Cereal_Killer Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 After only 1 month of use I am thinking about getting a Storm to replace my Omnia. I'm having lots of problems with it but I do put a high workload on it. I'm always using it to log my wideband via a Bluetooth serial port, since its wireless I do it about every time I drive, just because. That or using it for a modem hooked to my laptop while away from home. Anyway I am finding a lot of bugs with it, most can be corrected its just annoying, but one thing really pisses me off. Its why I got the old one replaced. I'll be typing in a text field in the browser (both Opera and IE do it) and I'll type a random word and when I space at the end of the word it will put a period in the middle of the damn word. Words that do it dont always do it but it will do it till I restart the phone, then it may or may not do it if that makes sense. One exception is Zettler, every fucking time I type that it puts a period somewhere in the word. I use the regular keyboard, not XT9 or wherever its called. The change would be at no cost, Customer service actually recommended it. Will I like the Storm? Does it run WinMo programs? Is it overall easier to use? Not that I mind it but some say the Omnia and WinMo in general is not very user friendly. Does it show txt messages like an instant message or like regular, individual messages? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 I like Windows mobile better then the storm period. I don't care for rim honestly it does not have the support following of WM6 or Iphone. For wM you can get lots of free software online. SSH apps all kinds of stuff. RIM just isn't as supported software wise on the free side. The screen on the storm feels stupid. Clicking when I type. Really. Ehhh to each there own. My previous smart phones ppc6700 2 years ppc6800 1 year ppc6800 Running Andriod (I was deciding if i wanted to go G1 or Iphone) Iphone 2.1 / 2.2 now 3.0 OS version Jailbroken I used the BB storm quite a few times as the guys I work with all get them when I bought my iphone. (I paid out of my pocket). They thought it was great and now months later the one who thought the BB was the end all now wants a iphone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 (edited) I've never had a windows mobile phone but I have a bb curve for a couple months. It is good for what I need. The camera is 2mp i think? It has a small zoom function. Video camera is great and it even has a flash. I use this very often on my phone. Bluetooth works fine for headset and my external GPS puck. So geocaching works and so does turn by turn GPS. I use it to play music in the car or while at work. I love that it supports 8GB micro SD card. It can play videos too in 3gp format and that is easy to convert on the computer. I have a flashlight program on there for use when you have no light around you. I have a few games on there too. A diablo 2 clone stripped down. Legend of zelda remake and even tetris. All free if you know where to look... It does sometimes run into problems and locks up. It is like windows 95 you got to restart it often. But I even found a program that simulates a battery pull. That is much easier then removing the battery manually. That was free too! Edited June 28, 2009 by 87GT Forgot to add something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHaze Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 My last couple of phones were WinMo but I've enjoyed the Curves and Bold I've played with before. I think WinMo is best for those who like tinkering with software, customization and don't mind configuring endless settings and programs. An average person looking for a basic phone would be turned off by the overwhelming capabilities of WinMo and may even encounter problems that seem frustrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaSSon Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 God no. I have an XV6800 and BB 8703e. the xv6800 is superior in every way. Go to ppcgeeks.com and read up on 3rd party roms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cereal_Killer Posted June 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 Yeah I'm thinking of flashing to 6.5 as my other option, I had a different version of 6.1 on my old one (didnt tell vzw) but it was the GPS unlock release from Samsung, had a few other sweet things to like complete custom widgeds. I thought that might of been the problem so I didnt do it to the new one till it started the same shit on the factory rom. BTW hdBoobs doesnt work on my phone - Missing Message Exception This App requires a newer version of the Microsoft .NET Compact Framework than the version installed on this device Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 i have a bold and i like it so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 I think anyone coming from a non smart phone to a Black Berry they will be very happy. I know when I got my first SM I loved it. Once you start your hooked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 I have a bold and think it's great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35RFTW Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 I have plenty of friends with the storm that hate it. I have had both the bold and Iphone 3g. Iphone FTMFW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cereal_Killer Posted June 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 I flashed to WinMo6.5 the yesterday, I'm having to fix some problems but I'm liking it so far. I found some people over on ppcgeeks that were having the same problem with their's doing the period to and thats one of the things said to have been fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 I love the curve, but if i could i would get the bold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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