Comments on: BlackBerry Storm http://www.reviewofphones.com/blackberry-storm.htm Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:23:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: baseball5362 http://www.reviewofphones.com/blackberry-storm.htm/comment-page-1#comment-4450 baseball5362 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:27:22 +0000 http://www.reviewofphones.com/blackberry-storm.htm#comment-4450 this phone sucks. it doesn't even have a real touch screen. this phone sucks. it doesn’t even have a real touch screen.

]]> By: Jay D http://www.reviewofphones.com/blackberry-storm.htm/comment-page-1#comment-4459 Jay D Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:51:59 +0000 http://www.reviewofphones.com/blackberry-storm.htm#comment-4459 Try it for yourself. That's the best personal advice I can give you. For me personally, I loved the phone and ordered one a few days ago. Although I don't like comparing it to the IPhone, since you said you own an IPhone I will try and compare it in terms of what you're used to. BB Storm has basically all the same features the IPhone has except the ability of WiFi. However, in my opinion, this disadvantage is nullified since Verizon's 3G network is superior to AT&T's. Overall, Verizon's coverage has proven to be the best available. With that said, you may find that where you live, Verizon coverage is poor, so once again, it works wonders to simply try the phone out before buying it. In terms of features, the BB Storm has a full HTML browser, can view Youtube, etc. The Browser has a few kinks, but in the recent update by RIM, most of them have been removed and the speed is identical to that of the IPhone 3G. It has full multimedia capabilites including be able to transfer your music over, including ITunes. And unlike the IPhone where you cannot get more memory storage, the BB Storm allows you to buy MicroSD Cards for a very fair price; so now you wont have to worry about running out of storage space. The BB Storm has a stunning screen and videos look tremendous on it. It includes a 3.2 MP camera as opposed to IPhone 2.0. It also allows video capture. Some things the BB Storm has but the IPhone doesn't: Copy/Paste Feature MMS Unrivaled 'Push' E-mail. (The IPhone has been trying to catch up with this technology, but RIM is truly in a league of its own. You will be amazed by the e-mail features of a Blackberry.) SurePress Screen (More on this in a second) Additional storage capabilities Video Capture Better Network (Let's face it, although IPhone is a good phone, AT&T is a drag compared to Verizon's coverage. Though this could be different in your area.) The Big thing about the BB Storm is its Sure-Press Screen. It is not like a normal touch screen on the IPhone. When you touch the screen, you 'hover' over your selection. But in order to make any selection, you actually have to push in to the screen, similar to that of a mouse click. This (in theory) makes selecting choices much more reliable, removes the possibility of error in typing, and allows more intuitive features in browsing. This technology is not for everyone, and it definitely has a learning curve to get used to it. I didn't like it at first, but the more I played with it, the more I liked it. I'm not sure if this is true, because I don't have mine yet, but I have heard that if you don't like the Sure-Press, you can go to the Phone Settings and allow double-taps to also select options. It should be noted again, that there are still looming bugs in the Storm's software. But this is to be expected when a new phone is released. There is no reason not to assume RIM will be taking care of these issues through continuous updates. Beyond what I have said, and I am sure I have missed a lot, you could also check out some reviews of the Storm on Youtube. I found this one most useful: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RXagnb8oPQ It's long, but hey: there's so many features, it is hard to be any more concise without leaving out some of the content. Edit: As far as the pricing goes, yes, for a 2 yr contract, it is $250 with a $50 rebate, thus dropping it to $200. You will be required to purchase a data plan with it which includes unlimited web browsing and e-mail for $29.95. For an additional $15, you can use your BB Storm as a wireless broadband modem for your laptop as it does have that technology. The plans vary for minutes and texting, so you would be best checking out the Verizon website for that information. Try it for yourself. That's the best personal advice I can give you.

For me personally, I loved the phone and ordered one a few days ago. Although I don't like comparing it to the IPhone, since you said you own an IPhone I will try and compare it in terms of what you're used to. BB Storm has basically all the same features the IPhone has except the ability of WiFi. However, in my opinion, this disadvantage is nullified since Verizon's 3G network is superior to AT&T's. Overall, Verizon's coverage has proven to be the best available. With that said, you may find that where you live, Verizon coverage is poor, so once again, it works wonders to simply try the phone out before buying it.

In terms of features, the BB Storm has a full HTML browser, can view Youtube, etc. The Browser has a few kinks, but in the recent update by RIM, most of them have been removed and the speed is identical to that of the IPhone 3G. It has full multimedia capabilites including be able to transfer your music over, including ITunes. And unlike the IPhone where you cannot get more memory storage, the BB Storm allows you to buy MicroSD Cards for a very fair price; so now you wont have to worry about running out of storage space. The BB Storm has a stunning screen and videos look tremendous on it.

