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Blackberry Storm

VZDUB4

Sep 15, 2008, 9:14 AM
Good News, Just released thru email to Employees. The new touch screen Blackberry storm to be released to Verizon very Soon! Stay posted for details...You heard it here first... 😁
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cwcanty

Sep 15, 2008, 9:39 AM
actually I read it on boygeniusreport on saturday...
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/09/13/a-storm-is ... »

Was there a conference call or web conference for the release? Or just an email with a "coming soon"?

Chris
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allboutvzw

Sep 15, 2008, 10:00 AM
Hey Chris I just read over at crackberry that it was more of an internal release thing. Crackberry.com did communicate some of the info that was released from the internal emails.
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cwcanty

Sep 15, 2008, 10:14 AM
yeah I saw that over at CB.

Im texting right now with my buddy who is a corp store manager. Im trying to get him to forward anything to me. We'll see what kind of info I can get from him.

Chris
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allboutvzw

Sep 15, 2008, 10:18 AM
If you get something make it so we can all see it. We're all on our toes this morning. It was the first thing on my mind this morning. They just posted the official email over at crackberry too. I want to see the video and photos they are talking about.
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cwcanty

Sep 15, 2008, 10:19 AM
yeah I will do my best, if I get anything. Engadget, just got some more leaks as well

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/09/15/verizon-bla ... »
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allboutvzw

Sep 15, 2008, 10:26 AM
I am happy they are not going to put a 2.0mp camera on it. Would have been different cause I have a 3.2mp now,
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cwcanty

Sep 15, 2008, 10:38 AM
you figure they had to atleast match up with the touch diamonds cam.

3.2 will be awesome, especially if the screen is as good as people are claiming it is.

I wasnt that excited about this phone a month ago, but now I think I will def be picking up this bad boy!
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allboutvzw

Sep 15, 2008, 11:03 AM
Right I was excited a month ago but now I am super excited. I do have one question. DO you think it will be 16bit, 18 bit or do you think they might kick up the colors to compete with apple's Iphone 16 million colors?

I know the resolution on the Storm is said to be the best in its class
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cwcanty

Sep 15, 2008, 11:06 AM
im sure it will atleast match the iphone. And if they could, they should do their best to beat the iphone. I just wanna see a video or some online mockups where we can see the entire device.
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allboutvzw

Sep 15, 2008, 11:11 AM
I know I want to see some official pictures/videos as well. I just noticed that all Blackberrys are 16bit, and I really don't want to see them put that on The Storm. I wish they would get the site up and running from verizon.
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willv

Sep 15, 2008, 11:36 AM
the dare is 18 bit (262k colors) and the dvds look great. the screen is bigger, so it better be much more high rez 🙂
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allboutvzw

Sep 15, 2008, 12:38 PM
Thanks, I am well aware that the LG Dare is 18bit, most phones are 18bit. When dealing with PDA's and Blackberry devices they are usually 16bit.

The dare is a nice phone, it's just not for me. I've played with it in the store more than once and I just came to the conclusion that I don't like it for my own personal use.

My reservations are firmly held for The Storm
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vzw-rich

Sep 15, 2008, 10:00 AM
there is suppose to be a website: www.verizonwireless.com/storm but its still unavailable. i got the email. Phone is sweet. 3.2mp camera with video, RIM's highest resolution screen ever,and Visual Voice Mail. amazing phone
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cwcanty

Sep 15, 2008, 10:18 AM
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rhoadleyx42

Sep 15, 2008, 10:45 AM
any word on the video or pictures?
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cwcanty

Sep 15, 2008, 10:46 AM
None that I have seen......yet.
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chaiden66

Sep 15, 2008, 1:06 PM
I asked this a while back but I'm hoping somebody has some new info for me! Any chance of this phone having PTT capabilities or at least the possibility of a SW update to make it PTT capable?? I'm very interested in this phone, I love my 8830 but I could make great use of PTT.... what to do-what to do....
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cwcanty

Sep 15, 2008, 2:44 PM
Im gonna go ahead and say, not a chance.

PTT will never be available for this device.
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chaiden66

Sep 15, 2008, 4:05 PM
Why do you think that won't be an option. This device would be awesome if it had PTT. I am not a Sprint/Nextel user but if they can do PTT on a Blackberry I don't see why Verizon doesn't. I think they would be able to boost their PTT fanbase if they expand the number of phones they offer it on! Until then I will keep wishing!
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cwcanty

Sep 15, 2008, 4:23 PM
PTT has truly become a niche market. With free mobile to mobile and the text explosion, PTT is obsolete for your average person.

Trust me, verizon will NOT EVER PUT PTT ON THIS FREAKING PHONE!!! They don't need to do it, and if you want a PTT phone get a boulder or adventure.

Stop wishing, and start taking a realistic look at the cell market. PTT does not drive sales or actions of cell companies (unless your nextel).

Start looking elsewhere if PTT is a feature you need.

Chris
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vzwrican69

Sep 15, 2008, 2:48 PM
Well. The storm looks awesome i will be sure to try it out as my first blackberry. The storm will release in the states exclusive to verizon and the thunder will be the same device but on a canadian carrier.
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