- I hope I'm wrong about this, but the new browser requirements are hinging on 256MB and OpenGL capable BB models... nothing less.02-16-10 09:54 AMLike 0
- I hope you're wrong too...But I wouldn't get it past RIM. Look at the Tour 9630... it's already discontinued in VZW's systems. It's pathetic that RIM is putting out hardware that no one will even isht on 6 months from now and you need the next model in order to have features that should have been included in the first model to begin with.02-16-10 10:06 AMLike 0
- I hope you're wrong too...But I wouldn't get it past RIM. Look at the Tour 9630... it's already discontinued in VZW's systems. It's pathetic that RIM is putting out hardware that no one will even isht on 6 months from now and you need the next model in order to have features that should have been included in the first model to begin with.02-16-10 10:12 AMLike 0
- Do you know what devices are 256MB and openGL?
Man i hope it for everyone.... it would suck for someone who has an older model and likes it
02-16-10 10:17 AMLike 0 - Storm 2, upcoming tour 2, and the bold 9700 has 256 memory but not sure about opengl
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com02-16-10 10:21 AMLike 0 - You are correct...I think only the S2 and the 8530 are openGL. But i am sure that was a 9700 on the demo.... time will tell
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- Besides the auto industry, other manufactures release devices and even when they release a better device (hardware-spec wise) 6 or less months later, these software updates are still able to be applied to all devices.
Yeah, yeah, 5.0 came to all devices, but still... it applies to computers too. I don't want to have to buy a new computer every time the browser gets updated or a new OS comes out.02-16-10 10:31 AMLike 0 -
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Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com02-16-10 10:59 AMLike 0 -
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- Besides the auto industry, other manufactures release devices and even when they release a better device (hardware-spec wise) 6 or less months later, these software updates are still able to be applied to all devices.
Yeah, yeah, 5.0 came to all devices, but still... it applies to computers too. I don't want to have to buy a new computer every time the browser gets updated or a new OS comes out.
If the browser is omitted for already-existing devices, it would be a tragedy. My demands are not high. I want a phone that has all the features I need, including SIM card abilities, and optimized web browsing. If Sprint had the i-Phone I probably would have tried it by now.02-16-10 11:17 AMLike 0 - This better work in my storm 1 or this will be the first and last blackberry I ever own.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com02-16-10 11:37 AMLike 0 - DenverRalphyRetired Network ModI'm sporting a Storm 1 myself, and hope it works on my device. However I won't begrudge RIM if it isn't. I'm not going to expect RIM to not release a new browser because my device (or any other device) isn't supported. I'll simply be happier when in the future I happen to replace this device.
The way I see it... if RIM's newer apps/OS depend on higher system requirements, that just ensures that any new device they put out will be built to match. What's the alternative? Expect them to halt development altogether because it "Isn't Fair" to users with older devices?02-16-10 11:59 AMLike 0 - I am guessing this will have to work with the older models at some point. The 8330 is still the #1 seller for the month of January. RIM would be fools if they let this slip by that product.
Or maybe they are trying to push the new 8530 instead...just my opinion though02-16-10 12:41 PMLike 0 - I'm sporting a Storm 1 myself, and hope it works on my device. However I won't begrudge RIM if it isn't. I'm not going to expect RIM to not release a new browser because my device (or any other device) isn't supported. I'll simply be happier when in the future I happen to replace this device.
The way I see it... if RIM's newer apps/OS depend on higher system requirements, that just ensures that any new device they put out will be built to match. What's the alternative? Expect them to halt development altogether because it "Isn't Fair" to users with older devices?
You have a Storm 1, which is pretty dated. I wonder if you would feel the same way if you had purchased Storm 2 a couple of months ago, when there had already been talk about these enhanced browsers being in the works. Then, you find out that the Storm 2 would not be getting the new browser. You might also wonder if this is by design, and not by default. You might even begin to feel some resentment, after all, you just bought the phone, and the average consumer can afford to upgrade to a new phone only once in two years. Unfortunately, it is impossible to nail their motives with any degree of accuracy, but I sincerely hope that RIM is not doing this intentionally. It is more harmful than helpful to them.Last edited by Barredbard; 02-16-10 at 01:08 PM.
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