, voice recognition, video manipulation to name a few.

This argument, that it's ok to have low memory because the average user only uses 5 apps, is something RIM cooked up to reason away their terrible kernel memory problems. Heck they have even admitted their platform has memory handling issues when they allowed you to uninstall an app, in App World, and keep the installer on the memory card. Lol, does anyone actually think this is a reasonable solution?

Luckily this sounds like it will be fixed with QNX.

At this point in the game, to be relevant, you should have Gigga Bytes of free memory for apps.

jusdis · #12 10-24-2010, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by brian_peterson

The "it's ok I only use a few apps" argument to reason away RIM's low memory (and not installing apps on the memory card) problem is so tired and is totally irrelevant. We all know if we had TONS of memory free on our devices then there would be new and incredible apps on the BlackBerry platform. I am not just talking about games (although top games have always pushed platforms to better and better heights). But things like augmented reality, voice recognition, video manipulation to name a few.

This argument, that it's ok to have low memory because the average user only uses 5 apps, is something RIM cooked up to reason away their terrible kernel memory problems. Heck they have even admitted their platform has memory handling issues when they allowed you to uninstall an app, in App World, and keep the installer on the memory card. Lol, does anyone actually think this is a reasonable solution?

Luckily this sounds like it will be fixed with QNX.

At this point in the game, to be relevant, you should have Gigga Bytes of free memory for apps.

Actually RIM didn't say it. I did... And there ARE phones with more memory for you to look into. So if a person wants a lot of apps on their phone then that's where they should start looking.

Also the Storm is old and outdated. Everyon e knows this. BUT that being said. For me and many other Storm users, it fits US. It does the job.

So YES the amount of memory on it IS good enough for certain users.

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jusdis · #13 10-24-2010, 02:44 PM

Also.... For example.... I HAVE an i pod touch which allows me to have hundreds of apps. yet I have only about five or so on it as well. So your more memory = more apps theory is kinda off. Its all about what FITS you as an individual. What YOUR needs are. Which is the whole reason behind the variety of phones out there. So you have choices. Don't be a sheep. Be a lone wolf.

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brian_peterson · #14 10-24-2010, 03:46 PM

I totally disagree. And I think you miss my point. More memory == better quality apps. It's just fact. You can do more when you have more memory. When I mean more I don't necessarily mean more functionality either. If you want to go with what Bill Gates said in the early days "640K is plenty of memory for anyone" go-ahead.

And actually if you have been paying attention to what RIM has said in the past they have trotted out your argument on numerous occasions. It's a tired argument to be sure. To the point where they have created work-arounds like I detailed in App World.

I am not interested in the number of Apps either. But the quality and the amount of functionality and how well that core functionality is developed.

The fact is BlackBerry is a dieing platform. I am not talking about market-share wise. That always follows. QNX will go a long way to fix it. But that will only happen if RIM is actually listening to their users. The masses want more memory. Therefore if they want to stay relevant they not only need to follow the sheep, they need to get ahead of them. For a company lots of sheep keeps you in business.

So it's fine to be a lone wolf. Go ahead. But there are very real reasons we want more memory and if they don't you might be the only one left on BlackBerry. Which is fine, because if that happened it would not be considered a 'smartphone' anyway.

I love the BlackBerry platform in many ways. The memory situation is just not one of them.