BlackBerry Storm 9530
Anyone thinking of buying the Storm, read this review first.
http://www.phonearena.com/htmls/BlackBerry-Storm-Rev ... »
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Those just looking for a "cool phone" should shop elsewhere because they will not like what this phone is.
Blackberrys in general are more business oriented. They now recently have been adding cameras, music players, etc. to their devices but they till are primarily a business oriented phone.
Just need the full email capabilities smartphones have.
Smartphones are more computers with phone applications somewhere in them.
In summary, the phone is just fine. Yes, software patches will fix some things so be patient.
What cracks me up is the Apple fanboys love this because it has happened to them twice and their phone still falls short. Also, what amazes me the most out of these forums is how everyone including the reviewers, totally ignore the most basic reason for having a cell phone. For the Apple fanboys who can only play muscis for lack of signal, it's okay. Blast away at the Storm...at least I can cal...
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FSCdude said:
Your blind devotion to your employer is amusing but this phone is a failure not only with it's software but with it's ill conceived screen design. As so many reviewers have pointed out, this phone should never have made it past the beta level and needs to be redesigned from the bottom up. It is so obvious that Verizon oand RIM rushed this out to compete with AT&T for the holidays due to the fact that the iPhone 3G was listed on so many of the major electronics publications (including Consumer Reports) as a "must give" item this year.
This phone should in no way be compared to the iphone. The iphone is a good all around phone, but you have no understanding about what Blackberry products are ...
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jharo said:
This phone is way more than just a 'business' phone. And wait to see what it can do when the app store is launched.
Yea, can't wait! I guess I am really saying that BB has business roots. I think casual users will hate it.
Apples app store is one of the best things about iphones. This is needed for BB đ
Versed said:
iphone or not ferndog, you're as bad as a fanboi as they are.
Compliment? I woudl say that is đ
Add me to the "fanboy" list đ
Fernboy has some very valid points. This is a good phone (I have one and love it)
Its complex and more business oriented than most phones, but thats what Blackberrys are all about.
Those looking for just the next "wow" or "cool" phone without understanding what a Blackberrys aim is should pass this phone up. It will be too much for them.
I have a Storm and it's not nearly the monster the whiners are making it out to be.
fanboy
FSCdude said:
A find e phone for business? Man, you guys really are fanboys. This phone sucks. At the heart of any blackberry is text entry. This phone is seriously flawed for quick text entry.
The first couple of days of owning the phone I couldn't agree with you more about text entry, but my accuracy is improving a lot as the days go by. This phone takes time to master. It's not for people with little patience.
I would not recommend the Storm or ANY touch screen phone for heavy email or text writers. Physical keyboards are still the way to go for those people.
Right now as we write, the Storm is emailing me of your replies to my posts even before my Mac computer is getting them...sweet phone đ
HawkeyeOC said:
I have a Storm and it's not nearly the monster the whiners are making it out to be.
I agree 100%! After a week with the Storm, I don't see what all the whining fuss is about! The only issue I've had at all is the minor lag. Aside from that, the phone works wonderfully.
But when you have people on here like rckstr4life reviewing the phone before they even own it, it's no wonder people are getting to focused on all the negative reviews.
People just need to give it a little more time before crucifying the thing!
I posted a thread on addressing the lag issues. Try it if you haven't already.
Even with the fanboy reviews (and fanboys usually post several under different log ins) the phone cannot even maintain a 3 star rating.
In regards to the 'technologies experts and web sites', I've always been picky with product reviews of anything. It's one thing for reviewers to focus on an actual defect (such as the minor lag on the Storm), but to say it's inefficient to type on is complete opinion. Some people will probably never be able to leave the physical keyboard for a touchscreen keyboard, but for me it's not an issue. I type at average speeds on phones as it is, so it works perfec...
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I used the Storm for a few solid days before posting my review, and I acknowledged the lag issue. It is something that Verizon/Blackberry need to address, but for me, it's not so inconvenient to be a deal breaker.
I have absolutely nothing to gain by defending the Storm. At the same time, since I have first han...
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FSCdude said:
That review carries alot more weight, since it is congruent with all available data, than your views that are unbased and run in direct opposition of all available reviews from the pros.
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So where can I find these 'reviews from the pros'? I've never heard of 'reviews from the pros'. Are they a league of super heroes or something? (sarcasm was here)
Look 'dude'...I DON'T CARE WHAT ONLINE REVIEWERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE STORM (especially the ones who don't even own it yet)! I have one of my own that I've been able to use exclusively for a week now and I like it! And once again, as I've already said countless times, I agree with everyone who says there is lag...I just don't seem to be experi...
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I think those reviews are more a testimony as to how bad the current software is on the phone. Although some absolutely hate the physical design of the keyboard too.
Lots of phones out there that don't get good support thrown behind them. RIM is not one to release a phone and forget about you. Otherwise people would leave in droves.
Palm forgot about me and look where they went in the last couple of years...straight down âšī¸
PlayboyPenguin said:
I do not know what FCSdude considers a pro but the reviews on sites such as CNET, Phonedog, etc, which I put a lot of faith in, are not favorable at all.
I think those reviews are more a testimony as to how bad the current software is on the phone. Although some absolutely hate the physical design of the keyboard too.
Now Playboy...why can't the 'dude' play nice like you? I agree with you that more of the negative reviews have a lot more to do with the software. All the other stuff is just a matter of opinion...and we all have one of those! Some will like the hardware look, feel and features...others will not. Simple matter of opinion.
Thanks for the input PlayboyP.!
darthschrader said:...
Look, if you want to put a lot of weight in a review from a guy with nothing more than a single review and 0 forum posts here (kind of fishy if you ask me)...who doesn't even own the phone! (even more fishy)...power to you. As for me, I read the forum posts and reviews and consider all the data, and seeing that the phone has been out for a whopping 1 whole week now, many of the reviews are missing that 'day-to-day usage' factor.
I used the Storm for a few solid days before posting my review, and I acknowledged the lag issue. It is something that Verizon/Blackberry need to address, but for me, it's not so inconvenient to be a deal breaker.
I have absolutely nothing to gain by defending the Storm.
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