"...the Storm isn't finished."
- Very telling review. The following quote says it all: "...the Storm isn't finished."
Review: Touch-Screen Blackberry Storm Gets Mixed Verdict -- InformationWeek11-24-08 09:48 AMLike 0 - I believe this is true, i actually spoke to a vzw rep and they said the reason why only 2 million phones were released is because the phone was not ready for production. She said 50 million people actually wanted the phone, the software was not up to date, the next software upgrade as she told me will be released on the 8th of next month....11-24-08 09:54 AMLike 0
- That review in no way coincides with my personal experience with the phone. I don't know what is up with all the bum review units.11-24-08 09:56 AMLike 0
- Crucial_XtremeRetired ModeratorI agree Click. To be fair, I'll say that I can type as fast on my Storm as I can with any other BlackBerry device. I think that theres a few issues that need to be cleared up, and I know for fact that the updates coming make good progress, but I don't think the Storm is a POS like some ppl say.11-24-08 10:32 AMLike 0
- Everyone always wants to point out the bad in a new device. Anytime something new comes out there are way more negative reviews than good ones. If you bought the Storm, you knew it was new and would probably have problems, deal with it and start loving it or return it so other people can get it. Oh, JMHO. :-D11-24-08 10:35 AMLike 0
- Everyone always wants to point out the bad in a new device. Anytime something new comes out there are way more negative reviews than good ones. If you bought the Storm, you knew it was new and would probably have problems, deal with it and start loving it or return it so other people can get it. Oh, JMHO. :-D11-24-08 10:41 AMLike 0
- So you guys haven't had any problems with the screen click? I've been reading a ton of crap on how people have to pretty much rig their phone so it clicks better. I don't wanna have to do that, seems pretty ghetto to me.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com11-24-08 10:42 AMLike 0 - When it finally arrives, I won't be refusing delivery. I trust RIM and while I don't trust Verizon to know/tell me the straight scoop, I know all will be worked out in the end. I just wish they'd have waited until they were REALLY ready and been honest as to the reasons.11-24-08 10:46 AMLike 0
- So you guys haven't had any problems with the screen click? I've been reading a ton of crap on how people have to pretty much rig their phone so it clicks better. I don't wanna have to do that, seems pretty ghetto to me.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com11-24-08 10:48 AMLike 0 - Let's not forget all the negative reviews of the original iPhone--once you got past the initial impression of "this thing's amazing!!" we started reading about serious phone problems (it was a terrible phone), OS stability problems, and browser crashing, among others.
The difference is, even though the iPhone was unstable and was a terrible phone, the reviews were all thumbs up. Now, the Storm isn't finished--we knew that before it was released. It doesn't commonly display stability issues, the browser doesn't crash, and everyone says the phone portion is excellent. Yet, it's getting mixed reviews.
I think because the iPhone was pseudorevolutionary, it was forgiven many foibles. The Storm, on the other hand, is not revolutionary, and must compete not only with the much-more-polished iPhone 3G, but with the G1 and other recent touchscreen devices.
Blackberry had a problem--introduce it before it was "finished", or be left further behind as other touchscreen devices soak up what sales they can as the economy plummets.
I think they should have held off until 4.7.0.82, but that's just the opinion of someone who had nothing to risk in this venture.
If I had any extra money, I'd be tempted to buy one just to support their bold venture. But, I don't. And, as my business has plunged, not only can I not justify buying a Storm I don't need, but I don't have the money to replace my aged laptop or my crappy digital camera.
I'm planning to upgrade my phone next may, when VZW will allow it. But if my business doesn't get better, even that won't happen.11-24-08 10:56 AMLike 0 - I agree Click. To be fair, I'll say that I can type as fast on my Storm as I can with any other BlackBerry device. I think that theres a few issues that need to be cleared up, and I know for fact that the updates coming make good progress, but I don't think the Storm is a POS like some ppl say.11-24-08 10:59 AMLike 0
- Same here. No problems. The only problem I have is trying to get better acquainted with a touchscreen keyboard and navigating thru a new to me BB OS. Other than that. This phone is awesome.11-24-08 11:13 AMLike 0
- I believe this is true, i actually spoke to a vzw rep and they said the reason why only 2 million phones were released is because the phone was not ready for production. She said 50 million people actually wanted the phone, the software was not up to date, the next software upgrade as she told me will be released on the 8th of next month....
