Comments on: BlackBerry Storm: we’ve been had

By: johnnie

johnnie — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 01:08:08 +0000

My friend HAS this phone and it is amaziing. There is absolutely nothing wrong with it and it is sooooo good with everything! So don’t be putting it down.

By: zac

zac — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:18:28 +0000

ur guys think u know things get a job and oh yeah a LIFE and stop acting like you’ve figured out the world dicks

By: Dougherty

Dougherty — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:09:13 +0000

sorry dude, i don’t see what you are talking about either, ya big baby

on another note…who cares about WiFi, that’s for kids. The BB is for business. Anyone disagree? Anyone?

By: PAWAN PATEL

PAWAN PATEL — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:15:35 +0000

BLACKBERRY STORM IS A REAL IPHONE KILLER.I WANT TO KNOWH ITS PRICE

By: Zcarman

Zcarman — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:42:14 +0000

Actually, the rep I spoke with after receiving my upgrade card in the mail said it was due in store the 1st of November. If that’s a late release, I’ll take it.

By: Steph

Steph — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:40:46 +0000

… There doing exactly what they want us to do. They want us to talk about it, they want us to get excited about it! and here we are talking about it.
As much as I can’t wait for this phone to come out, if I were verizon i’d do the same thing … (hopefully they don’t read this). Ha.
-Steph.

By: Jimbo

Jimbo — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:24:31 +0000

I don’t get your point either BG. When the 8830 was preping for release verizon had a similar posting on their website that allowed you to request e-mail updates. there was no release date then either on the 8830.
So your point makes no sense to me!!!
???

By: X3V3N

X3V3N — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:21:56 +0000

wow doug suck their dick already u fucking brown noser. u must be fucking the editor at the boy.

By: Troy Wood

Troy Wood — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:30:35 +0000

The phone will be out before Thanksgiving.Anytime Verizon sends an internal email promoting a phone it’s no more than two months away.There will be a a special offer on their website to pre-order the phone before Verizon starts selling the device online or at VZW stores.

By: someone

someone — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:20:04 +0000

lol @ 95% negative comments in here. Stirred up a shit “storm” didn’t you BG. heh.

By: Ajhaha jajja

Ajhaha jajja — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 03:50:27 +0000

Don’t worry folks i saw the storm on the verizon vpn. It is coming soon here. Not Q1 09 like some have said. Within a monthe or two.

By: Tommy

Tommy — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:25:05 +0000

edit: I meant to type SKEWED… not scewed

By: swedgen

swedgen — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:23:31 +0000

yes you, bloggers, are being manipulated, toyed with, etc. It some sort of pay-back for leaking all of their secrets. (stealing their THUNDER) pun intended.

By: Tommy

Tommy — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:10:55 +0000

BGR is comparable to FOX News; scewed information. You guys are blind if you don’t see it because they make it clear as day. I’m not a blackberry fan (even though I’m really interested in this phone), but any news about the Storm has been 90% negative. Now go ask all the other insiders on HoFo like 0mie and Crucial_Xtreme and they’ll tell you this phone is definitely an iPhone competitor. I understand BGR may have their own opinion, but after reading this article, it goes to show you that they are biased against this device either because it’s on verizon or because it’s blackberry.

After reading this article, I can say I’ll never come back here for information. HoFo and in this case Crackberry are more consistently up to date when it comes to information about phones. Oh and they’re not biased when information is released. I think many people will agree with me when it comes to this issue with BGR. Besides all the fanboys for this joke of a website.

By: Nicholas

Nicholas — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:44:00 +0000

What is regrettable for me is that between Engadget and BGR’s sniping at each other—I now have no idea who to really believe over this and the Bold. I seems that BGR is a Bold booster and a Storm Hater—vice versa for Engadget. When they start gunning for each other they both loose credibility.

By: Nate

Nate — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:53:36 +0000

The Boy Genius must be rolling on the floor, laughing about this.

The more I read his posts, the more I think he just likes getting a rise out of the VZW fanboys. You dipsticks just keep taking the bait.

It’s a fucking wireless provider people. Who gives a shit?

By: Doug

Doug — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:28:08 +0000

“You’re an idiot for attacking BG personally with your scant “evidence.” Not for a second do I think he or his website is biased. But if I did, I’d change the channel. You should too.

@ BG

I don’t know how you do it. You’ve got to have a really thick skin to take so much criticism from these anonymous tards. I read this site, and others, daily – almost hourly. I’m addicted. But I rarely post because some of these posters are so, well, there’s no better word for it – STUPID. And cowardly. If they had to show their faces, identities, and have even the slightest modicum of personal responsibility for their stupidity and meanness, they’d crawl to the dark like the roaches they are. You’re a way better man than I.”