It includes a 3.2 MP camera as opposed to IPhone 2.0. It also allows video capture.

Some things the BB Storm has but the IPhone doesn't:
Copy/Paste Feature
MMS
Unrivaled 'Push' E-mail. (The IPhone has been trying to catch up with this technology, but RIM is truly in a league of its own. You will be amazed by the e-mail features of a Blackberry.)
SurePress Screen (More on this in a second)
Additional storage capabilities
Video Capture
Better Network (Let's face it, although IPhone is a good phone, AT&T is a drag compared to Verizon's coverage. Though this could be different in your area.)

The Big thing about the BB Storm is its Sure-Press Screen. It is not like a normal touch screen on the IPhone. When you touch the screen, you 'hover' over your selection. But in order to make any selection, you actually have to push in to the screen, similar to that of a mouse click. This (in theory) makes selecting choices much more reliable, removes the possibility of error in typing, and allows more intuitive features in browsing. This technology is not for everyone, and it definitely has a learning curve to get used to it. I didn't like it at first, but the more I played with it, the more I liked it. I'm not sure if this is true, because I don't have mine yet, but I have heard that if you don't like the Sure-Press, you can go to the Phone Settings and allow double-taps to also select options.

It should be noted again, that there are still looming bugs in the Storm's software. But this is to be expected when a new phone is released. There is no reason not to assume RIM will be taking care of these issues through continuous updates.

Beyond what I have said, and I am sure I have missed a lot, you could also check out some reviews of the Storm on Youtube. I found this one most useful:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RXagnb8oPQ

It's long, but hey: there's so many features, it is hard to be any more concise without leaving out some of the content.

Edit: As far as the pricing goes, yes, for a 2 yr contract, it is $250 with a $50 rebate, thus dropping it to $200. You will be required to purchase a data plan with it which includes unlimited web browsing and e-mail for $29.95. For an additional $15, you can use your BB Storm as a wireless broadband modem for your laptop as it does have that technology. The plans vary for minutes and texting, so you would be best checking out the Verizon website for that information.

]]> By: Joel T http://www.reviewofphones.com/blackberry-storm.htm/comment-page-1#comment-4460 Joel T Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:20:36 +0000 http://www.reviewofphones.com/blackberry-storm.htm#comment-4460 iTunes downloaded audio files (M4P - "protected AAC") have DRM protection which prevent users from converting it to other formats or playing iTunes media with other incompatible players like Blackberry storm. So, you will need a professional DRM converter to convert the DRM M4P files to mp3 for your blackberry storm. Free download this converter, drag and drop the protected files to it: http://www.wmatomp3-converter.com/digital-music-converter.html#123 It can convert the DRM protected music (wma,m4p) to any other formats and extract audios from DRM video (wmv, m4v, asf, etc). Hope it helps, happy holiday:) iTunes downloaded audio files (M4P – "protected AAC") have DRM protection which prevent users from converting it to other formats or playing iTunes media with other incompatible players like Blackberry storm.

So, you will need a professional DRM converter to convert the DRM M4P files to mp3 for your blackberry storm.

Free download this converter, drag and drop the protected files to it:
http://www.wmatomp3-converter.com/digital-music-converter.html#123

It can convert the DRM protected music (wma,m4p) to any other formats and extract audios from DRM video (wmv, m4v, asf, etc).

Hope it helps, happy holiday:)

]]> By: Cabal4ever http://www.reviewofphones.com/blackberry-storm.htm/comment-page-1#comment-4454 Cabal4ever Sun, 30 Aug 2009 17:46:09 +0000 http://www.reviewofphones.com/blackberry-storm.htm#comment-4454 ofc its the best phone you ever had because you are poor and cant afford an omnia or an iphone *lol* ofc its the best phone you ever had because you are poor and cant afford an omnia or an iphone *lol*

]]> By: outsider497 http://www.reviewofphones.com/blackberry-storm.htm/comment-page-1#comment-4453 outsider497 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 09:40:41 +0000 http://www.reviewofphones.com/blackberry-storm.htm#comment-4453 What are you, 12? What makes you automatically assume I can't afford an iphone? Having a Storm isn't exactly cheap. Yes, iphones are great but downgrading to AT&t's crap service is what I can't afford. You judge people's wealth by the phone they carry? Get a life. What are you, 12? What makes you automatically assume I can’t afford an iphone? Having a Storm isn’t exactly cheap. Yes, iphones are great but downgrading to AT&t’s crap service is what I can’t afford. You judge people’s wealth by the phone they carry? Get a life.

