The Storm 1 is now the Pearl

[Kryngle]

Well I guess we can all accept the fact that the Storm 9530 is now the new Pearl. The amount of leaks that have dropped in the past week and not one of em were for the Storm 1. They are almost at 5.0.6xx and we still stuck at .419. Well I think I will be doin what the OS leakers been doin to the Storm 1... MOVING ON... Wonder how the Bold holds up?!?!?!

[rhoads00]

I'm dissappointed that we're not getting leaks anymore, but I'm not going to switch my device because of that..

[EnergyPlus]

It has already been announced that RIM was planning to discontinue support for the S1 (I can't recall the date, sorry). In device years, the S1 is at least qualified to receive AARP discounts, so it's no surprise. I loved my S1, it was a great phone, but time marches on (especially in technology).

[Evilkefz]

Storm 2, from Verizon buy one get one... 99.99

[DUKDIKz]

this suckz,,,they should at least gave us sumth

[Mr. Marco]

Originally Posted by Kryngle

Well I guess we can all accept the fact that the Storm 9530 is now the new Pearl. The amount of leaks that have dropped in the past week and not one of em were for the Storm 1. They are almost at 5.0.6xx and we still stuck at .419. Well I think I will be doin what the OS leakers been doin to the Storm 1... MOVING ON... Wonder how the Bold holds up?!?!?!

Storm 1 has been given its last few breaths of life a month ago or so already. Verizon officially has stated it will no longer be carrying it after current inventory is depleted.

Why carry the Storm 1 when the Storm 2 is out anyways?

[Duderotamy]

I have weathered this S1 through thick and thin, and in the land of iphones (NYC) and their faux-trendy sanctimonious users, I stuck true to my BB and sang its praises. But the lack of support and upgrades, the memory drain, quirks, and now deterioration (camera stopped focusing, screen no longer responsive at odd times, etc etc etc) of my Storm is too much to bear for much longer.

Now, not to sound like a total traitor, but I was given a brand new, completely unlocked Nexus One that a relative received complimentary from Google. The N1 is not yet officially released by Verizon (but will soon) so I've not activated it with any phone service, but have done quite a bit with it just by wifi, and I must say this thing blows the storm completely out of the water in every sense. The OS is smooth and beautiful, the apps are great and functional, it's browser is so fast and so much easier to navigate, tons of memory, great camera, blah blah. So.. I will miss my BB Messenger, but that's about it. While I haven't chucked the Storm out just yet, as soon as Verizon officially supports the Nexus my bedraggled Storm 1 will be gone.

[GlitchZero]

Ugh and the Droids wander in. You guys have your own forum, eh?

And about the Storm leaks, we had about 6 in 3 months right before the S2 dropped. Since then there have been few, but you guys howled and you got .419, and now you're already wanting more! They said .419 was most likely the last leak happening for the Storm. ****, the Storm 2 has only had three leaks since release. We had to wait just as long as you guys for our .451. It's a dated device. If you really want more leaks for another few months until the Storm 3 drops or whatever, get an S2.

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[blkbryluva]

I'd be upset too, but it's not like the Storm2 has gotten alot...But I think it's due to the memory

[srvcb]

I do really like my Storm, but there will always be better devices coming out so I understand fading support. It is kind of like Apple dropping support for PowerPC chips with Snow Leopard. The computers may still be useable, but the newer ones are faster and more refined.

So I'll use my Storm until I find something I like better. It may be close to its peak performance given the hardware

[wangster]

Originally Posted by EnergyPlus

It has already been announced that RIM was planning to discontinue support for the S1 (I can't recall the date, sorry).

Does this mean no 6.0.x.x for us?

[BigJav209]

i love my storm 1, but its time for a new one. i will hold out till the storm 3 comes out.

[wangster]

I think Salomondrin had an opportunity to play with what's supposed to be the Storm 3 some time ago. Obviously, he wasn't allowed to give out too much detail or pictures but I do remember him saying that it is one nice device.

Hopefully more news on that will come soon. I hope it comes out around the time my NE2 discount kicks in...

[richpjr]

I think that a device should be supported with the latest software for as long as they require you to sign a contract for. If they offer a 2 year discount price, than the OS should be supported for that 2 years.

[floydiannyc]

This is the most A.D.D adled forum I've ever come across. "I love my Storm, but if RIM doesn't drop a new OS soon I'm switching device!" Well, if you love the phone so much, I assume the current OS is doing its job. So why sit around and wait for a new OS. Or...or...or...."I've been singing the praises of this phone to everyone, but I'm gonna get a Droid if we don't get a new OS." Again, if the current OS is so [b][/b][b][/b][b][/b][b][/b]ty, why were you singing the praises of the phone to other people? I can go on and on.

The bottom line people, is that you can't have it both ways. If you love the phone, accept the current OS and take any future leaks or official releases as bonuses. If you don't love the phone, don't frequent these forums and blindly defend the phone against any slight critique made of it, as happens any time someone posts about how they're going to switch phones.

But all this is b.s. The reality is that most of you people have serious A.D.D. You need a new OS for no other reason than getting a new OS. No matter how functional your phone may get, it will never be enough. Admit it.