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Is a New Storm is Brewing at Verizon? Storm for $50!

Chris Leckness — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:11:28 +0000

I would have to say yes… Verizon is unloading the Blackberry Storm for $50 right now. Are they making room for the new? Chances are… Yes.

There has been quite a few leaks on the Storm 2 lately, that should be a good indicator that something is coming soon right? In fact, there have been some really official looking leaks too. There was a screenshot posted at Crackberry (it’s been taken down now) that show a release date of the Storm 2 for Verizon business users 9/29/09 and the rest of the users on 10/14/09. The document has been taken offline, but those dates line up pretty good with Verizon blowing out Storms for $50 now.

If you want a Storm for really cheap, head over to Verizon Wireless today. $50 is a steal for this phone.

Source: Crunchgear

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Waiting for September

Zealot — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:04:33 +0000

September is already looking like a hot time in the gadget biz, with several major releases tipped to be happening in or around the beginning of autumn. This makes a lot of sense since most products hoping to make a splash in holiday shopping will want to be on shelves by October, which means a September release is very important. September is also the hot time for back to school/college buying, which always is a big time for notebooks, netbooks and MP3 players.

So, what’s on the agenda for the fall of 2009?

The new Zune, the Zune HD, has been reliably rumored all over the place to be set for release on September 8th. The device, featuring a OLED multi-touchscreen, HD Radio and a Tegra chip for superior video quality, has a good chance to be a major hit with students looking for an all-in-one media machine for those long nights in the dorm room. If the price is right, this could be the first really big seller in Microsoft’s Zune line and solidify their Number 2 position behind the iPod in the MP3 market.
The Second generation iPod Touch was released last September, so the rumors that the third generation will be released THIS September sound reasonable. On top of the history, I think that Apple will need to respond in some way to the Zune HD as well as to Touch users complaining they didn’t get any of the 3GS goodness. What new features will we see? No clue yet, beyond general speed and performance improvements in line with the iPhone 3GS specs. However, I would not be surprised if Apple didn’t go after the one glaring gap in the Zune HD feature set and added full Bluetooth A2DP to the iPod Touch allowing VoIP as well as wireless syncing, maybe skipping the wired earbuds in favor of a wireless Apple Bluetooth set..or perhaps activate FM transmitting. Whatever way they go, I am sure the leaks will begin mid summer.
(Note: Eric noted to me below, quite accurately, that OS 3.0 DID activate the broadcom BT chip in the iPod Touch, but it is only for stereo, no two way with Bluetooth headsets)
The Apple “netbook” rumors are still swirling this time saying that Apple will be releasing a “large form” iPod Touch in the early fall, featuring a 7 to 9 inch touchscreen. We do know that Apple has been buying up touchscreens in that size range all over Asia, and the fall would be the right time to roll out such a product. Of course, this is still relatively wild speculation, but I could easily see Cupertino turning out a premium PMP/Internet device, heavily integrated with the iPhone and MacBook Air to steal some Zune HD thunder (Steve, you bully). They would be going for college students and the same high end market that Sony touches with the Vaio P “Not a Netbook”. Such a product would be just the sort of thing Steve Jobs would love to use as a solid “I’m BBBAACKKKKKK” kind of statement.
Phone wise, I am pretty sure the much hyped BlackBerry Storm 2 will be appearing in September, along with a whole slew of new Android phones. I would also not be surprised to see the next Palm WebOS device appear in the fall, and a number of the talked-about Snapdragon based “Smartbooks” from Samsung and other vendors.

Whichever way these rumors go, I am already saving up my gadget money for September. I have a feeling this is going to be a VERY interesting autumn for tech buyers.

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CES 2009 Video 1st Look – Blackberry Storm

Chris Leckness — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:19:21 +0000

I haven’t had a chance until last night to get any hands on time with the Blackberry Storm. I was really impressed though. Here is short, VERY short video of the Storm from last night’s event.

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Blackberry Storm – Official Release Date and Prices

Chris Leckness — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:38:11 +0000

Cnet had the scoop this morning when I woke up. It’s game time for Verizon with their release of the Blackberry Storm. According to Cnet, we should see this on Verizon on November 21st and the price is only $199 with Contract. That’s pretty good!

The highly anticipated Storm will be available in Verizon stores and online on November 21 and here’s the part that got me: it will go for $199.99 with a two-year contract and after a $50 mail-in rebate. I know there were rumors about the $200 price point, but I really thought the touch-screen smartphone would be more in the $249.99 range. Hey, good on Verizon for proving me wrong.

For more info, hit Verizon’s Storm landing page.

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Blackberry – Bold Official and Storm FCC Approved

Chris Leckness — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:44:38 +0000

In other AT&T news, the Blackberry Bold that has already hit Vodafone and pulled back for 3G issues. Those issues may very well be why the “rumored/expected” release date of the Blackberry Bold has come and gone for AT&T. Nonetheless, the Blackberry Bold is now official. According to Crackberry and later confirmed by the press release, the Bold will drop on the AT&T Network November 4th. The price will be $299 with a contract.

Blackberry Bold Blackberry Storm @ FCC

Another Blackberry phone that has been real hot online is the Blackberry Storm. Engadget is reporting that the Storm has hit the FCC and to expect a “Novemberish” release.

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Blackberry Storm Marketing Blunder – Joke or Mistake?

Chris Leckness — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:15:54 +0000

Yesterday, Engadget ran a story about Vodaphone’s Blackberry Storm page. Just check out the screenshot from Vodaphone’s website and tell me what is wrong with the picture.

The images have been taken down since the post, but it leaves you to wonder, was this a marketing ploy, a mistake, or just some angry graphic artist taking out a bit of frustration?

What do you think?

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Blackberry Storm Reviewed by a Ninja. He doesn’t Like…

Chris Leckness — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:59:48 +0000

So, the Blackberry Storm is prodded by a Ninja. Not much to really say to that. He doesn’t like it much it seems. This is one of the few Blackberry devices that doesn’t have one of those cool Blackberry keyboards that Blackberry owners love so much.

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Source: BGR

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