BlackBerry Storm Hands-On
Tech Blog — ... like the pefect iPhone competitor, but there's one thing missing: Wi-Fi. Fortunately, it still has a 3.25-inch touchscreen, 3.2-megapixel camera, 3G, and a microSD card slot. Videos after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery. It's clear from the device itself and the massive promotional push that both RIM and Verizon are giving the Storm that they view this as a proper threat to the iPhone's dominance in the smartphone market. [via Engadget] ...

BlackBerry Storm review on Engadget!
Engadget Mobile — ... The most anticipated BlackBerry of the year (sorry, Bold) is just a day away from release on Verizon -- and naturally, we've got your full rundown ready to go. Head on over to Engadget to see our review of the Storm! BlackBerry Storm review on ...

BlackBerry Storm Reviews spell out Problems
I4U News — ... , but today several tech sites published their full blown BlackBerry Storm reviews. Engadget says in their comprehensive review that the BlackBerry Storm is gorgeous to look at and hold, but it's not as easy, enjoyable, or consistent to use as the iPhone. Several reviews highlight the lack of Wi-fi in the BlackBerry Storm, which really sucks. Also several reviewers complain about the OS lag and sluggish UI. Looks like a BlackBerry Storm software update is needed badly. BlackBerry Storm Reviews: ...

Massive BlackBerry Storm Review
PR News: — ... Storm has many of the same features as the iPhone, but one feature has been left out, Wi-Fi. This is something that I just don’t understand, but that does not mean that RIM has not developed a great phone. Read the full review ...

Verizon BlackBerry Storm Getting Mixed Reviews
IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis — ... Going into this review, we really wanted to love this phone. On paper it sounds like the perfect antidote to our gripes about the iPhone, and in some ways it lives up to those promises — but more often then not while using the Storm, we felt let down or frustrated. Ultimately, this could be a great platform with a little more time in the oven, but right now, it feels undercooked — and that’s not enough for us. - Engadget ...

Engadget reviews RIM’s BlackBerry Storm: ‘Frustrating, inelegant, uncomfortable; a disappointment’
MacDailyNews — ... and special events all celebrating the arrival of the Storm," Topolsky reports. "The only hitch in this plan is a major one: it's not as easy, enjoyable, or consistent to use as the iPhone, and the one place where everyone is sure they have an upper hand -- that wow-inducing clickable screen -- just isn't all that great... It feels undercooked -- and that's not enough for us." There's much, much more in the full, very comprehensive review, including video - highly recommended - here . MacDailyNews Take: Two for two, RIM. (See: ...

BlackBerry Storm keyboard: is it all it’s cracked up to be?
Phones Review — ... in lots of spelling errors. We also feel that the Apple iPhone beats the BlackBerry Storm due to the predictive word element, with the iPhone if you make a mistake with the touchscreen pad, you get an alternative word that the iPhone thinks you meant, if Research in Motion applied this to the BlackBerry Storm we wouldn’t have to dissect out texts for spelling errors before we send, all building to a very slow and frustrating typing experience. Source and image via : engadget ...

Blackberry Storm Reviews Everywhere…
Mobility Site — ... an apparent embargo was lifted on the Blackberry Storm for Verizon. That or 1/2 the blogosphere decided to post their reviews at the same time. Even though we don’t cover Blackberry much, I know we have many readers that follow Blackberry and even use Blackberries. If we had a writer with Blackberry ties, we’d cover it a bit more, but we don’t. So, let me direct your attention to a plethora of links related to the Blackberry Storm… BlackBerry Storm review - Engadget BlackBerry Storm Review (Verdict: Not ...

RIM's Enterprise iPhone
Know It All — ... RIM wants its new BlackBerry Storm to be the iPhone for the enterprise. Reviewers say its not quite there -- the click-screen keyboard doesn't really wow people -- but given RIM's strong presence in the business market, a lot of corporate users are probably paying attention. "Ultimately, this could be a great platform with a little more time in the oven, but right now, it feels undercooked," says Engadget. If RIM can tweak the design in a timely fashion, it's got a good shot at being the handheld computer of choice in its core market. ...

