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engadget.com - 11/20/2008

BlackBerry Storm review

— engadget.com — By now most of us have heard this story in one fashion or another: when Steve Jobs... and Apple were in the planning stages of the iPhone, the first carrier they brought the device to was America's largest network, Verizon. Even if you haven't heard ... (more) BlackBerry Storm review

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gizmodo.com - 11/20/2008

BlackBerry Storm Review (Verdict: Not Quite a Perfect Storm) [Blackberry Storm Review]

— gizmodo.com — It's hard to overstate how important the BlackBerry Storm is to RIM and Verizon. It's RIM's bold... effort to fend off the iPhone and Verizon's best hope for a star handset that draws people in, or at least keeps them from bailing. The Storm's major ... (more) BlackBerry Storm Review (Verdict: Not Quite a Perfect ...

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time.com - 11/20/2008

BlackBerry Storm: The Novelty Wears Off Fast

— time.com — It seemed like a neat idea when Research in Motion (RIM) announced it in October : the... first smartphone with a clickable touchscreen. I even enjoyed the few minutes I spent playing with a prerelease version of the BlackBerry Storm , which goes on ... (more) BlackBerry Storm: The Novelty Wears Off Fast

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Review: The BlackBerry Storm
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... iPhone imitators — iClones. There have been Instincts, Dares, Beholds, Diamonds, G1s — even something with the obtuse moniker of Viewty — but none of these come remotely close to knocking the iPhone off its perch as King Of All Touchscreens. And heaven forbid any one of them improve on the flaws (and there are many) that the iPhone possesses. $200, blackberrybold.com It gets better and less grotesque, trust me. Click here to read the rest of the review of the Blackberry Storm. ...

Storm on the web as BlackBerry approaches point of sale
Technology: Technology blog | guardian.co.uk — ... ) that refers to the iPhone and Google/HTC G1. Wired News gives the Storm 6 out of 10 in RIM's First Touchscreen Device Almost Eclipses the iPhone. ZD Net offers ...

Blackberry Storm Reviews Everywhere…
Mobility Site — ... Storm (Phone Arena) BlackBerry Storm review (Verizon Wireless) - infoSync Reviews CrunchGear Review: BlackBerry Storm for Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Storm 9530 Preliminary Review (Brighthand) Blackberry Storm, (JKontheRun) Verizon BlackBerry Storm review : Boy Genius Report BlackBerry Storm for Verizon Review Part 1 - SlashGear RIM’s First Touchscreen Device Almost Eclipses the iPhone (Wired) ZiffDavis Gadget ...

BlackBerry Storm: The reviews are in
Brainstorm Tech: Technology blogs, news and analysis from Fortune Magazine » Apple 2.0 — ... Daniel Dumas. Wired.com. RIM’s First Touchscreen Device Almost Eclipses the iPhone: “WIRED Click screen is a revelation for touch compatible devices. Converts iTunes to BlackBerry media without breaking a sweat. Included GSM card means the Storm is a true globetrotter - it can work in virtually any foreign port. Photos, video, and text pop like Ice Cube’s AK (on a bad day). Posh fit and finish look rich enough to buy YOU dinner. — TIRED OS lag on a piece of hardware this gorgeous is unacceptable. Scrolling through menus is jagged, slow, and pokey. ...

10 Takes on the Blackberry Storm [Frankenreview]
Gizmodo — ... at a crisp 480x360-pixel resolution. We weren't as impressed with the Storm's screen as the BlackBerry Bold, but it's still beautiful. PCMag A solid voice phone, the Storm has fine reception, and earpiece and speakerphone volume are both very loud. There's also some pleasing in-ear feedback of your own voice. Transmissions sounded steady on the other end, with just a little background noise coming through, thanks to the phone's dual-mic noise cancellation. Wired When you want to select anything, be it a multimedia app or the number five, you have to ...

RIM Blackberry Storm: All the reviews you need
Phones Review — ... Finally, Daniel Dumas. Wired.com. RIM’s First Touchscreen Device Almost Eclipses the iPhone: who states, WIRED Click screen is a revelation, converts iTunes to BlackBerry media, GSM card means the Storm is a globetrotter. Posh fit an d finish. But a Tried OS lag, scrolling through menus is jagged pokey and slow, lack of WiFi is lame and even lamer is control by Verizon. ...

Review roundup: RIM's new touchscreen BlackBerry Storm
AppleInsider — ... for $250 with a two-year contract, though a $50 mail-in rebate will bring the cost inline with Apple's entry-level offering. AppleInsider is offering a comprehensive roundup of Storm reviews published by well-circulated print publications, in addition some reviews offered by more Web-centric outlets. Readers who are seriously considering a BlackBerry Storm are advised to review each of the reviews, as they all offer unique observations. Wall Street Journal's Walt Mossberg Wired's Daniel Dumas PC World's Yardena Arar The Chicago Tribune's Eric Benderoff ...

Verizon’s Blackberry Storm
dailywireless.org — On Friday, Verizon will offer the BlackBerry Storm — a touchscreen-based handset for $250 with a two-year contract. It’s Verizon’s answer to the iPhone, featuring a touchscreen, a 3.2-MP camera and UMTS/HSPA connectivity (but no Wi-Fi). A $50 mail-in rebate will bring the cost inline with Apple’s entry-level offering. The BlackBerry Storm is a lot of things — but it’s no iPhone says Wired. Apple Insider has a review roundup: Wall Street Journal’s Walt ...

Gadget Lab Video: A Samsung SLR and the BlackBerry Bold
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... -- the best traditionally-styled BlackBerry to come down the pike in a long while. It's not the long-awaited BlackBerry Storm, but if you're a RIM fan and don't mind using AT&T as your carrier, it's worth a look. ...

Gadget Lab Podcast #55: Black Friday TV Deals Come Early
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... Finally, we’ll go over the new features from the latest iPhone firmware update, and we’ll review the new BlackBerry Storm. So what’s our verdict on the latest wannabe iPhone-killer? Tune in to find out. ...

The Votes Are In: BlackBerry Storm Sucks
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... Wired.com's Danny Dumas wasn't too pleased with the Storm, either: His major complaint was the operating system is a piece of garbage that doesn't do justice to "a piece of hardware this gorgeous." ...

RIM: BlackBerry Storm "Verizon's Best-Selling Device"
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... That's why RIM is cranking up its plants to churn out more of the devices. The reported shortages of the Storm are likely to end it says as it plans to ramp up production in anticipation of the Storm making up a large part of its overall sales in the fourth quarter. That leaves us to wonder what exactly is the real story here. Has the Storm been taking a greater hit than it deserves? Is it actually a decent phone that has been bashed needlessly? Also see: BlackBerry Storm Review Showdown: BlackBerry Storm Vs. iPhone 3G Photo: ( ...

Reviled by Reviewers, BlackBerry's Storm Rages On
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... relationship between carriers and handset vendors," says Gartenberg. "For a lot of users, Verizon is the network of choice and a BlackBerry is the device of choice." RIM launched the BlackBerry Storm on November 21 in the U.S. as its first touchscreen device. Despite innovative features -- most notably, a touchscreen with tactile feedback that gives users a feel similar to physical buttons -- the phone drew some harsh criticism. Wired.com gave it six out of ten while New York Times reviewer David Pogue in one of his harshest reviews ever ...

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