READ THIS FIRST --Things We Know about the Storm/Thunder - BGR Leaks Added 10/6
In attempt to curb some of the double threads, etc. I thought it might be helpful to have a thread dedicated only to things we know about the Storm/Thunder and it's release.
What we know:
At least initially, the Storm is to be a Verizon exclusive in the USA, possibly going to Telus in Canada. the Thunder is rumored to be headed to Rogers in Canada. no USA carrier is associated with the Thunder at this point. There are differing opinions on the length of the Verizon exclusivity, but it's actual length is not known. **Update: Rumors are floating on the internets that Bell Mobility in Canada may have a 6 month exclusive on the Storm in Canadian markets.
***UPDATE-- FINAL DEVICE SPECS AS LISTED BY KEVIN BYRNE LATER IN THIS THREAD***
EVDO Rev A: ( 1900/800 MHz)
GSM/GPRS/EDGE: (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
UTMS/HSDPA/HSUPA: 2100MHZ
Wifi: None
Size: 112.52 x 62.2 x 13.95 mm
Screen 3.25 " HVGA+ 480x360 Multi-touch, Gesture Touch
Battery: 1400mAh (removable! take that IPhone!)
Memory: 1GB flash for media/ 192 meg ram
Camera: 3.2 MP camera, vanity mirror, no flash
Audio: 3.5mm jack, bluetooth stereo, Rhapsody OTA purchase and tethered subscription capable
Browser: Every feature the IPhone safari webkit has, minus support for tabs. No flash support.
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Both Storm/Thunder assumed to be using the same Qualcomm GOBI chipset.
Visual Voice Mail
More updates will be available to VZW employees each Wednesday
Sku is BB9530T
Verizon Customer Info Page: https://forums.crackberry.com/e?link...token=JV6JRmlM to sign up for email updates
Will be running Blackberry OS 4.7
Estimated release date is Nov 1, but rumblings have been seen that list as early as Oct 1st or Oct 17.
No pricing has been released; most speculation points to 199 after rebate on 2 year contract.
No concrete evidence exists that GPS will be locked to VZ Navigator only, but some have said that aGPS will be locked to VZ Navigator, with standalone GPS being open to 3rd party applications.
Minute with Mike video Kevin Byrne posted:
http://mfile.akamai.com/14177/wmv/v...berry_storm.wmv
BrewNinja leaked vid ***THIS IS A POOR REVIEW OF AN EARLY EARLY REVISION DEVICE AND SOFTWARE***
Viddler.com - BlackBerry Thunder - Uploaded by engadget
9500 ............... 4.40" x 2.41" x 0.54" .... rumored screen size -- 3.25" screen
Curve ............... 4.20" x 2.40" x 0.60"
iPhone .............. 4.50" x 2.40" x 0.46"
iPhone 3G .......... 4.52" x 2.44" x 0.49" .... 3.50" screen
Dare ................. 4.10" x 2.20" x 0.50" .... 3.00" screen
Items taken from the leaked box pic --
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.e...verizon-box.jpg
8 GB MicroSD Card Pre-installed
SIM Card Pre-installed
1 GB of dedicated internal memory for media.
Stereo Bluetooth
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Vodafone leaked video:
New BlackBerry Storm Video!! | CrackBerry.com
Internal RIM Documents/powerpoint decks, etc
Leaked: More BlackBerry Storm Presentation Details | CrackBerry.com
Leaked: Even More Slides and Info... BlackBerry Apex, WiFi Niagra, Storm Positioning Details and More! | CrackBerry.com
How To Copy & Paste on the BlackBerry Storm | CrackBerry.com
Leaked: BlackBerry Storm User Guide!!! | CrackBerry.com
Exclusive: First Look at the BlackBerry Application Center! | CrackBerry.com
Verizon has indeed started sending out email updates and postcards to consumers. -- some customers are now receiving invitations to exclusive 'first touch' events on Oct 29th.
Please let's not start debating features in this thread. clarifying info, etc is good, but if you would like to question further/debate items listed here (or possible features) please use one of the other threads in this sub forum, in order to keep this thread as clean as possible.
OH... and please be mindful of begging 'insiders' (Crucial Xtreme, etc) for info. those that have seen/and or used the device are under a STRICT NON DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT and cannot just outright give specifics. if someone chooses to give out clues, that's great, but please keep this in mind when you dont see what you are looking for.