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The BlackBerry Storm Should Launch on Verizon in November
Posted by Sean Fallon at 4:56 AM on September 5, 2008
If you have been wondering when you will finally be able to get your hands on the BlackBerry Storm / Thunder, sources at BGR claim that it has just gone into technical acceptance and it has been delayed internally while the kinks are worked out. All-in-all we are looking at around 6-8 weeks here to get everything wrapped up, which should put a release sometime in November. This information is not a guarantee, but I'm sure they are dedicated to shipping before Christmas no matter what the circumstances. [BGR]
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mildretard
Posted 5:18 AM 5/9/08
Here's hoping for a surprise iPhone announcement.
mildretard
ALT
Posted 5:15 AM 5/9/08
Isnt the US rollout of the Bold not until October? Seems a little close. Is the November date a Canadian thang?
ALT
Ken_Darrow
Posted 5:49 AM 5/9/08
I think this time I heard sheep meeep in the distance with this announcement.
Ken_Darrow
Jon B.
Posted 5:41 AM 5/9/08
@mildretard: Thank you for the relevancy.
Jon B.
freelunch
Posted 6:10 AM 5/9/08
@Bueller:
$4.99 to take pictures
$7.99 to use the built-in GPS
$12.99 to enable the 'end-call' functionality
$59.99 to access internet AND allow tethered internet access for a computer.
freelunch
Bueller
Posted 6:03 AM 5/9/08
"it has just gone into technical acceptance and it has been delayed internally while the kinks are worked out."
Translation: While Verizon disables everything and anything it can to force its users pay more for something they already have.
Bueller
gqcarrick
Posted 6:00 AM 5/9/08
I love the look of this, but unless it has wifi I am not interested.
gqcarrick
zimstyles
Posted 6:34 AM 5/9/08
@freelunch: You beat me to it!
1500 messages PLUS Unlimited IN $15.00
Total Equipment Coverage $5.99
Blackberry® Solution Unlimited Data $39.59
Ringback Tones $0.99
VZ Navigator $9.99
Roadside Assistance $3.00
Detailed Billing $1.99
Total due monthly $116.54
zimstyles
theblackdog
Posted 6:34 AM 5/9/08
@gqcarrick: Agreed. I tried out a few verizon phones last night and the mobile internet is slow for graphics. I wish they wouldn't be so afraid to allow Wi-Fi to be integrated in their phones.
theblackdog
12-Inch Idongivafuck Sandwich
Posted 6:27 AM 5/9/08
Wish this phone was on AT&T (or at least GSM somewhere)...
12-Inch Idongivafuck Sandwich
imaginaryplaya'
Posted 6:21 AM 5/9/08
@freelunch: Ha! Thank you so much for reminding me why I left Verizon.
imaginaryplaya'
gqcarrick
Posted 6:57 AM 5/9/08
@theblackdog: If they did I would get a smartphone in a second, but until they do I will stick to my regular cell phone.
gqcarrick
Chameleon7
Posted 6:56 AM 5/9/08
@zimstyles:
finally having a touch screen on a network that works: priceless
Chameleon7
PStanger
Posted 7:09 AM 5/9/08
Looks like I missed the reply button boat.
PStanger
PStanger
Posted 7:08 AM 5/9/08
@gqcarrick: If you are talking Verizon, the XV6800 has built in Wi-Fi.
PStanger
gqcarrick
Posted 10:03 AM 5/9/08
@PStanger: Cool, thanks pstanger, kind of an ugly phone though.
gqcarrick
Kartune
Posted 10:27 AM 5/9/08
i really hope that this is a "NEW" blackberry experience, and not just a blackberry with a touchscreen.
Kartune
videoCWK
Posted 12:11 AM 6/9/08
Is that an iPhone?
videoCWK
gqcarrick
Posted 3:39 AM 6/9/08
@videoCWK: Did you not read the title?
gqcarrick