Tag: "Verizon"

Verizon updates Storm teaser site, win a free Storm!

By James on Nov 03, 2008 in BlackBerry, Storm 9500 Series, USA, Verizon.

Verizon has just updated their BlackBerry Storm teaser site. Now you can check out all the full specs, features, demensions and suggested accessories on the site. Not only that but you can check out random people’s first reactions to the Storm or learn about the NYC Storm Hunt, where people in New York City have a chance to win a free Storm and $50 VZW gift card. The Storm hunt is planned for Manhattan, NY from November 6-15, 2008. Check out the details and the new site at verizonwireless.com/storm.

Verizon BlackBerry Storm launches Nov. 15th

By James on Oct 27, 2008 in BlackBerry, Rumors, Storm 9500 Series, USA, Verizon.

A Verizon insider scooped up details about when exactly the BlackBerry Storm 9530 will launch. The tipster says the Storm will be launching in VZW corporate stores come November 15th and Best Buy the day after. Exact pricing still is unknown. He also posted a screen shot of what accessories Verizon will have for the Storm. Verizon stores are said to be opening an hour earlier the week of the launch to handle the sales. Read More

6 New BlackBerry Storm videos!!

By James on Oct 20, 2008 in BlackBerry, Featured News, Storm 9500 Series, Videos.

I know it seems everything is so BlackBerry Storm related lately and I’m sorry to those who are sick of it. But anyways Engadget has posted six new videos of the BlackBerry Storm today. The new videos cover how to Surf the web on the device, under the battery, everyday use, VZ Navigator, how to place a call and how to email. Enjoy the vids! Read More

BlackBerry Storm to pack McAfee Mobile Security

By James on Oct 20, 2008 in BlackBerry, Rumors, Software, Storm 9500 Series.

It seems that the Verizon BlackBerry Storm will be packing a trial of McAfee’s Mobile Security software out of the box. Mobile Security scans all attachments, files, messages and downloads to ensure they won’t harm your brand spanking new Storm. There is no word as to how much it will cost after the trial to buy.

[Via BBCool]

Storm to attend Developers Conference

By James on Oct 15, 2008 in BlackBerry, RIM, Storm 9500 Series, USA, Verizon.

Looks like Verizon will be showing off RIM’s hot new toy at the BlackBerry Developer Conference next week. The BlackBerry Developer Conferece runs October 21 and 22. Verizon has sent around invites to conference attendees to head over to their booth to check out a live Storm (rain jackets anyone? sorry couldn’t help myself..) anyways so between this and the Verizon public touching events you can expect to see pics pop up everywhere… Stay tuned.

[BBCool]

Get your hands on a Storm from Verizon

By James on Oct 14, 2008 in BlackBerry, Featured News, Storm 9500 Series, USA, Verizon.

Unfortunately it won’t be to keep just yet. Verizon Wireless is holding events in select USA cities where you can actually test out a Storm 9530 and have free food while your at it. The events start in Omaha, NE on October 28th and finish November 20th in Milwaukee, WI. Now if only we could squeeze an actual release date out of them… hmm…

Head on over to VZWSolutions.com/rsvp and get signed up for a course today >>

[Via BBNews]

BlackBerry Storm hands-on reviews!

By James on Oct 08, 2008 in BlackBerry, Featured News, RIM, Reviews, Storm 9500 Series, USA, Verizon.

Three major sites were able to take the BlackBerry Storm for a test drive before the official launch. Engadget, Gizmodo and PhoneScoop all tested it out and snapped lots of pictures and wrote extensive reviews. Here is some of what they had to say about this new sexy device…� Read More

BlackBerry Storm is official!!!

By James on Oct 08, 2008 in 8800 series, BlackBerry, Featured News, International Networks, Pearl 8100 Series, RIM, Storm 9500 Series, USA, Un-Released models, Verizon.

Good Morning everyone! Today’s a great day in RIM history because today Research In Motion has announced their first touch screen BlackBerry smartphone, the Storm. It’s confirmed for Vodafone and Verizon sometime next month.

The Storm will come in two models, the 9500 for European carriers such as Vodafone. The 9500 brings UMTS/HSPA and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM. The 9530 is designed for North American markets such as Verizon and brings EV-DO Rev. A/CDMA technology � and (2100Mhz) UMTS/HSPA. Check out RIM’s press release after the jump…

3 BlackBerry Storm Commericals!!

By James on Oct 07, 2008 in BlackBerry, Storm 9500 Series, Un-Released models, Videos.

The Storm is getting so close we can almost feel it. Here are three BlackBerry Storm videos two of which are for Verizon Wireless and the other is for Vodafone. Canadians aren’t feeling the love just yet :-( Click on over to check these all out. I must warn you these will cause you to fall in love a little more… Read More

Everything you want to know about BlackBerry Storm

By James on Oct 05, 2008 in BlackBerry, Featured News, RIM, Storm 9500 Series, USA, Un-Released models, Verizon.

Boy Genius has posted an everything you would want to know about the BlackBerry Storm 9530. You can check out all the slides but here is a quick run down… As you may or may not know the Storm will feature a revolutionary touch screen that clicks when pressed down. It will also feature a 3.2 megapixel camera with auto focus, high resolution 3.25″ display, both full QWERTY and Suretype touch keyboards and Assisted GPS (which provides your location faster). These slides also show details on how to type and use the Storm (and OS 4.7).