blackberry storm = biggest hunk of shit in the world

[waderow]

anyone thinking about getting a BB? Avoid the storm like the plague. Never in my life have I experienced such a piece of shit. It freezes daily, and sometime a couple times a day. Requires a battery pull at most twice a day, or at least every 3 days or so.

****ing junk

[cheesesteak]

I want a BB curve

[LIVEHARD]

anyone thinking about getting a BB? Avoid the storm like the plague. Never in my life have I experienced such a piece of shit. It freezes daily, and sometime a couple times a day. Requires a battery pull at most twice a day, or at least every 3 days or so.

****ing junk

I phone 3G !!!!!!!! OR

Go back to the Bold or the curve Make your provider give you a refund BB has had many issues with that phone

best

[theboss]

anyone thinking about getting a BB? Avoid the storm like the plague. Never in my life have I experienced such a piece of shit. It freezes daily, and sometime a couple times a day. Requires a battery pull at most twice a day, or at least every 3 days or so.

****ing junk

my wife says that if you got it when you first came out and go back they will exchange it for a new one. Aparently the programming was all wrong or something. My step son has it so she went in with him, he is with BELL.

[MuSuLPhReAk]

How is the iphone? I was thinking on getting one.

[LIVEHARD]

How is the iphone? I was thinking on getting one.

There great Go with the older one not the S it 99$ with a I phone contract

Software is upgraded throught I tunes I found the 8 gig was more than enough.

No issues for over 18 months not a one. Remember its not PUSH email unless you have a mobile ME account.

With the new software the phone can be used on its side for email & text bigger keys for bigger fingers

I cant say enought about it

[natenator]

Iphone vs. BB


Here at BlackBerry Cool, we thoroughly enjoy making BlackBerry and iPhone comparisons due to the transition that is occurring over at RIM. As RIM is dealing with an increasingly large consumer base, the device is constantly being compared to the iPhone, and RIM must think about how it's going to create a BlackBerry device that satisfies consumers, but remains true to its enterprise user base.

In the end, enterprise will always be a focus of RIM's products, because it gives them a competitive edge. This doesn't mean that RIM can't satisfy two different types of clients, it just means they're going to have to get creative and innovative - fast.

CNet recently published a piece regarding the switch from BlackBerry to iPhone, and then the revelation that made the author, Adam Richardson, switch back again.

According to the author, "Basically it comes down to the fact that the iPhone is really good at the stuff I do 10% of the time, but pretty poor at the stuff I do 90% of the time."

Again, it all comes back to the fact that RIM makes an enterprise device with its core values being security, reliability and efficiency. These are the features that have the author converting back to BlackBerry.

Here is what the author describes as lacking in the iPhone:

General Usability
Typing - The iPhone has a very frustrating typing experience.
User Interface - While the iPhone is a simple interface to learn, the BlackBerry interface is far more efficient once you learn it. Shortcuts make the BlackBerry experience much faster, while the iPhone experience remains consistently slow and simple.
Cleanliness - As with any touchscreen device, the iPhone's screen soon gets covered in grime.

Form Factor - The device is too thin to be held close to the ear for a long period of time.
Battery Life - The iPhone has a much shorter battery life than the Bold.
Memory - While BlackBerry users often complain about the amount of available application memory, it is a clear benefit of the BlackBerry that it offers the opportunity to expand at a relatively low cost.

Email

Generally, the issue here goes back to the fact that the "iPhone is really good at the stuff I do 10% of the time, but pretty poor at the stuff I do 90% of the time." Here are some issues with the iPhone's email:
Separate Email Accounts - Going back and forth to get email from separate email accounts is not only inefficient, it is incredibly frustrating.
New Emails - You have to unlock the iPhone to see if there is a new email. This is ridiculous if you're checking your email every 3 minutes.
Sent Folder - The sent folder isn't populated in real time, so you have to wait for the server to find an email you just sent. This time could be crucial if it's an important business email.
Font Sizes - The iPhone has no ability to customize font sizes, therefore impeding your ability to view multiple emails at once without scrolling.

Calendar

Again, the calendar is a feature that is used by smartphone users on a regular basis so it's crucial to have a system that is both efficient and easy to navigate. The iPhone, being a strictly consumer device, is lacking in calendar functionality in many respects:
New Appointments - Creating new events on the iPhone is a slow process. The iPhone's UI means it takes several navigation clicks to create a new even, versus only 2 on the BlackBerry.
Weekly View - The iPhone does not provide a weekly view for the calendar. This is crucial and the BlackBerry offers it because they understand the need for a good calendar.
Snooze - You can't snooze for meeting reminders.
Date Navigation - You can't navigate to specific dates on the iPhone calendar system. On a BlackBerry, it's incredibly easy with the simple G (go to date) shortcut.
Event Comments - The iPhone calendar system doesn't let you add comments to accepting or denying event requests.