]]> By: kasjamm http://www.reviewofphones.com/blackberry-storm.htm/comment-page-1#comment-4451 kasjamm Sun, 30 Aug 2009 07:32:25 +0000 http://www.reviewofphones.com/blackberry-storm.htm#comment-4451 Ugly ass FAGGOT trailor trash! Ugly ass FAGGOT trailor trash!

]]> By: Thomas G http://www.reviewofphones.com/blackberry-storm.htm/comment-page-1#comment-4457 Thomas G Sun, 30 Aug 2009 01:23:20 +0000 http://www.reviewofphones.com/blackberry-storm.htm#comment-4457 Well, let me just say that the Blackberry storm is one of the greatest phones i've ever used in my life. Really when you push down on the screen the fact that it clicks and pushes in is great for the accuracy of what your are pressing. It is very fast and has great features. Truly a great phone. Yes, it is compatible with Macs and Itunes if they are recent products for the past four years of generations. So if your mac and your Itunes are new and have been updated in the past four years then your set. GET THE PHONE! Well, let me just say that the Blackberry storm is one of the greatest phones i've ever used in my life. Really when you push down on the screen the fact that it clicks and pushes in is great for the accuracy of what your are pressing. It is very fast and has great features. Truly a great phone.
Yes, it is compatible with Macs and Itunes if they are recent products for the past four years of generations. So if your mac and your Itunes are new and have been updated in the past four years then your set. GET THE PHONE!

]]> By: randomeMEEP http://www.reviewofphones.com/blackberry-storm.htm/comment-page-1#comment-4452 randomeMEEP Sat, 29 Aug 2009 19:06:26 +0000 http://www.reviewofphones.com/blackberry-storm.htm#comment-4452 shouldnt it be called the nigga berry storm shouldnt it be called the nigga berry storm

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.reviewofphones.com/blackberry-storm.htm/comment-page-1#comment-4458 Anonymous Sat, 29 Aug 2009 10:57:13 +0000 http://www.reviewofphones.com/blackberry-storm.htm#comment-4458 I own a Storm and the capabilities are exactly the same as other BB's. Before Storm I used to use iPhone. I found iPhone's sensitivity better than Storm. For Storm, everytime you want to press a key/button, you have to click it hard, so it's not just touching it. And that's a problem since in vertical mode, you don't have the qwerty keyboard but only the regular phone keypads or their version called SureType (I hate the latter though, it's confusing and it's mixed with their dictionary which isn't all that complete either). When in horizontal mode, you have the Qwerty and the accuracy it's pretty weak. I keep pressing the button next to the one I really want. I would rather you get a Bold or Javelin or an iPhone (if you're not a BB freak). I own a Storm and the capabilities are exactly the same as other BB's. Before Storm I used to use iPhone. I found iPhone's sensitivity better than Storm. For Storm, everytime you want to press a key/button, you have to click it hard, so it's not just touching it. And that's a problem since in vertical mode, you don't have the qwerty keyboard but only the regular phone keypads or their version called SureType (I hate the latter though, it's confusing and it's mixed with their dictionary which isn't all that complete either). When in horizontal mode, you have the Qwerty and the accuracy it's pretty weak. I keep pressing the button next to the one I really want.

I would rather you get a Bold or Javelin or an iPhone (if you're not a BB freak).

]]> By: gmen58 http://www.reviewofphones.com/blackberry-storm.htm/comment-page-1#comment-4462 gmen58 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 07:58:09 +0000 http://www.reviewofphones.com/blackberry-storm.htm#comment-4462 You can always make deals with carriers and Verizon is no exception. Just go into the negotiation knowing that is what you want. I can't imagine Verizon not wanting you to sign on for 2 years, that's what every carrier wants, but you may have to pay a cancellation fee on the phone. But everything is negotiable. Carriers take hit on the handsets, even when they are not free. They have to subzidize them by having customers sign on for long periods and putting in the cancellation fee. Ask if you could sign a 3 year contract if you can get out of your original one. That might do it. Be creative. You could try this site for more information. http://www.shopblackberrystorm.com You can always make deals with carriers and Verizon is no exception. Just go into the negotiation knowing that is what you want. I can't imagine Verizon not wanting you to sign on for 2 years, that's what every carrier wants, but you may have to pay a cancellation fee on the phone. But everything is negotiable. Carriers take hit on the handsets, even when they are not free. They have to subzidize them by having customers sign on for long periods and putting in the cancellation fee. Ask if you could sign a 3 year contract if you can get out of your original one. That might do it. Be creative. You could try this site for more information.
http://www.shopblackberrystorm.com

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