Balian Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Has anyone heard anything bad about this phone? I am thinking of buying one and want to know if I need to look out for anything. So far everyone I know locally has told me it is a very good phone to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 A few people at work have it and they have mixed reviews about it. For a corporate setup I think its a clunky phone, the interface is very hit or miss IMO. The touch screen is nice but I think that they could of made it better with more research and R&D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stallion Motorsports1647545491 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 i have friends that love them, i have friends that hate them. the new "leaked" software is pretty good from what i can tell so far. it isnt a iphone. tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balian Posted March 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Awesome, thanks! I was looking at an iphone, but I don't want to switch providers. There was another Samsung phone that was more like an iphone but as I compared them, the samsung didn't have as many features as the blackberry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODoyle Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 I am getting one replaced for random power cycling, but other than that i love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAOLE Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 I know 3 people that have them, they love it. They've had zero problems with the storm, other than the texting was a little hard to get used to. I am not a big fan of touch screen phones, so I got an 8330 curve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conesmasher Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 I would think that the Samsung Omnia would be a better choice. But it really depends on what your looking for in a cell phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 I have one. It takes some getting used to as far as typing goes. Also, the OS is very very slow. I hope they have a new release of SW soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stallion Motorsports1647545491 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 I would think that the Samsung Omnia would be a better choice. But it really depends on what your looking for in a cell phone. not even close to being as user friendly as the storm. it is nice it has windows mobile on it, but other than that...FAIL. tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 I've got one and an iphone too. Overall I like my storm over my iphone. Each has its problems. I had to get my storm replaced this week due to the screen messing up but also I had to get my iphone replaced due to no sound coming out from the speaker or headphone jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balian Posted March 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 I would think that the Samsung Omnia would be a better choice. But it really depends on what your looking for in a cell phone. I thought the same until I did the phone comparison. It showed that the Omnia did not have the email function that I am looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konig_twinkies Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 I have one and don't have any problems with it. Took me less than a day to pick everything up. Just depends on your learning curve and preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODoyle Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 It has weather bug and slacker radio apps..that are FREE! the storm has so many free apps its sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneToEnvy Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 the Storm is junk. who wants to get a phone knowing that it has problems. And pre planning to take it in for repairs. The omnia is ok, however you cant go wrong with a curve. I have used all these phones. I work for VZW and im telling you that its a bad idea. give me a call and we can talk about it if you like. I will give you a better deal on whatever phone you want anyways. Ask anyone!.lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I know people that hate it, and people that love it to death. I used it for a month and I dont care for it. A friend used it and now swears its the best phone known to man. The best advice I can give you is to go to the store and form your own opinion. You are the one that has to use it and one mans trash is another mans treasure.... Just remember its going to be a year or two before you can replace it. My vote for you would be to go with the curve as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbird Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I had a Storm and sent it back for a Curve...then I cracked the screen on the Curve I love it though, definitely a lot better than the Storm. PS: any of you Verizon guys know if my insurance would cover the cracked screen? I honestly have no idea how it happened. I looked at it one minute and it was fine, picked it up the next and it was cracked...kiiiinda pissed me off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHaze Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I know people that hate it, and people that love it to death. I used it for a month and I dont care for it. A friend used it and now swears its the best phone known to man. The best advice I can give you is to go to the store and form your own opinion. You are the one that has to use it and one mans trash is another mans treasure.... Just remember its going to be a year or two before you can replace it. My vote for you would be to go with the curve as well. +1. I borrowed a buddy's Storm and thought it was clunky and the click-gimmick was meh. However, he thinks it's phenomenal. I'd go with a Curve, Niagara(when it comes out) or a Bold(AT&T). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 PS: any of you Verizon guys know if my insurance would cover the cracked screen? I honestly have no idea how it happened. I looked at it one minute and it was fine, picked it up the next and it was cracked...kiiiinda pissed me off. Same thing with my Voyager. They covered it. I was going to go for # 3, but I said F that, and no phones at the Verizon store really 'said' anything to me. Ordered an HTC earlier this evening (XV6800, used em before, like em.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Curve is better than the storm IMO... trying to email on a touchscreen is a PITA. You will miss type shit constantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l36tols1 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I'd go with a Niagara(when it comes out) /thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Its slow, the clicking screen is annoying...fail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODoyle Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I had a Storm and sent it back for a Curve...then I cracked the screen on the Curve I love it though, definitely a lot better than the Storm. PS: any of you Verizon guys know if my insurance would cover the cracked screen? I honestly have no idea how it happened. I looked at it one minute and it was fine, picked it up the next and it was cracked...kiiiinda pissed me off. Umm thats what insurance is for,it could be covered in fecal matter and they would replace it for the $50. And fuck all you haters I love me my storm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 So, I call VZW to make sure my phone is going to work in Europe (the sales person told me she wasn't sure how to set it up). The guy tells me I have to call before I leave to have them update my account to be global, and then call when I get back so it will work in the US again. I asked WTF? Your adverts say I can go from sydney to tokyo to chicago and won't notice. He says that this is how it works, have to call. My old BB 8830 World didn't require this. Anyone work for VZW that can tell me if this guy is a moron? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 So, I call VZW to make sure my phone is going to work in Europe (the sales person told me she wasn't sure how to set it up). The guy tells me I have to call before I leave to have them update my account to be global, and then call when I get back so it will work in the US again. I asked WTF? Your adverts say I can go from sydney to tokyo to chicago and won't notice. He says that this is how it works, have to call. My old BB 8830 World didn't require this. Anyone work for VZW that can tell me if this guy is a moron? Not sure about verizon and CDMA, but with GSM you just get off the plane and turn your phone on. What kind of phone is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 BlackBerry Storm. It is quad band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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