Phone

While many BlackBerry users are always on email, having a decent phone is an important part of a quality smartphone. The iPhone lacks the following:
Dialing - Dialing specific contacts on the iPhone is tedious if they are not in the contacts.
Muting - Muting the call on the iPhone requires looking at the screen. On a BlackBerry, muting the call if you're on a conference call is as simple as pressing the top button.

Adam Richardson said it best, "I'm not trying to bash the iPhone and say no-one else should like it; this is a very personal choice. But at least for the time being, the Bold is a much better match for my needs."

[Big D]

I got the the new storm, I had a few prblems at the beginning, but now its good to go, never had to do a baterry pull for months now. I know alot of people hate the storm but i have no complaints.

[gsxr750]

Grab the Bold bro it's mint.

[natenator]

Grab the Bold bro it's mint.
Wait for the new bold. I have the 9000 and will be upgrading the second the 9700 comes out.

[kloan]

anyone thinking about getting a BB? Avoid the storm like the plague. Never in my life have I experienced such a piece of shit. It freezes daily, and sometime a couple times a day. Requires a battery pull at most twice a day, or at least every 3 days or so.

****ing junk

reminds me of the palm treos... gawd those things were ****ing crap. same thing, constant freezes, hard resets/removal of battery... i hated them with a passion.

as others have suggested, bring it back if you can. if not, unlock it and sell it on ebay.

my mom picked up a curve, 8900.. seems like a pretty nice phone.

nate, havent seen the 9700 yet.. not current on blackberry, but im gonna check it out.. cuz i like the 9000.

iphones are great too, but contrary to livehard i think the 3GS is more worthwhile than the other ones. the 3GS have a significant speed increase, which makes a big difference in user experience.

the software you can load on them is unmatched by any other phone on the market. however, personally ive chosen to use an iPod Touch for the benefit of all the cool apps, music player, etc and to use a different phone that has a built in keyboard, better camera, reception, etc such as the blackberry curve 8900 or as nate mentioned, the upcoming 9700.

[Felinecougar]

I love my BB Curve. Froze on me 2 x in the last 9 months is all.

[Durk]

My buddy picked up a storm this weekend. The thing ****ed up so much that he punched the thing and smashed the screen out of it. There goes the waranty lol

[gsxr750]

^ If he's with Rogers all is not lost. Let me know

[kloan]

My buddy picked up a storm this weekend. The thing ****ed up so much that he punched the thing and smashed the screen out of it. There goes the waranty lol
lmao.... nice. ive wanted to do that to my iphone 3g a few times... but usually because it was game over.

[Durk]

^ If he's with Rogers all is not lost. Let me know

Nope those fags at telus. He is a master of going balistic and getting free things. I cant even count the amount of free meals I have gotten at burger king with this guy lol. He might be able to pull it off on his own.

[guest]

yeah, the storm is complete shit. i think that has been covered here before. if you like gadgets...the iphone might be the one for you. if you want a functional business/work phone get a BB. i have been through most models of the BB, i have the tour right now and it's 'ok', the curve still performs the best IMO. i am waiting to see how the new bold does. the BB flip is shit too, doesnt last.

and if anyone is entertaining the thought of the palm pre....i say dont, i know 2 people that have returned them already.

[IronRobi]

anyone thinking about getting a BB? Avoid the storm like the plague. Never in my life have I experienced such a piece of shit. It freezes daily, and sometime a couple times a day. Requires a battery pull at most twice a day, or at least every 3 days or so.

****ing junk

Do your software updates through blackberry.com. Should fix up a lot of problems. I just switched from the Storm to the new Tour about a month back and I actually want to go back to the Storm.

[MikeyFXD35]

I have the storm and think its pretty good. Of caosre I have my own BB enterprise server which helps but the phone itself is descent. You may just have a bad one. Of coarse if Telus gets the iphone my switch, but with to Vegas last week, watch a movie on the plane on it, used it at the pool for music. snapped some pic and video which is one thing the iphone can't do.

[tex]

screw iphone and bb.....ive got a sweet samsung a920 that ive dropped in mud, a septic tank, water.....lost it in 2 cabs.....and it shuts itself off every 2-3 hours!!! what more could you want?

[Big D]

were do you guys get themes for your BB ??

[MikeyFXD35]

^^bplay

[fathead]

any idea when this new bold comes out? i have a curve. love it. but its old and on its way out. im eligible for a hardware upgrade... with rogers... any ideas whats available in the near future?

and whats the difference between the bold and the new version?

[kloan]

It's supposed to be out this month apparently.

I know it has a better camera, the trackball has been replaced with a trackpad, some design tweaks (slightly thinner framing).. probably memory improvements and a bump in performance. Will have OS 5 as well.