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RIM Releases Firmware Update For BlackBerry Storm Early

Nerd Grind — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 09:23:29 +0000

It seems RIM has secretly released Firmware update 4.7.0.75 for their new BlackBerry Storm. Rumor had it the company was going to wait for a wide release on the update, but it seems they went with the silent but deadly approach instead.

Reports from users seem to be positive thus far, and RIM has purportedly patched up some issues and killed some lag. Here is a link to snag the update for yourself. Happy updates-giving.

BlackBerry Storm Rousing Success – Retailers Report Massive Sellouts

Nerd Grind — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:58:48 +0000

Verizon’s launch of the BlackBerry Storm has been going swimmingly, according to various retailers. The phone is sold out nearly everywhere, and the online store is racing to fill the orders of thousands upon thousands of eager buyers. RIM is on track for a hit.

Why is the phone being snapped up? Check the official Verizon video below which lists a series of the device’s unique features. But, be warned, don’t get too excited. They are sold out, remember.

BlackBerry Storm Launches Today – Buy it Via Verizon Stores

Nerd Grind — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:09:58 +0000

This is it. RIM’s BlackBerry Storm is finally available to consumers via their friendly neighborhood Verizon store. Read our review here.

Now it’s time to see if this self-proclaimed "iPhone killer" actually, um, kills some iPhones. The copy and paste function does seem like a winner. We will post some sales figures as they become available. Until then, here is a European TV commercial for the phone to get your wallets excited:

Review: Blackberry Storm on Verizon

Nerd Grind — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:28:16 +0000

Although the official launch of the upcoming Blackberry Storm on the Verizon network is tomorrow, November 21st, initial reviews are coming in from those fortunate enough to have received an eval unit. Their reports are that RIM falls short of the "perfect" Storm.

The smartphone’s major innovation is called SurePress, which means that the phone’s entire touchscreen is a gigundo button but this is the company’s first venture into the touchscreen arena.

The Pros:

The SurePress button screen has a very nice feel to it
The screen is the highest resolution screen ever produced by RIM, 480×360 resolution
Verizon 3G rocks! It’s better and more stable than AT&T’s network.
GPS
Copy and paste (Take that iPhone!)
Blackberry email
It has the best blackberry browser

The Cons:

Heavy and clunky
Ok battery life but not a major problem
Where’s the WiFi???
OS lags at times

Overall, the Blackberry Storm makes for an OK phone, but still no iPhone killer. As a Bold user, I’m not at all jealous of the touchscreen. It’s still probably going to be a big hit on the Verizon Wireless network.

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