The Official BlackBerry Storm 9530 Pre-Release Thread 3 (Off Topic Posts=1 Day Ban)

[sonya523]

The dimensions of the storm ,according to the verizon site, show it is smaller than the curve in all three aspects. Is this correct? It's smaller than the curve? Heard several people say it would be slightly larger.

Dimensions for the Curve are 4.21 in Tall
0.61 in Depth
2.36 in width

Storm 4.43" Tall
0.55" Depth
2.45" Width

They have the wrong dimensions under Dimensions. Go to Full Specifications for the correct measurements.

[matrix2004]

I sure hope so. If the storm supports Divx it will almost be the perfect device for me. Guess I'll have to trade in my Cylon Communicator for this phone. I wonder how much the Blackberry trade up program will give me for one.

So what's the advantage of Divx over MPEG or 3gp for videos on the Storm? Is the quality/sound better?

[Moderator HF 9]

So what's the advantage of Divx over MPEG or 3gp for videos on the Storm? Is the quality/sound better?

Good compression while not sacrificing to much quality.

[mbaverizon]

if iam not mistaken, cant we pre order the storm from verizon now, like we did with the dare or was it the voyaer???

[matrix2004]

if iam not mistaken, cant we pre order the storm from verizon now, like we did with the dare or was it the voyaer???

No. Its not like the Voyager where we could buy it online first. Its available on the 21st online, by phone and in stores.

[Kuroshio]

if iam not mistaken, cant we pre order the storm from verizon now, like we did with the dare or was it the voyaer???

No. Every rep and sup i've spoken to on the phone have been 100% adamant they cannot start shipping the phone until the 21st.

[mbaverizon]

No. Every rep and sup i've spoken to on the phone have been 100% adamant they cannot start shipping the phone until the 21st.

they still should let us order them that close to release, and still ship them on the 21st!!

[bighap]

For all those worried about getting a Storm, try calling you local corporate store. I called mine and asked if they were doing anything special for the Storm release such as opening early or taking pre-orders/waiting lists. The rep said they were opening at 7am and that I could schedule an appointment with her and that they would put one on hold for my appointment. Told her 7am works for me. She said, "You must really want this phone." Told her, "You have no idea."

[9volt9]

No. Every rep and sup i've spoken to on the phone have been 100% adamant they cannot start shipping the phone until the 21st.

I said this a few pages ago, but I'll say it again. my contact @ vzw, who is also a regional manager, told me specifically to come in on the Wed. before the 21st and I could order my storm and it would be delivered to me on the 21st. Then to come to the store on Friday, and they would activiate it for me and set up my email. Take that's for what it's worth, but I'm going on Wed to order so we'll see what happens.

[matrix2004]

I don't like this. Why isn't the $29.99 Blackberry plan on Verizon's website anymore? The cheapest i see is $49.99 If the $29.99 plan is gone, i'm not getting the Storm.

[phillypharm]

I don't like this. Why isn't the $29.99 Blackberry plan on Verizon's website anymore? The cheapest i see is $49.99 If the $29.99 plan is gone, i'm not getting the Storm.

it's on there.

first go to phones and pick one, then go to plans, and pick ur voice plan, next u can pic features, it'll be under that heading.

u can't view it unless u go thru the purchase scenario. they don't highlight cuz they want people to get the $80 plan

[kevs]

A local smalllllll store said to me today that I can come in at 10am when they open 11/21 and it's first come, first served. He said no problems for me getting a storm on that day.

Just FYI.

Interesting...I may have to ask again. He was in some webinar on Friday, so I don't know if there were any updates.

Take this for what its worth, the Costco in my area the guy confirmed Verizon was having Costco sell them on the 20th the day before the release (Thursday)

That sounds good, too. Does Costco give any type of deal for this?

[matrix2004]

it's on there.

first go to phones and pick one, then go to plans, and pick ur voice plan, next u can pic features, it'll be under that heading.

u can't view it unless u go thru the purchase scenario. they don't highlight cuz they want people to get the $80 plan

Found it. Geez, almost had a heart attack.

[phillypharm]

[ushneb]

Those $49.99 plans are just for data and without voice. So basically if you want a phone but not use the phone features you can pay just a flat fee for data.