New Blackberry to "Blow Away" everything?

driwashsolutions · Thread Author #1 07-27-2010, 12:40 PM

Well, it's been awhile since I've frequented these forums, as I've been a Storm1 user since it's inception back in November of 2008. Now, my NE2 is available, so I decided to have a look at what VZW has to offer.

In my brief amount of research, it appears the Droid X is quite the phone. Also, I recall hearing something from one of the reviewers that the new BB, due out sometime later this year, "will blow away everything currently on the market" - however - I'm wondering what that might be - Storm 4? In any case, that's quite the statement for RIM, and being a 4 year BB user, I hope it's true.

However, for now, looking into the alternatives (i.e. Storm2) and the Droid X - I have to make the move to the new Droid X since BB doesn't really have anything new. The online direct comparisons on speed seem to be quite the selling point for browsing, but I'm concerned about e-mail capability, as I have 10 accounts currently pushing out to my storm.

In any case, I'm a little disappointed that RIM hasn't come out with anything to combat the Droid/I-Pods, but need to make the move from BB back to Motorola.

Pi Guy 3.14 · #2 07-27-2010, 12:45 PM

LMAO... RIM will never make anything that will blow away anything currently on the market....

Pete6 · #3 07-27-2010, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Pi Guy 3.14

LMAO... RIM will never make anything that will blow away anything currently on the market....

True but they will make good solid phones that make phone calls, are highly secure and do not fail very often.

Personally I rate those attributes very highly.

Oh, why do we need YET another one of these threads? Yawn.

jen8112 · #4 07-27-2010, 12:56 PM

I think you will be disappointed with an Android for the e-mail alone, sounds like you use it a lot. But you can always get a Driod X and switch back within 30 days.

gdawg1881 · #5 07-27-2010, 01:02 PM

I am one of the original Storm guys also. I got it in November right when it came out and Verizon just sent me a notice to upgrade. Personally, I am waiting to see what comes with the 4g LTE network. I would hate to get an o.k. phone that is going to be extremely outdate in 3-4 months.

My Storm is starting to go so I found a like new Storm 2 on Craiglist to avoid being locked into a new contract for the next 20 months and miss whatever Blackberry releases for 4g.

drjay868 · #6 07-27-2010, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by gdawg1881

I am one of the original Storm guys also. I got it in November right when it came out and Verizon just sent me a notice to upgrade. Personally, I am waiting to see what comes with the 4g LTE network. I would hate to get an o.k. phone that is going to be extremely outdate in 3-4 months.

My Storm is starting to go so I found a like new Storm 2 on Craiglist to avoid being locked into a new contract for the next 20 months and miss whatever Blackberry releases for 4g.

I completely agree and did the exact same thing. Best case scenario until they release 4G is that VZW offers the S2refresh to those currently with an S2 so we can run OS6. Worst case, they don't. Either way, I didn't use my NE2, I paid very little for the S2 ($125) and am very happy with it while I wait for 4G to become available and see what BB's are offered for it. Then, if S3/S4G (whatever its going to be called) isn't up to par (or loses SurePress) I'll jump to Android.

Overall I'm happy with what BB/RIM has supplied me with so far so I feel I can wait to see what they're going to offer me by March. You may want to do the same if you've been happy with what your phone has been able to do.

Or, you may not.

The_Engine · #7 07-27-2010, 07:47 PM

LOL. I have been eyeing up S2's on craigs list sa well for the same reason. Stop gap until LTE.

To the OP just look at some of the Storm 3 theads. Basically if the rumors are true that could be competitive.

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drjay868 · #8 07-27-2010, 09:28 PM

If you do get one from craigslist, just make sure you buy it local and meet up with the seller at a Verizon store and have them check the ESN to make sure its not stolen. My dad and brother are both cops and they tell me a lot of stories about people getting scammed. You'll even find a few threads on CB about it.

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bighap · #9 07-27-2010, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by drjay868

I'd you do get one from craigslist, just make sure you buy it local and meet up with the seller at a Verizon store and have them check the ESN to make sure its not stolen. My dad and brother are both cops and they tell me a lot of stories about people getting scammed. You'll even find a few threads on CB about it.

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Or not fork over the cash until you verify that you can activate it using *228. No need to take it to a store.

The_Engine · #10 07-28-2010, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bighap

Or not fork over the cash until you verify that you can activate it using *228. No need to take it to a store.

Thanks Guys. Yeah I figure if I go this route I would b calling VZW to activate it before handing over cash.

gjbsource · #11 07-30-2010, 07:58 PM

How much are you guys paying? Get a family share plan, activate a new line with a BB but put an old dumbphone on the line. $10 bucks a month for 20 months = $240+taxes for extra line + $150-$200 bucks and the freedom to get a new phone rather than paying full retail. You also have a pretty new phone for a back up (or a paperweight).

More costly in the long run but for someone wanting to scratch an itch...

Chisolm2 · #12 07-31-2010, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by driwashsolutions

Well, it's been awhile since I've frequented these forums, as I've been a Storm1 user since it's inception back in November of 2008. Now, my NE2 is available, so I decided to have a look at what VZW has to offer.

In my brief amount of research, it appears the Droid X is quite the phone. Also, I recall hearing something from one of the reviewers that the new BB, due out sometime later this year, "will blow away everything currently on the market" - however - I'm wondering what that might be - Storm 4? In any case, that's quite the statement for RIM, and being a 4 year BB user, I hope it's true.

However, for now, looking into the alternatives (i.e. Storm2) and the Droid X - I have to make the move to the new Droid X since BB doesn't really have anything new. The online direct comparisons on speed seem to be quite the selling point for browsing, but I'm concerned about e-mail capability, as I have 10 accounts currently pushing out to my storm.

In any case, I'm a little disappointed that RIM hasn't come out with anything to combat the Droid/I-Pods, but need to make the move from BB back to Motorola.

Same situation as you man. I switched to the droid x and let me tell you, it is amazing! So fast and smooth, it normally beats my cable broadband at loading pages! Storm could never do that. However, it does not do email near as well as the storm did, nor is it as easy to set up. Much harder to set up than the blackberry, but if you know what you are doing, just takes a little more time, and it still doesnt recieve as fast as blackberry and I dont care what people say, blackberry has the best email system available TO DATE! I loved my storm and still do, but this X is freaking awesome (other than the email)!

The_Engine · #13 07-31-2010, 08:08 AM

Yeah I am think of going android soon. My work will look the other way and that was my main obstacle since I only want 1 device. Also expensing the data plan helps.

I played with a Galaxy S (ATT captivate) and man was that nice. I wonder how long before VZW releases their version? Too much longer and it will be time to wait for LTE. For now I am thinking X and then after that worry about LTE. Not sure I want to jump on the Gen 1 LTE devices.

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kenshell · #14 08-01-2010, 09:37 AM

I'm also on a Storm1 and I'm up for NE2 in Sept.
I might do the same thing and grab a Storm2 on craigs.
I want the Droid X real bad but I'm really happy with my old Storm (my first BB) so I'm kinda trying to be loyal.

Whats the going rate for a used Storm2 on Craigs list?