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BlackBerry Storm goes into TA (technical acceptance) at Verizon, delayed 3-4 weeks

Posted by The Boy Genius on Sep 4, 2008 1:44 pm 218 comments
Filed in BG's Corner, BlackBerry, Exclusives, Handsets, Verizon

Here’s our latest info on the BlackBerry Storm and the fate of the device on Verizon’s network: it just went into technical acceptance at Verizon which usually takes around 3-4 weeks, and the device has been delayed internally by around 3-4 weeks while they work out the kinks (read: buggy and unresponsive) and polish it up. That puts us around a mid-November launch on Verizon. We’ve double confirmed that information, so it should be pretty accurate. Additionally, we heard from someone else that they’ve increased the marketing budget for the BlackBerry Storm just to give AT&T a little kick in the nuts for delaying the Bold so much. That’s not confirmed, still probably a little true, plus we got a chuckle out of that anyway.

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  1. On Nov 12, 2008 @ 3:25 pm, dls Said:

    Called a couple of VZ stores today and the reps would tell me nothing. Said they were on orders not to release any info until authorized to do so.

    Later walked into a store and the rep said 11/15 was the target release date but they had to push it back by about a week. Also said the price was going to be around $250 (before upgrade) with a 2 year contract.

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  2. On Nov 13, 2008 @ 11:22 am, Ray Said:

    11/21/08. i just got an email from VERIZON WIRELESS

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  3. On Nov 13, 2008 @ 2:57 pm, RANDALL Said:

    I NEED THIS PHONE FOR T MOBILE ,

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  4. On Nov 13, 2008 @ 4:12 pm, Scot Said:

    Just Unlock the iphone for t-mobile…

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  5. On Nov 13, 2008 @ 9:34 pm, Kevin Said:

    The iphone is a joke compared to the Storm,sure it wont get as much hype because its not an Apple product but look at the features ! its not even close. some one should let Apple know of this cool thing called Picture/Video messages they invented about 10 years ago……

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  6. On Nov 14, 2008 @ 10:01 am, Scot Said:

    is that the only real difference? im not trying to be cocky.. i really have know clue…

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  7. On Nov 14, 2008 @ 2:35 pm, T.T Said:

    THE PHONE IS UGLY

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  8. On Nov 15, 2008 @ 10:21 am, yeaG Said:

    I am going to the verizon store at 8am on 11-20-2008 for a workshop i got invited to. It is for people to try out the storm before it gets released

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  9. On Nov 17, 2008 @ 7:55 pm, haylie Said:

    I REALLY WANT THIS I LOVE IT SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!

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  10. On Nov 18, 2008 @ 7:58 pm, Craig Said:

    I went to my VZW store tonight. They had a live copy to play with, but one of the employees took it home to play with! I was PISSED! They said they would make sure to have it there when I came tomorrow.

    They also said they will be passing out vouchers @ 7AM Friday morning for the phones and open the doors at 8AM(regular time). The rep said they will run out of the phone, but they could order it and I would have it on Tuesday if I didn’t get a voucher. I get off work at 5:30AM, so I will be in line at 5:42!

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  11. On Nov 20, 2008 @ 12:36 pm, yeaG Said:

    Yup i got to try out the Storm today… its deff. just as sweet as it seems to be… video is great sound quality, web browsing, typing everything… and i also think its great that every one get 8gb memory with the phone so… ill be having one tomorrow

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  12. On Nov 20, 2008 @ 5:50 pm, jimmyzbee Said:

    the heck with it im getting an iphone cut and print

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  13. On Nov 21, 2008 @ 11:43 am, yeaG Said:

    i got mine… its B A… ne one else?

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  14. On Nov 23, 2008 @ 4:48 pm, Craig Said:

    I got mine Friday morning. It is AWESOME! I lve it. I had to wait in line for a while. I heard a rumor that the corporate store only had 15 of them. I was the first one there, but the 12th one to get in line. It was freezing!

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  15. On Nov 24, 2008 @ 1:37 pm, Amy Said:

    so what if you have the envy and you want the storm?? will you have to pay the difference or buy the storm as you would a new customer??

    i think i’ll go to vzw today and ask…

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  16. On Nov 24, 2008 @ 2:11 pm, Ray Said:

    I was on line at 5:45am, 11/21/08. I was first. 50+ people on the line by 8am. They sold out in 58 min. MINE, IS DEFECTIVE and waiting for a new batch. My send button requires a heavy push to activate. Otherwise it is a 8830 with bells and wistles and obviously better graphics.

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  17. On Jan 5, 2009 @ 4:51 am, afnan shah khan Said:

    i am addicted to black berry phones and i cant even think of moving to a normal cell , this device have drivven me crazy and now i am going for storm , i cant wait for this device to be in my hands , very soon it will be with me
    afnan

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  18. On Jan 6, 2009 @ 2:42 pm, D'U Fass Said:

    I took mine apart and found a note inside that says not to take it apart. Why is that?

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