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08-07-2009, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Storm5150
Now that is one sharp phone, it should come with the song "Sexy Little Thing" as the default ringtone. It appears that they have moved the mic to the other side and is the rectangular opening on the bottom the speaker? Doesn't appear to have one on the back since the battery cover seems to take up most of the real estate back there.
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Also the battery door cover locks look improved and don't stick out 
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08-07-2009, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by olta777
Also the battery door cover locks look improved and don't stick out |
That's true it is much more integrated into the unit.
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08-07-2009, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Miata492
great pics! looks sweet... love seeing the wifi...
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Just keep in mind, you are seeing the wifi on a GSM blackberry, which GSM berries already have wifi. The CDMA Storm 2's that have been shown don't have wifi. It has been said that that will change upon final release, but I'm not sure why the pre-release models that we've seen, don't have wifi. I'm hoping that newer versions with wifi will be shown soon.
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08-07-2009, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by olta777
Also the battery door cover locks look improved and don't stick out |
I am soooo ready for this phone. My battery door got bent a little and has never fit right since. One of the bottom latches pops open all the time. Hopefully the new design will remedy this problem 
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08-07-2009, 07:24 PM
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I am soooo ready for this phone. My battery door got bent a little and has never fit right since. One of the bottom latches pops open all the time. Hopefully the new design will remedy this problem |
I am so ready too. 
I just hope it's not plastic like the Tour 
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08-07-2009, 08:29 PM
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I have to say I really like the style they are using for the keys now instead of the soft keys. It looks so much cleaner. The 8520 has the same once. The only problem is that you have to get used to pressing the button a little bit harder.
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i noticed that so the new bb will be like a hybrid part touch screen and keyboard ..ok a small joke but look at the 8520 screen all one piece like the storm is..reall wish some one would take a good picture with the back cover off like to see whats uns=der there and how the cover is actually attached.
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08-07-2009, 11:00 PM
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I can't wait to get my hands on one of those. Saving an upgrade just for that phone. I think it will be worth the wait.
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08-08-2009, 12:06 AM
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Sweet picks indeed. I was wondering about the lack of WiFi on the CDMA test mule as well, but hopefully it was just a early version. I that it was a done deal that Verizon (and Sprint) both stated all BlackBerries after the Tour were to have WiFi built in. Certainly the updated design and memory "could' be enough to motivate new sales but if the 9950 turned out to be sans WiFi then unhappy Storm 1 owners will be fully enraged.
So Verizon, how about October, WiFi and a $100 MIR or some of other early discount.
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08-08-2009, 12:08 AM
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Sweet picks indeed. I was wondering about the lack of WiFi on the CDMA test mule as well, but hopefully it was just a early version. I that it was a done deal that Verizon (and Sprint) both stated all BlackBerries after the Tour were to have WiFi built in. Certainly the updated design and memory "could' be enough to motivate new sales but if the 9950 turned out to be sans WiFi then unhappy Storm 1 owners will be fully enraged.
So Verizon, how about October, WiFi and a $100 MIR or some of other early discount.
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There is no way they will skip out on WiFi. It's been announced for a while now and they would have many upset customers. S2, the iphoney killer
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08-08-2009, 12:13 AM
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Great Pics Bryan. I'm with Michael.....November can not come fast enough!
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08-08-2009, 01:45 AM
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Just keep in mind, you are seeing the wifi on a GSM blackberry, which GSM berries already have wifi. The CDMA Storm 2's that have been shown don't have wifi. It has been said that that will change upon final release, but I'm not sure why the pre-release models that we've seen, don't have wifi. I'm hoping that newer versions with wifi will be shown soon.
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The only new version that didnt have wifi listed were the fake 9990 pics, so where are you getting ur info?
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Farts are funny.
Farts as a ringtone are even funnier.
Trying to pick up a chic as your phone is ringing.....Priceless
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08-08-2009, 03:50 AM
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It's confirmed 100% the CDMA version of Storm 2 will have WiFi. The only question that remains is what OS will it be released with, pricing and official release date.
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08-08-2009, 04:10 AM
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Originally Posted by jlevy73
It's confirmed 100% the CDMA version of Storm 2 will have WiFi. The only question that remains is what OS will it be released with, pricing and official release date.
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J, those are just 90% of the most important details 
(we got 10% confirmed--the wifi )
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08-08-2009, 04:13 AM
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Originally Posted by olta777
J, those are just 90% of the most important details
(we got 10% confirmed--the wifi ) |
Haha very true. I can only tell you what I know for sure.
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08-08-2009, 10:27 AM
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Phone looks great. The Storm 1 is no slouch in the looks dept. but the Storm 2 just looks much more refined and sleeker. From what everyone has said, the new touch screen will be what the first storm should of been. Maybe there won't be as many "non-click" issues with the next model.
Weither it's Full Retail price, or if Verizon offers some sort of "upgrade" for current storm owners, i have to say that I'll have the next one when it's relased.
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08-08-2009, 10:40 AM
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This is definitely one of my top choices for next new phone...the killer is waiting for it. I will not get a new phone until I am contract free after Christmas and I will most likely switch carriers...too many choices...I want all the toys!
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08-08-2009, 11:05 AM
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The only new version that didnt have wifi listed were the fake 9990 pics, so where are you getting ur info?
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Yes, and the ones that Kevin posted via crackberry a few weeks ago, and all of the other ones posted online. Again, NONE of the CDMA Storm 2's that we've seen online had wifi. This could very well change before the final release. My question, however, is if it's supposed to be there on the final release, why don't these pre-release versions have them? It adds doubt.
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08-08-2009, 01:11 PM
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great job Bryan. The Storm 2 looks real sick! when it is time to replace my 9530, I was practically guaranteed I would get a physical QWERTY Blackberry, but after seeing this one it looks like I have a very tough decision to make
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08-08-2009, 04:24 PM
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Yes, and the ones that Kevin posted via crackberry a few weeks ago, and all of the other ones posted online. Again, NONE of the CDMA Storm 2's that we've seen online had wifi. This could very well change before the final release. My question, however, is if it's supposed to be there on the final release, why don't these pre-release versions have them? It adds doubt.
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Brian I completely understand where you're coming from and I would have the same doubts too. But I was lucky enough to see one up close and personal and it indeed had WiFi.
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08-08-2009, 05:08 PM
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I talked with a VZW rep today while i was swapping out my 9530 (3 times today) and asked about the release date of the 9550. His response was, the only thing he could really tell me was that it was coming out around Thanksgiving, no exact date, but around same release date as the 9530's.
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