* * * * * * * * * *

So true, it should be printed twice. I agree with everything Conrad said. The BG website is not biased. They’re the first to print BlackBerry news and I’d say that their opinions are pretty much always fair. I thought the “We’ve been had” post was a bit off, but for the most part TBG is one of the best sources of new device info on the web. If you don’t like it just stop coming here, or simply take your news and go. Remember, this is a BLOG. It’s BG’s BLOG. It’s not CNET or MSNBC tech news. The Storm’s touchscreen concept is controversial. TBG takes a stance on it and there are a great many who would agree. I don’t see anything strange or biased about that. The Bold was delayed and delayed, then it was delayed and delayed again. That was annoying and TBG wrote that. I don’t see anything strange or biased about that either.

Most of you do seem over the top with your comments, and I have to agree with Conrad’s comments above.

I, for one, am looking forward to the Storm. I’ll buy it if it isn’t a disaster but will reactivate my Curve if I’m unhappy with the push-touchscreen. I’m very happy to finally have an html browser in such high resolution, along with MMS messaging and copy/paste. I think there’s html emailing as well so I’ve got all my needs covered — as long as that touch screen isn’t bad. I can type faster on the iPhone than on my Curve and never get sore thumbs so I’m wondering about the Storm, but there’s only one way to find out for sure.

By: X3V3N

X3V3N — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:58:20 +0000

I happen to love apple, I own a mac pro and a mac air, I also love blackberry. This phone is gonna be awesome, despite all the hating going on towards it here. And the Iphone is a total POS! Drops calls like a mother, returned and just got an iPod. Why you hate Big Red so much BG? You mad cause they yanked you so hard and left you with blue balls? Apple did the same shit (kinda) with the Iphone like 5-6 months before its release you guys need to QQ and stop bashing BB and Big Red. Or I will have to say that you guys might be showing a lil bias here. *GASP*

By: MichaelbrandonW

MichaelbrandonW — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:50:31 +0000

For up-to-date coverage on the Storm tune in to Crackberry.com
Kevin has had the video, as well as internal verizon emails for days…the boy..Nothing. Also, recently posted “Pre-Launch” email campaign newsletter for DM’s and RM’s

http://crackberry.com/exclusive-verizon-blackberry-storm-pre-launch-details

By: Krubuntu

Krubuntu — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:37:33 +0000

I’m not sure what’s the big deal? The page isn’t down…I just went to it

http://estore.vzwshop.com/storm/

By: John Smith

John Smith — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:08:45 +0000

Wow, BGR, wrong again. So are you still gonna cash that check from Steve Jobs? I mean they have to be paying you to bash RIM and VZW because a responsible member of the media couldn’t possibly be so biased without motivation. Right? Well, I have to check back in with CrackBerry.com. You know, the site with real info.

By: groves12

groves12 — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:42:46 +0000

I don’t reeally see the problem. Apple showed off the iPhone a full 6 months before it was set to be released and that worked out well for them.

I think RIM and Verizon see this as the first offering that is a true competitor to the iPhone and want to build the same kind of hype surrounding it. Nothing wrong with that. Obviously I think they will fail miserably in their attempt to do so… but there is nothing wrong with trying.

By: JustMe

JustMe — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:32:09 +0000

P.S. Thanks to spectator for posting the link to the ACTUAL Storm video! Here it is again in case someone missed it when scrolling though the posts…

http://vztvonline.com/vzw/08436/vod/wm_player.html#

It’s just too bad that BGR couldn’t put their big boy panties on and post it themselves.

By: tc

tc — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:31:37 +0000

wow… that’s a helluva lot of hot air goin on around here. Can’t we all just get along?

i have to say the phone looks impressive. I’ll just wait to get my hands on it before i choose. Im just glad verizon will be getting such a fun toy for once.

-tc

By: JustMe

JustMe — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:22:51 +0000

I think BGR just got their panties in a twist a little too fast. My guess is there was just a problem with the web page (the internet isn’t perfect). Not the phone. The page is def back up.

By: Stop-N-Go

Stop-N-Go — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:22:04 +0000

good job there Genius…LMAO…

By: Seabass

Seabass — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:14:54 +0000

LOL

By: Phoenix

Phoenix — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:10:30 +0000

The site is back up.

http://estore.vzwshop.com/storm/

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:00:16 +0000

Maybe the storm sychs with a webpage, just like iPhone and MobileMe are linked. Maybe it also has a ‘poof’ button that makes all links disappear for security reason…stealth mode…yeah, that’s the ticket…

By: Brotha Darcness

Brotha Darcness — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:08:20 +0000

I think I know where your going with this, but one comment made a point to say the phone was in developmemt for only 3 years. That is false, it was under development about 3 years or so. I agree it is weird that VZW would announce it, yet the product is not available or officially announced by BlackBerry. If you remember, the exact moment BlackBerry announced the Bold and KickStart it was posted to their website.