BlackBerry Storm Sucks

Are you seriously considering NOT getting an iPhone?


It’s about damn time!

<– Remember these guys?
Well, one of them smartened up today.
Getting returned tomorrow.  Sadly it sucks. Just met a development hit for RIM And gave him an earful.
He said he is going to switch to a new phone. While not exactly the iPhone, we support him on his efforts.

We only figure it fair to post the positive reviews we receive in our inbox and the comments as well. Here is to hoping you remain happy.  We just had friends return theirs.  Post on that coming shortly.
Hey guys,
I came across your website while searching for a new phone as my Verizon contract was ending.  [...]

I’m sure the ten people who didn’t return theirs will appreciate this!

http://www.phonescoop.com/news/discuss.php?fm=m&ff=3688&fi=1946330

Fred Wilson has an interesting point about the Verizon ads running on his blog as he has been fairly critical of the Storm in several posts.  We have a somewhat similar issue with our ads.
http://www.avc.com/a_vc/2008/12/and-now-a-note.html

(reprinted in full with permission from admiral H)
The BlackBerry Storm is here at last. But why is it not the iPhone killer as Verizon, Vodafone and Research In Motion tout it to be? Find out by going to the link below.
Just recently, the Apple iPhone became the top selling handset in U.S. It overtook [...]

Geek gets Blackberry Storm tattoo
http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/11/11/storm_tattoo/
And while we are on the topic of tattoos – an oldie but goodie.
What kind of man gets a Zune tattoo?
http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/11/what-kind-of-man-gets-a-zune-tattoo/

One of our favorite writers (and actors) Stephen Fry tells it like it is.
But my gut feeling is that if I had to use that clickety-clack touchscreen for two days, I would have not thrown it out the window. I would have crushed it with a hammer, then dip the remains in a sulphuric acid [...]

Now it’s official-

BlackBerry Storm Downgraded to a Depression
By DAVID POGUE
Published: November 27, 2008
The first sign of trouble for the new BlackBerry Storm was the concept: a touchscreen BlackBerry.

I haven’t found a soul who tried this machine who wasn’t appalled, baffled or both.
I’ve got a better name for it: the BlackBerry Dud.
But wait, there’s less

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/27/technology/personaltech/27pogue.html?partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

BooGadget has a 5 point post -
Think RIM’s latest phone can kick up a storm? Think again. A quick search on the internet revealed several shortcomings and unhappy customers.
http://boogadget.com/why-blackberry-storm-sucks

Downgrades? Security flaws? Shipping the OS before it is ready?
Boy Genius Report has the skinny here
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/11/21/the-real-story-behind-the-verizon-blackberry-storm-os/

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