If she said that 50 million people wanted the phone she is either lying or is an *****.11-24-08 11:14 AMLike 0 - Let's not forget all the negative reviews of the original iPhone--once you got past the initial impression of "this thing's amazing!!" we started reading about serious phone problems (it was a terrible phone), OS stability problems, and browser crashing, among others.
The difference is, even though the iPhone was unstable and was a terrible phone, the reviews were all thumbs up. Now, the Storm isn't finished--we knew that before it was released. It doesn't commonly display stability issues, the browser doesn't crash, and everyone says the phone portion is excellent. Yet, it's getting mixed reviews.
I think because the iPhone was pseudorevolutionary, it was forgiven many foibles. The Storm, on the other hand, is not revolutionary, and must compete not only with the much-more-polished iPhone 3G, but with the G1 and other recent touchscreen devices.
Blackberry had a problem--introduce it before it was "finished", or be left further behind as other touchscreen devices soak up what sales they can as the economy plummets.
I think they should have held off until 4.7.0.82, but that's just the opinion of someone who had nothing to risk in this venture.
If I had any extra money, I'd be tempted to buy one just to support their bold venture. But, I don't. And, as my business has plunged, not only can I not justify buying a Storm I don't need, but I don't have the money to replace my aged laptop or my crappy digital camera.
I'm planning to upgrade my phone next may, when VZW will allow it. But if my business doesn't get better, even that won't happen.11-24-08 11:18 AMLike 0 - Crucial_XtremeRetired ModeratorMost of the time they do. I've had the Storm for over 3 months, so I tend to know what I'm talking about. I understand that all ppl are having problems. As much as I hate to say it, some of the units are better than others. Regardless, the device is alright, and will only get better.11-24-08 11:23 AMLike 0
- Ok let me clear about this I write notes long ones becuase I use my phone for quotes that i have to give clients and if i forget something I can not just go back in and say oh I forgot this and I need to add 5000$ more to this. Also I write about 1500 msg's a month.
I have used the palm, enV, Voyager, MotoQ, and now BB Storm.
AND I can say after just a few days with my storm I can type just as fast on it as I could on any of those other devices.11-24-08 11:31 AMLike 0 - Most of the time they do. I've had the Storm for over 3 months, so I tend to know what I'm talking about. I understand that all ppl are having problems. As much as I hate to say it, some of the units are better than others. Regardless, the device is alright, and will only get better.11-24-08 11:55 AMLike 0
- So you guys haven't had any problems with the screen click? I've been reading a ton of crap on how people have to pretty much rig their phone so it clicks better. I don't wanna have to do that, seems pretty ghetto to me.
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I know wanted to start some $hit11-24-08 11:59 AMLike 0 - Most of the time they do. I've had the Storm for over 3 months, so I tend to know what I'm talking about. I understand that all ppl are having problems. As much as I hate to say it, some of the units are better than others. Regardless, the device is alright, and will only get better.
I am very curious how to explain such a drastic difference in performance between the two phones. They are both running the same OS and are configured identically, except phone number of course. Could there be build issues in the line that could account for these differences? I have no inside information and have no idea about the manufacturing process RIM uses, so I am not bashing anyone or anything. I am just trying to understand through logic, or someone else's knowledge.
(I also know about the VZW engineering issue. I just don't think the differences between the two units could be explained by that.)
EDIT: Just to be clear, I do believe that the issue CX reported re:VZW engineering to be 100% accurate.
Thanks - DaveLast edited by MD-Dave; 11-24-08 at 12:32 PM.
11-24-08 12:30 PMLike 0 - Now, look here. That comment was completely uncalled for and wildly inaccurate. I don't see why people seem to have a need to bring up these baseless and patently false comments regarding other devices that are being compared to the Storm and other cellular phone manufacturers...it simply is not true!!!
....he was STANDING on a big stage.
11-24-08 12:32 PMLike 0
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