Verizon announces BlackBerry Storm release date, November 21st, $199
At least y’all will have to wait less, not longer, right? We’re finally allowed to publish what the BlackBerry world has been waiting for — the official release date for the BlackBerry Storm. November 21st is the date that shall live in infamy. Well, not really, but you get the point! So… does this mean any Joe Six-pack or Joe The Plumber can walk into a Verizon Wireless store and get a Storm? Yes sir! The 21st is the general availability date and that includes corporate stores, telesales, online, etc. The price? $199 like we’ve said all along. That’s after a $50 MIR, but hey, do you really care at this point? Nope. We’re also told stock levels will be enormous, so there shouldn’t be any issue getting a unit on launch day. Just don’t come cryin’ to us if some pimple-faced adolescent manages to grab the last one right before you. Let’s quickly recap so there is no confusion:
- November 21st
- $199
Thank you and good night (or good day, for you folks on the other side of the world).
Finally…
any corporate pricing info?
Finally!!! I cannot wait to get my hands on this device! The only thing that I am really concerned about is the speed of software as well as ease of use for the people in my company. But it is good to have some meat finally.
when is going to come to verizon
What is the full retail price? I don’t have any upgrades
NICE!!! Does anyone know how hard it is to get an early upgrade??? I’m due for my “New every Two” on January 19th. Only two months away, I just don’t want to wait that long.
oops forget my last post lol. when will it show on the verizon website?
@bonez483
you shouldn’t have a problem getting it pushed up. if worse comes to worse then threaten to cancel your service. always works for me.
ummm, so why were you telling everyone that it would be out on 11-24???
Finally a solid launch date. I’m ready…
About DAMN time!!!!!!!
The news keeps getting better. Can’t wait for the iPhone killer!!! BTW, InvisibleSHIELD has Storm kits already. It’s a MUST HAVE!!! https://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/blackberry-storm-9500-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
Too bad the appstore is what makes the iPhone so powerful. And rim dev enviroment is a joke.
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i can’t wait. too bad, my contract is over in december, guess i gotta wait one more month.
http://www.thewht.com
Planning to leave Sprint & make this my first Blackberry.
So, how much is this going to cost me per month?
@freakyguy
i never really like defending BG, but give him a damn break. everyone was pretty much saying 11/23 or 11/24. plus it was on the internal document the other day. why bust his balls when the phone is coming 3 days early?
This is great, but what about the 11/17-21 special invitation I received? Does this mean the Storm is only available the last day of the private sale or will it be available the whole week? I still have questions?
Is this a Firm Release date and Price and Who Provided this Firm Information. Because as you stated a few days ago that the other was a firm and reliable release. Just asking NO Slandering.
15th!! It’s crazy how much cheaper this baby is compared to the walk out the store price of the bold. $250 vs $400… I can pick up a Storm, cancel my AT&T service and pay the about the same amount if I was just getting a Bold:(
I also had another Question Sorry… Does anyone knowof possible 1 Year contract pricing will be..
Awfully tempting. If I hadn’t just gotten my Bold (and re-upped my AT&T contract in the process) I’d likely be picking one of these up. Oh well, I guess I’ll just salivate with the rest.
ervel i believe you have 30 days to return the device and not reup the contract
I did my pre-order at Best Buy ($50 deposit). Hopefully since Best Buy has the lowest price and no rebates it will be $199 out the door. Every penny counts since you will have to purchase the Docking station separately
Just in case no one knows it will be $49.99.
iphone killer without wi-fi? don’t make me laugh.
So will the data and voice plans be the same as any other bb on vzn? Basically how much will it run me a month.
Xmas in November! Nice job BG.