Comments on: Upcoming Verizon news: BlackBerry Niagara, Hub updates, Netbooks, Apex

By: Davis

Davis — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:41:57 +0000

tour?

By: Al

Al — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:54:56 +0000

Where is this phone already i’m dripping with excitement “newww gadget mmmmmmmmmm” – intimating homer lolll

By: aj

aj — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:28:40 +0000

i have the EXACT problem as you. i neeeeeeed to knowwwwww.

By: DHandHD

DHandHD — Fri, 08 May 2009 21:07:44 +0000

this is really annoying because the release date was said in the begining of May and it still hasnt came out yet. Fustrating because I want to know if it really is coming in May so i know to wait for it or get the curve. I dont want to purchase the curve then have the new one come out a couple weeks later. That would suck big time.

By: Alejandro

Alejandro — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:11:07 +0000

Hey guys,

I just got a Niagara, and I registered it with Verizon here in the US. I have 2 problems:

1) My camera doesn’t work. The application doesn’t run.

2) 85% of my ring tones don’t work either.

Any suggestions on how to fix this? Thank you very much.

By: Erica

Erica — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:03:51 +0000

I was told that verizon will be coming out with a touch screen blackberry but it will also have the keyboard below…any info

By: Fatboi1991

Fatboi1991 — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 03:49:31 +0000

U guys keep repeating shit on here u r fucking stupid and it’s really getting annoying LOL.

By: jay

jay — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:16:28 +0000

EV-DO is verizons version of 3G

By: Sovak75

Sovak75 — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:17:11 +0000

Are you joking? You already have the Bold, this is a variation on that and is CDMA so no AT&T wont get it.

By: Sovak75

Sovak75 — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:12:45 +0000

4.6. 4.7 has gotta be a typo, that is the touch screen OS.

By: Sovak75

Sovak75 — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:11:50 +0000

EVDO Rev-A is 3G.

By: Sovak75

Sovak75 — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:10:46 +0000

The WiFi issue is RIM’s choice. VZW has other phones with WiFi. Samsung Omnia for one.

By: Zee

Zee — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:14:08 +0000

To those saying that Verizon is afraid to offer Wifi, I currently have a phone I bought from VZW and it’s has wifi. It’s the Samsung i760. I also have the data plan. So, I say all of that to say that VZW is not opposed to offering Wifi on their phones. Kill the misinformation!

By: Skyyegazer

Skyyegazer — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:52:13 +0000

In response to Maxpayne79…. What do you think Rev A EVDO is??? Duh

By: Skyyegazer

Skyyegazer — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:51:27 +0000

In response to fan_of_fanboys…. What do you think Rev A EVDO is??? Duh

By: dhcanada

dhcanada — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:14:33 +0000

So do we think this “Niagara” being a CDMA device will also offer global roaming on GSM networks?

(Will it be a “world phone” like the Storm?)

By: palfrei

palfrei — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 21:43:35 +0000

So, no touchscreen?

By: lol

lol — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 21:30:47 +0000

any new info on avalability? I wanna get rid of my 6800!

By: LMGTFY

LMGTFY — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 17:09:38 +0000

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3g

“3G” is any 3rd generation technology based on the IMT-2000 standard, not just UMTS. There are currently at least 5-6 radios that fall under this category. CDMA2000 1x EV-DO is one of them.

By: 3g IS umts

3g IS umts — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 14:09:32 +0000

The first blackberry 3G device was the 8707.

3G IS UMTS. Saying EVDO Rev IS 3G is just plain incorrect.

For sure the carriers push for no Wifi, and will subsidize more for something that doesnt have Wifi. This is where a manufacture has a dilemma; either get more sales from the consumer who will by something for wifi, or the consumer who will buy because of a cheaper price (from a greater carrier subsidy due to no wifi).

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 23:48:14 +0000

I like the Bold color and styling. Hate the curve styling. Can’t imagine a hybrid with curved corners being anything but tired Curve styling.

Who’s making the design decisions for VZ? Come into the 21st century PLEASE

Laura

By: 212

212 — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:57:56 +0000

Will Sprint get this phone?

By: blicket

blicket — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:25:03 +0000

TYPO:
“It has the same 480×320 screen resolution as the bold”

Yet the specs you listed underneath says

“480×360 LCD”

The screen in the picture is closer to curve 8900’s ratio than the bold’s.

By: Bojangles

Bojangles — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:03:23 +0000

How are you guys so certain it will have WI-FI?

By: backbeat

backbeat — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 02:40:48 +0000

^This is the problem RIM faces with going after the Consumer market. So many get a Blackberry, not realizing that it is, at its core, a business machine. No wonder there are so many knee-jerk kids spewing about how bad the Storm, 8900, or Bold is because it’s not Flavor of the Week feature phone. Something tells me that not a single one of them operate off a BES.

By: maeUCLeA

maeUCLeA — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 02:32:03 +0000

woah is this trackball white now?? i was excited for the black one so it wont get gross and dirty looking… any one know for sure what color it will be??

By: mw

mw — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 02:15:22 +0000

As I read over these comments I can clearly see why our country is in deep trouble. So much parsing of each word. So much fussing. Get a life, I am finished reading this drivel. There are some excellent comments. However, most of you should use your 3G or non 3G or EVDO REV a phones to call your mom or nearest loved one and tell them that you have serious problems and need counseling…. Quickly

By: BrandonR

BrandonR — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 02:12:30 +0000

Verizon is 3g speed, it is just not called that. But you have meant Wifi, i do not know

By: Butthead007

Butthead007 — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 01:09:38 +0000

@JT: i think Verizon is afraid of loosing customers if they offer wifi… just think free data if ya kinda cheap or just wanna save an extra 30 for data… wells that’s at&t’s price… the 30 is well worth it… Now for 3g… Maybe their towers are not equipped for wide spread 3g yet… Like at&t We’re all over… but hey what do i know… AT&T was the first one’s to offer a 3G Berry Device… It dude it’s tight…

You clearly have no idea what you are talking about. VZW has a 3G footprint that covers 85% of the country while ATT covers 50%. That’s a huge difference. Also, there is currently not a single CDMA BlackBerry that offers wifi–none, zero, zip. It’s a moot point though cause al BlackBerry devices require a data plan, same as the wifi equipped iphone.

A big FYI for the village idiot: EVDO/EVDO-Rev A IS 3G. To quote you, “but hey what do I know,” I can answer that one for you: you know absolutely nothing.

A copy of hooked on phonics would help make your posts hurt my brain less as well. Just a friendly reminder if you’re feeling civic minded: never forget to wear a condom please.

By: Mike M.

Mike M. — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:56:48 +0000

Omg to all the people asking if this has 3G, YES it has 3G, on CDMA carriers 3G is specified as EV-DO Rev. A

Plus, it’s on Verizon Wireless, of course it’s 3G.