BlackBerry Storm: The reviews are in
Brainstorm Tech: Technology blogs, news and analysis from Fortune Magazine » Apple 2.0 — ... Joshua Topolsky. Engadget. BlackBerry Storm review: “The selling points are easy: the phone is gorgeous to look at and hold, it’s designed and backed by RIM (now almost a household name thanks to their prevalence in the business and entertainment markets), and it’s packed with features that, at first glance, make it seem not only as good as the iPhone, but better. The only hitch in this plan is a major one: it’s not as easy, enjoyable, or consistent to use as the iPhone, and the one place where everyone is sure they have an upper hand — that ...

Google Sync for BlackBerry gets into your contacts
Engadget Mobile — ... just added over-the-air contact syncing to its Google Sync application. Previously, the app was only able to sync up calendars between the cloud and RIM devices every two hours. Now you can get your names and numbers in the mix, so it looks like the nightmare days of having one list of contacts in Gmail and another, totally different one in your 'Berry are apparently at an end. Sure, Google's timing on this seems a little convenient to us, coming as it does just before the BlackBerry Storm launch, but we're not going to complain about something that makes ours lives ...

Around the Web 11.20.08: BlackBerry Storm brewing, Google Lively closing, e-tailers discounting
L.A. Times Tech Blog — ... -- Walt Mossberg speaks: The BlackBerry Storm, which hits stores tomorrow, is a "very capable handheld computer." It features a very cool tactile touchscreen that makes pressing on it feel like pressing on a keyboard. But the device has lots of problems, including lack of Wi-Fi capability. WSJ -- For more BlackBerry Storm photos than you could possibly want, check out this review. Engadget -- UC Irvine study: The Internet is good for kids. LAT -- Mozilla, the group behind ...

RIM Blackberry Storm: All the reviews you need
Phones Review — ... Engadget’s Joshua Topolsky is next with BlackBerry Storm review: who goes on to say, The Storm is gorgeous, designed and backed by RIM it incorporates features that on first glance not only make it seem as good as the iPhone but better. Only hiccup is it’s not as enjoyable or as consistent as the Apple iPhone. ...

Review roundup: RIM's new touchscreen BlackBerry Storm
AppleInsider — ... of thought into the design. But I think it fall short of what they were aiming for, and ultimately what all the hype is driving people to expect. Some of this is fixable: The damn thing needs to crash less often. But SurePress is not the end-all, be-all of touchscreen technologies—it's not really an evolutionary step forward, even. The experience may be fairly refined, but more polish is still needed. Had this Storm been left to brew a bit longer, it would've been much more powerful." Engadget's Joshua Topolsky "Going into this review, we really wanted to love this phone. On ...

The Last Word on the BlackBerry Storm: It’s Not So Hot
Technologizer — ... (S.E. Kramer): Instead of comparing the Storm to the iPhone and whining grumpilly about the Storm’s lack of multi-touch, consumers will compare it to other BlackBerries. And when they do, they may find that they like what they see: A big, fun to use touchscreen, a 3.2MP camera that takes video and has a bright flash, a respectable Web browser and a typing system that really works. Engadge t (Joshua Topolsky): Going into this review, we really wanted to love this phone. On paper it sounds like the perfect antidote to our gripes about the iPhone, and in some ways it lives up to ...

RIM BlackBerry Storm reviewed (Verdict: Not even a BlackBerry killer)
Boing Boing Gadgets — ... Joshua Topolsky, quested if the clicky touchscreen could "actually improve the experience of using this sort of device -- and in our opinion, they do not." ...

Verizon’s Blackberry Storm
dailywireless.org — ... Engadget’s Joshua Topolsky - “Ultimately, this could be a great platform with a little more time in the oven, but right now, it feels undercooked.” ...

