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

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 innovation is what RIM calls SurePress—the ...

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BlackBerry Storm Reviews spell out Problems
I4U News — ... 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: Engadget InfoSyncWorld Wired Yahoo Tech! BGR Popular Mechanics Gizmodo SlashGear jkOnTheRun CrunchGear Phone Scoop The BlackBerry ...

Blackberry Storm Reviews Everywhere…
Mobility Site — ... 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 Quite a Perfect Storm) Review: ...

Review roundup: RIM's new touchscreen BlackBerry Storm
AppleInsider — ... "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." Gizmodo's Matt Buchanan "The Storm is a strong effort from RIM, but it's not quite the killer phone that they or Verizon need it to be. It's good—RIM clearly put a lot 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 ...

RIM BlackBerry Storm reviewed (Verdict: Not even a BlackBerry killer)
Boing Boing Gadgets — ... the one with the clickable touchscreen, but no QWERTY keyboard — fell through the reviews hamper today. The reviews almost all read as guardedly positive at first glance, but even a cursory reading finds big flaws in the Storm's interface. Mossberg said that "neither I, nor any of the several BlackBerry addicts I asked to try it out, considered typing on the Storm’s keyboard to be very similar to using the keyboard of a traditional full-sized BlackBerry." Matt Buchanan said "I kind of came to hate typing on it" and called it "tiring". ...

Daily Tech: Let Me Google That For You Is Search in Slow-Mo
geeksugar — ... lets you do a Google Search and then copy the search link so you can send it to that friend. When the person clicks on the link, it will direct them to the actual search results page. Funny and harmless. — Lifehacker Snoop Dogg recently appeared on The Martha Stewart Show (yes, random), and he told Martha about his texting habits and his love for his BlackBerry. — Switched The reviews for the BlackBerry Storm are in, and so far it's not living up to all of the hype. — Gizmodo Designer Mac ...

BlackBerry Storm Squashes the Palm Pre—According to Verizon, Of Course [Smartphones]
IPhone news, updates and Iphone information — Verizon is preparing their sales people against the Palm Pre launch, with a detailed feature by feature comparison with the Blackberry Storm. Of course, according to Verizon, the Storm wins (against the iPhone too.) Obviously, they didn't read Matt's review. I wonder what will they say when they get the Pre in six months. [Crackberry] ...

Smartphone Buyers Guide: The Best of the Best [Cellphones]
IPhone news, updates and Iphone information — ... (or, as we soon expect, the T-Mobile G2) and the BlackBerry Storm—and broken them down by hardware, software and cost. This is a guide in the strictest sense, meaning we aren't declaring winners or losers, just giving you the information you need to make your own choice. So! On with the matrices. Phones' hardware specs tend to dominate carriers' marketing, but in many cases they just don't mean much, with a few exceptions: screens, storage, graphics performance and input. ...

Hello! There Are More Than Just iPhones In This Universe! [Smartphones]
IPhone news, updates and Iphone information — ... only flavor of smartphone ice cream. Here's a quick path to more info about all smartphones (and no dumb ones!) • The four big carriers, the four best smartphone platforms, the best information you're going to get on the subject anywhere: Smartphone Buyer's Guide: The Best of the Best • Got a few smartphones already in mind? We probably reviewed them: Palm Pre (WebOS) iPhone 3GS BlackBerry Bold BlackBerry Storm T-Mobile G1 (Android) T-Mobile myTouch 3G (Android) ...