Storm debuts to partly cloudy reviews
GMSV — ... “). Now, on the eve the launch, the full reviews are coming in, and while admiration still abounds on some points, there’s a thread of disappointment running through them, particularly regarding one of the phone’s signature features, touchscreen typing with tactile feedback. A sampling: * Joshua Topolsky at Engadget : “The selling points are easy: the phone is gorgeous to look at and hold, it’s designed and backed by RIM (now almost a household name thanks to their prevalence in the business and entertainment markets), and it’s packed with features that, at first glance, make ...

BlackBerry Storm: No Threat to the iPhone?
Internet Evolution: — ... snarky with her and her staff. To which I say, a little hubris goes a long way, especially when you're allegedly moving into iPhone territory. My other question for her was, will AT ever be carrying the Storm? She indicated she did not know. For the record, I will not be switching carriers just so I can jump on the Storm bandwagon, but I would still suggest AT and other carriers be in a position to have a definitive answer to the question. In any case, after reading the Engadget review of the BlackBerry Storm, one would have to take a pause before flying down to one's ...

Verizon XV6900 update leaks, brings WinMo 6.1 and Opera Mobile
Engadget Mobile — ... , are you? Not heading out in a few hours to secure yourself a Storm? If you're the mettlesome type, you can surf on over to PhoneNews and suck down the latest and greatest (and unofficial) software update for the Verizon-branded HTC Touch. Version 3.14.605.1 reportedly takes your Windows Mobile to 6.1 and adds in gpsOne, VZ Navigator and Opera Mobile. Don't forget to backup your smooth jazz and whatnot before diving into the unknown, though. ...

BlackBerry Storm now available on Verizon
Engadget Mobile — ... You've read the review, now Verizon's BlackBerry Storm is available for purchase for $200 on two-year contract. Really, what's left to say -- you're either ready to pull the trigger or not. [Thanks, JR] BlackBerry Storm now available on Verizon originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments ...

With the BlackBerry Storm, RIM targets average Joes
L.A. Times Tech Blog — ... Still, for all the hoopla about the Storm, reviews have been mixed, and many analysts are skeptical that the Storm will do what the Dare, G1 or Instinct could not: beat the iPhone at its own game. The iPhone appears pretty unstoppable right now, recently ...

Samsung Omnia makes official Verizon appearance
Engadget Mobile — ... coming to Verizon Wireless. 'Course, most everyone with any remote affiliation to Big Red is frenzied over that other phone today, but those with a soft spot for Windows Mobile 6.1 may want to give this one a bit of attention. You know the highlight specs by now -- a 5-megapixel camera / camcorder, full HTML browser and an expansive touchscreen -- but the nitty-gritty details are still being withheld. As of now, the link on Samsung's website tunnels straight to an error page, forcing us to be content with the knowledge that somehow, someday, this phone is destined for ...

The RIM BlackBerry Storm launches on Verizon Wireless to mediocre fanfare
BloggingStocks — ... in the U.S. -- Verizon Wireless -- the newest BlackBerry offering is the first without a real, tactile keyboard. However, the touchscreen does have actual, tactile feedback. In other words, it can be "pressed" instead of just hovered over or lightly tapped. After having scanned an in-depth review over at Engadget, there may be some major adjustment to this all-new way of inputting information into a phone, just like when Apple released the original iPhone and touchscreens were the new "it." ...

The BlackBerry Storm is out.. and the early reviews roll in..
Krunker — ... off the shelves at Verizon stores on Friday, we just have a feeling there will also be a lot of returns.” CNET’s review is here and here’s their bottom line: “The RIM BlackBerry Storm may blow in a frenzy for Verizon Wireless subscribers wanting a touch screen similar to the Apple iPhone. However, die-hard texters, e-mailers, and corporate users may be better served with the BlackBerry Bold or other QWERTY device.” Engadget published their review a few days early (I thought there was an embargo? Hmm): ...

BlackBerry Storm's clickable screen (and the rest of it) dissected, exposed
Engadget Mobile — ... So you've read our extensive BlackBerry Storm review and, despite feeling disappointment about it not living up to the hype, can't help but wonder just what makes the thing tick click . While we were a bit too squeamish to rip one of ours apart and find out, phoneWreck felt no qualms about turning this week's hottest handset into a pile of bits, exposing (among numerous other things) the Qualcomm MSM7600 processor that's blamed for the phone's sluggish performance. As to how the clicky screen works, it's rather simple: just a plate behind the ...

VIDEO: Blackberry Storm vs. iPhone web browsing
Apple Gazette — ... The Blackberry Storm was recently launched, and there have been lines waiting for it, product shortages, and some surprisingly mixed reviews. Engadget has a very comprehensive look at the phone that makes it clear that the device still needs some work if it’s going to be a true iPhone rival. ...

The Blackberry Storm - An iPhone 'Killer'?
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — ... What follows is by no means scientific, nor is it an in-depth review of the Storm. I'll leave that to Engadget. These are just my observations and impressions as an iPhone and Mac user when also using a Storm to accomplish the same tasks. ...

BlackBerry Storm Review
iPhone Journal — ... As everyone is now aware Blackberry released their newest phone, The Blackberry Storm.  This phone has been marketed as Verizon’s answer to the iphone.  Engadget has a great review on their site giving you all the gritty details. ...

BlackBerry Storm OTA update now available on Verizon
Engadget Mobile — ... was exclusively available via the Windows-only RIM Desktop Manager application; now, Storm owners can suck down v4.7.0.75 without a liaison. Early reports are pretty positive, with jkOnTheRun noting that the troublesome lag that came bundled with the handset was now all but history. The 14MB download (plus installation) is said to take around 20 to 30 minutes, so fire yours up and let us know how things turn out. ...

RIM CEO: Buggy smartphone software is the "new reality"
Engadget Mobile — ... While our experience says otherwise, we really hope that the practice of launching buggy smartphones hasn't been institutionalized. The Wall Street Journal just published a report about the "bumpy launch" of the BlackBerry Storm -- a handset that WSJ sources say sold some 500,000 units in the first month following its global release. Not bad, but well off the 2.4 million launch pace seen by the iPhone 3G -- the phone the Storm had hoped to unseat as sales champ. The WSJ speculates that the relatively ...

See Lightning, Hear Thunder, Know The Storm
Digital Daily — Though it launched marred by software glitches and to a chorus of middling to scathing reviews, Research in Motion’s (RIMM) BlackBerry Storm has actually sold fairly well. Certainly, it hasn’t stumbled as badly as some reports have suggested. Verizon (VZ) said this week that it’s sold 1 million Storm handsets since it first began peddling them in the states on Nov. 21. Now that’s a far cry from the One-million-sold-in-a-weekend -2.4 million-in- a-quarter sales of Apple’s iPhone 3G, but it’s a ...

RIM CEO on BlackBerry Storm: "nobody gets it perfect out the door"
Engadget Mobile — ... ," his partner in crime may have just done him one better. In a recent sit-down with Laptop Mag, Mike was specifically asked to address that aforementioned quote. His response? "That's our first touch product, and you know nobody gets it perfect out the door. You know other companies were having problems with their first releases." If you're struggling to translate that into layman speak, allow us: "Tough luck, early adopters!" ...

Verizon drops BlackBerry Storm price to $99.99 on contract
Engadget Mobile — ... , which is a full Benjamin less than it has been since debuting last November. If you're looking for a word of advice on the situation, here's ours: hold out for the next revision -- you'll thank us later. ...

Blackberry 9500 (Storm)
The Tao of Mac — ... BlackBerry Storm review ...

First Storm 2 ad huffs and puffs for attention (video)
Engadget Mobile — ... 's unveiling, you'd think Verizon had all but abandoned its touchscreen BlackBerry. But lo and behold, we do have a new television spot. "Who says lightning never strikes twice" -- who said it ever struck ...